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High dropouts, teacher crunch and fund gaps cripple Samagra Shiksha in West Bengal: CAG report

A CAG audit has flagged major gaps in the implementation of the Samagra Shiksha scheme in West Bengal, citing high dropout rates, acute teacher shortages and poor fund utilisation. Financial hardship, early marriage and migration emerged as key reasons for students leaving school, while delays in execution affected infrastructure and…

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PNB credits Rs 100 crore in a West Bengal woman's account instead of LPG subsidy leaving her in shock

A zari worker discovered nearly one hundred crore rupees credited to her bank account. Her account was subsequently frozen, preventing daily expense withdrawals for her family. Bank officials could not explain the source of the substantial, unexplained deposit. This incident follows similar unexplained credits reported recently in West Bengal. The…

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Bengal STF probes alleged Pakistan-backed honey-trap network

West Bengal STF is investigating a Pakistan-based espionage and honey-trap network. The probe involves an arrested woman and a suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed operative. They allegedly used encrypted messaging applications to contact handlers. The duo conspired to honey-trap a minister's son for extortion. Investigators are examining communication channels and potential wider networks.

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Weather update (August 3): IMD issues heavy rain alert for Delhi, Kerala, Bihar and other regions; check state-wise forecast

The India Meteorological Department has issued weather warnings for Monday, August 3. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal. Many other states will also witness heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Squally weather is forecast over adjoining seas with wind…

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Suvendu Adhikari assures exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen of security, says 'days of threats over' in West Bengal

Addressing a felicitation programme for Nasreen at Rabindra Sadan here, Adhikari said it was the duty of his government to ensure her safety whenever she came to West Bengal.

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Self-enumeration exercise for India's 16th Census kicks-off in West Bengal, CM Suvendu Adhikari fills form

West Bengal has launched its digital 16th Census self-enumeration on Saturday, allowing residents to submit their details online between August 1 and August 15. A subsequent phase for house-listing will take place from August 16 through September 14. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari called for community involvement, promising that all gathered…

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Suvendu Adhikari alleges Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum under TMC rule, accuses Mamata of complicity

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged a massive revenue leak in Birbhum district. He claimed this Rs 15,000 crore loss occurred over fifteen years. Adhikari stated the previous government supported this large-scale illegal operation. Recent police actions recovered significant cash and gold from an associate. Authorities are now seizing…

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Bengal CM alleges Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum under previous TMC rule

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged a Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum. He stated this revenue loss was impossible without the previous government's support. Police recovered Rs 28.5 crore cash and 15 kg gold from a stone trader. Adhikari claimed institutional corruption occurred with former Chief Minister…

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Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after 19 years, calls it an emotional homecoming

Exiled author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata after nineteen years, feeling an emotional homecoming. Her visit precedes a literary event which has acquired political significance. Nasreen was forced to leave the city in two thousand seven due to protests. She expressed joy and pain recalling her previous life in Kolkata.…

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15 kg gold, Rs 28.5 crore cash haul in West Bengal leads to arrest of stone trader aide Minar Mondal

Birbhum Police arrested Tullu Mondal's manager and brother-in-law after a large cash and gold recovery. Rs 28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold were seized from the residence. The recovered gold included bars and biscuits valued at approximately Rs 21.5 crore. Tullu Mondal, a stone trader, has been…

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The Red Panda Is Not a Panda: The Real Taxonomy of This Endangered Himalayan Mammal

The Giant Panda Stole the NameWestern science described the red panda nearly fifty years before anyone in Europe had documented the giant panda. Frédéric Cuvier formally named it Ailurus fulgens in 1825. The name translates from Latin and Greek as "fire-coloured cat", which is at least honest about what it…

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Suvendu Adhikari among least wealthy politicians in ADR CM assets analysis

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is the second least wealthy among Indian chief ministers. His declared assets total eighty-five lakh rupees, according to a recent analysis. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is the least wealthy with fifty-five lakh rupees. Four chief ministers have declared assets exceeding one…

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Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Rain Alert for UP, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Karnataka; IMD warns of heavy showers across states

Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Active monsoon conditions will bring widespread rainfall across North, Central, and East India. Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh anticipate rain and thunderstorms with heavy alerts. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are set for moderate to heavy showers, impacting daily life. Eastern states like Bihar and West Bengal…

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Kazakhstan eyes stronger trade ties with West Bengal

Kazakhstan's ambassador expressed keen interest in expanding business engagement with West Bengal. The nation views West Bengal as a crucial gateway to northeast India and Southeast Asia. Cooperation is sought across pharmaceuticals, mining, energy, and manufacturing sectors. A high-level business delegation will visit India in September for discussions. Kazakhstan offers…

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West Bengal govt says 'no action' against NEET protesters, except those with criminal antecedents

West Bengal will not take coercive action against students protesting the NEET paper leak. This decision follows a Supreme Court order and excludes individuals with criminal backgrounds. One case was registered, and sixteen arrests were made concerning the protests. Other state governments have also withdrawn legal proceedings against protestors. The…

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India’s Cockroach movement threatens to restart protests after mass student arrests

Cockroach Janta party says government has broken promise, with detentions in Delhi, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar

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Weather Tomorrow, July 28: Rain alert for Maharashtra, Gujarat, UP, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal & more; check IMD's state-wise forecast

Weather Tomorrow, July 28: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across several parts of the country from Tuesday, July 28, as an active monsoon, driven by a deep depression and other weather systems, continues to influence weather conditions. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in several…

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School Holiday Tomorrow, July 28: Will schools remain closed on Tuesday as IMD predicts heavy rainfall in several states?

School Holiday Tomorrow, July 28: With the IMD forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several states, including Odisha, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Gujarat, students and parents are awaiting updates on possible school closures for Tuesday, July 28. While no statewide holiday has been announced so far, district administrations are…

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CJP threatens to 'sit on protest again'; warns govt over alleged police action against protestors

The Cockroach Janta Party has warned of renewed agitation if police action against student protestors is not halted. They allege authorities violated an agreement reached after previous nationwide protests concluded. Hundreds of students have reportedly been arrested in Bihar and West Bengal. Several others face surveillance and harassment in Delhi…

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Two more held in Kolkata protest violence over NEET paper leak, police reconstruct crime scene

Kolkata Police apprehended two more individuals, bringing total arrests to sixteen. These arrests are connected to violence during a protest march against the NEET paper leak. Investigators recreated the incident with five accused persons at Dorina Crossing. The state government invoked the West Bengal Public Safety Act for the case.…

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West Bengal government sets up 'War Room' to counter misinformation, monitor social media posts

In a notification issued on Friday, the Information and Cultural Affairs Department said the decision was taken in view of the "emerging challenges posed by misinformation, disinformation and fake news" that could affect public order, government functioning and the state's image.

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CAG flags Rs 12.86 crore loss in WBIDC's land deal with Flipkart in West Bengal

A CAG report revealed a Rs 12.86 crore loss for WBIDCL in land allocation, which occurred while allotting land to Flipkart's logistics arm, Instakart Services. The state's nodal agency computed land prices without accounting for water bodies on the site, the CAG found.

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Over half of PM CARES, CSR-funded oxygen plants in Bengal remained non-functional after Covid: CAG

A CAG report found many Covid-era oxygen plants in West Bengal uncommissioned or non-functional. Ventilators and oxygen concentrators also remained idle at two government hospitals. Significant funds allocated for Covid response remained unspent as of March 2022. The report examined infrastructure created during the pandemic for public healthcare. Deficiencies in…

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How Sundarbans Tigers Evolved Swimming, Saltwater Adaptation and Predation Habits No Other Tiger Has

A Tiger That Drinks Salt WaterEvery other tiger population on Earth drinks fresh water. The Sundarbans tigers, living across roughly 10,000 square kilometres of tidal mangrove forest straddling the India-Bangladesh border, regularly drink water with salinity levels that would cause severe dehydration in most large mammals. A 2011 study by…

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Bengal govt tables 28 pending CAG reports, accuses TMC of 'constitutional lapse'

West Bengal's BJP government tabled twenty-eight pending CAG reports in the Assembly. The Finance Minister cited a constitutional lapse by the previous TMC government. A special session will convene to discuss the reports' findings and state finances. These reports cover various departments and sectors, detailing financial accounts and audits. The…

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