Calcutta High Court orders CBI to probe into murder of TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh
The court verbally remarks that the two incidents, murder of TMC leader Bhadu Sheikh and Birbhum killings, are interlinked.
Apr 08, 2022, 10:52 AM IST
Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into murder of Congress councillor
On a prayer by Purnima Kandu, the widow of the councillor, Justice Rajasekhar Mantha directed the central agency to submit a report on its investigation of the case in 45 days.
Apr 04, 2022, 15:58 PM IST
Birbhum violence: Another victim dies in hospital, death toll rises to 9
The death toll in West Bengal’s Birbhum violence incident rose to nine on Monday after a woman, who was undergoing treatment after suffering severe burns, died in the hospital.
Mar 28, 2022, 22:53 PM IST
Birbhum violence: CBI brings in accused for questioning
The CBI on Saturday named 21 accused under Sections 147, 148, 149, and other Sections in FIR on suspected offence of armed rioting pertaining to the matter.
Mar 28, 2022, 16:15 PM IST
Birbhum violence: 15-member CBI team reaches Rampurhat with forensic experts
A day after Calcutta High Court ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over probe in the Birbhum violent killings, a 15-member team of the Central agency has joined the investigation and reached the crime scene in Rampurhat.
Mar 26, 2022, 10:59 AM IST
CBI investigation into Bengal violence: TMC questions central agency's impartiality
The Calcutta High Court said that facts and circumstances demand that the investigation be handed over to the CBI. 8 people were killed in Birbhum. The Mamata Banerjee-led party said all cooperation would be extended to the CBI but there would be mass movements if the saffron party uses it to harass TMC leaders.
Mar 25, 2022, 19:35 PM IST
It is no more liveable: BJP MP Roopa Ganguly breaks down in Parliament over Birbhum violence
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from West Bengal Roopa Ganguly on Friday broke down in the parliament while speaking about the Birbhum violence that killed as many as eight people.
Mar 25, 2022, 15:06 PM IST
Birbhum violence: CBI probe begins, forensic team reaches Rampurhat's crime scene
Hours after Calcutta High Courts CBI inquiry order for the Birbhum violence case, a Forensic team of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday reached West Bengal’s Rampurhat.
Mar 25, 2022, 12:24 PM IST
Birbhum violence: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe, report to be submitted by April 7
Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered an independent CBI investigation in Birbhum violence case that killed at least 8 people after a house was set on fire.
Mar 25, 2022, 11:00 AM IST
Birbhum violence: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury slams Mamata Banerjee for ‘danav raj’ in Bengal
Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Thursday said that the TMC supremo had destroyed West Bengal by creating `danav raj` in the state.
Mar 24, 2022, 19:18 PM IST
Birbhum violence: Calcutta High Court takes suo moto cognizance, to hear matter today
Eight people, including three women and two children, were charred to death as nearly a dozen houses were set ablaze in a village in the Birbhum district early Tuesday in a suspected fallout of the murder of a ruling TMC panchayat official.
Mar 23, 2022, 11:55 AM IST
Covid-19 spike: Calcutta High Court asks EC to consider postponing Bengal civic body polls
The HC asked the West Bengal Election Commission to look at postponing the polls by 4-6 weeks, keeping the rising Covid-19 cases in Bengal in mind
Jan 14, 2022, 12:52 PM IST
Calcutta HC allows Gangasagar Mela, forms committee to monitor COVID-19 situation
The High Court has ordered to set up a three-member committee to monitor the situation and ensure compliance of COVID-19 protocols.
Jan 07, 2022, 15:00 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee government challenges High Court's CBI probe order on SSC recruitment issue
West Bengal government challenged Calcutta High Court's single bench order for a CBI inquiry into the alleged SSC recruitment case.
Nov 23, 2021, 18:51 PM IST
PIL filed in Calcutta High Court against ‘unplanned’ reopening of schools
The PIL says that students up to the age of 18 years are yet to be vaccinated and physical classes would only increase the chances of Covid-19 transmission among them, putting their lives at risk.
Nov 09, 2021, 06:53 AM IST
Calcutta High Court orders blanket ban on use and sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali, Christmas
No firecrackers including green ones can be used during the upcoming festivities including Kali Puja, Diwali, Chhat Puja and Christmas in West Bengal.
Oct 29, 2021, 14:21 PM IST
West Bengal post-poll violence case: CBI arrests 11 from East Medinipur
The CBI said it is probing the matter and numerous cases have been registered. Earlier in August this year, the Calcutta High Court ordered a court-monitored CBI probe into incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal.
Oct 09, 2021, 20:39 PM IST
Narada sting probe: CBI, ED get High Court relief from West Bengal Speaker’s summons
Justice Rajasekhar Mantha of the High Court directed that CBI and ED officials need not appear further before the West Bengal speaker in connection with the Narada sting operation case. The court set the next date of hearing on October 8.
Oct 07, 2021, 15:37 PM IST
Durga Puja 2021: Good news for devotees! Calcutta HC permits fully vaccinated people to visit pandals
People who have received both the COVID-19 jabs can offer Pushpanjali and participate in Sindoor Khela this Durga puja in West Bengal.
Oct 07, 2021, 14:47 PM IST
COVID-19 scare: No visitors allowed into Durga Puja pandals, says Calcutta High Court
For second year, Durga Puja pandals have been made no-entry zones for members of the public in West Bengal to curb the spread of Covid-19 infection due to crowding.
Oct 02, 2021, 07:48 AM IST
