Historical Events tagged with "west bengal"
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Mamata Banerjee Becomes First Female Chief Minister
Mamata Banerjee took the oath of office in a ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata, becoming the first woman to assume the position of Chief Minister of West Bengal. Her rise to power followed a significant electoral victory, where her party, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), secured a majority in the state assembly elections. The historic moment saw a large gathering of supporters, marking a pivotal change in West Bengal's political landscape.
Continue ReadingJnaneswari Express Derailment in West Bengal
The Jnaneswari Express train derailment occurred when a loaded freight train carrying coal derailed and collided with the passenger train in West Bengal, India. The accident resulted in the deaths of 148 passengers and left many more injured. It happened in the early hours of the morning, with the freight train reportedly having been unauthorized to be on the track at that time, contributing to the chaos and devastation. Rescue operations were promptly launched to assist the victims.
Continue ReadingNandigram Violence Results in Multiple Fatalities
Violence erupted in Nandigram, West Bengal, between local villagers and police forces. Tensions had escalated over a proposed Special Economic Zone (SEZ) that threatened agricultural land. As protests intensified, police were deployed to control the situation, leading to violent clashes. Reports indicate that at least 14 people lost their lives amidst the turmoil, drawing national attention to the conflict between land rights and industrial development.
Continue ReadingInauguration of Visva-Bharati College
Visva-Bharati College, also known as Santiniketan College, opened its doors with the vision of Rabindranath Tagore to create a new educational paradigm. Founded in Santiniketan, West Bengal, India, the institution aimed to blend Indian and Western cultures while providing an immersive learning environment linked to nature. The inaugural ceremony was marked by speeches emphasizing creativity and holistic education, setting a foundation for future developments in the field. Tagore's aspiration was that the college would nurture a sense of unity amongst students while promoting the idea of global citizenship through its unique curriculum.
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