BJP releases documentary on 'atrocities' on women in Sandeshkhali

IANS | February 22, 2024 11:08 AM

Kolkata, Feb 22 (IANS) The BJP has released a documentary on the ongoing crisis in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali where the women protesting against sexual harassment and violence have described the absconding Trinamool Congress leader, Sheikh Shahjahan, as the “virtual President” of the small conglomeration of islands.

Sandeshkhali unrest: Now NHRC sends notice to Chief Secy, DGP seeking report in 4 weeks

IANS | February 21, 2024 10:00 PM

Kolkata Feb 21 (IANS) Taking suo motu cognisance of the ongoing unrest at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday sent a notice to Chief Secretary B.P. Gopalika and acting DGP Rajeev Kumar seeking a detailed report in the matter within the next four weeks.

Sandeshkhali crisis: NCST seeks report from Bengal CS and DGP

IANS | February 21, 2024 3:53 PM

Kolkata, Feb 21 (IANS) The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has sought reports from West Bengal chief secretary B.P. Gopalika and acting director general of state police Rajeev Kumar on the ongoing crisis at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district over sexual harassment allegations against local Trinamool Congress leaders.

Paper leak allegations in UP Police exam to be probed

IANS | February 20, 2024 5:47 AM

Lucknow, Feb 20 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has constituted an internal committee to enquire into all allegations of paper leak and viral question papers and answer sheets on social media.

Sandeshkhali Unrest: Scribe reporting from ground arrested

IANS | February 19, 2024 10:27 PM

Kolkata, Feb 19 (IANS) In a latest development, a reporter working with the Bengali news channel Republic Bangla, who was filing ground reports from the trouble-ridden Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district since the time tension broke out there last week, was arrested by the police late on Monday evening.