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Weather Today August 13: Delhi, UP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha and Bengal brace for heavy rain as IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds

India weather forecast August 13: On August 13th, India is bracing for extensive rainfall and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to strengthen as it moves inland. Regions such as Odisha and West Bengal could see significant downpours, while northern and…

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Bengal Assembly passes twin Bills to raise Kolkata wards to 209, Howrah to 68

West Bengal Assembly approved legislation to increase civic body wards in Kolkata and Howrah. Elections for these municipal corporations are anticipated after the current festive season concludes. The government also announced a master plan for Howrah, focusing on infrastructure improvements. Financial assistance for Assam flood victims and increased medical allowances…

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Suspected Pakistani national among two held by West Bengal STF

West Bengal STF apprehended a suspected Pakistani national and an associate near the India-Bangladesh border. Rana Rauf, a resident of Faisalabad, was arrested in Bangaon after specific information led to a search. Investigators suspect Rauf has links with Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI and are examining his activities. The other arrested…

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Weather update today, August 12: IMD issues extremely heavy rain alert for Rajasthan, check forecast for states across the country

The India Meteorological Department warns of extensive rainfall spanning numerous Indian states. On August 11, isolated regions of East Rajasthan may experience exceptionally heavy downpours. The Himalayan regions and Northeast are projected to see significant rainfall throughout the week, while thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds may affect other areas. Residents…

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Supreme Court seeks data on West Bengal SIR appeals before tribunals

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to provide details on electoral roll appeals. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury filed a plea for expeditious disposal of these cases. The court ordered the establishment of independent appellate tribunals headed by former judges. These tribunals will hear appeals from voters whose…

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Weather Today: Heavy rain to lash Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra as IMD warns of intense monsoon spell across India

Weather Today: India anticipates widespread rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, August 11. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast across several northern and central regions. The monsoon trough and a low-pressure area are driving the active weather systems. Many states will experience thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over the coming…

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CREDAI welcomes Bengal realty reforms; seeks 8-month force majeure relief

CREDAI West Bengal welcomes the state government's proposed Standard Operating Procedure for building safety. Developers requested an eight-month extension for project approvals and completion validity. Scrutiny of 585 of 706 identified projects for mandatory audit has been completed. The association assured cooperation with the government in scrutinizing pending projects. This…

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India's Fishing Cat Is Losing Its Bengal Wetlands Faster Than Any Other Habitat

A Cat Built for WaterThe fishing cat, Prionailurus viverrinus, is not a cat that occasionally wades in. It is built for water the way a tiger is built for cover. Its forepaws are partially webbed. Its coat has two layers, a dense, water-repelling undercoat beneath longer guard hairs, so it…

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India's Most Secretive Feline: What Science Has Actually Documented About the Clouded Leopard

A Cat That Rewrote the Anatomy of ClimbingThe clouded leopard's canine teeth are the longest, relative to skull size, of any living cat on earth. That single biological fact has been confirmed, measured, and published, and it is one of the few things about this animal that science can state…

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'BJP had no role': West Bengal Minister Arjun Singh amid row over alleged attack on Mamata Banerjee's convoy

West Bengal Transport Minister Arjun Singh said the BJP had no role in the alleged attack on former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s convoy, claiming protesters acted over alleged demolition and looting of their homes. BJP leaders condemned the stone-pelting, while TMC leaders called it a targeted attack and accused BJP…

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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces Rs 10,000 monthly pension for those jailed during Emergency

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced monthly pensions for Emergency prisoners. These 325 individuals will receive Rs 10,000 and free bus travel. Medical assistance of Rs 1,000 is also provided for government hospital treatments. Benefits will extend to spouses if a beneficiary has passed away. The government is fulfilling…

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West Bengal government in talks with Tata group for fresh investments: Industry Minister Tapas Roy

The government of West Bengal is currently in talks with the Tata group regarding new investments. These discussions revolve around expanding current operations and potentially opening new facilities. This initiative follows Tata Motors' exit from Singur in 2008, which resulted in a significant compensation award from an arbitral tribunal. The…

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West Bengal examining land law reforms to ease industrial expansion: Official

West Bengal plans land law reforms to aid industrial land acquisition. The government seeks to simplify processes for recorded sharecroppers no longer cultivating land. Reforms will focus on land holding and utilization restrictions for large projects. New models for land aggregation are being considered to facilitate industrial parks. The state…

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West Bengal pay panel proposes 5% annual increment, 11-year pension restoration

West Bengal's seventh pay commission will revise employee pay and benefits. It aims for pay parity with central government employees and improved service conditions. Annual increments may increase, and retirement benefits will be reviewed for updates. The health scheme will also see revisions with cashless treatment for beneficiaries. The commission…

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The Hilsa Fish: Bengal's Beloved Ilish and the Ecology Behind India's Overfishing Crisis

A Fish That Lives Two LivesThe hilsa, Tenualosa ilisha, is an anadromous species: it spends most of its adult life in the Bay of Bengal and the coastal sea, then swims hundreds of kilometres upstream into freshwater rivers to spawn. This is the same biological strategy used by salmon, and…

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West Bengal plans Kolkata ring road, EM Bypass-New Town flyover to ease congestion

The West Bengal government plans a ring road and a new flyover for Kolkata. These infrastructure projects aim to ease traffic congestion and boost business growth. The state is also upgrading urban services like drainage and water supply systems. Renewable energy use will expand significantly by 2030. New mortuary facilities…

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Aam Aadmi Party to hold nationwide town halls against E20 fuel from August 8

The Aam Aadmi Party will organize nationwide town halls starting August 8. These events aim to gather feedback from vehicle owners regarding E20 fuel. The campaign will visit several states, including West Bengal and Gujarat. Party leaders will raise awareness and discuss concerns about the blended fuel. Industry executives have…

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PM Modi hosts MPs of NDA allies over breakfast, expresses concern over Parliament disruptions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted over forty NDA constituent MPs for a breakfast meeting. He emphasised the need for smooth parliamentary functioning and discussed development for West Bengal and Northeast states.

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Calcutta HC refuses urgent hearing to Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy in plea to quash 4 FIRs

In a significant legal development, the Calcutta High Court has turned down the urgent hearing request made by Sumit Roy regarding four newly filed FIRs in West Bengal. Previously, the Supreme Court had intervened to stay Roy's arrest tied to a land-grabbing case, and he successfully obtained anticipatory bail concerning…

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West Bengal to distribute 70 lakh Tricolours ahead of Independence Day: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal will distribute seventy lakh national flags for the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. The state joins the central initiative for the first time this year. Government buildings and heritage structures will be illuminated with flag colours. A Tiranga Rally is planned in Kolkata on August tenth. The campaign aims…

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West Bengal govt failed to protect tribal interests in mining land acquisition, says CAG report

The CAG has flagged the West Bengal government's failure in safeguarding tribal interests. Land acquisition for mining projects resulted in inadequate compensation payments to tribal people. District officials' inaction led to significant shortfalls in rehabilitation and compensation amounts. Companies failed to pay mandatory solatium and additional compensation as required by…

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Advocate ‘for Hindus’, celeb-commentary influencer: Meet the latest complainants against CJP

Rinki Chatterjee Singh’s account of her own career is a long ledger of cases – ones she has filed, and ones filed against her. An FIR was registered against Mamata Banerjee in May on her complaint, she claims, and she filed another against the former West Bengal Chief Minister in…

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Trains to go near India-China-Bhutan tri-junction as Bengal fast-tracks land acquisition for key projects near Doklam

The West Bengal government has given the green light for expedited land acquisition for a significant railway initiative. This action will hasten the development of the Chalsa-Naxalbari railway line, a project of strategic importance that will enhance connectivity in the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area. Following the monsoon, a joint survey by…

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Weather tomorrow August 5: Is your state on IMD’s heavy rain alert list? Check forecast here

Weather tomorrow: On August 5, Assam and Meghalaya are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, northern regions, including Delhi and Punjab, will experience widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can expect broad rainfall patterns, along with isolated heavy showers. Central India, particularly Madhya Pradesh, is…

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Congress to send AICC observers across Bengal to review party organisation

The Congress high command is strengthening its organizational focus in West Bengal. AICC observers will soon visit all organizational districts to assess the grassroots structure. Their reports will guide the appointment of district Congress presidents, ensuring transparency. This exercise reflects the central leadership's importance attached to West Bengal's political landscape.…

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