Friday, March 29, 2024

Topic: Bengal

JNU alumni expresses solidarity with Jadavpur University professor, condemns casteist abuse

The alumni of Centre for Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University have issued a statement in unequivocal support of Dr. Maroona Murmu, Associate Professor of History at Jadavpur University, who is being incessantly trolled, and having to face casteist abuse, for a comment she posted on a social media platform on the ongoing debate about holding examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lynching victim Afrazul’s daughter passes West Bengal Board of Secondary Education Exam

Even though Habiba has tried to forget how her father was killed, the memory of it still makes her wary. She appeared for the Madhyamik examination while she grieved for her father.

Mayawati supports Mamata Banerjee, says Modi-Shah targeting her is dangerous

Mayawati added, "It is clear that PM Modi, Amit Shah and their leaders are targeting Mamata Banerjee. This is planned targeting. This is a very dangerous and unjust trend and one which doesn't suit the PM of the country."

Welfare Party chief Dr. S.Q.R Ilyas to contest from Bengal

Welfare Party of India national president Dr.Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas will be contesting the Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal.

Tension escalates in Bengal as Mamata’s dharna enters day 2

"This is total constitutional breakdown .It is my job to protect my officers. They (BJP) cannot fight politically. That's why they are resorting to these sort of tactics. Ajit doval is doing whatever the PM wants him to do, he is the one giving all instructions to CBI," said Mamata Banarjee to reporters on Sunday evening.

‘Even 24 hours of work is not enough’

In government schools in West Bengal's villages, cleaning staff and mid-day meal workers are hired part time, which ensures low salaries and no benefits, and forces the women to do multiple jobs