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Bengal Guv may move court against Jadavpur University convocation
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose is considering moving the court against the controversial convocation ceremony at Kolkata’s iconic Jadavpur University on December 24, which was reportedly done without the consent…
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Rise in cases of black fever causes concern in West Bengal
Kolkata: The rise in the number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis, widely known as black fever, has emerged as a cause of concern in West Bengal, an official said, adding, the situation,…
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JU interim V-C row: Removed by Guv, Sau reinstated by Mamata govt
Kolkata: West Bengal government has reinstated Buddhadeb Sau as the interim vice-chancellor of Kolkata’s iconic Jadavpur University (JU) on Sunday less than 12 hours after he was removed by Governor C.V. Ananda…
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Guv destroying education ambience: Bengal minister after removal of JU VC
Kolkata: Soon after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose removed Jadavpur University officiating vice-chancellor Buddhadeb Sau from his post on disciplinary grounds, West Bengal Education minister Bratya Basu accused the Raj Bhavan…
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Anurag Thakur expresses concern in RS over attacks on journalists in West Bengal
New Delhi: Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday expressed concern over continuous attacks on journalists in West Bengal and urged the state to ensure the safety of mediapersons. Law…
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Three killed, 35 injured in brick kiln chimney collapse in Bengal
Kolkata: Four persons were reportedly killed and 35 others severely injured following the collapse of a chimney at a brick kiln at Basirhat in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, said…
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Trinamool Congress leader’s son-in-law shot dead in Bengal
Kolkata: Tension is simmering in West Bengal’s North Dinajpur after the son-in-law of a local Trinamool Congress leader was shot dead by unknown miscreants. According to police sources, the victim Tanmay Sarkar…
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Bengal BJP sets target for women candidates in 12 seats next year
Kolkata: The BJP’s West Bengal unit has set a target to field women candidates from at least 12 out of the state’s total 42 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, party…
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Cyclone Michaung: Bengal CM announces relief for affected farmers
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced compensation, relief and support for farmers facing losses because of untimely rainfall as an impact of Cyclone Michaung. The announcement was made…
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TMC women MPs protest against Giriraj Singh’s remarks on Mamata Banerjee
New Delhi: Women MPs from the Trinamool Congress on Thursday held a protest in Parliament premises against Union Minister Giriraj Singh’s “misogynistic” remarks targeting TMC leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata…
- India
BJP makes false promises before elections: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday lashed out at BJP calling it the “biggest pickpocket” in the country and for bluffing voters before elections. Talking to reporters at the Netaji…
- India
No one can divide us, we love our country: Mamata at inauguration of film festival
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that no force could divide the country, emphasising that people of all religions, castes, and creeds would remain united as a collective…
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Bengal: TMC protests against BJP ‘cleansing’ Ambedkar statue on assembly premises
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress on Saturday held demonstrations across West Bengal to protest against the BJP’s act to “cleanse” BR Ambedkar’s statue with water of the Ganga river on the state assembly…
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Three elephants die of goods train collision in North Bengal
Kolkata: Three elephants – mother and her two calves – died on the spot on Monday morning at Rajabhat Khawa in Alipurduar district of West Bengal following a collision with a goods…
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Will Sourav Ganguly join politics? Mamata Banerjee’s enticements may work
For a retired cricketer, the profession of politics can be a sticky wicket to bat on. But former India captain and BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has managed to negotiate the bouncers and…
