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BJP planning to expel Mahua Moitra from Lok Sabha, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee warns BJP of consequences if they expel MP Mahua Moitra. She also defends her party's scam-tainted leadership, vowing to arrest 8 BJP leaders if 4 TMC MLAs are arrested. She cautions her party supporters to keep an eye on the situation and warns her political opponents of same…

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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

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…

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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

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Special Task Force arrests two Maoists in West Bengal

STF of Kolkata Police arrested two CPI(M) members from Murshidabad. They were produced in court and sent to police custody. Recovered items included documents, pistol and cash. Accused were booked under IPC and UAPA.

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‘Notebook on rivers’ wins literary award in West Bengal

Supratim Karmakar's book "Nadjibi Notebook" honoured with Namita Chattopadhyay Sahitya Samman 2023. Book deals with the rivers of India, ecology, steps for rejuvenation, dams, hydel power projects, erosion.

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Over 21 lakh migrant workers from West Bengal seek registration in State government portal

The State government has recently launched a special drive for registration of migrant workers in the portal.

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RPF rescues 247 missing and runaway children, and child beggars so far this year in Vijayawada Division, say officials

RPF rescues 247 missing and runaway children, and child beggars so far this year in Vijayawada Division, say officials. All the children have been produced before the Child Welfare Committees concerned, and a majority of them are from States such as Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh, say officials.

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Couple from West Bengal end their lives in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam

A couple from West Bengal ended their lives, near Palasa of Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, on November 18.

The Hindu

Two days after conviction of accused, SIT members look back at probe into Aluva rape and murder case

SIT's hard work leads to successful investigation and conviction of accused in rape and murder of 5-yr-old girl. Team of 30 officers worked for 109 days, filing 645-page chargesheet with 40 witnesses, 95 documents, and material objects. SIT travelled to Bihar, Delhi, and West Bengal to collect info on accused.…

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Violence affecting West Bengal politics: Governor on Joynagar murder case

Governor Bose asserts strong action will be taken against violence in Joynagar, South 24 Parganas district. Trinamool Congress leader Saifuddin Laskar shot dead, one of accused lynched by locals. Family members and local party leadership blamed CPI(M) leader. Houses of CPI(M) supporters ransacked and set on fire.

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Want to expose Trinamool’s claims of Diamond Harbour model, says Nawshad Siddique

Nawshad Siddique, the lone MLA of the Indian Secular Front (ISF), has thrown a challenge to the Trinamool Congress leadership by saying that he wants to contest next year’s Lok Sabha polls from the Diamond Harbour constituency.

The Hindu

Parents of migrant girl breathe a sigh of relief after Aluva case verdict

Relief for parents as court awards death penalty to convict in rape, murder of 5-yr-old in Aluva. Victim's parents expressed relief as court awarded death penalty to convict in rape, murder of their 5-yr-old daughter. They had demanded it on the same day her body was found. SIT formed to…

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West Bengal: CPI(M) members scuffle with police amid tensions in Joynagar over TMC leader's murder

KOLKATA: A scuffle ensued on Tuesday in Joynagar, South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, as CPI(M) leaders, including former MPs Sujan Chakraborty and Samik Lahiri, clashed with police.

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Local TMC leader shot dead in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district; assailant lynched

KOLKATA: A local Trinamool Congress leader was shot dead in Joynagar, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, on Monday morning. This incident led to a retaliatory attack by a group of people who lynched an alleged assailant, officials said.

The Hindu

West Bengal Advocate-General Soumendra Nath Mookherjee resigns

Kolkata's Advocate-General Soumendra Nath Mookherjee mailed his resignation to Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. He is currently abroad and was appointed after Kishore Datta resigned in September 2021. He is the son of Satyabrata Mookherjee, a BJP minister in Atal Bihari Vajpayee's cabinet.

The Hindu

West Bengal Govt urged to approach Supreme Court against Governor

Forum urges WB govt to approach SC on Bills pending with Governor, incl. one on VC selection. Forum says Chancellor has not answered why he is denying legal provisions. Forum requests Chancellor to confer with WB govt & reverse illegalities in univ. admin. over past 6 months.

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Explained | The Agartala-Akhaura rail link

India-Bangladesh rail link re-establishes connectivity, reduces travel time. Project funded by Indian govt. & MEA, facilitated by NFR. Benefits incl. small-scale industries, tourism, quicker import/export. Pandemic has added vigour to rail initiatives & other connectivity projects.

The Hindu

CBI is not a limb of Centre, Union government tells Supreme Court

CBI independent, no control by Centre: Union govt. in SC; West Bengal govt. says CBI cannot ignore its 2018 notification withdrawing consent for probe.

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Daily Dose Ep 1501: SC push to trials against MPs, MLAs, Bihar’s new quota law

Nikita Singh brings you the news from Bihar, Delhi, West Bengal, and Jerusalem.

The Hindu

West Bengal ration scam: 30% PDS for priority households diverted says ED

Mr. Mallick who was Minister in the Food and Supplies Department from 2011-21 will remain in ED custody till November 12.

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