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Sandeshkhali, the untold story

Sandeshkhali quintessentially reflects the crisis of the model of governance in West Bengal

The Hindu

The week in audio: Three Million; Who Trolled Amber?; Who We Are Now; A Muslim & a Jew Go There – review

Kavita Puri’s superb account of the 1943 Bengal famine needs to be heard; Alexi Mostrous chills with an investigation into social media hate; and the ‘madly articulate’ David Baddiel and Sayeeda Warsi tackle politics head-on

The Guardian - UK

Time to put criminals behind bars: Governor Ananda Bose on Shahjahan Sheikh’s arrest

Governor welcomes arrest of TMC leader in sexual assault case, calls for end to violence in Bengal.

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Trinamool leader Sheikh Shahjahan arrested, sent to 10-day police custody

Sandeshkhali violence: Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan arrested for multiple allegations including land grab and sexual assault in West Bengal.

The Hindu

BJP on sit-in against 'worsening' law and order in West Bengal

The BJP began a two-day dharna in Kolkata to protest against the alleged worsening of law and order situation in West Bengal and atrocities on villagers by ruling TMC leaders in trouble-torn Sandeshkhali region.

The Hindu

Nirmala Sitharaman flays Bengal government over Sandeshkhali unrest

Highlighting a number of economic indicators to mark the “decline” of West Bengal, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, touched upon several political issues, including electoral violence and the recent unrest at Sandeshkhali

The Hindu

Clear PM Awas Yojana dues, says Mamata

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said if the Centre does not clear the dues of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana by April 1, her government will build 11 lakh houses for the State’s poor

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NIA arrests 16 accused in West Bengal Ram Navami violence case

NIA arrests 16 for West Bengal Ram Navami violence, citing evidence of communal attack during religious procession.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali violence: Fire and smoke in a West Bengal village

Sandeshkhali violence: Woman accuses Trinamool leaders of sexual assault, sparking political turmoil in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali shows Sanatan Dharma eradication not statement but campaign: BJP

BJP criticizes opposition parties for targeting Hindus in West Bengal, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, alleging eradication of 'Sanatan Dharma'.

The Hindu

After sealing seat-sharing deal in U.P., hopes up for INDIA bloc in other States

INDIA bloc explores seat-sharing deals in various states, including West Bengal, to strengthen Opposition bloc ahead of elections.

The Hindu

Gopal Rai condemns BJP for calling Sikh IPS officer 'Khalistani', demands apology

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Gopal Rai on Wednesday strongly condemned BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for the alleged humiliation of a Sikh IPS officer in West Bengal by labelling him a Khalistani. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sandeshkhali will be downfall of Mamata Banerjee and TMC: Assam CM

Assam CM criticizes Sandeshkhali violence in West Bengal, warns of downfall for Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress.

The Hindu

West Bengal Police initiates legal action against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari for alleged 'Khalistani' slur

West Bengal police on Tuesday claimed that BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari hurled a 'Khalistani' slur at a Sikh police officer. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Sandeshkhali, Sikh IPS officer alleges BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari called him ‘Khalistani’

A Sikh IPS officer, who was deputed at Dhamakhali to prevent senior West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari from visiting restive Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, got agitated.

The Hindu

Ranji Trophy | Mukesh’s heroics help Bengal thrash Bihar by an innings and 204 runs

Bengal's Mukesh Kumar shines with career-best figures as Bengal thrashes Bihar in Ranji Trophy match.

The Hindu

Centre ‘deactivating’ Aadhaar cards to stop people from getting social benefits: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of deactivating Aadhaar cards in West Bengal to prevent welfare benefits before elections.

The Hindu

Bengal hopes to give captain Tiwary a befitting farewell

Bengal aims for a farewell win for captain Tiwary in their last Ranji Trophy match against Bihar.

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Sandeshkhali: Setback to TMC, Calcutta High Court orders removal of prohibitory orders in Basirhat amid BJP agitation

In a major setback to the West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court ordered the removal of prohibitory orders that were imposed under Section 144

The Hindu

Ranji Trophy | Thampi’s late burst gives Kerala first outright win of the season

Basil Thampi's late heroics secure Kerala's first win in the Ranji Trophy cricket tournament against Bengal.

The Hindu

Ranji Trophy | Kerala seeks its first win of the season with qualification hopes dashed

Kerala faces a tough challenge against Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, needing to improve their batting to compete.

The Hindu

Doubt Congress will get ‘even 40 seats’ in LS polls, says Mamata

Kolkata Trinamool Congress supremo challenges Congress to take on BJP in Hindi heartland states, doubts their ability to secure seats.

The Hindu

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee begins dharna against Centre’s denial of funds under MGNREGS

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee protests against the Union government's denial of funds under key Central schemes.

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I doubt whether Congress will be able to win even 40 seats in Lok Sabha elections: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the Congress party on Friday, saying she doubted whether Congress would be able to secure even 40 seats in the upcoming general elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bengal hurrying colleges to get NAAC accreditation before process gets tougher

Kolkata colleges rush to obtain NAAC accreditation before tougher new system is implemented in May.

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