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'Number of MPs, MLAs defecting to BJP presents dirty picture of Bengal's political culture': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused the BJP of new tactics to boost parliamentary strength. He alleged the BJP manipulates Rajya Sabha elections through timed resignations and defections. Koel Mallick's resignation and expected BJP induction were highlighted as a strategic move. Banerjee criticized defections, calling them a dirty picture of West…

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Suvendu Adhikari joins Rath Yatra in Kolkata amid heavy rain

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari celebrated Rath Yatra in Kolkata. He joined ISKCON devotees and pulled the chariot ropes at Albert Road. The Chief Minister expressed pride in participating in this significant religious festival. He also mentioned the state government's collaboration with ISKCON on various programs. Rath Yatra celebrations…

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‘Where do we go?’: Jadavpur’s railway hawkers live in fear of the next bulldozer

“Where do we go?” asks Saraswati Naiya, who has spent the last 35 years selling fritters from a small stall on Jadavpur’s railway platform for 35 years. She stares at the empty space where around 40 “illegal” establishments once stood before they were demolished on June 7. More than 300…

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Centre clears Rs 1,000 crore for Bengal rural roads, 1 lakh PMAY homes

The Centre has allocated one thousand crore rupees for rural roads in West Bengal. One lakh houses will be constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana. The Rural Welfare Ministry sanctioned eight thousand five hundred eight crore rupees for rural job schemes. Infrastructure works worth eighty-two thousand four hundred ninety-two…

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Bengal govt hikes daily cooked diet allocation for hospital patients to Rs 110

The West Bengal government has nearly doubled the daily diet allocation for hospital patients. This revised rate will be effective from August 1, officials confirmed. The enhanced allocation aims to improve meal quality and nutritional value for admitted individuals. This decision follows a review by a committee constituted by the…

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West Bengal announces Rs 5 lakh grant for 60 Rath Yatra committees

The West Bengal government will offer financial aid to sixty Rath Yatra committees. Each committee will receive five lakh rupees ahead of the festival. Service centers will also be established at seventy-five traditional fairs. These centers will provide essential assistance to visiting pilgrims. Similar facilities will be available along routes…

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Industry associations hail Bengal CM's land purchase policy, see end to acquisition roadblock

West Bengal's Chief Minister announced direct land purchases for investors. This initiative aims to remove significant investment obstacles and boost confidence. Business associations welcomed the move, calling it a catalyst for development. The policy contrasts with the previous government's approach to land acquisition. This streamlined process will accelerate industrial growth…

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West Bengal to roll out single-window clearance for investments above Rs 100 crore: CM Suvendu Adhikari

The government of West Bengal will roll out a new single-window clearance system for investments over one hundred crore rupees. This initiative guarantees that land constraints will not be an obstacle for upcoming industrial ventures. The objective is to stimulate significant investment inflow, thereby fostering industrial expansion and creating a…

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WB CM Suvendu Adhikari rejects lynching tag for man's death in violence after girl's rape, murder; gives his kin job

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated Indrajit Mondal's death was not a mob lynching. He provided a job and financial aid to Mondal's family after the incident. The Chief Minister also met the raped and murdered girl's parents, assuring them of assistance. He suggested radical communal forces or poll-rejected…

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Protests engulf Indian state after rape and murder of 11-year-old girl

Innocent man lynched by mob in Indian state as police killing of suspect further escalates tensions

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Bengal Baruipur rape-murder case: One accused killed in encounter

Baruipur rape-murder case: One key accused in a Baruipur rape and murder case was killed in an encounter. The victim's body was discovered stuffed in a sack the day after she went missing. Local protests erupted, leading to property damage and the burning of tires. Police had previously arrested three…

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Baruipur rape-murder case: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari meets victim's family

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met the parents of an 11-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered in Baruipur, assuring them of strict action and capital punishment for the culprits. The victim's body was found on Sunday, leading to protests and the subsequent lynching of a man suspected of involvement.…

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Syama Prasad Mookerjee's life and work to be part of school syllabus in Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari proposed including Syama Prasad Mookerjee's life in school textbooks. He also suggested excluding the Singur Nano factory acquisition story from the syllabus. Adhikari will convey his wishes to the state's school education minister. Textbooks should feature Mookerjee's contributions to West Bengal and India. A…

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Annapurna Yojana status update: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari sets new eligibility rules for welfare scheme; here's what you need to know

West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana will now strictly benefit only genuinely eligible families. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that non-compliance with government health and education mandates, such as refusing vaccinations or withdrawing children from state schools for religious education, could lead to exclusion. The scheme's application form now requires details on…

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Baruipur Case: Mamata-loyalist TMC team visits kin of raped-killed girl amid prohibitory orders

Leaders from Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faction visited Baruipur to meet the family of an 11-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered. The visit occurred amid prohibitory orders following violent protests where locals lynched a man suspected of involvement. A Special Investigation Team has been formed, and arrests have been made.

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Bengal govt to recover three times the value of property damaged by vandalism under new law: CM

West Bengal is introducing a strict new law to curb vandalism and maintain public order. Individuals causing damage to property during protests will face penalties three times the value of the destruction. Targeting industrial units will result in severe financial penalties and jail time. This move aims to protect assets…

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Suvendu Adhikari announces Rs 313 crore Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana for West Bengal tea workers

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the Rs 313.30 crore Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY) to boost education, healthcare, and welfare for North Bengal's tea garden workers. The scheme allocates Rs 177 crore for education, Rs 72 crore for healthcare, and Rs 63 crore for 321 resting…

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NCPI MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar writes to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari seeking fresh probe into 1993 Kolkata firing case

Calling the incident a "gross miscarriage of justice," Dastidar wrote, "Despite coming to power in 2011 on the promise of justice for the 21 July martyrs, the Trinamool Congress government has failed to prosecute the ministers, bureaucrats and police officers responsible."

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Government working to reset state's political culture: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged to foster a more inclusive and democratic assembly by engaging all legislators, including the opposition. Speaking at an orientation for new MLAs, he highlighted a shift from the previous regime where elected representatives lacked recognition. Adhikari asserted his government's commitment to strengthening democratic…

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Bengal BJP chief holds talks with Mumbai industry leaders, signals investment push

West Bengal BJP leaders met with Mumbai's industrialists, who expressed keen interest in new investment opportunities within the state. The discussions centered on expanding businesses and tapping into West Bengal's skilled workforce and improved infrastructure. This outreach signifies the new BJP government's commitment to prioritizing industrialization and job creation, aiming…

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UCC bill to be passed in Bengal assembly in August: Senior functionary

West Bengal is set to become the fourth state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) next month, following cabinet approval for a committee to scrutinise the draft bill. This bill aims to standardise marriage, divorce and inheritance laws.

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Annapurna Yojana Status Check: How to verify your name on the beneficiary list for Rs 3,000 monthly DBT in West Bengal and what to do if your name is missing?

Annapurna Yojana Portal: West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana has begun transferring ₹3,000 monthly to nearly 1.1 crore women. Beneficiaries can check their status online to ensure timely Direct Benefit Transfers. The scheme, replacing 'Lakshmir Bhandar', aims to bolster financial security for eligible women. However, 26 lakh applications were rejected due to…

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Facing consequences of previous govts' neglect of Bengal's healthcare infra: CM Suvendu Adhikari

On Doctors' Day, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticized previous governments for leaving West Bengal's public healthcare system in a "dilapidated" state. He highlighted the poor condition of state-run hospitals and called for a unified effort to revive the health infrastructure. Adhikari noted encountering "administrative decay" when trying to implement new…

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Draft Uniform Civil Code bill for West Bengal will be produced before state Cabinet on July 2: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal's Chief Minister announced the draft Uniform Civil Code bill will be presented to the state Cabinet on July 2, preceding its Assembly introduction. This move aligns with the BJP's election promise to implement UCC, aiming for a unified set of civil laws across religions. While Goa has a…

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As BJP tables Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal, rival TMC camps brace for battle on the same side

West Bengal's Assembly is set for a political showdown as the BJP government introduces the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. The debate will highlight a fierce rivalry within the Trinamool Congress, with two factions led by Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee vying to lead the opposition. Both camps, despite sharing…

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