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Jharkhand: Nine trains cancelled, eight diverted due to Kurmi stir

Kurmi organisation call indefinite rail blockade at 9 stations in Jharkhand, WB & Odisha to demand ST status & inclusion of Kurmali in 8th Constitutes schedule 8 trains diverted & 9 cancelled in Ranchi railway division as precautionary measure.

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SC notice to CBI on bail plea of TMC leader Anubrata Mondal in cattle smuggling case

Mondal, who is the Birbhum district president of the ruling TMC in West Bengal, had prayed for bail, submitting that he has been in custody for over 145 days in connection with the case.

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Business in Bengal | Why Mamata’s foreign visit may not be enough to attract investment

Mamata Banerjee visits Spain, UAE to attract investments for West Bengal. Aims to promote State as industry destination ahead of BGBS in Nov 2023. Despite efforts, little success on ground. MoUs signed for promotion of books, La Liga Academy. 6th BGBS in 2022 saw 137 MOUs, LoIs, EoIs worth ₹3.4…

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84 artists conferred with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Amrit Awards

VP Dhankhar presents Amrit Awards to 84 artistes for preserving Indian culture, honouring those who have not been accorded national recognition in 75 yrs. Awardees from diverse fields of performing arts incl. theatre, music, playwriting, folk music & dance. Awardees from 15 states incl. J&K, Goa, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh,…

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Ramsons’ Bombe Mane unveils wide range of miniature dolls; display to be open for public from September 16

Bombe Mane, the 19th edition of the doll exhibition, opened its doors in Mysuru a month before Navaratri. It features clay dolls from Tamil Nadu, Ganges clay dolls from West Bengal, terracotta lamps, planters, decorative bells, G.I. paper mache dolls from Tirukannur, wooden dolls from Varanasi, Channapatna, Kinhala, Kondapalli, Bobbili,…

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Hundreds pay homage to P.P. Mukundan

Hundreds paid homage to BJP leader P.P. Mukundan when his mortal remains were brought to Mararji Bhavan. CPI(M) Kannur district secretary M.V. Jayarajan recalled him as a leader who was respected by political opponents. Union Minister V. Muraleedharan said it was a personal loss. P.K. Krishnadas, Martin George, A.P. Abdullakutty,…

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Will you lead Opposition alliance, Sri Lankan President asks Mamata; It depends on the people, she says

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe asks West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday if she would lead the INDIA bloc alliance. “It depends on the people,” Ms. Banerjee responded. She also added that the “Opposition may be in position also [to come to power]”. They met at the Dubai International Airport.…

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Trinamool MP Nusrat Jahan quizzed by ED in real estate fraud case

MP Nusrat Jahan questioned by ED in real estate fraud case; CBI steps up Narada sting videos probe. Trinamool Congress leaders accused of taking cash on camera before 2016 Assembly polls in West Bengal. MP denies allegations, claims she resigned from company in 2017 and repaid loan with interest. CBI…

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Two BJP MPs in West Bengal face protests in their home turf

BJP MPs in West Bengal face protests; villagers in Malda plead for help from Khagen Murmu over Ganga river erosion and BJP workers lock Union Minister Subhas Sarkar in party office in Bankura

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In West Bengal, teachers largely welcome State’s new education policy

West Bengal teachers welcome new education policy, calling it more scientific and far-sighted than Centre's proposals. Headmistress Ray supports 5+4+2+2 structure, three-language formula, and State language in all schools. Sulagna Mukhopadhyay suggests possibilities in rural/urban schools, English language/reading habits in govt. schools. Rural teacher praises accreditation/ranking, compulsory posting in rural…

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‘Second molestation case against doctor to be kept pending’

Police in Ernakulam registered 2nd molestation case against physician at General Hospital after woman doctor emailed alleging 2018 incident. 2nd woman not keen to proceed, case kept in pending. Ernakulam Rural Police arrested man from West Bengal on suspicion of helping sell stolen phones by Crystal Raj, accused of sexually…

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The key takeaways from the bypoll to Dhupguri in Bengal

Trinamool Congress’s victory in Dhupguri has not only given it an advantage over the BJP in West Bengal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, but has also given it an upper hand as far as the Opposition INDIA bloc in the State is concerned.

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West Bengal govt. keeps mum on Governor’s letter

The ruling Trinamool Congress on Sunday lashed out at the Governor, accusing him of “deliberately adopting a confrontationist approach on behalf of the BJP”.

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West Bengal’s new education policy to focus on three-language formula

West Bengal government notifies SEP to retain 5+4+2+2 school structure; Expert Committee's recommendations accepted

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INDIA wins four seats, BJP three in Assembly bypolls

INDIA bloc of Opposition parties wins four seats in first bypolls; BJP wins three. TMC, CPI(M) and JMM win one each. BJP retains Bageshwar and Dhanpur, wrests Boxanagar from CPI(M). SP wins Ghosi, JMM retains Dumri. Congress-UDF wins Puthuppally, TMC wins Dhupguri. BJP, INDIA bloc evenly divided; BJP loses Dhupguri…

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INDIA vs BJP: Results for 7 assembly bypolls today, counting underway, know all updates

The seven seats include Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, Ghosi in Uttar Pradesh, Puthuppally in Kerala, Dhupguri in West Bengal, Dumri in Jharkhand, and Boxanagar and Dhanpur in Tripura. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Will wipe out corruption, violence from Universities of West Bengal, says Governor Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose pledges to fight corruption and violence in universities. He claims to have the support of 10 crore people and has appointed interim VCs after Supreme Court declared state govt's action illegal. He alleges 5 VCs appointed by him were harassed by TMC govt.

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West Bengal prepares for science congress, promotes event widely

West Bengal govt. urges edu. inst. to spread word on State Science & Tech. Congress in Feb. 2024. 6 Regional Congresses to be held Dec. 2023-Jan. 2024. Aim to encourage scientific temper, popularise science, identify research state, synergise research & encourage young scientists.

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Will continue to fight to make State universities free of corruption, violence: West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose asserted that he will continue his fight to make State universities free of corruption and violence.

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West Bengal Assembly resolution on ‘Poila Baisakh’ as State Foundation Day

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to observe 'Poila Baishak' (Bengali New Year) as 'Bangla Dibas' (West Bengal Foundation Day) instead of June 20th declared by Centre. Mamata Banerjee urges Governor to not hold event on June 20th.

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ISRO scientists to visits Jadavpur University, explore possibilities of using tech to curb ragging

The visit came after West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose appealed to ISRO chairman S Somanath seeking help regarding the same in the backdrop of the death of a first-year undergraduate student at the varsity. Read further on Dynamite News

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Mamata pitches into ‘India vs Bharat’ row, claims it is blatant attempt to distort history

Reacting to the controversy over a G-20 dinner invite in the name of ‘President of Bharat’, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday questioned the need to “suddenly use only Bharat” while referring to India in official communiques.

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Bypolls peaceful, results on September 8

Bypolls to 6 Assembly seats held peacefully; counting of votes on Sepember 8. 49% polling in Ghosi, U.P. where BJP and SP in high stakes battle. 63.75% in Dumri, Jharkhand. 72.91% in Puthuppally, Kerala. 55.42% in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand. 76% in Dhupguri, West Bengal. 76% in Dhanpur & Boxanagar, Tripura. No…

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Mamata threatens economic blockade of educational institutions if Governor continues to ‘interfere’

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee threatens economic blockade of higher edu. institutions if Governor continues to interfere. She finds the developments "heart wrenching" & alleges Governor is holding back Bills passed by State Assembly. Calcutta HC ruled no illegality in Governor's orders.

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Bypolls: Voting under way for 7 assembly seats across 6 States

Voting for the bye-elections to the seven assembly constituencies of six states, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Kerala, Tripura, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, started on Tuesday . Read further on Dynamite News:

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