Author: Ujjal Roy
Ujjal Roy is a political journalist with over 25 years of experience in television, print and digital media. He has completed PG Diploma in mass communication and journalism from Jadavpur University. He has worked with brands like ETV News, ABP and News 18. He is currently associated with The CSR Journal. You can connect with him at ujjal@thecsrjournal.in.
West Bengal Higher Education Minister Jagannath Chatterjee has sparked a state-wide political debate after strongly defending his proposal encouraging local police stations across West Bengal to organize traditional Kali Pujas and install idols of Goddess Kali.
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A new chapter in wildlife conservation and tourism promotion is set to unfold in West Bengal, with the state Forest Department planning to relocate six Royal Bengal Tigers from the Bengal Safari Park in Siliguri to...
Army soldier arrested in Hasimara for allegedly leaking military secrets to Pakistan’s ISI
An Indian Army soldier posted at the Hasimara military cantonment in West Bengal's Alipurduar district has been arrested for allegedly passing classified military information,...
Chorbagan stampede: WB Govt tightens festival security; Ministers assigned to oversee districts
In the wake of the recent Chorbagan stampede tragedy in Kolkata, the West Bengal government has initiated a comprehensive security overhaul ahead of the...
WB CM pushes to fast-track stalled central projects, orders monthly Delhi visits by state secretaries
In a bid to accelerate the implementation of stalled central government projects in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has directed departmental secretaries to...
West Bengal Enforces Strict Festive Firecracker Rules, Bans Unauthorized Sky Lanterns
Ahead of Kali Puja, Diwali, and Chhath Puja, the West Bengal government has implemented strict restrictions on the sale and bursting of fireworks, alongside...
Ayushman Bharat gains momentum in Bengal, Rs 291 Crore in medical benefits delivered since August 16
The implementation of the Centre's flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat, in West Bengal has reportedly begun yielding significant results, with medical services worth...
GTA makes health fitness certificates mandatory for Sandakphu tourists after two deaths
Following the deaths of two tourists within three weeks, the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) has introduced stringent safety measures for visitors travelling to Sandakphu,...
SRFTI authorities initiate disciplinary action, students plan nationwide agitation from October 27
Tensions at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) have escalated further, with the administration initiating disciplinary proceedings against several protesting students over...
Naseeruddin Shah backs SRFTI students’ protest, accuses BJP of targeting future filmmakers
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has extended his support to the ongoing students’ agitation at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata,...
Chorbagan stampede: Forensic report flags inadequate AC capacity, organisers’ negligence in tragedy that killed 19
Shocking findings have emerged in the investigation into the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal stampede that claimed 19 lives. A forensic report has reportedly identified...
Deadlock persists at SRFTI as protesting students demand resignation of director and revocation of expulsions
A deep administrative deadlock continues to grip the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), with protesting students maintaining a firm stance on their...
High-Security Alert in Duttapukur: Suspicious Vehicle Prompts Multi-Agency Probe and Arrest
A white sedan left unattended on Jessore Road triggered a massive security scare on Wednesday, drawing elite forces including the National Security Guard (NSG)...
‘Only Sanatan followers should touch Durga idols’: CM Adhikari issues directive during immersion
"Only those who follow the Sanatan faith should touch the idols," West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari asserted while inspecting Durga idol immersion arrangements...