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Kolkata godown collapse: WB minister Agnimitra Paul announces audit of new constructions, vows strict action

West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul on Thursday said that all new construction sites under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) limits will undergo audits following the collapse of an under-construction godown shed in the city's Taratala area that killed eight people.

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30 lakh beneficiaries of TMC govt's direct cash transfer scheme for women ineligible: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has unveiled the 'Annapurna Bhandar' initiative, set to take over from the previous 'Lakshmir Bhandar' program. This revamped financial support scheme will now target eligible women, providing them with a monthly sum of Rs 3,000. Notably, around 30 lakh beneficiaries from the old program…

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West Bengal approves 7th Pay Commission: How salaries of state government employees may rise after cabinet’s go-ahead

West Bengal state government employees will see salary and pension increases with the 7th Pay Commission approval. A new Annapurna Bhandar scheme offers financial aid to women, linked to Lakshmir Bhandar.

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Demolition drive conducted near Howrah railway station in West Bengal amid heavy security

West Bengal authorities conducted a heavily secured demolition drive near Howrah Railway Station to remove alleged illegal encroachments. This action follows state minister Dilip Ghosh's assertion that bulldozers will be deployed nationwide against unauthorized constructions. The demolitions aim to address concerns over illegal structures, with assurances of due process from…

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Bulldozers will roll across country against illegal constructions: Dilip Ghosh

"Bulldozers will roll across the entire country. Wherever there is illegal construction, bulldozers will be deployed. The new government that has come to power here in Bengal has initiated this process right from day one. I appeal to anyone involved in illegal activities to conduct their operations within the bounds…

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Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul vows 24x7 women mobility, priority action on complaints

West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul pledged women's freedom to move anytime, with priority given to their police complaints. She announced CCTV monitoring in civic bodies for transparency and vowed to stop illegal toll plazas, sand extraction, and coal mining. The government will also streamline the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme and address…

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Bengal govt to decide on DA, 7th Pay Commission in next cabinet meeting: CM Suvendu Adhikari

On May 18, the West Bengal government is set to convene its second cabinet meeting, where crucial topics are on the agenda. Discussions will revolve around the much-anticipated Dearness Allowance adjustments for both state workers and retirees. Additionally, the proposal for establishing the Seventh Pay Commission will be reviewed.

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BJP serves fish curry and rice in West Bengal to counter food politics jibe

Newly sworn-in BJP legislators in West Bengal are hosting fish festivals. These events aim to counter accusations that the BJP is against Bengali food culture. MLAs are serving traditional Bengali meals, including fish curry and rice. This initiative is seen as a cultural outreach and political symbolism. The BJP seeks…

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Bangladeshi MP murder: Forensic team collects evidence from car in probe over Anwarul Azim's death

Widening the probe over the murder of Bangladeshi MP Anwarul Azim Anar, the Forensic team of Kolkata Police on Thursday collected samples from a car found at the spot where the Bangladeshi MP was found murdered. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Sandeshkhali, Sikh IPS officer alleges BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari called him ‘Khalistani’

A Sikh IPS officer, who was deputed at Dhamakhali to prevent senior West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari from visiting restive Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, got agitated.

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West Bengal Assembly speaker revokes suspension of seven BJP MLAs

Clashes had broken out in the Assembly on March 28 between the legislators of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP, following which the speaker suspended Mr. Adhikari and the four other MLAs

The Hindu

Shatrughan Sinha back in limelight with Asansol victory

The former Union minister garnered a massive 6,56,358 votes against BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul's 3,53,149.

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West Bengal bypolls | Low polling at Asansol and Ballygunge

Ballygunge registered 41.01 % polling, while at Asansol it was 64.07 % till 5 p.m.

The Hindu

Shatrughan Sinha faces ‘outsider’ tag at Asansol in Bengal

Campaign for Lok Sabha bypoll ended on Sunday; contest has emerged as prestige fight for Trinamool and BJP

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#JadavpurUniversity: What happened on September 19?

Black flags fluttered and slogans reverberated at Kolkata’s Jadavpur University on September 19. It was a protest against the presence of the “Hindutvadi people” on the campus. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, was holding a conference that day and had invited BJP…

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