West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Visits Murshidabad and Malda Amid Communal Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

East India State News

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Wednesday undertook a visit to the violence-hit districts of Murshidabad and Malda, regions that have been on edge since the outbreak of communal clashes during Ram Navami processions earlier this month. His visit, marked by meetings with victims and

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BJP MLAs Demand Mamata Banerjee’s Resignation Over Murshidabad Violence

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

Tensions escalated in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district following violent clashes during a Ram Navami procession, prompting BJP legislators to demand the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The violence, which erupted during what was supposed to be a religious celebration, left over 20 people injured, including women and children. The state responded by

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Odisha Imposes 61-Day Fishing Ban to Protect Marine Life

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

The Odisha government has imposed a 61-day fishing ban along its 484-kilometer coastline starting April 15, 2025, and lasting until June 14. The annual ban aims to safeguard marine biodiversity during the peak breeding season of key fish species, particularly the commercially valuable Hilsa. Implemented under the Odisha Marine Fishing Regulation Act of 1982, the […]

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Violence Erupts in South 24 Parganas Over Waqf Amendment Act

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Fresh violence erupted in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on April 14 as protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act escalated into open clashes. The unrest broke out in Bhangar when supporters of the Indian Secular Front (ISF) attempted to march toward Ramlila Maidan in Kolkata to attend a rally organized by ISF MLA Naushad […]

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Murshidabad Tensions Ease After 200 Arrested Over Waqf Protests

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

In the aftermath of violent protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, authorities have arrested more than 200 individuals. The clashes, which erupted on April 11, claimed three lives and left several areas scorched and vandalized. The unrest triggered a swift response from law enforcement agencies, including the Border Security Force

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Murshidabad Erupts Over Waqf Act; 3 Dead, 118 Arrested

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

Murshidabad district in West Bengal witnessed severe unrest following protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The demonstrations escalated into violence, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a father and son who were reportedly hacked to death by a mob in the Jafrabad area. Additionally, a person injured by gunfire in Samserganj succumbed […]

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Kolkata Teachers Protest Supreme Court Ruling on Job Terminations

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In Kolkata, hundreds of school teachers and non-teaching staff have taken to the streets in protest after the Supreme Court upheld a verdict that invalidated the appointments of 25,753 individuals recruited through the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) process. The apex court’s decision reaffirmed a 2024 Calcutta High Court judgment, which declared the recruitment

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Bihar Storms Claim 19 Lives and Ravage Crops Across State

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

In a tragic turn of events, 19 people have lost their lives within 48 hours as powerful storms ripped through several districts of Bihar. The devastation has struck both human life and agriculture, with extensive crop damage reported across the region. Districts including Begusarai, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Saharsa, Samastipur, Lakhisarai, and Gaya have been the worst […]

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Supreme Court Denies CBI Probe into West Bengal’s Teacher Recruitment

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2025

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has overturned the Calcutta High Court’s directive that had called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the West Bengal government’s decision to create supernumerary posts for teachers and non-teaching staff. This decision comes as a considerable relief to Chief Minister Mamata

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BJP Demands Resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

In a recent development in West Bengal’s political landscape, leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The BJP alleges that Banerjee’s administration has failed to maintain law and order in the state and accuses her of involvement in various controversies that warrant legal scrutiny. They