Tag: Kolkata News
Born Here, Thrown Out: Bengali Muslim Families Face Forced Evictions in Kolkata’s Rajabazar
Dozens of Bengali Muslim families in Kolkata’s Rajabazar were evicted without notice, leaving them homeless. Despite decades of residence and valid documents, police demolished their huts. With no response from local leaders or rehabilitation offered, the families have appealed to the State Minorities Commission for urgent humanitarian intervention.
Jamal Ahmed ‘Jamal’: A 98-Year-Old Poet Who Met Gandhi, Donated Land and Advocates for Unity
Jamal Ahmed 'Jamal', a 98-year-old hotelier and poet from Kolkata, is a philanthropist who donated land in Bihar for a government hospital. Known for his poetry promoting communal harmony, he reflects on meeting Mahatma Gandhi in 1947 and continues to inspire with his advocacy for peace and unity.
Islamophobic Mob Brutally Assaults M.Tech Student, Brands Him ‘Bangladeshi’ on Sealdah Train
A mob of Hindutva extremists brutally assaulted Rezaul Islam Mondal, a Bengal M.Tech student, on a train, branding him ‘Bangladeshi.’ They pulled his beard, tore his cap, and threatened to kill him. Human rights groups and political leaders condemn the attack, calling it a grim reflection of rising Islamophobia.
Mamata’s Summit, Soren’s Support: Bengal and Jharkhand Eye Economic Partnership
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren attended the Bengal Global Business Summit, praising Mamata Banerjee’s leadership and emphasizing Bengal-Jharkhand’s shared history and economic potential. Highlighting collaboration for regional growth, he invited business leaders to explore investment in Jharkhand. His wife, Kalpana Soren, subtly echoed political symbolism in a blue saree.
Silenced in Seconds: Stakeholders Decry Rushed JPC Meetings on Waqf Amendment Bill
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)’s rushed review of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 sparked protests across Bengal and Jharkhand. Stakeholders, given just a minute to speak, criticized the proposed amendments as unconstitutional. With half the committee absent and Jharkhand excluded from tours, dissatisfaction and demands for inclusivity are growing ahead of deliberations
Kolkata boy extends a helping hand to joyride horses of Victoria Memorial
Kolkata: A law student by day and YouTuber (social media influencer) by night, aptly describes this 21-year-old lad from Kolkata, who has been utilising...