Pramanik has alleged that on Saturday afternoon while his convoy was moving through Dinhata, Trinamool Congress activists attacked the convoy, severely injured some of the BJP workers and even had shot arrows targeting his vehicles.
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Panchayat polls: Political slugfest erupts as Bengal govt moves SC against deployment of central forces
Approaching the apex court in this matter is a U-turn from the SEC's earlier stand of abiding by the order of the Calcutta High Court. Late Thursday evening only, SEC Rajiva Sinha had said that he will abide by the Calcutta High Court's order.
Restoration of essential services underway in cyclone-hit Kutch
Among others present during this vital inspection were MP Vinodbhai Chavda, MLA Keshubhai Patel, In-charge Secretary Harshad Patel, MD of PGVCL Preeti Sharma, and associated officials.
Subhas Chandra Bose never compromised on India's independence, says NSA Ajit Doval
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Saturday said that Subhas Chandra Bose wanted Indians to feel free like birds and never compromised for anything less than the independence of the country.
ED attaches ex NSG Deputy Commandant, his family's properties worth Rs 45.20 cr
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said that they have attached 52 movable and immovable properties worth Rs 45.20 crore of former NSG Deputy Commandant and his family memebers in a PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) case.
Bengal panchayat polls: Despite no-contest declaration, 13 AAP nominations
Despite a formal declaration of not contesting in the West Bengal panchayat polls as an expression of solidarity towards Trinamool Congress, as many as 13 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates have filed nominations so far for the different tiers of the rural civic body system in the state.
IAF taking steps to be future ready: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said that the Indian Air Force is taking steps to be future ready keeping in view the overall security scenario, including challenges of fighting a high technology war in a network-centric future battle space.
Bhangar clashes: Video of goon confessing to being hired by Trinamool MLA goes viral
A video showing a professional goon confessing to being hired by a Trinamool Congress MLA to create tension at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas, is doing rounds on social media.
Hyderabad college denies entry to burqa-clad students
A college in Hyderabad denied entry to burqa-clad students and also warned them that they cannot appear for exams until they took it off. The incident took place at the K.V. Ranga Reddy Degree College for Women on Friday.
Raj man arrested for sexually assaulting 40 minors, women by creating explicit videos
Police officials said that they have seized explicit photos and videos of over 40 women from six villages and are now interrogating the suspect under the POCSO Act. A report was firled after a complaint was lodged by a victim at the Samdari Police Station on June 6.
1 dead, 174 detained after violent protest in Guj over anti-encroachment drive
The protest on Friday night reportedly erupted in connection to an eviction notice served by the Junagadh Municipal Corporation to a local mosque, demanding for document submission within five days.
TN BJP state secretary S.G. Suryah arrested, Annamalai retorts
Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary S.G. Suryah has been arrested in connection with his tweet against Madurai MP and CPI(M) leader Su Venkatesan. The arrest was made by the Madurai cyber cell police on Friday night.
TN records 10 fresh Covid cases, 5 came from abroad
In the last 24 hours, Tamil Nadu recorded 10 fresh Covid-19 cases, of which five patients tested positive upon their arrival from abroad, authorities said on Saturday.
List of new Congress state secretaries revoked in Rajasthan
According to sources, the names of 85 Congress state secretaries were released on May 27, after the approval of the party's Rajasthan in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa. However, it has now been put on hold till further orders from the All India Congress Committee (AICC).
Congress demands PM Modi convene all-party meeting over Manipur situation
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh tweeted: "The Prime Minister should listen to himself regarding Manipur", attaching a video of Modi where he is heard saying that "there was a time when the governments left Manipur on its condition".
'Azaan' played in Mumbai school assembly, teacher suspended, cops probe
A teacher reportedly played the 'Azaan' (Muslim call for prayers) in a private school here on Friday, sparking protests from parents and demonstrations by the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena-UBT activists.
Finance Ministry officials meet Moody's executives, seek upgraded rating
Senior Finance Ministry officials on Friday met the executives of rating agency Moody's seeking an upgraded rating on the back of a positive economic outlook and efforts to curb inflationary pressures.
Former Tamil Nadu DGP gets 3 yrs imprisonment in sexual harassment case
The incident had taken place during the election campaigning when the accused and the victim officer were involved in planning security arrangements for the former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswamy.
Bengal Governor visits violence-hit Bhangar, interacts with common people
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose on Friday visited Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district, the epicentre of the recent violence clashes over nomination for the July 8 panchayat elections.
Class 10 student set ablaze by unidentified persons in Andhra
The attackers poured petrol on U. Amarnath (15) and set him afire when he was on his way to tuition. He was rushed to a Government General Hospital at Guntur in a critical condition, where he succumbed.
5 foreign terrorists killed in encounter at LoC in Kashmir
"Five foreign terrorists killed in encounter. Search in the (Jumagund) area is going on," Jammu and Kashmir Police quoting Inspector General Police Kashmir zone Vijay Kumar tweeted.
Kerala govt likely to seek SC intervention as Centre slashes borrowing limit
Indications regarding the decision were given by former two-time CPI(M) State Finance Minister Thomas Isaac Isaac in his Facebook post saying the only option left is going the legal way as all other options have been exhausted.
Cyclone Biparjoy expected to downgrade over Saurashtra, Kutch
The very severe cyclonic storm Biparjoy, currently over Saurashtra and Kutch which moved northeastwards with a speed of 13 kmph during the past six hours, will weaken significantly on Friday.
Delhi CM summons NCCSA's first meeting to discuss action against officer
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has summoned the first meeting of the National Capital Civil Services Authority (NCCSA) on June 20 to discuss disciplinary proceedings against an officer.
Chanchal Kumar appointed new Civil Aviation Secretary
IAS officer Chanchal Kumar, currently the Managing Director of the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd, has been appointed as the new Civil Aviation Secretary.