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Suvendu Adhikari alleges corruption in WB grievance cell tender

Alleging financial irregularities in the disbursement of a tender for the operation of a public grievance redressal campaign by the West Bengal government, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said that it was case of serious fraud. The matter should be investigated by central investigation agencies, he added.

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SC orders withdrawal of Look Out Circular against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and wife

Supreme Court on July 28 ordered withdrawal of the Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife Rujira in connection with the money laundering cases against them linked to an alleged coal smuggling scam in West Bengal.

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West Bengal Assembly debates panchayat poll violence, BJP stages walkout

The Chief Minister in her address said that violence in the panchayat polls occurred at only seven places and 29 persons have lost their lives, which includes 14 in pre-poll violence and 15 on the day of polling.

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SC to hear Suvendu Adhikari on Aug. 4, refuses plea for hearing on earlier date

Supreme Court declines to list West Bengal Opposition Leader's plea challenging HC order allowing FIR against him for provocative remarks; assures case will be heard on August 4; Adhikari's lawyer submits HC orders of Sept 2021, Dec 2021 protecting him from police action contradicted.

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Two workers killed as cement girder collapses at Srinivasa Setu flyover project in Tirupati

Two workers died on the spot when a cement girder, a part of the Srinivasa Setu elevated corridor project, collapsed and came crashing on them on July 26 (Wednesday) night. Even as a giant crane was lifting the girder, the cable connected to the crane snapped. The deceased have been…

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Delhi, West Bengal top list of rabies deaths

In 2022, Delhi reported the highest number of rabies-related deaths in India (48), followed by West Bengal (38), Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra (29 each). The Health Ministry launched the National Rabies Control Programme to prevent and control rabies.

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Teenager dies after sexual assault in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar

The alleged incident occurred on July 18 when the Class XI student was returning from school. She slipped in coma and was admitted to State run hospital.

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Assam seeks scrutiny of teachers’ B. Ed certificates from West Bengal universities

A letter in this regard was issued by Mamata Hojai, Assam Director of Secondary Education, on July 11 to the inspectors of schools, but it was made available to the media

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W.B. government announces Mangrove Cell on International Day of Mangrove Ecosystem

West Bengal which is home to about 40% of mangrove forests in India

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Which are the 26 parties in the INDIA combine, the face of Opposition unity for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?

A total of 26 parties are now part of the Opposition INDIA combine. We explore each of these parties and examine their standing in Parliament.

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Data Point | How The Hindu Data Team used OpenAI’s code Interpreter

Data journalists in India face tedious task of transforming PDF files into Excel sheets. OpenAI's Code Interpreter has eased this process, allowing journalists to quickly clean and analyse datasets. It also provides insights into the correct framing of prompts to achieve desired outcomes

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BJP to move adjournment motions in Bengal Assembly against panchayat poll violence, atrocities on women

BJP to move two adjournment motions in West Bengal Assembly this week to discuss alleged violence during rural poll and atrocities against women. TMC claims allegations are "lies" and BJP wants Speaker to allow motions to debate issues. TMC to table motion on Manipur violence, BJP opposes. All parties united…

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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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