Barnana Natyotsav

Indrayudh 50

Airport Visit

The Chief Secretary of the Government of West Bengal, along with senior officials from the state government and the Airport Authority of India, undertook a thorough visit to evaluate the current status of CoochBehar Airport. It was noted that the existing runway measures 1069 meters, facilitating the operation of a 9-seater plane on a daily basis. Recognizing the potential 

for enhanced functionality, the Chief Secretary urged the Airport Authority to consider expanding the runway to a length of 1400 meters.

Raas Mela

The historic Raas Festival of Lord Madan Mohan and the Raas Mela kickstarted in Cooch Behar.

Immersion

Immersion of Baro Devi in Coochbehar on Tuesday morning.

Come Back

COOCHBEHAR CALLING

Debashis Bhaumik

 

Week Points

‘Cooch Behar Calling’ is here once again. It disappeared for a long and many esteemed readers made inquiries to this columnist during its hibernation period through emails and even phone calls about its chance of any possibility of reappearance. At last we have to stage a come back following popular demand. I think the column will be able to satisfy the readers after its resurrection by the ‘Week Points’ served as before in those days.

Baro Devi

Baro Devi at Debibari temple in Coochbehar.

Heritage Gate in Cooch Behar

Newly constructed Heritage Gate in Cooch Behar.

Chief Minister's second day in Cooch Behar

Mamata criticises Centre in Cooch Behar

Cooch Behar, October 30 : Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee came down heavily on the BJP-led Central Government at a public gathering in Cooch Behar today. She was addressing at Raas Mela Ground here, where she disbursed benefits to several beneficiaries of government schemes, inaugurated a few completed projects and initiated a few new ones.

The CM held the Centre responsible for turning 40-lakh people of Assam non-citizens through the NRC process. Irregularities in NRC had prompted many to commit suicide. Anti-Bengali play is going on in Assam and anti-Bihari play is going on in Gujarat, she alleged. But, nothing of its kind never happens in West Bengal, she claimed. She declared that Bengal will never bow down and they will go forward with Assamese, Bihari, Gujarati and all others.

The CM said, the state government is extending loan for higher education. Benefits of Kanyashri scheme has been extended upto University level. She questioned the low financial assistance to the Centre's Beti Banchao Bdeti Padao scheme, and said the alloted sum gets spent out for advertisements.

Mamata said, Cooch Behar district is on the top position in MNREGA (100 day scheme). The state government assists 2-lakh poor artistes, even with musical instruments.

The CM said, fighting or blood shedding is not politics. Without mentioning BJP by name, she condemned the men who are doing politics with divisive policies. Give opportunity to all to live in peace, but do not draw borders between men on religion, she said.

Chief Minister visits Cooch Behar

Chief Minister inaugurates new auditorium

Cooch Behar, October 29 : Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived Cooch Behar this afternoon in a two-day visit.

Soon after landing at a make-shift helipad at MJN Stadium, she drove toward the newly built Cooch Behar Auditorum near Sagardighi to inaugurate it. The auditorium is named as Utsava following her wish. It was constructed by the North Bengal Development Department, with Rs 14-crore.  

The CM held an Administrative Review Meeting with senior officials in presence of ministers, MLAs and  MPs.

She reviewed the ongoing projects and asked officials to keep contact with local MLAs, if necessary. She ruled out the proposal for erection of a new bridge in Mekhliganj. Instead, she suggested construction of new roads there.

She asked police officials to act according to government directive, ignoring any 'Netagiri' of anyone. The CM also suggested to keep strict vigil on the India-Bangladesh border.

Tomorrow, she will attend a mass meeting to be held at Raas Mela Ground where she will disburse government benefits to several beneficiaries under a number of schemes.