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La. Ganesan takes oath as West Bengal governor

Mr. was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court Prakash Shrivastava in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu

‘Words and stories can be dangerous’: director Milli Bhatia and writer Sonali Bhattacharyya

Bhattacharyya’s play Chasing Hares uses folk theatre to depict a trade union dispute in West Bengal. ‘South Asian artists have always been here – but now it’s our time,’ Bhatia says

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President Kovind accepts Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation as West Bengal Governor

Mr. Dhankhar’s resignation comes a day after he was announced as the vice-presidential candidate of the ruling National Democratic Alliance

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Margaret Alva is Opposition vice-presidential candidate

A meeting of 17 Opposition parties held in New Delhi today decided to field Margaret Alva as their candidate for the vice-presidential election

The Hindu

West Bengal: 2 dead, 1 injured in crude bomb explosion in Malda

As many as two people were killed and one was severely injured in a crude bomb explosion in the Manikchak area of the Malda district in West Bengal on Saturday. Read more on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar is NDA’s nominee for Vice President

‘Kisan putra’ overcame socio-economic hurdles to go on to high achievement in public life, says BJP’s J. P. Nadda

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Jagdeep Dhankar to be NDA's Vice Presidential candidate

The NDA had announced on Saturday that West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar as the Vice Presidential candidate. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Jagdeep Dhankhar is NDA’s Vice-President candidate

In July 2019, Mr. Dhankhar was appointed as the Governor of West Bengal.

The Hindu

Several West Bengal districts report cases of black fever

No black fever case has yet been detected in Kolkata

The Hindu

After West Bengal, now Telangana on Centre’s radar for faulty implementation of MGNREGS

Centre to send a team for ‘thorough scruinty’ of the implementation of the scheme in the State

The Hindu

Another chance for CUET aspirants who missed exam

The exam at two centres in West Bengal's New Jalpaiguri and Punjab's Pathankot, was called off due to technical issues

The Hindu

Ahead of presidential election, Mamata meets Himanta in Darjeeling

No political discussions held, says Bengal CM

The Hindu

Droupadi Murmu meets BJP lawmakers in West Bengal

BJP leaders claim many of Trinamool lawmakers might vote in favour of the NDA nominee

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BJP to face Sri Lanka, Afghanistan-like protest by people: Abhishek Banerjee

TMC leader slams Centre for rising prices

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee’s remarks on Droupadi Murmu keeps everyone guessing

Now, the West Bengal CM, who played a key role in bring the Opposition parties together, softened her stand on the NDA nominee

The Hindu

Raja, the oldest tiger in captivity at 25 years and 10 months, dies in West Bengal

Raja, the oldest Tiger in captivity at 25 years and 10 months, dies in West Bengal

The Hindu

NDA Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu reaches Siliguri, in West Bengal

The ruling SKM of Sikkim said Droupadi Murmu could not travel to the State because of her tight schedule.

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on 3-day visit to Darjeeling, to attend swearing-in ceremony of GTA members

Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to arrive at Bagdogra Airport near Siliguri in the afternoon, and will attend the swearing-in ceremony at Darjeeling Chowrasta, popularly known as Mall, on July 12, a senior official said.

The Hindu

Amarnath flash floods | Control room opened, assistance assured, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said a control room — 033-22143526 — has been opened at the State Secretariat Nabanna.

The Hindu

Three Trinamool workers killed in West Bengal

They were on their way to take part in a meeting to prepare for the party’s Martyrs’ Day rally on July 21

The Hindu

Dilip Ghosh's derogatory comments on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee triggers row; TMC seeks action against BJP leader

During an interaction at a conclave, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh had allegedly made some derogatory remarks about Ms. Banerjee’s family.

The Hindu

Mamata thanks IJMA for helping West Bengal’s jute industry

The cap on the price of raw jute, which led to closure of mills and job losses, was withdrawn in May 2022

The Hindu

West Bengal Governor appoints Vice-Chancellor for Rabindra Bharati University, triggers fresh controversy

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar’s accouncement comes even as several legislation replacing him as Chancellor of State-run universities is awaiting his consent.

The Hindu

The karigar goes remote: on S24 Parganas’ embroidered creations

Bengaluru-based S24 Parganas employs aari and zardozi hand embroiderers from the West Bengal district of the same name to craft statement tops, dresses and jackets

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