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Suo Motu Action Requested by Former SCBA President on Behalf of West Bengal Judicial Officers In a concerning development, Adish Aggarwala, former President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and Senior Advocate, has called upon the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to take suo motu action on a troubling incident involving three judicial officers from West Bengal. The officers, based in Diamond Harbour, South 24 Parganas, have raised serious concerns over an incident that threatens the independence of the judiciary. The Incident: A Threat to Judicial Independence The judicial officers, residing in the official judicial quarters known as "Judges Abasan", recounted a troubling event that occurred in the early hours of September 9, 2024. In their letter, they revealed that a police officer from the Diamond Harbour district instructed security guards to allow two individuals to enter the premises to disconnect the power supply at an unusual and inappropriate hour. This act ha...

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Visit Kanchenjunga Express Train Accident Site Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is en route to Darjeeling, West Bengal, following a tragic train collision that resulted in the deaths of at least five passengers and injured over 20 others. The Kanchenjunga Express was struck from behind by a goods train, causing two of its bogies to derail near Ruidhasa, close to the Rangapani station in the Katihar Railway Division. Incident Details The accident occurred around 8:45 am on Monday, as the Kanchenjunga Express, traveling from Agartala in Tripura to Sealdah in Kolkata, was hit from behind by a goods train. The collision took place ahead of New Jalpaiguri Junction, within the Siliguri subdivision of Darjeeling district. The impact caused significant damage, with visuals showing one of the bogies suspended in mid-air. Immediate Response Minister Vaishnaw is expected to arrive at Bagdogra airport, approximately 40 kilometers from the accident site, to ove...

Indian Coast Guard Monitors Cyclone Remal's Landfall with Vigilant Preparedness Kolkata, India – As the severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' makes its landfall between the coasts of Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is maintaining a vigilant stance with its disaster response team, ships, and hovercraft on standby. This preparedness ensures swift response to any post-impact challenges. On Monday, the ICG reassured the public through a post on social media platform X, urging them to adhere to official advisories, stay informed, and prioritize safety. The ICG's proactive measures are crucial in mitigating the impact of the cyclone on affected regions. "Update cyclone #Remal@IndiaCoastGuard is closely monitoring the landfall of cyclone #Remal with the disaster response team, Ships, and Hovercraft standby at short notice to respond to post-impact challenges. Follow official advisories, Stay informed, and stay safe," the ICG posted on X. Fo...