Citizens for Justice and Peace
Pattachitra: Where paintings tell a story Hindus and Muslims sing and paint together, and hope that the tradition survives
10-Jan-2022
Till even a few decades ago, the tradition of Pattachitra locally pronounced as ‘pottachitra’ (fabric painting) and the music that accompanied it was thriving in many villages of West Bengal. Many are still known as the village of patta chitrakar, or artist. However, very few artists in these villages are seen drawing patta, most have…
Nolen Gur, the sweet syrupy taste of a Bengali winter Date molasses are liquid gold for cultivators with demand skyrocketing this time of the year
13-Nov-2021
Many gourmands and gourmets across the country and abroad, know that Nolen Gur, which literally translates as ‘new jaggery’ also known as date molasses in its syrup form, is a winter special. For those who collect and process the molasses it is nothing less than liquid gold, as the demand rises when the annual calendar…
When you buy earthen lamps, you light up a craftsperson’s home Though the demand has fallen, yet potters carry on
03-Nov-2021
Durga Puja is the biggest festival celebrated by Bengalis across the globe. It also marks the start of more festivals to come. However, this year, news reports indicate that there has been a rise in Corona infections recorded in West Bengal since Durga Puja. That puts a bit of a dampener on the next big…
Bankura administration confirms Gangadhar’s name on poll roll The Telegraph
23-Oct-2021
Officials said they did all formalities, including submission of electoral forms along with voter identity cards of his parents and land papers Gangadhar Pramanik. File photo Snehamoy Chakraborty | Calcutta | Published 22.10.21, 03:44 AM The Bankura district administration on Thursday confirmed Gangadhar Pramanik’s name on the electoral roll, the process completed within a month of the 33-year-old migrant…
Victory! WB gov’t includes Gangadhar Pramanik’s name in electoral roll CJP had helped get him released from an Assam detention centre
22-Oct-2021
The West Bengal government has included Gangadhar Pramanik’s name in the electoral rolls of his home district of Bankura. The move comes a month after a team of Bengal government officials, led by Anup Kumar Dutta, sub-divisional officer (Bishnupur, Bankura) visited Pramanik’s home in Radhanagar village on September 17, and confirmed his Indian citizenship. CJP…
A serene scenic tourist spot awaits visitors Mukutmanipur in West Bengal's Bankura district lies desolate, its economy is in tatters
16-Oct-2021
The beauty of the countryside fascinates everyone, especially those who live in the city. Many crave to refresh their mind and bodies with a visit to the village, even if for a day or two. Even the drive to the countryside is refreshing, as you pass through unpolluted areas where the green flora comes in…
Silence of the Bauls Traditional folk musicians of Birbhum facing financial crisis even after end of lockdown
13-Oct-2021
Bauls or traditional folk singers from West Bengal’s Birbhum region have had an especially harrowing time during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly during the Lockdown period. And now, even though the Lockdown has been lifted gradually, they are still struggling to put their lives back on track. Who are the Bauls? Sung by wandering minstrels Baul…
Prayers for stability during the festive season With Durga Puja around the corner, small traders pray that business picks up
25-Sep-2021
It has been well documented that job opportunities have shrunk due to the Covid-19 induced lockdown and its aftermath. However expenses have continued to swell, especially for medical treatment. And now as Durga Pujo, the biggest festival of Bengalis approaches, the money crunch is being felt the most. Many middle income and low income families have…
CJP Impact: WB gov’t confirms Gangadhar Pramanik’s Indian citizenship CJP had helped secure his release from an Assam detention centre
22-Sep-2021
In some heart-warming news, the West Bengal government has confirmed the Indian citizenship of Gangadhar Pramanik, a man who had left Bankura a decade ago to look for a job in Assam, but instead found himself behind bars at the Goalpara Detention Centre. CJP had helped secure his release on conditional bail and our team…
Bengal government confirms Indian citizenship of Gangadhar Pramanik The Telegraph
19-Sep-2021
The migrant worker was kept for over three years in a detention centre in Assam after he was declared a ‘foreigner’ A team of Bengal government officials visited Radhanagar village in Bankura on Friday and confirmed the Indian citizenship of Gangadhar Pramanik, who was kept for over three years in a detention centre in Assam…