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Congress protests in Kolkata over death of 13-year-old girl in explosion

A group of Congress workers held a protest in Kolkata on Monday against the West Bengal government, following the death of a 13-year-old girl in a bomb explosion during a Trinamool Congress (TMC) victory procession in Kaliganj.... read..

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"Speaker is doing all this for TMC ticket," says Suvendu Adhikari on expulsion of four BJP leaders from West Bengal Assembly

After four BJP leaders were expelled from the West Bengal Assembly, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said the Speaker is doing this to get a ticket from the TMC.... read..

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"We didn't break any rules, just walked out," says Agnimitra Paul on suspension of 4 BJP MLAs

Reacting to the suspension of four BJP MLAs from the West Bengal Assembly, party leader Agnimitra Paul on Monday questioned the decision, stating that the legislators were elected representatives who faced action simply for walking out during the governme... read..

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"Retract your blasphemous comment": TMC slams BJP's Sukunta Majumdar over his comment on Jagannath temple in Digha

The Jagannath Temple in Digha, West Bengal, became the centre of another controversy as the Trinamool Congress slammed Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar over his recent comments on the West Bengal government's administration of the temple.... read..

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BJP protests against WB govt after 13-year-old died in explosion during TMC victory procession

Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday held a protest against the West Bengal government after a 13-year-old girl died in a bomb explosion at the Trinamool Congress' victory procession organised after the party swept Kaliganj Assembly bypoll.... read..

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Four BJP MLAs suspended from West Bengal Assembly amid protest

In a significant political drama that unfolded inside the West Bengal Legislative Assembly today, four BJP MLAs -- Dipak Burman, Shankar Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, and Manoj Oraon -- were suspended for the remainder of the session by Speaker Biman Banerjee. T... read..

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Suhail Bhat's dream run: From watching on sidelines to playing for India and Mohun Bagan

Suhail Bhat's rise from a ball boy to a national team player is nothing short of inspiring. Now, the young talent is living his dream at Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG), according to the official website of the Indian Super League (ISL).... read..

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West Bengal: BJP hits out at "Civic Minister" Mamata Banerjee for understaffing in govt jobs

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, referring to her as the "Civic Minister" of the state, keeping critical government positions vacant, particularly in hospitals and police departments, while allegedly ... read..

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Bengal Pro T20 League: Siliguri Strikers register second consecutive win, strengthen position on points table

Siliguri Strikers on Saturday delivered a stellar performance by defeating Harbour Diamonds by 5 wickets in the ongoing Bengal Pro T20 League here in Kolkata. The match, held at Eden Gardens, saw Siliguri Strikers' disciplined bowling restrict Harbour Dia... read..

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Whole world accepting Yoga which was earlier confined to India: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose highlighted how the practice of Yoga was earlier "confined to India," and the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to spread it internationally has led to people accept it t... read..

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Suvendu Adhikari slams Bengal govt for skipping Yoga Day, says "It follows Bangladesh, not Delhi"

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, West Bengal's Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari criticised the state government for not participating in the nationwide celebration. He alleged that while both NDA and non-NDA ruled states obse... read..

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Court agreed that evidence presented indicates corruption has occurred: Sukanta Majumdar on HC directive to resume MGNREGA

Following the Calcutta High Court's directive to the Centre to resume disbursal of MGNREGA funds in West Bengal from August 1, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday said that it was too early to comment on this, but the court agreed that the eviden... read..

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"Anti-Gujarati Mindset:" Suvendu Adhikari over TMC's objection to Ahmedabad's webcasting agency for Kaligang bypolls

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday accused the Trinamool Congress of displaying an "anti-Gujarati mindset" over the latter's objection to the selection of an Ahmedabad-based firm for webcasting services in the Kaliganj Assembly by-election.... read..

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"Mamata Banerjee wants to solve this problem..." TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on interim stay on state govt's OBC list notification

As the Calcutta High Court granted an interim stay on the state government's OBC list notification, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wants to solve the problem.... read..

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"Plants can be plotted anywhere...": Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses row over Tulsi plant

Addressing the communal tension over planting Tulsi in place of a fruit vendor's shop, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called it an insult to the sacred plant and said that people have the right to follow their religion.... read..

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"June 25 is a black day...": West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari on 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'

As West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the idea of observing June 25 as "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas", Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said that June 25 is a black day and every "national... read..

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Calcutta High Court directs Centre to resume MGNREGA in West Bengal from August 1

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday directed the Centre to resume disbursal of MGNREGA funds in West Bengal from August 1, while allowing the Union government to set necessary safeguards to prevent corruption.... read..

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Calcutta HC grants interim stay on WB Govt's OBC list notification till July 31

The Calcutta High Court on Monday gave an interim stay on the West Bengal government's recently issued notifications on the OBC list till July 31.... read..

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'Blow to BJP's politics of revenge': TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Court's directive on MGNREGA

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee said on Wednesday that the Calcutta High Court's order today to restart MGNREGA in Bengal is a "blow to the BJP's politics of revenge" and said that the Court's directive today is a "step" toward restoring justice.... read..

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Eastern Railway announces introduction of AC suburban services at affordable cost

To fulfil the growing requirements of suburban passengers, Eastern Railway is preparing to run Air Conditioned Electric Multiple Unit (AC EMU) locals soon, Eastern Railway said in a press release.... read..

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Kolkata: All passengers deplaned as Air India flight grounded after technical issue

An Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai, with a scheduled stop in Kolkata, was grounded on Tuesday after a technical issue was suspected during a routine post-landing inspection. All passengers were safely deplaned, and some have been accommodate... read..

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Air India flight grounded in Kolkata after technical issue suspected

An Air India flight operating from San Francisco to Mumbai, with a scheduled stop in Kolkata, was grounded early Tuesday after a technical issue was suspected during a routine post-landing inspection. According to sources, all passengers were safely depla... read..

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"Mamata Banerjee work only for 33% Muslims": Agnimitra Paul slams Bengal CM over politics of appeasement

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on Monday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her TMC Government of prioritizing Muslims, claiming they work only for the 33% Muslim population in West Bengal.... read..

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