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Hans India
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Bengal: Police announces traffic restrictions for Trinamool's ‘Martyrs' Day' rally
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police, on Sunday, announced major restrictions on vehicular traffic movements in and around Kolkata amid the Trinamool Congress's annual Martyrs' Day rally scheduled for July 21. A traffic advisory notification issued by Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma informed that there will be restrictions on several roads from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 21. "Traffic will be controlled on Amherst Street, Bidhan Sarani, and College Street. Traffic will also be controlled on BB Ganguly Street, Bentinck Street," the statement issued by the City Police Commissioner read. The list also includes Brabourne Road, Strand Road, New City Road, and Rabindra Sarani, where vehicular traffic movement will be restricted. The Kolkata Police also informed that no goods vehicles will enter the city from dawn. The police also declared no parking zones on Cathedral Road, Lovers Lane, Hospital Road, Casuarina Avenue, and Hastings Crossing to avoid traffic congestion. The Calcutta High Court had ordered traffic control on July 21 and had directed Kolkata Police to ensure that there is no traffic congestion in central Kolkata and within a five-kilometre radius of the rally venue from 9 am to 11 am. According to Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma, traffic movement will be controlled in the city in compliance with the court's order. Meanwhile, special surveillance will be kept at the entrance of the city. Additional traffic police personnel and RAF forces will be kept at important intersections of the city. The police have also made tight security arrangements in a bid to avoid any untoward incident. Drone cameras will be used to monitor the traffic situation. Several kiosks have been set up to help those who would take part in the political event or those common people facing difficulties in commuting. The Trinamool Congress holds its annual 'Martyrs' Day' rally in Kolkata on July 21. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting during the rally to commemorate the 13 people who were killed during a demonstration by the West Bengal Youth Congress, then led by Mamata Banerjee, on July 21, 1993.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Probe starts after plaint to CP against TMC MLA
1 2 3 Kolkata: A complaint was lodged with police commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma against Trinamool MLA Kanchan Mullick for intimidating and misbehaving with an on-duty doctor at School of Tropical Medicine (STM). Cops at the Bowbazar PS are probing the complaint. The West Bengal Doctors Forum on Friday wrote to chief secretary Manoj Pant, expressing discontent with the MLA threatening a doctor with transfer after he reportedly had to wait in a queue at the state-run hospital. The letter described his behaviour as a "clear violation" of West Bengal Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage to Property) Act, 2009. The incident took place when Mullick was waiting in the queue at the hospital OPD with his wife, Sreemoyee, for his aunt-in-law's treatment. He allegedly accused the attending doctor of delay. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Trinamool said it did not approve of the MLA's misbehaviour. tnn & agencies
India Gazette
07-07-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Haridwar strengthens Ganga cleanliness with advanced sewage treatment
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 7 (ANI): Haridwar, one of the holiest cities in India and a key site of the Kumbh Mela, is making major strides in preserving the purity of the river Ganga through enhanced sewage treatment infrastructure under the Namami Gange Mission. Working towards the goal of a clean and rejuvenated Ganga, the city now hosts two state-of-the-art Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) with a combined capacity of 82 million litres per day (MLD). These include a 68 MLD STP at Jagjeetpur and a 14 MLD STP in the Sarai area. With these additions, Haridwar's total sewage treatment capacity now stands at 145 MLD, operating at peak efficiency. The Jagjeetpur STP, based on Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) technology, is the largest in Uttarakhand and holds the distinction of being India's first STP under the Hybrid Annuity Model. It is also the country's first 'Pink STP', with 50 per cent of its staff comprising women, promoting gender inclusivity in environmental management. 'Earlier, all domestic waste used to flow directly into the Ganga. The biggest achievement of our plant is that we are now able to treat all the sewage generated by our community effectively,' said Manoj Kumar Verma, in-charge of the Jagjeetpur STP. Similarly, the 14 MLD STP in Sarai is effectively treating sewage using modern techniques. The treated water is being reused for irrigation, benefiting the local agricultural community and helping to mitigate groundwater depletion. Sandeep Rathore, a local farmer, said that the change in groundwater is noticeable. 'The water from this STP is being used for irrigation, and the difference compared to groundwater is clearly noticeable. Crops irrigated with this treated water grow much better. The nutrient content and overall quality of the water are excellent; it truly nourishes the crops,' Rathore said. These advanced facilities are future-ready, equipped to manage rising waste volumes stemming from the city's growing population and the increasing influx of pilgrims during major festivals such as the Char Dham Yatra. These initiatives mark important milestones under the Namami Gange Mission, launched by the Government of India to restore the Ganga to its pristine form. Apart from pollution abatement, the mission also aims to protect the religious, cultural, and ecological significance of riverside cities, such as Haridwar. The progress in Haridwar reflects the collective commitment of stakeholders towards sustainable development and river conservation. (ANI)
Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Kolkata rape: BJP fact-finding committee arrives in Kolkata, faces protesters at law college
The four-member fact-finding committee constituted by the BJP to look into the case involving alleged rape of a student at a law college in Kolkata arrived in the city on Monday. The team, which met the Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma before visiting the scene of crime, will submit its report to party's national president and Union Minister JP Nadda. Speaking to the media, the team members said they were not able to meet with the victim as she is under police security. Former Union minister Meenakshi Lekhi, who is part of the committee said , 'The chief minister of West Bengal is a woman but such crimes still keep taking place. In the RG Kar College case, a woman was raped and murdered. If one is not safe on college campuses then what would be the condition of public places? One can only imagine that.' She further questioned how appointments of criminals were being made in colleges. 'Where is police verification? How many such history sheeters are being appointed? He (prime accused) took money to get admissions done. This is the government's failure at every level. They have violated every rule,' she said. 'The NCW team visited and they were not given access to the victim. The documents which are in public domain are hiding the identity of criminals. If women don't feel safe then raises questions on the administration of the state.' Meanwhile, BJP supporters and members of the Raat Dokhol and Adhikar Dokhol Mancha (Reclaim Night, Reclaim Rights Forum) comprising several student and women's rights organisations had a standoff outside the law college on Monday The confrontation took place when the BJP's fact-finding team entered the college premises after a long discussion with police. The BJP supporters shouted slogans against the college authorities and the TMC. The forum activists waving placards shouted slogans against gender violence, and drew parallels with the 2020 Hathras gangrape incident. As tempers flared, a brief scuffle broke out between BJP supporters and forum activists. Police, however, dispersed the two groups. Later in the day, the forum representatives filed a formal complaint at Kasba police station, alleging disruption of a peaceful demonstration.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kolkata Law College rape case: Three arrested; NCW seeks report
Three persons were arrested on charges of allegedly raping a woman inside a law college premises in Kolkata and have been remanded to police custody till July 1, Kolkata Police said. The incident happened on Wednesday night but it came to light today. The National Commission for Women (NCW) had taken suo motu cognizance of the incident and has also sought a report from the Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma on the matter and directed him to send the report to the Commission within the next three days. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The all new SP125 that comes with advance technology & features Honda Learn More 'Kasba Police Station responded swiftly and decisively to a complaint of sexual assault involving a female law student in Kasba. An FIR was registered without delay, and within 1 hour, all three accused named in the complaint were apprehended. They have been remanded to police custody till 01.07.2025. The investigation is being pursued with utmost seriousness, professionalism, and sensitivity. We appeal to the public and digital platforms to refrain from circulating unverified or misleading content that could hinder the judicial process or compromise the dignity of those involved,' DCP Jadavpur Division Bidisha Kalita said in a statement. State Minister of Women & Child Welfare Sashi Panja said, "We stand by the woman in this situation. There should not be any politics on this." Live Events As per the statement, the NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote to Verma expressing deep concern over the event and directed the latter to ensure an immediate and time-bound investigation into the matter under the relevant provisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 'She has also stressed the need to extend full medical, psychological, and legal assistance to the victim, along with compensation under Section 396 of BNSS. The Commission has sought a detailed action-taken report within 3 days,' the NCW statement read. BJP demands CM's resignation BJP Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari demanded resignation of state Chief Minister on the gangrape issue. 'The law & order situation in Kolkata has collapsed. She will also announce compensation. The Chief Minister has no right to remain in her chair,' Adhikari said. BJP Malviya, in his X Handle, posted, 'The horror of RG Kar hasn't faded, and yet such heinous crimes continue to rise daily in Bengal. Under Mamata Banerjee's rule, West Bengal has become a nightmare for women. Rape has turned into a routine tragedy.' BJP's state president in West Bengal Sukanta Majumdar claimed that the main accused was an active student leader of Trinamool Congress and had associations with top ruling party leaders. Trinamool Congress Mayor-in-Council Debasish Deb said it was an unfortunate incident and he was not aware if the person was associated with Trinamool student's union. Major protests erupt by Left-union SFI and DYFI. The protestors raised slogans and were engaged in a scuffle with police in front of Kasba Police Station. Several Left protestors were also injured.
