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Not meant to be disrespectful: Mamata on Dhankhar's mimicry by party MP

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the issue of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s mimicry by her party’s MP, said it was not meant to be disrespectful

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Calcutta HC rejects petition seeking change in TET exam for coinciding with ‘Gita Chanting’ event

The Calcutta High Court set aside a PIL seeking deferment of the date of West Bengal Teachers Eligibility Test scheduled on December 24

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Mamata Banerjee proposes Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge as prime ministerial face of INDIA bloc

“Mallikarjun Kharge can be India’s first Dalit Prime Minister,” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was quoted by a senior Opposition leader as saying at the fourth meeting of INDIA bloc.

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INDIA bloc meeting: Mamata and Kejriwal propose Kharge as PM face, Cong leader says lets win first

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday proposed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's name as the prime ministerial candidate of opposition bloc INDIA, but the veteran Congress leader said it is important to win first and everything else can be decided later. Read further on…

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Opposition's INDIA bloc meeting today to discuss seat sharing

Alliance leaders like Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav have arrived in the capital for the critical meeting. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Parliament security breach | Accused has links with Trinamool, claims BJP

West Bengal BJP alleges association between ruling TMC MLA Tapas Roy and accused in Parliament security breach case Lalit Jha.

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Four killed as brick kiln chimney collapses on workers in West Bengal

At least 4 workers killed, 3 injured after chimney collapse at brick kiln in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.

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West Bengal government can appeal against stay on proceedings against BJP MLAs: HC

.Calcutta High Court grants leave to West Bengal govt. to appeal against Single Bench order staying FIR against BJP MLAs over national anthem complaint.

The Hindu

Three killed in water tank collapse at Barddhaman Railway station

Three people killed, several injured in water tank collapse at Barddhaman Railway Station, West Bengal. Preliminary findings show negligence of railway employees in maintaining tank and structure. Inquiry ordered, 3 employees suspended.

The Hindu

India’s extreme rain was restricted to a ‘corridor’ during 1901-2019 | Explained

Indian monsoon's stability revealed: Synchronised extreme rainfall events occur along a 'highway' from West Bengal to Gujarat, unchanged since 1901. IMD forecasts rely on El Niño/La Niña, but other global relations can help improve predictions. Network analysis of IMD data reveals dynamics of synchronisation, offering potential to reduce risk from…

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IMD issues fog alert for five states including Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal for next two days

As per an IMD statement, dense fog during the morning hours is very likely in isolated pockets over north Madhya Pradesh, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Meghalaya on December 10 and 11.

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Fast track courts disposing of just 28 POCSO cases per year on average: research paper

FTSCs set up in 2019 to exclusively try POCSO cases have failed to meet their targets, with each court clearing just 28 cases/yr. Arunachal Pradesh would take 30 yrs to clear its backlog, Delhi 27 yrs, Bihar 26 yrs, West Bengal 25 yrs, UP 22 yrs & Meghalaya 21 yrs.…

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Mamata seeks audience with PM for release of Central funds

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee seeks appointment with PM Modi to discuss release of Central funds. She will visit Delhi Dec 17-20 and attend Opposition INDIA bloc meeting. She has written several letters to PM on the issue and wants to raise Mahua Moitra's expulsion from Lok Sabha.

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Ibrahim, C.K. Nanu expelled from JD(S) for ‘anti-party activities’

JD(S) expels C.M. Ibrahim & C.K. Nanu for anti-party activities. Party supremo H.D. Deve Gowda said decision was taken to protect party's image & interests. National executive committee unanimously endorsed decision. Resolution moved by Mandya & West Bengal unit presidents. Expulsion follows Ibrahim's rebellion against alliance with BJP.

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West Bengal: Ten newborns die within 24 hours at Murshidabad hospital, authorities to launch probe

The tragic incident has sparked public outrage. "PWD's work is going on at the Jangipur Subdivision Hospital. So, patients from there were shifted here. Hence, the number of patients increased here. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The locals of Parengtar, a village on India-Bhutan border, are reviving the ancient practice of Kholey Dai

Dotted with green trees, the grid-shaped, sienna-toned paddy fields of Parengtar — a quaint hamlet on the India-Bhutan border in West Bengal’s Kalimpong district — overlook the blue-grey mountains. The nip in the air and a sudden burst of activity augurs the advent of the harvest season. Villagers, mostly comprising…

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No drop in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups population, Centre tells Rajya Sabha

Tribal Affairs Ministry insists no decline in PVTG population; data shows otherwise. Ministry's own data shows 38.5% drop in nine States/UTs; 97% decline in West Bengal.

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Trinamool Congress outraged by Giriraj Singh’s remarks on Mamata Banerjee

Trinamool Congress condemns Union Minister's "regressive and misogynist" remarks against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. Women leaders of the party stage protests, citing PM Modi's similar "mocking" remark. CM says she was just trying to match steps with actors at KIFF inauguration, not dancing. Women MPs of Trinamool to demonstrate…

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Dip in sedition FIRs, rise in UAPA cases pending probe: NCRB data

Sedition cases saw a dip across India last year, declining from 76 FIRs in 2021 to 20 cases in 2022, according to the National Crime Records Bureau’s latest annual report released on Sunday. With five FIRs, West Bengal saw the highest number of these cases, followed by three each in…

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TMC cites SC ruling, urges W.B. Governor to end Bill deadlock

TMC: West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose should meet CM Mamata Banerjee to resolve deadlock over Bills, as SC asked TN Governor to meet CM Stalin. TMC alleges Bose is acting in partisan manner, creating uncertainties. BJP defends Governor, says he's exercising caution. Bose said no Bills pending, except those…

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West Bengal Governor welcomes Supreme Court verdict on Chancellor's role in appointment of V-Cs

West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose has welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on the role of the Governor, who is the ex-officio Chancellor of State-run universities, in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors, asserting the apex court has clarified the legal position of the Chancellor in the matter.

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Mamata writes to Modi urging release of funds

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to intervene and release National Health Mission funds, remove colour branding conditionalities for Health and Wellness Centres. Tussle between Centre and State over denial of funds for MGNREGA, PM Awaas Yojana

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‘Kozhikode squad’ comes up with real-life crime thriller

Kozhikode City Police nabbed a migrant labourer involved in gold theft from a remote village in West Bengal. After a 3,000 km journey, the squad, with help of two local officers, arrested Nasar Mulla and brought him to Kozhikode. Villagers tried to free him, but the squad managed to leave.…

The Hindu

Elect so many MPs that Modi credits Bengal for his third term, says Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urges West Bengal to elect enough BJP MPs in 2024 Lok Sabha election to make PM Modi credit the State for his third term. He also asserted that the BJP will form the next government in the State with two-thirds majority in 2026 Assembly election

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Do not rush through the three criminal Bills: Mamata writes to Union Home Minister Amit Shah

West Bengal CM Banerjee in a letter to the Union Home Minister said, “extreme caution” and “due-diligence” should precede any change in the existing statutes

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