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West Bengal pay panel proposes 5% annual increment, 11-year pension restoration

West Bengal's seventh pay commission will revise employee pay and benefits. It aims for pay parity with central government employees and improved service conditions. Annual increments may increase, and retirement benefits will be reviewed for updates. The health scheme will also see revisions with cashless treatment for beneficiaries. The commission…

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The Hilsa Fish: Bengal's Beloved Ilish and the Ecology Behind India's Overfishing Crisis

A Fish That Lives Two LivesThe hilsa, Tenualosa ilisha, is an anadromous species: it spends most of its adult life in the Bay of Bengal and the coastal sea, then swims hundreds of kilometres upstream into freshwater rivers to spawn. This is the same biological strategy used by salmon, and…

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West Bengal plans Kolkata ring road, EM Bypass-New Town flyover to ease congestion

The West Bengal government plans a ring road and a new flyover for Kolkata. These infrastructure projects aim to ease traffic congestion and boost business growth. The state is also upgrading urban services like drainage and water supply systems. Renewable energy use will expand significantly by 2030. New mortuary facilities…

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Aam Aadmi Party to hold nationwide town halls against E20 fuel from August 8

The Aam Aadmi Party will organize nationwide town halls starting August 8. These events aim to gather feedback from vehicle owners regarding E20 fuel. The campaign will visit several states, including West Bengal and Gujarat. Party leaders will raise awareness and discuss concerns about the blended fuel. Industry executives have…

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PM Modi hosts MPs of NDA allies over breakfast, expresses concern over Parliament disruptions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted over forty NDA constituent MPs for a breakfast meeting. He emphasised the need for smooth parliamentary functioning and discussed development for West Bengal and Northeast states.

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Calcutta HC refuses urgent hearing to Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy in plea to quash 4 FIRs

In a significant legal development, the Calcutta High Court has turned down the urgent hearing request made by Sumit Roy regarding four newly filed FIRs in West Bengal. Previously, the Supreme Court had intervened to stay Roy's arrest tied to a land-grabbing case, and he successfully obtained anticipatory bail concerning…

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West Bengal to distribute 70 lakh Tricolours ahead of Independence Day: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal will distribute seventy lakh national flags for the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. The state joins the central initiative for the first time this year. Government buildings and heritage structures will be illuminated with flag colours. A Tiranga Rally is planned in Kolkata on August tenth. The campaign aims…

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West Bengal govt failed to protect tribal interests in mining land acquisition, says CAG report

The CAG has flagged the West Bengal government's failure in safeguarding tribal interests. Land acquisition for mining projects resulted in inadequate compensation payments to tribal people. District officials' inaction led to significant shortfalls in rehabilitation and compensation amounts. Companies failed to pay mandatory solatium and additional compensation as required by…

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Advocate ‘for Hindus’, celeb-commentary influencer: Meet the latest complainants against CJP

Rinki Chatterjee Singh’s account of her own career is a long ledger of cases – ones she has filed, and ones filed against her. An FIR was registered against Mamata Banerjee in May on her complaint, she claims, and she filed another against the former West Bengal Chief Minister in…

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Trains to go near India-China-Bhutan tri-junction as Bengal fast-tracks land acquisition for key projects near Doklam

The West Bengal government has given the green light for expedited land acquisition for a significant railway initiative. This action will hasten the development of the Chalsa-Naxalbari railway line, a project of strategic importance that will enhance connectivity in the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction area. Following the monsoon, a joint survey by…

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Weather tomorrow August 5: Is your state on IMD’s heavy rain alert list? Check forecast here

Weather tomorrow: On August 5, Assam and Meghalaya are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, northern regions, including Delhi and Punjab, will experience widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can expect broad rainfall patterns, along with isolated heavy showers. Central India, particularly Madhya Pradesh, is…

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Congress to send AICC observers across Bengal to review party organisation

The Congress high command is strengthening its organizational focus in West Bengal. AICC observers will soon visit all organizational districts to assess the grassroots structure. Their reports will guide the appointment of district Congress presidents, ensuring transparency. This exercise reflects the central leadership's importance attached to West Bengal's political landscape.…

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High dropouts, teacher crunch and fund gaps cripple Samagra Shiksha in West Bengal: CAG report

A CAG audit has flagged major gaps in the implementation of the Samagra Shiksha scheme in West Bengal, citing high dropout rates, acute teacher shortages and poor fund utilisation. Financial hardship, early marriage and migration emerged as key reasons for students leaving school, while delays in execution affected infrastructure and…

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PNB credits Rs 100 crore in a West Bengal woman's account instead of LPG subsidy leaving her in shock

A zari worker discovered nearly one hundred crore rupees credited to her bank account. Her account was subsequently frozen, preventing daily expense withdrawals for her family. Bank officials could not explain the source of the substantial, unexplained deposit. This incident follows similar unexplained credits reported recently in West Bengal. The…

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Bengal STF probes alleged Pakistan-backed honey-trap network

West Bengal STF is investigating a Pakistan-based espionage and honey-trap network. The probe involves an arrested woman and a suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed operative. They allegedly used encrypted messaging applications to contact handlers. The duo conspired to honey-trap a minister's son for extortion. Investigators are examining communication channels and potential wider networks.

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Weather update (August 3): IMD issues heavy rain alert for Delhi, Kerala, Bihar and other regions; check state-wise forecast

The India Meteorological Department has issued weather warnings for Monday, August 3. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal. Many other states will also witness heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Squally weather is forecast over adjoining seas with wind…

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Suvendu Adhikari assures exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen of security, says 'days of threats over' in West Bengal

Addressing a felicitation programme for Nasreen at Rabindra Sadan here, Adhikari said it was the duty of his government to ensure her safety whenever she came to West Bengal.

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Self-enumeration exercise for India's 16th Census kicks-off in West Bengal, CM Suvendu Adhikari fills form

West Bengal has launched its digital 16th Census self-enumeration on Saturday, allowing residents to submit their details online between August 1 and August 15. A subsequent phase for house-listing will take place from August 16 through September 14. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari called for community involvement, promising that all gathered…

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Suvendu Adhikari alleges Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum under TMC rule, accuses Mamata of complicity

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged a massive revenue leak in Birbhum district. He claimed this Rs 15,000 crore loss occurred over fifteen years. Adhikari stated the previous government supported this large-scale illegal operation. Recent police actions recovered significant cash and gold from an associate. Authorities are now seizing…

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Bengal CM alleges Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum under previous TMC rule

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged a Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum. He stated this revenue loss was impossible without the previous government's support. Police recovered Rs 28.5 crore cash and 15 kg gold from a stone trader. Adhikari claimed institutional corruption occurred with former Chief Minister…

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Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after 19 years, calls it an emotional homecoming

Exiled author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata after nineteen years, feeling an emotional homecoming. Her visit precedes a literary event which has acquired political significance. Nasreen was forced to leave the city in two thousand seven due to protests. She expressed joy and pain recalling her previous life in Kolkata.…

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15 kg gold, Rs 28.5 crore cash haul in West Bengal leads to arrest of stone trader aide Minar Mondal

Birbhum Police arrested Tullu Mondal's manager and brother-in-law after a large cash and gold recovery. Rs 28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold were seized from the residence. The recovered gold included bars and biscuits valued at approximately Rs 21.5 crore. Tullu Mondal, a stone trader, has been…

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The Red Panda Is Not a Panda: The Real Taxonomy of This Endangered Himalayan Mammal

The Giant Panda Stole the NameWestern science described the red panda nearly fifty years before anyone in Europe had documented the giant panda. Frédéric Cuvier formally named it Ailurus fulgens in 1825. The name translates from Latin and Greek as "fire-coloured cat", which is at least honest about what it…

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Suvendu Adhikari among least wealthy politicians in ADR CM assets analysis

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is the second least wealthy among Indian chief ministers. His declared assets total eighty-five lakh rupees, according to a recent analysis. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is the least wealthy with fifty-five lakh rupees. Four chief ministers have declared assets exceeding one…

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Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Rain Alert for UP, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Karnataka; IMD warns of heavy showers across states

Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Active monsoon conditions will bring widespread rainfall across North, Central, and East India. Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh anticipate rain and thunderstorms with heavy alerts. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are set for moderate to heavy showers, impacting daily life. Eastern states like Bihar and West Bengal…

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