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Mamata Banerjee leaves NITI Aayog meeting midway, says 'As I was speaking, my mic was stopped'
India | July 27, 2024 14:47 ISTMamata Banerjee is the only Chief Minister from the INDIA bloc who was attending the meet.
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Bengal hijab row: Teacher opts not to rejoin after college permits head scarf
Kolkata | June 14, 2024 12:06 ISTSanjida Qadar, a teacher at LJD Law College in Kolkata, decided not to return to her position after being initially asked not to wear a hijab but later permitted to use a head scarf. Citing discomfort, Qadar announced her decision via email on Thursday to explore new opportunities.
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Cyclone Remal weakens, expected to gradually lose strength: Weather office
India | May 27, 2024 23:27 ISTThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that Cyclone 'Remal' has downgraded from a severe cyclonic storm to a cyclonic storm and is expected to further weaken into a deep depression.
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West Bengal: Sandeshkhali TMC worker detained for 'molesting' minor girl
West Bengal | May 19, 2024 10:14 ISTThe girl, a Class-8 student, managed to escape and started shouting for help as family members and neighbours came out, police said, quoting the complaint.
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Amit Shah asserts India's claim over PoK amid Bengal opposition criticism | 15th May | Speed News
News | May 15, 2024 23:44 ISTAmit Shah asserts India's claim over PoK amid Bengal opposition criticism. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ordered the release of the NewsClick founder in the UAPA case.
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Modi holds mega roadshow with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Patna
Bihar | May 12, 2024 23:39 ISTAhead of the voting of fourth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi held a mega roadshow in Bihar's capital Patna. Earlier today Prime Minister held four back-to-back rallies in West Bengal.
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Mamata dubs BJP as ‘job-eater’ after HC scraps recruitment of 26,000 teachers: ‘Will RSS take over?’
West Bengal | April 26, 2024 18:01 ISTMamata Banerjee slammed the BJP and Congress over the issue and alleged that the leaders of these parties conspired which was evident from their reactions after the High Court's verdict.
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Happy Pohela Boishakh 2024: Wishes, messages, images, and greetings to share on Bengali New Year
Lifestyle | April 14, 2024 8:40 ISTCheck the vibrant wishes and festive greetings for Happy Pohela Boishakh 2024! Share the joy with heartfelt messages and colourful images to mark the Bengali New Year.
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West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar's car meets with accident, escapes unhurt
West Bengal | March 03, 2024 21:58 ISTMajumdar, who was fielded by the party from Balurghat Lok Sabha seat for the second time, was returning from a football tournament where he was the chief guest. He demanded an inquiry to determine if there was any conspiracy to target opposition BJP leaders in the state.
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West Bengal: Acting ED director Rahul Navin reaches Kolkata after attack on its officials | VIDEO
Kolkata | January 09, 2024 12:44 ISTWest Bengal news: A second agency team was attacked and their vehicle was damaged during the arrest of another TMC leader Shankar Adhya in Bongaon of the said district on the same day.
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West Bengal government appoints Rajeev Kumar as new DG and IGP
West Bengal | December 27, 2023 21:53 ISTWest Bengal new DG: A 1989-batch IPS officer with an engineering degree from IIT Roorkee, Kumar held prominent positions such as commissioner of Kolkata Police, joint commissioner (Special Task Force), and director general, among others.
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Income Tax raids target businessmen, former TMC MLA in Bengal over alleged tax evasion
Kolkata | December 13, 2023 12:50 ISTWest Bengal: Raids occurred in Asansol, Durgapur, and Raniganj. Officials sought documents related to finances and property, emphasizing tax compliance assessments.
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Bengal BJP MLAs use 'Gangajal' to purify Ambedkar statue where TMC lawmakers held protest | Watch
West Bengal | December 01, 2023 17:12 ISTThe BJP MLAs unanimously decided to cleanse the statue with Ganga water symbolically. Over 30 BJP legislators, led by Adhikari, took turns in pouring Ganga water at the spot before leaving the assembly premises.
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Bengal youth sentenced to death for killing ex-fiancee last year
West Bengal | August 31, 2023 20:22 ISTFast-track court judge Santosh Kumar Pathak pronounced the judgment. However, the youth's counsel pleaded for life-term punishment for his client.
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Kolkata: Jadavpur University officiating vice-chancellor meets Bengal Governor for emergency review
Kolkata | August 24, 2023 23:46 ISTA 17-year-old student died after falling from a second-floor balcony of the main boys' hostel, situated outside the university campus, on August 9.
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Manoj Tiwary reverses retirement; 'gives himself one more year' to claim Ranji Trophy for Bengal
Cricket | August 09, 2023 7:33 ISTBengal cricketer Manoj Tiwary has reversed his retirement decision and will play for Bengal for one more year in a bid to claim the Ranji Trophy.
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West Bengal Assembly monsoon session to start on July 24 | Here are FULL DETAILS
West Bengal | July 22, 2023 17:40 ISTWest Bengal Assembly monsoon session: As Opposition BJP is set to corner the Trinamool Govt in the state over several issues, mainly the violence which took place during the Panchayat polls, as well as there, is likelihood that the party may stage a walkout.
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OPINION | BENGAL : THOSE WHO ASSAULTED WOMEN MUST BE PUNISHED
India | July 22, 2023 14:45 ISTThe house of one of the accused was set on fire by a mob of angry women in Manipur. But, in West Bengal, reports have come of women candidates of BJP being beaten up and stripped.
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Fearing controversy, New York Bengali Book Fair disallows Taslima Nasreen to address symposium
World | July 18, 2023 19:50 ISTTaslima, presently in United States, visited the New York Bengali Book Fair on Saturday and was soon surrounded by hundreds of Bengali book lovers, who took her autographs and posed with her for selfies.
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OPINION | NATURE’S FURY: HOW TO PREVENT
India | July 11, 2023 19:33 ISTScientists have been warning since the last ten years, sending red signals, and appealing to countries to join hands to prevent global warming. Most of their appeals have fallen on deaf years, on the ground.
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