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Mamata inaugurates JIS School of Medical Sciences at Howrah

Inaugurated virtually by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, JIS School of Medical Science, Research Centre is a PPP project developed by Kolkata-based JIS Group. It is a 1200-bed hospital spread across 30 acres, with an investment of Rs 1500 crore over 3 years. It will offer admission to 150 students…

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With back to back resolutions, monsoon session of the West Bengal Assembly is set to be stormy

The West Bengal Legislative Assembly is likely to take up a discussion on the violence in Manipur

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Won’t interfere with HC order on NIA probe into Ram Navami violence cases in Bengal, says SC

The court said the West Bengal government had not separately challenged the notification issued by the Centre on May 10, giving the cases to the NIA.

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Under Opposition attack over Manipur, BJP highlights crimes in Rajasthan, West Bengal

The Opposition parties said that they would have a strategy meeting on July 24 and would assemble in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament to press for the Prime Minister’s statement.

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Shobha Karandlaje blames previous govt. for Manipur violence

Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje blames previous govts for violence in Manipur, alleges efforts to project Union govt in bad light. She claims similar incident in West Bengal, wrong to blame PM Modi & BJP. Reason for conflict is faults of previous govts, infiltrators from other nations led to violence.

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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik equals former West Bengal CM Jyoti Basu’s record of second longest-serving CM of India

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik equals Jyoti Basu's record as 2nd longest-serving CM in India. He has held position for 23 yrs & 138 days. His journey began when his father, Biju Patnaik, passed away in 1997.

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No evidence of woman being stripped at Panchla says W.B. DGP

Police find no evidence of BJP candidate being stripped and paraded in West Bengal's Panchla. Complaint received, FIR registered, but victim yet to come forward. BJP leaders allege incident, but central forces deployed during polls and Leader of Opposition of West Bengal have not reported any such incident.

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Murder case cracked, colleague arrested

B'lore police crack murder of hotel cashier: Arrest housekeeper Abhishek, 23, a friend of Subhash, for killing him in a fit of rage over suspected affair with wife. Subhash & Abhishek from West Bengal, joined same hotel & became friends. Abhishek hit Subhash with iron rod & fled. Police nabbed…

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BJP questions crimes against women in Bengal and Rajasthan

The BJP went on the offensive on Friday, lashing out against the West Bengal and Rajasthan governments — ruled by the Trinamool Congress and Congress respectively — regarding their record on crimes against women.

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How artist Tridib Bera gives form to his fascination with the animal kingdom

Tridib Bera's Body Language exhibition features animal shapes and forms, with no titles, that are as simple as a schoolyard rhyme. Growing up in West Bengal, Tridib was surrounded by animals and uses mixed media to create his art. His works are see-through and 3D, with missing features adding to…

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Calcutta HC allows West Bengal police to file FIR against Suvendu Adhikari

Calcutta High Court allows West Bengal police to register FIR against Suvendu Adhikari for provocative remarks during Panchayat polls. Court says protection given to Adhikari not acceptable as per Article 361 of Constitution.

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Data | Forty deaths in the run-up to Panchayat polls: West Bengal most affected by political violence

West Bengal has seen a peak in political violence & related deaths during polls. Analysis of data from 2016-2023 shows J&K recorded the most incidents, followed by West Bengal, UP and Punjab. Most other States recorded less than 700 incidents. The 2019 Lok Sabha polls and the 2018 panchayat polls…

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West Bengal BJP takes out rally on election violence, calls for gherao of BDOs

West Bengal BJP holds mega rally in Kolkata to protest alleged irregularities in panchayat polls. Leaders of Opposition, State BJP president and national vice-president participate. INDIA, united platform of Opposition parties, ready to battle BJP, says Mamata Banerjee.

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Seven elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from West Bengal

A number of ministers and ruling party MLAs, including Ministers Aroop Roy and Tapas Roy accompanied the Trinamool nominees to the State Assembly. Read more details on The Hindu

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Lightning not a natural disaster, says Centre

There have been demands by States such as Bihar and West Bengal that deaths due to lightning be covered as a natural disaster. The victims will be entitled to compensation from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) once this is notified

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West Bengal poll violence | Death toll rises; crude bombs seized in several places

More than 40 people have lost their lives so far in the month-long violence, which started with the notification of the elections on June 8.

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Hafta 441: West Bengal’s political violence, missed signs of flood, climate volatility

This week on NL Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal and Shardool Katyayan are joined by senior journalist Monideepa Banerjie.

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Amit Shah's remarks on West Bengal rural polls distasteful, insensitive: Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien

West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dubbed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on violence in the State’s panchayat polls as “distasteful and insensitive”, and wondered about the role of his Ministry in restoring peace in strife-torn Manipur.

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West Bengal local polls | Bombs and ballot boxes

A report on the month-long panchayat poll-related violence in West Bengal which claimed 40 lives and left hundreds injured

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Trinamool team visits Nandigram to counter BJP’s fact-finding team

The development comes at a time when a BJP fact-finding team led by former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is visiting West Bengal.

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BJP workers scuffle with police in West Bengal

“BJP workers scuffled with the police in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district during their agitation against alleged electoral malpractices in the recently concluded panchayat elections,” an officer said on July 14.

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Four more killed in post-poll violence in West Bengal; Mamata appeals for peace

Violence linked to the West Bengal panchayat elections is showing no signs of abating, with four more deaths reported on July 12, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to appeal for peace.

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From an agency to a planning body

Panchayat planning in West Bengal requires a paradigm shift

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Calcutta HC says Bengal panchayat poll results will be subject to its final orders

Calcutta High Court orders panchayat election results in West Bengal subject to its final orders on allegations of malpractice. Directs SEC to inform candidates, takes dim view of Commission's response.

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In Rajya Sabha pick for West Bengal, BJP seeks to push for North Bengal support

BJP nominates Ananta Maharaj for Rajya Sabha from West Bengal, to gain support of Rajbanshi community. TMC announces 6 candidates, including one from North Bengal, to counter BJP's inroads.

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