Severe rains have caused havoc in many parts of West Bengal with reports of severe water logging, electricity disruption, and deaths by electrocution coming in from the State. In Purba Burdwan standing crop fields were submerged due to heavy rains, with vegetable cultivation also getting damaged. Many parts of Bankura were also submerged due to heavy showers and endless rains …
Published : Feb 23, 2023 10:40 IST With panchayat elections round the corner in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress government’s decision to table a motion in the Assembly to recognise Saridharam and Sarna Dharam as tribal religions has set the stage for a political tug of war between the ruling party and the Bharatiya Janata Party, the main opposition, for …