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  West Bengal Governor authorises Deputy Speaker to administer oath to newly elected TMC MLAs

  July 05, 2024 0:03 IST

  West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has delegated the responsibility of swearing in two newly elected TMC MLAs to Deputy Speaker Ashish Banerjee, following a dispute over procedural norms and a request for presidential intervention.

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  Massive fire breaks out at engine oil factory in Kolkata, firefighting operations underway | VIDEO

  July 02, 2024 13:38 IST

  Five fire tenders are at the scene, and firefighting operations are currently underway.

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  NHRC takes action in West Bengal flogging case, issues notice to DGP, Chief Secretary

  July 01, 2024 23:57 IST

  The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a public flogging incident involving a couple in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district, allegedly carried out by a local TMC leader.

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  West Bengal police arrests TMC leader for brutal assault on couple

  July 01, 2024 11:46 IST

  West Bengal Police arrested local TMC leader Tajemul, aka JCB, for the brutal assault of a couple allegedly involved in an illicit relationship, following viral video evidence.

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  West Bengal: Couple in 'illicit relationship' assaulted allegedly by local TMC leader; Oppn reacts

  June 30, 2024 20:15 IST

  The Opposition BJP and CPI(M) accused the TMC of being involved in the incident and termed it "bulldozer justice" under the rule of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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  West Bengal Governor demands Mamata govt to issue white paper on state finances

  June 30, 2024 11:51 IST

  Amid rising tensions, West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has ordered the state government to issue a white paper on its financial situation, claiming a fiscal breakdown. This follows a day after the Governor filed a defamation suit against CM Mamata Banerjee over her comments.

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  'Constitutional morality essential to India's diversity, wrong to equate judges with God': CJI

  June 29, 2024 16:12 IST

  CJI Chandrachud said language is the central barrier to accessing and understanding verdicts by common people. Technology can provide us with some answers. Most judgments are written in English. Technology has enabled us to translate them. We are translating 51,000 judgments in other languages.

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  West Bengal Governor Bose reaches Kolkata High Court against CM Mamata, files defamation suit

  June 29, 2024 6:49 IST

  After a female employee alleged molestation in the Raj Bhavan, TMC has made it a big political issue targeting the Governor. Recently, Baranagar MLA Sayantika Bandyopadhyay and Bhagabangola legislator Rayat Hossain Sarkar refused to take oath at Raj Bhavan, creating an impasse.

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  West Bengal: Raj Bhavan responds to Mamata’s comment on women feeling unsafe visiting Governor House

  June 28, 2024 17:12 IST

  Mamata had alleged earlier that she received complaints from women that they felt unsafe going to Raj Bhavan following reports of certain activities there.

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  Bengal: Woman assaulted by train passengers on suspicion of being child lifter

  June 27, 2024 6:53 IST

  According to the Government Railway Police (GRP), an investigation is underway into the matter. The police personnel were sent along with the woman to her home to cross-check her claim.

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  TMC MLAs fail to take oath in West Bengal as Governor CV Ananda Bose leaves for Delhi

  June 26, 2024 18:39 IST

  Speaker Biman Banerjee, who expressed his displeasure over the situation, accused Bose of turning the swearing-in ritual into an ego battle and intentionally complicating the issue. He claimed that an impasse was deliberately created for reasons best known to the governor.

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  'Unilateral decisions not..': Mamata to PM Modi over talks on water sharing treaties with Bangladesh

  June 24, 2024 20:00 IST

  Mamata's letter came after PM Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina agreed to resume technical-level talks on the renewal of the 2016 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty. India will also send a delegation to Bangladesh on Teesta water, something Bengal and Bihar have long opposed.

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  Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to abolish NEET and restore system of conducting exam by states

  June 24, 2024 18:32 IST

  NEET-UG paper leak row: The NEET-UG results have ignited controversy due to allegations of irregularities, including grace marks, errors, and paper leaks. This uproar has led to a re-test for 1,563 students and the CBI taking over the investigation into these irregularities.

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  TMC slams Centre over negotiations with Bangladesh for Ganga Water Sharing Treaty: 'Bengal not...'

  June 23, 2024 19:27 IST

  PM Modi on Saturday announced India and Bangladesh will begin technical-level talks for the renewal of the 1996 Ganga water treaty, and an Indian technical team will visit Bangladesh soon for the conservation and management of the Teesta river.

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  Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury clears air about his resignation as West Bengal state Congress president

  June 21, 2024 16:49 IST

  Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury lost to TMC candidate Yusuf Pathan in Baharampur constituency by around 85,022 votes, according to the Election Commission of India data. Adhir Chowdhury secured 4,39,494 votes while Yusuf Pathan secured 5,24,516 votes.

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  Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose alleges threat from Kolkata Police contingent at Raj Bhavan

  June 20, 2024 12:59 IST

  West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose informed PTI of his worries regarding the officer-in-charge and their team, citing potential threats to his personal security. He accused them of unauthorized surveillance influenced by external forces, alleging constitutional violations.

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  Bengali star Rituparna Sengupta questioned by ED in multi-crore ration distribution scam

  June 19, 2024 22:37 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate had earlier issued a summons and called her to appear on June 5. However, she was in the US at that time and hence requested another date. She has been questioned regarding her connection with the former Food and Supplies Minister Jyotipriyo Mallick.

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  West Bengal: Major trains cancelled and rerouted following Kanchanjungha Express tragedy | DETAILS

  June 18, 2024 12:25 IST

  In Darjeeling district, a fatal collision between the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train claimed 10 lives and injured over 60 individuals on Monday. Following the incident, several trains were canceled for Tuesday, with reroutes announced for others.

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  Kanchanjungha Express accident: Rail services resume after 12 hours, first video emerges | WATCH

  June 18, 2024 7:26 IST

  The collision was due to an automatic signaling failure, allowing the goods train to pass red signals. Rail services resumed after 12 hours of effort to clear the tracks. Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences and announced compensation for the victims. An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

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  Kanchanjungha Express accident: How did train disaster happen in Bengal's New Jalpaiguri? Details

  June 17, 2024 12:46 IST

  The popular tourist route, crucially linking the Northeast to the rest of India, faces risks due to its busy tracks and automatic signaling. Rescue efforts are underway with coordinated support from Railways, NDRF, and SDRF teams, as announced by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

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  West Bengal Governor orders police to vacate Raj Bhavan premises | Here's Why

  June 17, 2024 12:01 IST

  West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has instructed police personnel to vacate Raj Bhavan immediately, aiming to convert the area into a public platform amidst escalating tensions over alleged post-poll violence.

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  Kanchanjungha Express accident HIGHLIGHTS: Death count rises to 9

  June 17, 2024 23:11 IST

  Kanchanjungha Express accident HIGHLIGHTS: Reacting to the fatal train accident, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, "Unfortunate accident in NFR zone. Rescue operations going on at war footing. Railways, NDRF and SDRF are working in close coordination."

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  VIDEO: Goods train collides with Kanchanjungha Express near Bengal's New Jalpaiguri, several killed

  June 17, 2024 11:21 IST

  Kanchanjungha Express train accident: The collision took place near Rangapani station after the train had passed Siliguri, en route from NJP to Sealdah. The impact severely damaged three rear coaches

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  West Bengal: 15 dead after freight train collides with Kanchanjungha Express in Siliguri, CM reacts

  June 17, 2024 13:48 IST

  The collision, which occurred between Rangapani and Nijbari, severely damaged three coaches. Rescue teams from Katihar and New Jalpaiguri have been dispatched, and hospitals are on high alert. CM Mamata Banerjee expressed her shock and directed emergency teams to the site for immediate assistance.

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  Kolkata: Suspicious object found outside BJP office, bomb and dog squad present at spot

  June 16, 2024 23:55 IST

  BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said that elections are held in the whole country, why is there violence only in Bengal after the elections. There was violence during the Gram Panchayat elections and Vidhan Sabha elections too.

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  Abhishek Banerjee hospitalised days after his announcement of hiatus on pressing medical grounds

  June 16, 2024 11:56 IST

  Banerjee, the nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and considered number two in the party hierarchy, had said he would resort to a short hiatus on pressing medical grounds and during this period he would understand the needs of the people.

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  West Bengal: Bike-borne gunmen open fire at businessman’s car in busy Belgharia area near Kolkata

  June 15, 2024 19:04 IST

  The incident on busy BT Road, with several offices, commercial establishments and Kamarhati Municipality building nearby, triggered panic as police stepped up naka checking to track the miscreants who were on two motorbikes.

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  BJP forms four-member committee to look into political violence in West Bengal

  June 15, 2024 14:22 IST

  Several BJP workers were allegedly targeted during the post-poll violence in West Bengal after polling concluded on June 1 and results were declared on June 4. In 2019 also, a large-scale post-poll violence had taken place.