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The Latest Breaking News from West Bengal

Divisive step ahead of election, say Opposition parties

Congress alleges CAA rules notification timed to polarize elections, especially in West Bengal and Assam, after Supreme Court's electoral bonds issue.

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SC dismisses West Bengal’s challenge to Calcutta HC’s transfer of probe into the attack on ED’s team at Sandeshkhali to CBI

Supreme Court rejects West Bengal's petition challenging CBI probe into attack on ED officers, orders expunging remarks.

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Congress president Kharge says alliance with Trinamool can happen anytime before withdrawal of nominations

Congress open to alliance with Trinamool Congress in West Bengal until nomination withdrawal, emphasizing negotiations over unilateral announcements.

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‘Differences’ with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar may have led to Arun Goel’s resignation

Sudden resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel amid differences with CEC Rajiv Kumar raises questions in India.

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Lok Sabha election | Trinamool announces candidates for all 42 seats in West Bengal

Lok Sabha election 2024: TMC announces Lok Sabha candidate list at Kolkata rally, Mamata Banerjee sets election tone

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Officer-in-charge of Sandeshkhali police station transferred

West Bengal government transfers Sandeshkhali police station officer amid sexual abuse and land grabbing allegations against TMC leaders.

The Hindu

Why does PM Modi need to visit West Bengal frequently, state Cong chief asks

Lok Sabha elections 2024:VWest Bengal Congress president questions PM Modi's frequent visits to West Bengal, confident in BJP's support unnecessary, seat sharing discussions ongoing.

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BJP MP from West Bengal’s Jhargram Kunar Hembram resigns

BJP MP Kunar Hembram resigns from Lok Sabha and party, TMC claims he quit due to anticipated defeat.

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Woman gives birth in ambulance

West Bengal native Susmitha who resides at Ayaparambu in Alappuzha was being taken from Taluk Hospital in Haripad to Government Medical College Hospital (MCH), Alappuzha at the time of delivery.

The Hindu

West Bengal teacher recruitment scam | ED raids multiple locations in Kolkata

West Bengal teacher recruitment scam: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on March 8 started conducting searches at multiple locations in Kolkata and its neighbouring areas in connection with its probe into the teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal.

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West Bengal: ED raids in connection with teacher recruitment scam in Kolkata

A team of the Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted raids at multiple locations in West Bengal in connection with the teacher recruitment scam in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bodies of deceased migrant workers flown home

Three migrant workers killed in Kochi building collapse, bodies sent to West Bengal with Labour Minister overseeing arrangements.

The Hindu

West Bengal to introduce centralised admission to colleges this year

Life will be a lot easier for school-leaving students across West Bengal starting this year.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali reports misleading, Bengal safest for women, says Mamata Banerjee

Sandeshkhali violence: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee defends Bengal's safety for women amid Sandeshkhali storm, criticizes BJP silence on violence against women.

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Abhijit Gangopadhyay | A Judge’s entry into politics

Former Calcutta HC Judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay joins BJP, triggering questions about his judgments

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Storm of Sandeshkhali will rage across Bengal: PM Modi

PM Modi condemns TMC for atrocities against women in West Bengal, vows to empower 'Nari Shakti' for change.

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Watch | Explained: What led to the violence in Sandeshkhali?

A video explaining what led to the violence and tension in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal and the involvement of Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan

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Calcutta HC grants leave to ED to file contempt petition over W.B. police not giving Shajahan’s custody to CBI

Calcutta High Court grants ED leave to file contempt petition against West Bengal Government over custody transfer delay.

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Buses taking Sandeshkhali women to PM Modi’s rally in West Bengal’s Barasat stopped over ‘security protocol’

Women from Sandeshkhali heading to PM Modi's rally in Barasat allegedly stopped by police for "security protocol".

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Sandeshkhali case: West Bengal seeks urgent listing of plea in SC against transfer of probe to CBI

The West Bengal government on Wednesday sought an urgent hearing of its plea in Supreme Court challenging a Calcutta High Court order that directed a CBI probe into the Sandeshkhali matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sandeshkhali violence | West Bengal seeks urgent listing of plea in Supreme Court against transfer of probe to CBI

West Bengal Government seeks urgent listing in Supreme Court to challenge transfer of probe into ED attack to CBI.

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PM Modi travels with school students in India's first underwater metro train in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled with school students after inaugurating India's first underwater metro train in Kolkata, West Bengal on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mamata announces hike in remunerations of ASHA, Anganwadi workers

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces hike in remuneration for ASHA and Anganwadi workers ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

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Mamata Banerjee announces hike in salaries of Anganwadi workers in West Bengal

In a major decision announcement ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hiked the salaries of Anganwadi and and their assistants beginning this April. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi unveils multiple connectivity projects worth Rs 15,400 crores in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple connectivity projects worth Rs 15,400 crores in Kolkata, West Bengal on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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