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Medha Patkar urges Mamata to agree to Teesta water treaty with Bangladesh

Medha Patkar urges West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to agree to sharing of Teesta water with Bangladesh. She refers to The Helsinki Rules and Parliamentary Standing Committee's recommendation. She also raises concern over construction of barrages and dams on Teesta and manipulation of water level in Narmada river basin. Patkar…

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Dengue in West Bengal: Opposition blames State Government; TMC hits back

Opposition slams TMC Govt for failing to prevent dengue menace in West Bengal. TMC urges them to refrain from politicising issue. Govt directs district authorities to clean dengue hotspots. Central Govt offices asked to ensure cleanliness & preventive measures. Oppn accuses TMC of trying to hide death toll. TMC says…

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West Bengal Governor cancels U.S. visits citing burden on public exchequer

Gov. C.V. Ananda Bose of Kolkata, West Bengal cancelled his proposed visit to the US due to financial difficulties in the State. He was scheduled to attend the World Culture Festival and hold discussions with American universities. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently returned from a 12-day visit to Spain and…

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West Bengal’s top official holds meeting on dengue management

West Bengal Chief Sec. directs district officials to conduct clean-up drives at dengue hotspots. State Govt. cancels leave of all officials & staff associated with dengue management. Protests held across Kolkata blaming ruling party for mismanaging situation. Unofficial estimates indicate 38 deaths due to dengue this season.

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West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose cancels US trip over dengue upsurge in state

KOLKATA: West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose on Monday cancelled his scheduled USA trip to attend the World Culture Festival as he felt that it would not be appropriate to accept foreign hospitality when the state is facing financial difficulties and dengue deaths, officials said on Monday.

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Health Ministry urges Delhi, Odisha, West Bengal to join AB-PMJAY scheme

Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Bharati Pravin Pawar said both schemes “have been essential to build the foundation for a strong nation”. She said that under the PM-JAY, around 5.59 crore hospital admissions had been undertaken.

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West Bengal Governor discusses academic, administrative issues with interim Vice-Chancellors of State universities

West Bengal Governor C. V. Ananda Bose has held a virtual meeting with interim Vice-Chancellors of State universities, who were appointed by him, to discuss academic and administrative issues faced by the higher educational institutions.

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Mamata can go to Spain but can’t understand people’s pain: Adhir Ranjan takes dig at Bengal CM

Congress West Bengal president slams CM for Spain trip, criticizes Vande Bharat Express, Women's Reservation Bill & Ramesh Bidhuri episode in LS. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticizes CM Mamata Banerjee for her trip to Spain amid dengue spread, Vande Bharat Express, Women's Reservation Bill & Ramesh Bidhuri episode in…

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Preacher in mosque arrested on molestation charge

Police in Belagavi, Uttara Kannada District, arrested a 35-year-old preacher from West Bengal on Sunday for child molestation. The arrest was made after parents of a minor boy complained of molestation in a mosque in Kumta taluk. A case has been registered under PoCSO Act.

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Women Reservation Bill: In 20 States & UTs less than 10% MLAs are female | Data

The BJP government introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill in the new Parliament House, and it was passed by the Lok Sabha on September 20, 2023. The bill proposes to reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for women. However, it can only be implemented after…

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West Bengal welcomes 4th Vande Bharat Express: Patna-Howrah service set to begin

KOLKATA: In a development that promises enhanced connectivity and convenience for the people of West Bengal, the eagerly awaited fourth Vande Bharat Express is all set to hit the tracks.

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Ahead of Durga Puja, Bangladesh allows export of Hilsa fish to India

Bangladesh allows export of 3,950 MT Hilsa Fish to India ahead of Durga Puja. 79 exporters given permission to export 50 tonnes each. Fish Importers Association urges Bangladesh High Commission to give 60 days time. 5,000 MT of Hilsa exported to India before 2012. Yield of Hilsa in West Bengal…

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Minor girl found dead at aqua unit in Krishna district

Monalisa Khatun (13), West Bengal, died suspiciously in aqua processing unit near Pamarru, Krishna. Police registered case, shifted body for post-mortem. Reasons for death probed. Dial 100 for help if suicidal.

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Dubai, from Spain, to hold meetings with investors

Mamata Banerjee left for Spain on September 12 after a one-night stopover in Dubai, in a bid to attract investments in the West Bengal.

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Kurmis call off agitation after Calcutta HC describes stir as illegal and unconstitutional

Adivasi Kurmi Samaj in West Bengal called off indefinite sit-in protest after Court described it as 'illegal and unconstitutional'. Court directed State to take adequate steps to ensure public not put to difficulty. Samaj to decide next course of action on Sept 30. Court directed State to deploy Central forces…

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Kurmi organisations withdraw proposed rail blockade in West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha

Kurmi organisations withdraw indefinite rail blockade in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. 11 trains cancelled and 12 diverted as precautionary measure. East Coast Railway (ECoR) will run trains on their scheduled routes .

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AIKS blames Trinamool and BJP for agrarian distress in West Bengal

.AIKS rally in Kolkata blames TMC & BJP for agrarian distress & alleged suicides. AIKS demands MSP of ₹1000/quintal for potatoes, protests planned. AIKS leaders visit families of farmers who died by suicide & raise issue of MSP support of paddy. CM & PM accused of mocking plight of farmers.…

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Kurmi stirs cancel 11 trains, diverts 12 in Jharkhand, Odisha

Kurmi orgs call indefinite rail blockade in 3 E. States; SER & ECoR cancel/divert 11 & 12 trains respectively. Thousands of Kurmis to participate in stir, playing drums & performing traditional dances. Kurmis listed as aboriginal in 1913, but OBC in 1950.

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Vinayaka Chavithi celebrated with pomp and gaiety in south coastal Andhra Pradesh

Devotees in Nellore and Ongole celebrated Ganesh Chavithi with religious fervour. Idols of Lord Lambodara were installed and social gatherings were back with a bang. Artisans from Rajasthan and West Bengal camped to make idols. Sand artist Sanath Kumar created a beautiful sand sculpture of Lord Ganesha blessing CM Y.S.…

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BSF thwarts massive gold smuggling attempt worth Rs 14 crores at Bangladesh border

The Border Security Force (BSF) achieved a major success on Monday after it thwarted a big attempt at smuggling gold along the India-Bangladesh border areas in the state of West Bengal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jharkhand: Nine trains cancelled, eight diverted due to Kurmi stir

Kurmi organisation call indefinite rail blockade at 9 stations in Jharkhand, WB & Odisha to demand ST status & inclusion of Kurmali in 8th Constitutes schedule 8 trains diverted & 9 cancelled in Ranchi railway division as precautionary measure.

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SC notice to CBI on bail plea of TMC leader Anubrata Mondal in cattle smuggling case

Mondal, who is the Birbhum district president of the ruling TMC in West Bengal, had prayed for bail, submitting that he has been in custody for over 145 days in connection with the case.

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West Bengal: Tagore’s home Santiniketan makes it to UNESCO World Heritage list

Santiniketan, the popular town in West Bengal, is famed as the place where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore established the Visva-Bharati University over a century ago. It has now been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, making it great news for the country.

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Indian Railways Bolsters Connectivity: Masagram station becomes key junction

KOLKATA: In a remarkable leap towards augmenting connectivity and efficiency within the vast Indian Railway network, a pivotal inspection was carried out on Sunday by Divisional Railway Manager, Sanjeev Kumar, alongside Branch Officers at Masagram Station. This strategic station, nestled in the heart of the Purba Barddhaman district in West…

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Business in Bengal | Why Mamata’s foreign visit may not be enough to attract investment

Mamata Banerjee visits Spain, UAE to attract investments for West Bengal. Aims to promote State as industry destination ahead of BGBS in Nov 2023. Despite efforts, little success on ground. MoUs signed for promotion of books, La Liga Academy. 6th BGBS in 2022 saw 137 MOUs, LoIs, EoIs worth ₹3.4…

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