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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.

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  First bird flu case found in four-year-old child in Malda

  June 14, 2024 15:05 IST

  The H9N2 bird flu virus is a subtype of the avian influenza virus, which spreads through direct contact with infectious animals or indirect interaction with contaminated environments.

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  Massive fire breaks out at Kolkata's Acropolis Mall, rescue operation underway | Video

  June 14, 2024 14:11 IST

  Fire incidents have witnessed a sudden rise in the past few months amid a scorching heatwave, especially in the north part of the country.

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  Bengal hijab row: Teacher opts not to rejoin after college permits head scarf

  June 14, 2024 12:06 IST

  Sanjida 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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  TMC announces candidates for Assembly bypolls, fields Mukut Mani Adhikari from Ranaghat-Dakshin

  June 14, 2024 11:40 IST

  Apart from West Bengal, the bypolls will also be held in Uttar Pradesh and all other states where MLA posts have become vacant after incumbent lawmakers contested in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.

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  West Bengal Police blocks Suvendu Adhikari from entering Raj Bhavan amid post-poll violence claims

  June 13, 2024 19:01 IST

  BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was barred by West Bengal police from entering the Raj Bhawan amid heightened tensions over post-poll violence allegations.

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  West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 293 crore aid to 2.1 lakh farmers for crop loss

  June 12, 2024 22:47 IST

  The state government has disbursed a total of Rs 3,133 crore to the bank accounts of the affected one crore farmers since 2019.

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  WHO confirms human case of bird flu in West Bengal, 2nd case of H9N2 since 2019

  June 12, 2024 9:50 IST

  The child, who had been exposed to poultry, was admitted to a local hospital's pediatric ICU in February with severe respiratory issues, a high fever, and abdominal cramps. After three months of diagnosis and treatment, the patient was discharged.

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  Mamata Banerjee govt announces 4 per cent DA, DR hike for West Bengal govt employees from April 1

  June 11, 2024 16:47 IST

  DA Hike: A government notification was released today, stating that the order will come into effect from April 1, 2024.

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  Fire breaks out at restaurant in Kolkata's Park Street | VIDEO

  June 11, 2024 14:44 IST

  The fire brigade team timely doused the fire avertng a major incident as the restaurant was located in the busy market. The police said they launched a probe into the fire incident.

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  Kolkata teacher resigns after college allegedly bans wearing hijab, management says miscommunication

  June 11, 2024 11:21 IST

  "The diktat from the college governing body offended my values and religious sentiments," Sanjida Qadar, a teacher at LJD Law College said.

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  'I cannot wish unconstitutional, illegal party for forming government': Mamata lashes out at BJP

  June 08, 2024 19:00 IST

  For the 18th Lok Sabha, the All India Trinamool Congress has declared its leadership in the Parliament with CM Mamata Banerjee holding the position of Parliamentary Party Chairperson.

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  Lok Sabha Election Results: Bengal elects five 'young' representatives for Lower House | Check names

  June 06, 2024 6:51 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's nephew Abhishek Banerjee is top name among the young MPs who were elected as the Lok Sabha representative.

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  TMC calls meeting of newly elected MPs at Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata on June 8

  June 05, 2024 22:04 IST

  Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Trinamool Congress had won 22 of the 42 Lok Sabha seats in the state, and the BJP won 18. Congress won only 2 seats.

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  West Bengal Lok Sabha Election Results: Abhishek Banerjee clinches massive win in Diamond Harbour

  June 04, 2024 20:12 IST

  West Bengal Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Banerjee defeated BJP's Abhijit Das with a whooping margin of over 7 lakh votes, unprecedented in West Bengal politics. He also broke the record for the highest victory margin in the state.

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  West Bengal Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: TMC wins 29 seats, BJP gets 11 , Congress gets only 1

  June 04, 2024 23:59 IST

  West Bengal Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress won at least 29 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 11 seats. The Congress secured only one seat.

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  Tamluk Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Ex- judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay registers victory against TMC

  June 04, 2024 23:52 IST

  Tamluk Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: A Calcutta HC ex-judge on a BJP ticket pitted against young leaders from the Trinamool Congress and CPM in the key battleground. BJP's Abhijit Ganguly registered victory against TMC's Debangshu Bhattacharya.

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  Baharampur Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Yusuf Pathan creates major upset, defeats Adhir Ranjan

  June 04, 2024 21:05 IST

  Baharampur Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: TMC's surprise pick and former cricketer Yusuf Pathan created a major upset by defeating five-time Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in Baharampur by over 85,000 votes. Notably, Chowdhury had won the seat five consecutive times since 1999.