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Rising sea, shrinking sands erode flair of the famed Ganga Sagar Mela

Rising sea level and erosion of the beach in front of the Kapil Muni temple on the Sagar Island are turning out to be an eyesore for the Ganga Sagar Mela as the West Bengal government is desperately seeking a ‘National Fair’ status to the annual religious congregation.

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West Bengal government demands national status for Ganga Sagar Mela

As groups of pilgrims start arriving at Sagar Island for a holy dip at the confluence of the river Ganga and the Bay of Bengal, the West Bengal government is leaving no stone unturned to describe the gathering as the biggest religious event in the country.

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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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SC asks West Bengal cops not to take coercive action against Nisith Pramanik in attempt to murder case

In a relief to Union Minister of State for Home Nisith Pramanik, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the West Bengal police not to take any coercive action against him in a 2018 attempt to murder case.

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Municipality jobs scam: ED raids Bengal minister's premises in Kolkata

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday raided the premises of West Bengal minister and TMC leader Sujit Bose in Kolkata in connection with a municipality jobs scam. Read further on Dynamite News;

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Convinced with explanation given by officials about delay in arresting Shahjahan Sheikh: West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose on January 12 said he was “convinced” by the explanation given by senior State government officials on the delay in arresting TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh for the attack on Enforcement Directorate officers during a raid.

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ED searches residences of Trinamool Minister, leaders

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at the residences of West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose, TMC MLA Tapas Roy and former North Dumdum Municipality chairman Subodh Chakraborty in connection with its probe into the irregularities in recruitments in civic bodies.

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Mamata asks PM to officially list Bengali as ‘classical language’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requests Prime Minister Narendra Modi to officially recognize Bengali as a classical language.

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‘One nation, one election’ not acceptable, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee expressed her reservations about the ‘one nation, one election’ idea and said it was an attempt to bring in a presidential form of government.

The Hindu

'One Nation, One Election' is not acceptable: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the 'One Nation, One Election' idea is not practically feasible going by India's federal structure. Read further on Dynamite News:

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2024 Lok Sabha polls | Trinamool, Congress spar over seat-sharing in West Bengal

Trinamool Congress willing to concede only two seats in West Bengal for Congress in upcoming Lok Sabha election.

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Acting Director of ED reaches Kolkata in wake of attacks on agency teams

ED assault case| The ED chief, who landed in Kolkata at midnight, is also expected to meet the injured officials along with senior officials of the agency’s Kolkata-based regional office on Tuesday, the sources said.

The Hindu

Why is child marriage still high in West Bengal? | Explained

West Bengal struggles to reduce child marriage despite policy interventions & social campaigns; UN award-winning Kanyashree scheme & PCMA 2006 fail to curb the issue.

The Hindu

GST revenues reveal a dissonance in consumption growth across States

GST revenues reveal regional disparities in consumption growth, with Gujarat, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh among States seeing weaker growth.

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ED issues lookout circular against Trinamool leader after attack on its team

A day after three officers of the ED were allegedly attacked by a mob at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, the ED issued a lookout notice for Trinamool Congress leader Shahjahan Sheikh

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"Law and order deteriorating in West Bengal," says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury days after attack on probe agency

Lashing out at the ruling Trinamool Congress government following an attack on an Enforcement Directorate team in West Bengal two days ago, West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that the law and order situation is "deteriorating" in the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Remote Bengal village to begin New Year with workshop on ancient indigenous art

Celebrate and preserve centuries-old Sohrai art from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand in a four-day workshop in Konedoba, West Bengal.

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West Bengal ration scam | ED team raiding Trinamool leader’s residence attacked

West Bengal ration scam: ED officers & media attacked in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali during raid on Trinamool Congress leader’s residence.

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West Asian nations hold the highest number of Indians in jails abroad | Data

West Asian nations hold the highest number of Indians in jails abroad. Nearly 9,500 Indians are currently lodged in prison across 89 nations.

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Human trafficking in West Bengal | Living on the edge

Survivors of human trafficking in West Bengal fight stigma & poverty to reclaim their lives.

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GI tags for over 17 products from Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and J&K

17 products from India receive GI tag, including Lanjia Saura paintings, Dongaria Kondh shawl, Khajuri Guda & Wancho Wooden Craft.

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West Bengal files appeal in Supreme Court challenging High Court verdict on sexual agency of adolescent girls

West Bengal appeals to Supreme Court against High Court judgement advising adolescent girls to "control sexual urges" and young men to respect women.

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Selection of tableaux for the Republic Day parade | Explained

The Hindu decodes the recent controversy over the selection of tableaux for the Republic Day parade.

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Ram temple, CAA set to be West Bengal BJP’s poll plank for General Election

BJP's West Bengal unit focuses on Ram temple & CAA for upcoming Lok Sabha election, launching outreach campaign & door-to-door visits. TMC opposes CAA, but respects Ram.

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West Bengal government notifies Poila Boisakh as State Day and Banglar Mati Banglar Jal as State Song

West Bengal government declares Poila Boisakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year, as the State Day and Rabindranath Tagore’s Banglar Mati Banglar Jal as the State Song.

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