Jayatri Nag

Former CPI-M leader Tanmay Bhattacharya has been accused of sexual harassment by a female journalist. This led to his suspension from the party and an FIR being filed. Bhattacharya has denied the allegations, calling it a conspiracy. The CPI-M has taken the complaint seriously and referred it to the internal complaints committee for further action.

The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front and a new doctor's association marched in Kolkata, demanding justice for the raped and murdered medic at RG Kar Hospital. CBI opposed the RG Kar Hospital's former principal's request to use fixed deposits for legal costs related to two investigations against him on financial and criminal charges.

The Calcutta High Court instructed the West Bengal government to maintain peace during the festive season. The court's directive followed a petition filed by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari concerning post-Kali Puja tensions. The court scheduled a follow-up hearing for November 21. Adhikari alleged attacks on Durga Puja celebrations and requested an NIA probe.

West Bengal Junior Doctor's Forum has called for a mega rally on November 9, demanding justice for a PGT doctor who was raped and murdered 90 days prior. Junior doctors are dissatisfied with the CBI investigation's progress and court date postponements, urging public participation in the rally for justice and improved healthcare safety.

Opposition members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill announced a boycott of meetings starting November 9, alleging a rushed schedule by the BJP chairman. Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee, recently suspended from the JPC, criticized the six consecutive days of meetings in different cities, claiming it hinders stakeholder input.

The Election Commission issued a show cause notice to West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar for allegedly insulting the national emblem and the West Bengal police. The Trinamool Congress filed a complaint alleging that Majumdar made the remarks during a by-election campaign event. The ECI has given Majumdar until 8 pm today to respond.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the restructuring of 16 development boards under the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA). A special monitoring cell will be established to oversee the boards' operations, aiming to ensure smooth functioning and development in the hill regions.

Synopsis West Bengal witnessed a by-election for six assembly seats. Violence erupted in several areas. A Trinamool leader was shot dead in Jagatdal. Police are investigating the incident. The opposition leader alleged voter intimidation by the ruling party. He shared videos of the incidents. The Election Commission received complaints of polling agent harassment.

The Enforcement Directorate apprehended four individuals in Kolkata, including two Bangladeshi nationals, for their alleged involvement in a money laundering and illegal Bangladeshi infiltration case. The agency is seeking transit remand to transfer them to Ranchi, Jharkhand. The arrests followed extensive searches at 17 locations in Jharkhand and West Bengal.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Kolkata and its surrounding areas in connection with an alleged multi-crore lottery scam involving financial fraud and money laundering. The raids targeted a lottery-ticket printing factory, offices of lottery agents, and residences. The ED is also investigating tax evasion and illegal diversion of funds.