BJP’s Babul Supriyo threatens to break man’s leg at event for differently-abled people
Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Babul Supriyo triggered a row on Tuesday as he threatened to break the leg of a man. The singer-turned-politician was addressing an event of differently-abled persons in Asansol in West Bengal when he threatened the man disrupting his speech.
Sep 19, 2018, 07:31 AM IST
Centre seeks report on Asansol violence, offers additional force to West Bengal
Section 144 has been imposed in Asansol after clashes broke out between two communities on the occasion of Ram Navami. A huge contingent of police force and RAF have been deployed in the area.
Mar 28, 2018, 12:13 PM IST
Sec 144 imposed following violence in Asansol over Ram Navami clashes, RAF deployed
Massive clashes broke out in Asansol's Raniganj during Ram Navami celebrations. Deputy Commissioner of Police had reportedly sustained injuries in his forearm as miscreants hurled bombs at him and other police officials.
Mar 28, 2018, 10:52 AM IST
Massive clashes break out in Asansol on Ram Navami, several policemen injured
One person was killed and five police personnel were injured during a clash between two groups over a Ram Navami procession in Purulia in West Bengal on Sunday.
Mar 26, 2018, 18:52 PM IST
Six passengers fall ill after stale food served in New Delhi-Sealdah Rajdhani Express, triggers protest
Six passengers fell ill after eating the food served on the New Delhi-Sealdah Rajdhani Express leading to protests by co-passengers at two stations on Tuesday.
Mar 29, 2017, 09:35 AM IST
Calcutta HC allows Sansad Mela at Asansol
The Calcutta High Court today allowed holding of Sansad Mela at Asansol, the constituency of Union minister Babul Supriyo, on an appeal against the Trinamool Congress-run municipal body's refusal to give the go-ahead to the fair that would showcase central government's various development schemes.
Jan 12, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
Union Minister Babul Supriyo attacked with bricks in Asansol by 'TMC workers'
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Babul Supriyo was injured in a stone-pelting incident by Trinamool Congress workers in West Bengal's Asansol district.
Oct 19, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
Jhargram, Asansol and Kalimpong to be new Bengal districts
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that Jhargram, Kalimpong and Asansol will be given the status of new districts.
Jun 14, 2016, 23:55 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly polls 2016: Mamata fighting EC, not political parties, says PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi on Sunday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee is fighting the battle with the Election Commission and not with other political parties.
Apr 17, 2016, 18:07 PM IST
South Bengal districts reel under severe heatwave
Kolkata and its neighbouring areas also reeled under intense heat with the day temperature rising to 40.6 degrees.
Apr 15, 2016, 20:15 PM IST
People of Bengal will showcause you on May 19: Mamata Banerjee to EC on poll code notice
Amid ongoing polling in West Bengal for Assembly polls, Election Commission on Thursday issued showcause notice to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for violation of Model Code of Conduct during her rally in Asansol.
Apr 14, 2016, 17:55 PM IST
Went to meet girl's family as minister: Babul Supriyo
Union Minister Babul Supriyo, who defied prohibitory orders and attempts by police to stop him from meeting the family of a dead girl at Jamuria, on Thursday said he went there as a minister and not for political reasons.
Jan 29, 2016, 04:23 AM IST
Watch: Dacoits loot lottery outlet in Asansol Bazar, Kolkata
Lakhs of rupees were looted by some masked dacoits in a lottery shop in West Bengal's Asansol.
Jan 19, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
Repolling underway in 11 booths in West Bengal civic polls
Repolling was underway on Friday in 11 booths -- nine in Bidhannagar and two in the Asansol civic bodies -- in West Bengal amid heavy police presence.
Oct 09, 2015, 08:43 AM IST
Repolling in 11 booths in Bengal local body polls, counting on Oct 10
The West Bengal State Election Commission announced repolling in 11 booths - 9 in Bidhannagar and two in Asansol civic bodies - will be held on Friday with the results of the October 3 municipal elections being declared Saturday.
Oct 08, 2015, 18:34 PM IST
West Bengal poll panel chief resigns, opposition slams Trinamool
West Bengal Governor KN Tripathi confirmed on Tuesday that state Election Commissioner SR Upadhyay has tendered his resignation.
Oct 06, 2015, 21:11 PM IST
TMC demands counting of votes for civic poll on October 7
The Trinamool Congress on Monday demanded that the State Election Commission reverse its decision to postpone counting of votes at Bidhannagar and Asansol municipal corporations and threatened to launch a movement if it was not taken up on October 7 as scheduled.
Oct 05, 2015, 20:16 PM IST
Vote count postponed indefinitely in three Bengal civic bodies
Amid mounting protests over allegations of violence and rampant malpractices during the local body polls, the West Bengal State Election Commission on Sunday decided to postpone the vote count indefinitely in three civic bodies.
Oct 04, 2015, 23:57 PM IST
Polling begins in 2 civic bodies of West Bengal
Polling for Asansol and Bidhan Nagar Municipal Corporations began Saturday morning by and large on a peaceful note barring one stray incident of bomb throwing in Asansol's Jamuria area.
Oct 03, 2015, 10:38 AM IST
TMC trying to spread 'terror' before municipal polls: Left
The Left Front Tuesday alleged that the ruling Trinamool Congress was deliberately trying to create a "lawless situation" in West Bengal before the polls to municipal corporations of Bidhanagar and Asansol.
Sep 29, 2015, 17:39 PM IST
