Aritra Singha is a Senior Correspondent at The Free Press Journal. He covers a diverse range of topics including elections, government, politics, and public policy, with a focus on regional interest and world news across LATAM, North America, and APAC. Aritra's work has been featured in notable publications such as The Free Press Journal and PressReader.
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Aritra Singha's primary focus is on government and politics, especially in the West Bengal region of India. He extensively covers announcements and developments related to political parties, law enforcement agencies, and significant legal cases.
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By: Aritra Singha
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a liquor ban on Maha Ashtami and prohibited DJ music during Durga idol immersion processions. The government also cancelled the post-Puja carnival, announced free electricity for Puja committees and Rs 1 lakh assistance. The measures were announced during a meeting with Durga Puja organisers.
By: Aritra Singha
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced strict action against child marriages, ordering house-to-house drives to identify underage marriages and pregnancies. The government will invoke the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and POCSO Act against offenders. Murshidabad recorded the highest number of institutional births involving underage girls between January and June.
By: Aritra Singha
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday warned of strict action against those responsible for alleged corruption in the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration during the TMC regime. After his helicopter was unable to land at Kalimpong due to bad weather, Adhikari held a virtual meeting and said an inquiry committee had begun investigating alleged irregularities in recruitment.
By: Aritra Singha
Suvendu Adhikari led a saffron march with saints and seers in Kolkata, warning that anti-national slogans would not be tolerated at Jadavpur University. The ‘Gerua Samman Yatra' saw participation from a large number of supporters chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram'. Adhikari also hinted at a major higher education Bill in the West Bengal Assembly.
By: Aritra Singha
Padma Shri Baul singer Purna Das Baul alleged at Suvendu Adhikari's Janata Darbar that his farmland in Birbhum was occupied by influential people despite police complaints. His son pointed towards former TMC leader Anubrata Mondal. Paralympic gold medallist Somnath Malo also sought employment after losing his job following a recruitment scam case.
By: Aritra Singha
BJP national president Nitin Nabin will visit West Bengal on September 15 to review the party's organisational preparedness and political situation. His visit comes ahead of Assembly bypolls in two constituencies before Durga Puja and municipal elections after the festive season. BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya said organisational strengthening remains a key focus for the party.
By: Aritra Singha
The CID arrested Sumit Roy, PA to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, after the Supreme Court rejected his bail plea in an alleged government land sale case. Roy was arrested from a building linked to Banerjee's residence in Kolkata's Kalighat and will be produced before a Midnapore court, where CID is likely to seek his custody.
By: Aritra Singha
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari warned Jadavpur University against slogans demanding Kashmir's freedom or “Bharat Ke Tukde,” saying the government would respond in Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's language rather than Mahatma Gandhi's. He also highlighted ₹1,300 crore in grants for JU and announced state-wide celebrations marking PM Modi's 25 years in public life.
By: Aritra Singha
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's PA Sumit Roy was granted eight days of CID custody by a Midnapore court in the Salboni land scam case. The CID sought custody citing lack of cooperation during investigation. Roy was medically examined before being produced in court and will appear again on September 19.
By: Aritra Singha
Rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee said his faction will not field a candidate in the Nandigram bypoll if Mamata Banerjee contests from the seat. His remarks came ahead of a September 12 ECI meeting where both TMC factions will present their claims over the original party status.
