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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.

The Hindu

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West Bengal: Raja — the longest surviving tiger in India — dies

JALPAIGURI: On Monday, the oldest surviving Royal Bengal Tiger in the country in recent times died in the wee hours, leaving everyone in a state of mourning.

The Times of India

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

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How TMC MP Mahua Moitra has been rebuked by party twice in 6 months

NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra finds herself in the middle of a controversy over her “objectionable” remarks about Hindu goddess Kali. It is the second time in six months that she has been publicly rebuked by her party leadership.

The Times of India

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The cap on the price of raw jute, which led to closure of mills and job losses, was withdrawn in May 2022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

Bengaluru: Youth barges into house, sexually harasses student

BENGALURU: A 22-year-old man was arrested on charges of sexually harassing a nursing student in her rental home. The accused is Masurel Shaik of West Bengal, a resident of Ejipura.Police said the nursing student, 22, is from Mizoram and has been living in the rental home with her friends since…

The Times of India

Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar returns bill making CM Mamata Banerjee state universities' chancellor

KOLKATA: West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday returned the bill making CM Mamata Banerjee the chancellor of state universities on the ground of "incompleteness of compliance". The bill, replacing the governor with the CM as chancellor, was passed in the state assembly on June 14.

The Times of India

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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Agnipath Scheme: 'Centre wants to give jobs to BJP workers', says WB CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that she has received a letter from the Central government on the Agnipath recruitment scheme asking her to provide jobs to BJP workers. Read further on Dynamite News;

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West Bengal govt. asks Centre to take decisions at GST council by consensus

"Post decision of the SC, it has become imperative for the GST council to take every decision by consensus and to leave aside any shade of majoritarianism, not only for the future credibility of GST council but also to uphold the rich tradition of this august body"

The Hindu

Centre using its agencies against those speaking the truth: Mamata Banerjee

Burdwan, West Bengal Hours after Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut was summoned by the Enforcement Directorat

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Centre must extend retirement age of ‘Agniveers’ to 65 years, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the Centre to extend the retirement age o

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Race To Raisina Hill: NDA's Presidential nominee Draupadi Murmu seeks Opposition parties support

Draupadi Murmu spoke with Congress interim-President Sonia Gandhi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and NCP chief Sharad Pawar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bank manager arrested for swindling Rs 5.7 crore in Bengaluru

BENGALURU: A bank manager was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly diverting Rs 5.7 crore to 30 different accounts, including 28 in west Bengaluru.

The Hindu

After Maharashtra, they will topple governments in other States, says Mamata

The West Bengal CM said the saffron party has deliberately chosen to ‘disturb’ the Maharashtra government at a time when the Presidential polls are approaching

The Hindu

Branch manager of nationalised bank booked for misusing customer FD account

Bengaluru The branch manager of a nationalised bank is among the three persons booked for allegedly

The Hindu

Rairangpur basks in the glow of Droupadi Murmu’s Presidential nomination

People not only from Odisha but neighbouring Jharkhand and West Bengal queue up from dawn before her home

The Hindu

Will consider Bills to replace me as Chancellor legally and as per Constitution: West Bengal Governor

The remarks come at a time when the West Bengal Legislative Assembly has passed a number of Bills removing the Governor as the Chancellor and replacing the Chief Minister on the post

The Hindu

Opposition huddles after Gopalkrishna Gandhi bows out of Presidential race

Former West Bengal Governor is the third public figure to back out, after NCP’s Sharad Pawar and NC’s Farooq Abdullah

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