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Bengal Bandh Today: Violence erupts in some areas, BJP claims firing on activists

IANS Aug 28, 2024

Kolkata: Tension is aggravating in different pockets of West Bengal over the 12-hour general strike called by the BJP on Wednesday as incidents of firing were being reported. In Bhatpara of North 24 Parganas district, firing took place,…

Bengal Bandh: WB drivers of state-run buses seen wearing helmets on duty

Abhilasha Aug 28, 2024

Kolkata: The bus drivers of North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) buses were seen wearing helmets for safety purposes amid widespread protests across the state. A bus diver said, "We are wearing the helmet as bandh has been…