TMC, BJP ruined Bengal, no industry in 10 years, harmony poisoned, says ex-CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya

 Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya came down heavily on the ruling TMC and the BJP on Monday, accusing them of ruining the state and its secular credentials.

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya came down heavily on the ruling TMC and the BJP on Monday, accusing them of ruining the state and its secular credentials.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, 76, said it is only the Left-Congress-ISF alliance that can bring the state out of darkness.

Noting that "the silence of a crematorium" prevails in Singur and Nandigram, he alleged that under the present dispensation, the state has gone backwards in agriculture, while no industry was established during its 10-year-tenure.

Anti-land acquisition movements led by the Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee at Singur and Nandigram in 2007-08 had jolted the mighty Left Front government and laid the foundation of the TMC rule in West Bengal.

"The conspirators of the devious play of that period are now divided in two groups engaged in mudslinging against each other," Buddhadeb Bhattacharya said.

Young people of Bengal have lost employment opportunities and the meritorious and skilled left for other states owing to the situation, the CPI(M) veteran said in a statement.

"Corruption, extortion and syndicate-raj have made the lives of the state's people unbearable," he said, adding, security and respect of women are endangered due to antisocial activities.

"Religious harmony, which used to be West Bengal's pride, has been poisoned," the ailing former CM claimed.

Buddhadeb Bhattacharya said the TMC's autocratic rule on one hand and the BJP's politics of divide and religious polarisation on the other have brought the state to ruins.

Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for Covid-19, goes into home quarantine India great Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday tested positive for Covid-19 and has gone in-home quarantine for the time being

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Sachin Tendulkar announced on Twitter that he has tested COVID positive

I am following all protocols as advised by my doctors: Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar recently India Legends in Road Safety World Series 2021

Sachin Tendulkar has tested positive for Covid-19 and has entered home quarantine. The cricket legend, in a message on social media, said the rest of his family had tested negative.

Sachin Tendulkar recently led India Legends at the Road Safety World Series. India Legends beat Sri Lanka Legends in the final of the tournament. Sachin Tendulkar, the only cricketer with 100 international hundreds and 200 Tests, said he took all necessary precautions to ensure he kept Covid-19 at bay but he developed mild symptoms

Tendulkar took to his official Twitter handle on Saturday morning (March 27) to share the news.

"I have been testing myself and taking all the recommended precautions to ensure Covid is kept at bay. However, I've tested positive today following mild symptoms. All others at home have tested negative.

I've quarantined myself at home and am following all protocols as advised by my doctors. I want to thank all the healthcare professionals who are supporting me and many others across the country

Take care all of you."

I Ask For Forgiveness": Uddhav Thackeray On Mumbai Hospital Fire Deaths

The hospital, the Chief Minister said, had been set up to deal with the wave of Covid infections that have swept the city, and its permit was due to expire March 31

Mumbai: 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has sought forgiveness from the families of those who died after a fire broke out shortly after midnight at a coronavirus hospital in Mumbai, and said that they will get compensation of Rs 5 lakh each. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Bangladesh on a two-day visit, said he was "pained by the loss of lives" and would pray for the injured.

Ten bodies have been recovered so far, officials have said, and around 70 patients, who were being treated for the virus - have been moved to safety from the Dreams Mall Sunrise Hospital - which was located on the fourth floor of a shopping mall in Mumbai's Bhandup neighbourhood.

The firefighters did a great job in rescuing people. However... some who were on ventilators could not be rescued. I seek forgiveness from their families," Mr Thackeray told reporters Friday after visiting the scene of the disaster.

"Pained by the loss of lives due to a fire at a hospital in Mumbai. I pray that the injured recover soon," the Prime Minister tweeted.

Mr Thackeray said preliminary reports suggested the fire originated at a shop in the mall and not in the hospital itself: "I want to assure you that whoever is at fault... they will be punished."

"We have been fighting against the coronavirus for the past year. When the pandemic hit the state, there were very few beds and ventilators, but we continued our fight and set up temporary hospitals. This hospital was temporarily allowed to treat coronavirus patients," he explained.

Karnataka Bengaluru Live Updates: Negative RT-PCR report mandatory from April 1 to enter Bengaluru from outside state

 

Karnataka Bengaluru Coronavirus (Covid-19) Latest News Live Updates: To date, the same was demanded only from people entering Karnataka from Maharashtra, Kerala, and Punjab.

Karnataka Bengaluru Coronavirus News Live Updates: Beginning April 1, everyone entering Bengaluru from outside Karnataka will need to furnish a negative RT-PCR Covid-19 test report, Health and Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar announced on Thursday.With cases likely to increase further in the coming days and after observing that over 60 per cent of cases in Bengaluru comprise interstate travelers, everyone will have to possess an RT-PCR negative report from April 1,” Sudhakar said. He added that the rule will be applicable to those, including permanent residents of the city, who arrive in the city from any place outside Karnataka.

Dilip Ghosh Defiant, Says Showing Legs In A Saree Not Bengal's Culture

 Bengal BJP boss Dilip Ghosh, destroyed by  pioneers over his stunning remark that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should wear Bermuda shorts on the off chance that she wished to show her legs, stayed rebellious today. It is improper for a sari-clad lady to show her legs, he told the media. 

"She (Mamata Banerjee) is our Chief Minister. We anticipate that she should act fittingly, befitting Bengal's way of life. A lady showing her legs in a saree is improper. Individuals are protesting. I thought that it was offensive so I talked," said 56-year-old in the midst of the immense insider versus pariah banter in the state, which

Ms Banerjee, who had sustained injuries in her leg while in Nandigram, has been campaigning from a wheelchair, her leg in a cast.

The BJP had scoffed, saying the Trinamool Congress chief, desperate to hold onto power, was resorting to "drama" to scoop up some sympathy votes.

an assembly in Purulia yesterday, Dilip Ghosh had said: "The mortar was cut and afterward a crepe gauze was put. Furthermore, presently she is showing her leg to everybody. She is wearing a saree however one of her legs is uncovered. I have never seen anybody wrap a saree like that. On the off chance that you need to show your legs, why a saree, wear a couple of Bermudas so everybody can have a decent look." 

His comments drew enormous rebuff from different quarters. 

Gathering MP Mohua Moitra, known for her blunt comments, was passionate. "BJP West Bengal President asks out in the open gathering for what good reason Mamatadi is wearing a saree, she ought to be wearing 'Bermuda' shorts to show her leg better. Also, these debased