Coming out strongly against the Trinamul Congress-led government in West Bengal over multiple incidents of sexual assault in the state, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the imposition of the President's rule in the state.
Veteran party leaders visited City Centre here after yesterday's violence at the party office.
For the first time ever there will be direct flight connectivity between north Bengal and south Bengal from 30 August.
The BJP state unit has called for a 12-hour statewide bandh on Wednesday to stand in solidarity with students.
The central saffron party leaders asked BJP state leadership to intensify movement against rape and murder of the female PGT at R G Kar Hospital by taking the responsibility as prime opposition party in Bengal.
In a statement, the Defence spokesperson said that seven columns of the army are out for flood relief operations. Two columns have been deployed in West Burdwan, three in Hooghly and two columns in Howrah.
Earlier, the ECI announced election in Bhabanipur constituency treating it as a 'Special Case' on the request of the state government and that triggered controversy. A PIL was filed challenging the commission's decision and the matter is pending before the Calcutta High Court.
The Met department forecast heavy to very heavy rain at one or two places in South 24 Parganas, East and West Midnapore districts on Tuesday. Heavy rain has been forecast in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Jhargram and North 24 Parganas districts on Tuesday.
Mr Dwivedi has asked DMs to ensure that adequate relief materials are kept in stock. This apart, officials have been asked to keep a close watch on the condition of dams and undertake necessary repairs if required. Fishermen have been asked not to go to the sea till 5 October.
The family members of Saha claimed that he was brutally beaten up by Trinamool 'goons' on May 2, in which he had received severe head injuries
