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  Bengal minister threatens, verbally abuses woman official for removing encroachments; BJP-TMC react

  August 03, 2024 23:26 IST

  After learning about the anti-encroachment operation, West Bengal Minister Akhil Giri, accompanied by local traders, reached the spot and confronted the forest department officials on Saturday.

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  Mamata taking initiatives to bring back migrant labourers stranded in landslide-hit Wayanad: TMC

  August 03, 2024 18:43 IST

  The death toll in the Wayanad landslides rose to 218, including 90 women and 30 children. Of the 218 bodies recovered from the landslide-hit areas, 152 have been identified by relatives.

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  West Bengal: Kolkata Airport runway inundated after heavy rainfall | Watch

  August 03, 2024 14:04 IST

  According to the police, ankle-deep water was also reported from several other parts of central and south Kolkata, but traffic movement was not disrupted.

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  Mamata urges Sitharaman to rollback GST on life, health insurance premiums: 'Highly anti-people...'

  August 02, 2024 17:22 IST

  Mamata Banerjee said that the imposition of GST on insurance premiums increases the financial burden on the common people and urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to withdraw the Centre's recent move in the Union Budget.

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  West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to scrap NEET, seeks new entrance test for medical aspirants

  July 24, 2024 23:07 IST

  The resolution, passed in the state assembly urged the West Bengal government to resume conducting joint entrance examinations in the state.

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  Kolkata: Temporary gate collapses at Mamata Banerjee's event, two injured | VIDEO

  July 24, 2024 18:13 IST

  The sudden collapse of the temporary gate built to welcome visitors created a chaotic situation. The alert security personnel controlled the situation and took the injured to the hospital.

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  Mamata Banerjee calls for stopping potatoes export to other states as strike by traders continues

  July 23, 2024 23:04 IST

  The strike started on Sunday by the Progressive Potato Traders' Association (PPTA), which alleges that the authorities are "illegally" detaining trucks carrying the tuber going to neighbouring states.

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  Bangladesh violence: Mamata Banerjee offers shelter to refugees amid quota protests

  July 21, 2024 19:12 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her solidarity with the people who have remained at the receiving end of the ongoing violence in the neighbouring country.

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  Mamata-Akhilesh take 'unstable government' jibe at BJP-led Centre at joint rally in Kolkata

  July 21, 2024 14:42 IST

  Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at her residence in Kalighat in the southern part of Kolkata.

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  West Bengal govt forms seven-member panel to review new criminal laws, Governor seeks report

  July 18, 2024 6:57 IST

  The committee will be headed by Justice (retired) Ashim Kumar Roy and includes state Law Minister Malay Ghatak and Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya.

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  Suvendu issues clarification after his remark on 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas' sparks row

  July 17, 2024 23:16 IST

  Earlier today, Suvendu Adhikari had called to denounce 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas' and urged the party to dissolve Minority Morcha. He also gave an alternative slogan 'Jo Humare Sath, Hum Uske Sath'.

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  Woman assault case: Mamata slams BJP, says 'two-year-old video is being circulated to malign Bengal'

  July 11, 2024 15:44 IST

  An old video clip showing a girl being assaulted by a group of people in North 24 Parganas district emerged as the latest flashpoint between the ruling TMC and the opposition BJP.

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  Heavy rainfall alert: IMD predicts week of heavy downpour in parts of West Bengal

  July 10, 2024 18:36 IST

  The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in north Bengal in the coming days. The region is already witnessing heavy downpours which have caused landslides in a hilly region and severe waterlogging in low-lying plains.

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  West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee administers oath to two MLAs, BJP abstains

  July 05, 2024 15:42 IST

  The BJP MLAs abstained from participating in both the special session and the oath-taking ceremony. Their absence was a notable aspect of the day's proceedings, underscoring ongoing political tensions in the state assembly.

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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: 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 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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  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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  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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  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."