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NEET aspirant from West Bengal found dead in Kota; 25th case this year

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from West Bengal was found dead in his rented accommodation in Rajasthan’s Kota

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Centre launches third phase of Yuva Sangam, students from M.P. to visit West Bengal

Yuva Sangam, a Union Govt. initiative, started 3rd phase on Sat. 50 students from MP to WB for cultural-cum-edu tour. 5 areas: paryatan, parampara, pragati, prodyogik & paraspar sampark to be explored. 22 States/UTs to participate. IITs, IIMs, NITs, IIITs paired for experiential learning & to promote diversity.

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

Ministry of Education reaches out to CBI for investigation into West Bengal mid-day meal irregularities

Union Ministry of Education approaches CBI to investigate alleged irregularities in mid-day meal scheme in West Bengal. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari had written to Union Minister in Jan. '2023. West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu denies ₹100 crore loss. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh says people will give fitting reply…

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

If the World Cup final had taken place in Mumbai or Kolkata, India would have won: Mamata Banerjee

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee asserted on Thursday that India would have won the cricket World Cup if the championship game had taken place in Mumbai or Kolkata.

The Times of India · Nov 23, 2023

Arrested West Bengal Minister's health condition deteriorates, expert team formed

West Bengal Forest Minister Jyoti Priya Mallick's health deteriorated, prompting State-run SSKM Hospital to form a medical board to monitor his condition. Mallick, arrested for alleged involvement in a multi-crore ration scam, complained of numbness in left side of body. An MRI was conducted and a team of doctors from…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Bengal Global Business Summit | State got investment proposals of ₹3.76 lakh crore, says Mamata

At 7th Bengal Global Business Summit, Kolkata received investment proposals worth over ₹3.76 lakh crore. 188 MoUs & LoIs signed, incl. ITC's 'phygital' ecosystem, Coca-Cola India's ready-to-drink tea, Uber's $10M investment & 60 AC buses, & school & higher edu. proposals worth Rs 1,676 & ₹360 cr.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Tajpur port not feasible; Mamata-Adani played along, alleges Suvendu Adhikari

Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari alleges West Bengal govt. & Adani Group knew Tajpur port not feasible, but played along. Adani Power Ltd. had to pass electricity-bearing cables through WB, but farmers objected.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Five non-BJP ruled States skip first State Educational Achievement Survey

State Educational Achievement Survey: Barring Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, and West Bengal, all other States and Union Territories participated in the survey.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Tajpur deep sea port | West Bengal CM Mamata’s remarks at business summit raise questions on Adani Group’s role in project

Tajpur deep sea port: The absence of the Adani Group from the BGBS has raised further questions about their role in the Tajpur port project.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Mamata Banerjee mixes business with politics at seventh edition of BGBS

Mamata Banerjee on November 22 announced a number of new policies to increase exports, modernise logistics and promote renewable energy manufacturing in the State

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023