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Violence affecting West Bengal politics: Governor on Joynagar murder case

Governor Bose asserts strong action will be taken against violence in Joynagar, South 24 Parganas district. Trinamool Congress leader Saifuddin Laskar shot dead, one of accused lynched by locals. Family members and local party leadership blamed CPI(M) leader. Houses of CPI(M) supporters ransacked and set on fire.

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Want to expose Trinamool’s claims of Diamond Harbour model, says Nawshad Siddique

Nawshad Siddique, the lone MLA of the Indian Secular Front (ISF), has thrown a challenge to the Trinamool Congress leadership by saying that he wants to contest next year’s Lok Sabha polls from the Diamond Harbour constituency.

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Parents of migrant girl breathe a sigh of relief after Aluva case verdict

Relief for parents as court awards death penalty to convict in rape, murder of 5-yr-old in Aluva. Victim's parents expressed relief as court awarded death penalty to convict in rape, murder of their 5-yr-old daughter. They had demanded it on the same day her body was found. SIT formed to…

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West Bengal Advocate-General Soumendra Nath Mookherjee resigns

Kolkata's Advocate-General Soumendra Nath Mookherjee mailed his resignation to Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. He is currently abroad and was appointed after Kishore Datta resigned in September 2021. He is the son of Satyabrata Mookherjee, a BJP minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee's cabinet.

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West Bengal Govt urged to approach Supreme Court against Governor

Forum urges WB govt to approach SC on Bills pending with Governor, incl. one on VC selection. Forum says Chancellor has not answered why he is denying legal provisions. Forum requests Chancellor to confer with WB govt & reverse illegalities in univ. admin. over past 6 months.

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Explained | The Agartala-Akhaura rail link

India-Bangladesh rail link re-establishes connectivity, reduces travel time. Project funded by Indian govt. & MEA, facilitated by NFR. Benefits incl. small-scale industries, tourism, quicker import/export. Pandemic has added vigour to rail initiatives & other connectivity projects.

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CBI is not a limb of Centre, Union government tells Supreme Court

CBI independent, no control by Centre: Union govt. in SC; West Bengal govt. says CBI cannot ignore its 2018 notification withdrawing consent for probe.

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Daily Dose Ep 1501: SC push to trials against MPs, MLAs, Bihar’s new quota law

Nikita Singh brings you the news from Bihar, Delhi, West Bengal, and Jerusalem.

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West Bengal ration scam: 30% PDS for priority households diverted says ED

Mr. Mallick who was Minister in the Food and Supplies Department from 2011-21 will remain in ED custody till November 12.

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NIA arrests 44 alleged human traffickers after searches across 10 States, UTs

In a major crackdown, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested 44 persons for their alleged involvement in human trafficking, following searches across 10 States and Union Territories in close coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF) and local police.

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Visva-Bharati V-C ends tenure with a caustic letter to Mamata

Vice-Chancellor Bidyut Chakrabarty's tenure at Visva-Bharati, marked by confrontation with detractors, ends Nov 8. He claims to have enjoyed his term, despite criticism from West Bengal CM and others. The Central Govt-run university is the only one in the state, with PM as Chancellor. Chakrabarty praised PM Modi for UNESCO…

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Arrested W.B. Minister’s ED custody extended by seven days

West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick's ED custody extended by seven days in connection with alleged ration scam. CM Mamata Banerjee refutes corruption allegations, claims she hasn't taken a single cup of tea as a favour.

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The tussle between West Bengal government and Tata Motors in Singur | Explained

An arbitration panel has directed the West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation to compensate Tata Motors for the loss of investments in the Singur Nano manufacturing plant. We examine the background and progress of the case.

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s ‘wrong treatment at hospital’ remarks sparks political row

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s remarks that her infection had become “septic” because of wrong treatment has triggered a political row with leaders of Opposition parties raising questions on the medical infrastructure of the State government.

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Mamata defends her government’s role in WB ration scam

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday defended her government in the alleged ration scam

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BJP trying to arrest leaders of all Opposition parties before 2024, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee said she would not comment on the jurisdiction of the Central investigation agencies but added that the whole world was watching at the treatment of Opposition leaders in India.

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Central government likely to resolve MGNREGA tussle with West Bengal, pay dues

“The Central government is likely to resolve its impasse with West Bengal over Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) dues following an intervention by Governor C. V. Ananda Bose,” Raj Bhavan sources said.

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West Bengal government mulling legal options as Opposition chides govt. over Tata Motors arbitral win

West Bengal govt. mulls legal options after Tata Motors win in arbitral proceedings; Opposition parties attack govt.; Tata Motors can recover ₹765.78 crore plus interest from WBIDC; Trinamool Congress govt. faces criticism\

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MGNREGA workers in West Bengal seek work under ‘Khela Hobe’ scheme

Union of agricultural workers steps up heat on TMC over lack of implementation of 'Khela Hobe' scheme. 741 workers applied for work in Purulia, but no work given.

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Arrested WB Minister discharged from hospital, ED takes custody

West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 27 and was hospitalised after falling unconscious inside a courtroom, was on Monday discharged from the private hospital.

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Crores in accounts, fake companies and a maroon diary

The arrest of West Bengal Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 27 over an alleged public distribution system (PDS) scam has sparked a political row and raised questions on what the irregularities are.

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Worker from West Bengal died in elephant attack in Hassan

Dipak Ray, 54, from West Bengal, died after being attacked by an elephant in Belur taluk, Hassan. He was on his way to a shop when he encountered the elephant. Villagers are in fear due to the incident and 90 people have died in elephant attacks in the last 15…

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Arrested by ED, TMC Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital; condition 'stable'

West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged multicrore ration scam, was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata yesterday evening after complaints of dizziness, nausea and vomiting, officials said on Saturday.

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Arrested TMC Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital; condition 'stable'

West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital after arrest in multicrore ration scam. ED team arrested Mallick in connection with corruption in public distribution system.

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Can’t appear on October 31: Mahua Moitra tells ethics panel

Mahua Moitra, TMC MP, requests Ethics Committee to allow her to appear after November 5 due to prior engagements. She has written to the panel chairperson, expressing eagerness to defend herself against false accusations. She is busy till November 4 due to Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal. She has…

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