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WB CM to visit north Bengal, to take stock of damages due to earthquake

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West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee took quick administrative measures after an earthquake rattled vast areas of the State, especially the north Bengal.

She said that her prayers are with the people of Nepal and rest of India which were also affected by the earthquake. She urged everyone to stay calm while hoping for their safety.

The Chief Minister said that the Government was monitoring the situation closely and will be traveling to north Bengal tomorrow to take stock of the damage caused.

Mamata Banerjee had been constantly providing updates of the situation through her Twitter account.

 

 

Addressing a press conference at Nabanna, the Chief Minister said:

• We have opened a control room on behalf of Disaster Management group for the earthquake. The Toll Free No is 1070. The Helpline No is 033-2214  3562.

• I have spoken to the PM. We have informed him about the situation in the State. We are assessing the situation.

• All police stations in Kolkata have been alerted. They will stay in touch with KMC to collect information on damage.

• The State Government will do whatever it can to help people in this time of crisis.

• Three people died in north Bengal. 30 people injured all over the state until now.

• There should not be any panic. We have to take all precautions and prevention.

WB CM announces development board for Sherpas

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After the formation of the development boards for the Lepcha and Tamang communities, West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced the formation of a separate development board for the Sherpa community in the Darjeeling Hills.

She further declared that the Sherpa Cultural Development board will receive a cheque of Rs 5 Crore for the development of the Sherpa community, in the 119th birth anniversary celebration of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Chowrastha, Darjeeling.

The CM also declared that an amount of Rs 1 lakh will be given to 10 people who climb mountains amidst thick and thin situation for the nation but is still poverty stricken. This event also witnessed several cultural songs and dances by renowned artists from Kolkata as well as Darjeeling.

Surge of development in Darjeeling will continue: WB CM

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WB CM Mamata Banerjee today addressed a meeting of the Tamang community at Darjeeling. She announced that like last year, this year too the West Bengal Government will allocate Rs 5 crore to the Tamang community for building houses for the poor people.

“I love my brothers and sisters of Darjeeling. They are sweet, innocent, lovable and affectionate towards me. We are extending all help possible for the development of Darjeeling. I love Darjeeling. Kanchenjunga is smiling” she said.

“A new medical college is coming up in Kurseong and a multi specialty hospital will also be set up in the Hills. We will create new tourist spots in the Hills so that more employment is generated. The Hills are also educational hubs. So many reputed schools are here”, she added.

WB CM Mamata Banerjee focused on areas of development in tourism and creating an educational hub. Schools, hospitals, power stations and drinking water projects are being set up in the hills, which will create employment. She said, “I work for all communities and religions living in Darjeeling. Your culture is very high. Preserve your heritage. Whether it is Independence Day or Republic Day, Darjeeling always holds a prominent place in the celebrations.”

The hills have always been close to WB CM Mamata Banerjee. Bringing peace, increasing footfall of tourists and having a holistic development to the hills were a challenge for the new government, which was successfully addressed by WB CM Mamata Banerjee. She as a Chief Minister has visited the hills more than 40 times and addressed the issues of development and gained the confidence of the people.

Subhas Utsav – Celebrating Netaji’s Birth Anniversary

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West Bengal Government is celebrating ‘Subhas Utasav’ on 22-23 January, 2015 to commemorate the 118th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The festival is being organised by the Department of Youth Affairs, Govt of West Bengal.

WB CM Ms Mamata Banerjee  participated in the celebrations along with other dignitaries at Darjeeling Mall on 23rd January at 12 noon. Celebrations in the past took place in Kolkata but on the initiative of our present Chief Minister, the official celebration of Netaji’s birth anniversary was held in Darjeeling last year.

This Utsav will comprise many programmes and competitions including processions, exhibitions on the life and work of Subhas Chandra, quizzes on him, debates, sit & draw competition, essay writing and other events.

Incidentally, the grand nephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Sugata Bose is a Trinamool MP representing Jadavpur constituency in the Lok Sabha.

Highlights of the Chief Minister’s speech at Darjeeling Mall:

  • Netaji is one of the most inspirational persons in Indian history.
  • There can never be a substitute for Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
  • Netaji gave the slogan Jai Hind. He formed the Indian National Army.
  • Netaji said renunciation and realisation are two sides of the coin.
  • “Kadam kadam badaye jaa” is still a popular song.
  • The final days of Netaji is still a mystery. What happened to him, no one knows. History is incomplete.
  • History of India is incomplete. Netaji has not got the honour he deserved from the powers that be.
  • Netaji gave the slogan of Dilli Chalo. People loved and adored Netaji.
  • We have set up Jai Hind Bahini to serve people.
  • Earlier the official celebration of Netaji’s birthday happened in #Kolkata. Now we hold it in the Hills.
  • Earlier no one used to come to Darjeeling. I came to the Hills more than 40 times in 3 years.
  • I love my brothers and sisters of the Hills. I do not discriminate on the basis of caste, creed, race or religion.
  • If tourism prospers, Darjeeling will prosper. People will get jobs. Finances will improve.
  • We love the soil of Bengal, the soil of India. Saare jahaan se acha, Hindustan humara.
  • I pay my tributes to all those who risk their lives for the security of the country.
  • I pay my tributes to all the martyrs who laid down their lives for India.
  • I am ready to sacrifice my life for preserving the unity of this country.
  • Let us salute the great son of the soil Netaji on his birth anniversary. Jai Hind.

 

(Updated on 23 January, 2015 at 1:00 PM)

WB CM attends the closing ceremony of Himal-Terai-Dooars Krira Utsav

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West Bengal Chief Minister Ms Mamata Banerjee was present at the concluding ceremony of the two-month long Himal-Terai-Dooars Spots Festival 2015 at a programme held at Darjeeling Police Ground today.

She distributed the prizes to the winners and also inaugurated the ladies hostel of the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.

The sports festival was jointly oganised by the district police departments of Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, the police commissionerate of Siliguri and the State Sports dept.

The West Bengal Chief Minister is on a visit to North Bengal. On January 19, she attended the North Bengal Industry Meet, 2015 at Siliguri, which was the first of its kind in North Bengal. Yesterday, the week-long ‘Uttarbanga Utsav’, 2015 was inaugurated in a colourful programme at Kanchenjunga Stadium, Siliguri by the West Bengal Chief Minister.West Bengal Chief Minister to distribute prizes of the Himal-Terai-Dooars Spots Festival 2015 today