New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi reacted on alleged 'attack' on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He said that the All India Trinamool Congress is using expire formula and exposed self goal that's why people easily got to know about its reality. Naqvi added that Banerjee is using expire formula to gain sympathy of people.
Nandigram (West Bengal), Mar 14 (ANI): TMC workers protest near Shaheed Minar in Sonachura of Nandigram on March 14. They raised anti-BJP slogans ahead of Suvendu Adhikari's visit. Suvendu Adhikari is scheduled to visit Shaheed Minar later in the day. Adhikari is contesting against sitting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram. West Bengal will go to Assembly polls in eight phases starting from March 27. Counting of votes will be held on May 02.
New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off a padyatra from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi on March 12, ahead of 75th anniversary of India's independence in 2022, informed Union Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel. "The Padyatra to be flagged off (today) by Prime Minister will cover a journey of 241 miles from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad to Dandi in Navsari and will end on 5th April lasting for 25 days. I will lead the first lap of 75 km," said Patel.
Dungarpur (Rajasthan), Mar 12 (ANI): Several people fell sick after allegedly eating Maha Shivratri 'prasad' in Rajasthan's Dungarpur district on March 11. As per the information, it appears to be a case of food poisoning. The teams of 3-4 hospitals are working in this regard. While speaking to media, the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO)/ Health Official of Aspur said, "60-70 people are sick, tally is likely to increase. It appears to be a case of food poisoning. We are collecting samples. 3-4 hospitals' teams are working."
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 12 (ANI): A ruckus happened during Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's press conference. Ruckus erupted in UP's Moradabad on March 11. In the video, Yadav was seen arguing with some people. Security personnel intervened to control the brawl.
Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Mar 12 (ANI): Aurangabad streets wore a deserted look on first day of night curfew amid rising COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra. Police personnel deployed to ensure implementation of curfew. The night restrictions will be valid from March 11 to April 4 in Aurangabad from 9 pm to 6 am. Maharashtra witnessed spike in COVID cases and reported more than 13,000 cases on March 11.
New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Director General of Military Intelligence, Lt Gen Sanjeev Sharma on Afghan National Defence and Security Forces Day wished Afghanistan to be a peaceful, powerful, prosperous country and also appreciated professionalism of Afghan armed forces. Lt Gen Sanjeev Sharma said, "The Afghan National Defence and Security Forces day commemorates service of Afghan forces towards the great country. On behalf of Chief of Army Staff and the Indian Army, I extend my sincere felicitations to Afghanistan's officers-soldiers who defend their motherland under extremely challenging and tough conditions. India and Afghanistan share a very strong relationship that has its foundation in our historical linkages and people to people exchange. Indian army is committed to assist and support the Afghan security forces in all aspects in all domains." He further said, "Cooperation between both Armies and defence forces has seen productive engagements, especially in last few years. India is k
New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Afghanistan Envoy to India, Farid Mamundzay on Afghan National Defence and Security Forces day thanked Government of India for providing defence and security assistance. "As most reliable regional partner and largest regional contributor to Afghanistan's development I'd like to thank Govt of India for providing much-needed defence and security assistance by helping us with military hardware and providing much-needed training opportunities to many of our cadets at the finest. Indian military academies along with some of the finest Indian military officers," said Farid Mamundzay.
Kolkata, Mar 11 (ANI): Speaking on today's medical health condition of Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, who was injured in Nandigram incident yesterday, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital Dr M Bandopadhya on March 11 said, "6-member medical team re-examined CM again. She's responding well to treatment, improvement in her health condition. However, she still have symptoms related to bone injuries of her left ankle for which she continues to receive treatment." CM Banerjee on March 10 suffered injury after being allegedly 'pushed' by few persons in Nandigram. She's currently admitted at IPGMER and SSKM Hospital in Kolkata.
Mumbai, Mar 11 (ANI): 150 NSG commandos were vaccinated for COVID-19 on March 11 at the BKC Jumbo vaccination centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The second phase of COVID-19 vaccination is underway which aims to protect people above 60 years and those above 45 years with co-morbidities.
Indore, Mar 11 (ANI): BJP National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya reacted on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's injury. He said that the TMC is politicizing the issue. "However, we believe such incidents should not be politicized. I hope Election Commission will send enough central forces to West Bengal to control the political violence," he said. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has sustained "severe injuries" on her left foot and ankle as well as bruises and injuries on her shoulder, forearm and neck, according to the report of her initial medical examination at a hospital here on Wednesday.
Kolkata, Mar 11 (ANI): A TMC delegation comprising of MP Derek O'Brien, state ministers Chandrima Bhattacharya and Partha Chatterjee reaches the Election Commission office in Kolkata to file a complaint in the case of the alleged attack on Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram. While addressing the media there, TMC leader Derek O'Brien said, "Those responsible for this heinous incident need to be brought to book. It was in such poor taste that within 30 minutes, there were other kinds of statements. We condemn those statements. Talk to doctors and see what happened".
New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is trying to gain sympathy from people by making excuses of attack, conspiracy, attempt of murder etc. "It is laughable that she claims there was no police with her. It is an attempt to win the elections with excuses," he said. CM Banerjee has sustained "severe injuries" on her left foot and ankle as well as bruises and injuries on her shoulder, forearm and neck, according to the report of her initial medical examination at a hospital here on Wednesday.
Asansol/ North 24 Parganas (West Bengal), Mar 11 (ANI): The workers and supporters of Trinamool Congress (TMC) held protest in West Bengal's Asansol on March 11. They protested over alleged attack on WB Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at Nandigram which took place on March 10. On the other side, TMC supporters blocked train at Kadambagachi Railway station in Sealdah-Bangaon section in North 24 Parganas district of Bengal. CM Mamata was allegedly attacked by a few persons in Nandigram during her visit.
Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Mar 11 (ANI): The first 'Shahi Snan' of 'Maha Khumbh Mela' is on March 11. Haridwar is shining bright with lights and decorations. 'Maha Kumbh Mela' pilgrimage witnesses one the largest mass gatherings in the world. 'Maha Shivratri' will be celebrated today.
Kolkata, Mar 11 (ANI): IPGMER and SSKM Hospital Kolkata updated health status of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on wee hours of March 11. Director Dr Manimoy Bandopadhya said, "On her arrival, she got immediately admitted and was examined by senior doctors. Initial examination suggests severe bony injuries in her left ankle, foot and bruises, injuries in right shoulder, forearm and neck. CM complained of chest pain, breathlessness since the incident. She is kept under close watch for 48 hours. Honourable CM is presently traumatized and is under close observation." West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was allegedly attacked by a few persons in Nandigram on March 10 during her visit.
Kolkata, Mar 11 (ANI): TM leader Abhishek Banerjee tweeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's picture from hospital and wrote "BJP, brace yourselves to see the power of people of Bengal on Sunday, May 2nd". CM Banerjee on March 10 suffered injury after being allegedly 'pushed' by few persons in Nandigram. She's currently admitted at IPGMER and SSKM Hospital in Kolkata.
Kolkata, Mar 11 (ANI): TMC leader gave health updates of his aunt and West Bengal Chief Minister's health status after she was allegedly attacked by a few persons in Nandigram. Abhishek Banerjee said, "She has gone for an MRI. There is a grave injury and she's suffered a major crack. We are waiting for the medical reports." CM Mamata is currently admitted at Kolkata's SSKM Hospital.
Kolkata, Mar 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party leader and party's candidate from Nandigram, Suvendu Adhikari on March 10 said he is 200% confident that BJP will win the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, and he will also defeat the Chief Minister of Bengal, Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram constituency. He said, "She'll lose, 200% confident that BJP will win. For 10 years, Mamata Banerjee doing appeasement politics by supporting 'ghuspaithye' against CAA-NRC. She should carry her report card of work done by her party in the last 10 years."
Kolkata (West Bengal), Mar 10 (ANI): West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee brought to SSKM Hospital, Kolkata on March 10. CM Banerjee claimed she suffered an injury after a few people pushed her at Nandigram. Earlier today, she filed her nomination as TMC candidate from Nandigram constituency.