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‘No one is serious about us’: In Jangal Mahal, the Kurmis may dent BJP’s chances

“We have done everything from blocking trains in Jangal Mahal to protesting in Delhi. Nothing has happened so far. Everyone is ignoring our demand for ST status.”

Newslaundry

Celebrating interventions by women on climate change on International Women’s Day

15 women champions of sustainability from different parts of India highlighted at an international symposium on climate change in Kolkata.

The Hindu

Political row erupts over 'assault' on monks in West Bengal's Purulia

A purported video of three monks being attacked by a mob in West Bengal’s Purulia over suspicion that they were “kidnappers in disguise” has triggered a political row, with opposition BJP alleging collapse of law and order in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MGNREGA workers in West Bengal seek work under ‘Khela Hobe’ scheme

Union of agricultural workers steps up heat on TMC over lack of implementation of 'Khela Hobe' scheme. 741 workers applied for work in Purulia, but no work given.

The Hindu

Centre deploys 315 companies of forces in West Bengal

Political violence relating to the panchayat election continued in West Bengal even as Central forces started arriving in the State on Friday as per the directions of the Calcutta High Court.

The Hindu

Kurmi tribe protest in Bengal's Purulia for OBC status enters Day 2, several rail routes blocked

Several people of the Kurmi tribe on Wednesday blocked the rail tracks in several areas of West Bengal demanding Other Backward Class status for the community. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Delays, debt and distress in West Bengal

The delay in payment of wages has pushed MGNREGS workers in West Bengal to the brink. Shiv Sahay Singh reports on the allegations of corruption against the State government, the Centre’s reluctance in releasing payments, and the plight of the workers caught in this tussle

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Kolkata: Birds get new homes on school campuses as tribals help students 'install' nests

KOLKATA: Around 50-odd tribals from areas like Purulia, Birbhum and Ranchi have come together to help green activists put up nests in trees on school campuses in Kolkata and its outskirts. The aim is to provide suitable places for birds to breed. While birds are losing out their natural habitat…

The Times of India

A day after Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's 'Madhya Pradesh' prod, Purulia Trinamool leader quits pakodis, vows to walk more

PURULIA/KOLKATA: Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's sometimes-serious-admonishment and sometimes-jocular "advice" to a Purulia Trinamool leader, on why he should control his "Madhya Pradesh", has had its effect in less than a day: Jhalda Municipality chairman Suresh Agarwal, whose schoolboyish pride and unease during Banerjee's "interrogation" has gone viral on social…

The Times of India

2024 polls will be no entry for BJP, says Mamata

West Bengal CM calls for State-wide protests against the Centre not releasing funds

The Hindu

West Bengal: PM Narendra Modi lauds Purulia professor for Ol Chiki work on Constitution

PURULIA: PM Narendra Modi, in his weekly ‘Mann ki Baat’ address on Sunday morning, lauded the work of Purulia professor Sripati Tudu in transcribing the Indian Constitution into Ol Chiki. “I appreciate the thoughts and efforts of Sripatiji,” Modi said.

The Times of India

TMC forms Jhalda civic board as Congress hits streets

The development comes at a time when people of the municipality located in the Purulia district are organising sustained protests over the murder of Kandu.

The Hindu

Diesel crosses Rs 100 mark per litre in six West Bengal districts

KOLKATA: Diesel prices crossed the century mark in six West Bengal districts -- Purulia, Murshidabad, Nadia, Alipurduar, Coochbehar and Darjeeling on Tuesday.

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