'Something happening in Delhi' over Bhutan PM's visit to Bengal for BGBS: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Feb 4 (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that "something is happening in Delhi" over Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay's scheduled visit to the state to attend the eighth edition of Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS), which will commence on Wednesday.
Banerjee, however, did not elaborate on what she was referring to about "something happening in Delhi".
"As of now, the prime minister of Bhutan is coming to Kolkata on Wednesday. But I don't know whether Delhi (Centre) has any problem with it or not... he (Bhutan PM) had confirmed in October last year regarding his presence at BGBS," Banerjee told reporters here.
Tobgay is the special guest for the two-day business event.
"I have information that he (Bhutan PM) will be arriving here tomorrow morning. But I am also getting some information that something is happening (in Delhi), I am not certain about it... I cannot talk much about it," she said.
Banerjee, however, asserted that she was keen on Tobgay attending the two-day event because she believes that India should have a strong relationship with its "helpful" neighbours.
"I want them (Bhutanese delegation) to come here because West Bengal shares borders with Bhutan. We must develop good relationship between India and its adjacent countries, especially those that are helpful," she said.
Elaborating on the BGBS meet, Banerjee said that over 200 delegates from 40 countries will be participating in the event.
"Out of the 40 countries, 20 are partner nations. Over 200 foreign delegates will attend the event," she said.
Banerjee said that apart from Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Sajjan Jindal have confirmed they would come to Kolkata to attend the event.
"All the captains of the local industry will also be present. Those who have been attending BGBS all these years will also be present this time. So, this is very unique," she said, adding that 22 ambassadors have already arrived.
Starting Wednesday, the eighth edition of the BGBS 2025, aims to promote business opportunities in the state. The event will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss key sectors, including infrastructure, manufacturing, and technology.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
