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London Station Gets Bengali Signage. Mamata Banerjee Reacts
The Whitechapel Station in London Tube will now have Bengali signage. This is the first time that the name of a Tube station in London has been displayed in Bengali. West Bengali Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has praised the move.
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Election Commission Rubbishes London Hacker's Claims On EVMs
The Election Commission on Monday dismissed the claims made by a London-based hacker, who said he can hack the electronic voting machines used in India. The controversial, unsubstantiated claims of the hacker - made during a so-called hackathon this evening - comes amid a renewed focus on EVMs by the united opposition, which has formed a committee ...
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In A First, Floating Market Inspired By Bangkok Opens In Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's dream of changing Kolkata into London has taken a detour, it seems, via Bangkok. Like the one in Bangkok, Kolkata now has a floating market. The shopkeepers love it and are saying, why Bangkok, we could even be in Venice.
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London And Kolkata Like 'Brother And Sister,' Says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has unveiled a commemorative blue plaque at the London family home of Sister Nivedita, the Scottish-Irish social worker and follower of Swami Vivekananda best known for her charitable work in Kolkata.
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Kolkata Takes First Steps To London-Like All-In-One Transport Pass
The Mamata Banerjee government today launched what could evolve into London's all- in-one Oyster Card for the metropolis's transport. It is called the 'West Bengal Transport Card' and will enable commuters to swipe and pay fares on all state-run buses, trams and ferries in the city.
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'Will Turn Delhi Into London': Arvind Kejriwal's Plan Amuses Internet
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has an ambitious plan - to turn Delhi into London. Chief Minister promised to make the capital look like London in a year if his party wins the civic body polls
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Heavy Rains Forecast as Bengal Prepares for Cyclone Komen's Landfall
Heavy rains have been forecast in southern West Bengal by the meteorological department due to the cyclonic storm, Komen, which is likely to make landfall in Bangladesh. Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee cut short her visit to London and landed in Kolkata at 5pm today to personally oversee relief operations.
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Mamata Banerjee Cuts Short London Trip as Cyclone Nears Bengal
West Bengal Government has sounded a 'high alert' in south Bengal following forecast of strong wind today coupled with heavy to very heavy rain under the influence of deep depression over North East Bay of Bengal.
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Mamata Banerjee Asks Lord Paul to Adopt Kolkata Zoo
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today asked leading NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul to adopt Kolkata Zoo and support it in the same way as the London Zoo.
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Come, Make in Bengal, 'Things Are Changing': Mamata Banerjee in London
A selfie may seem out of character for Mamata Banerjee, but in London, the West Bengal Chief Minister adapted quickly to the calling-card now standard for Indian politicians.
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Mamata Banerjee Fights Jet Lag - With a Walk Around in London
Mamata Banerjee's first day in London will be memorable more for her security guards than anyone else.
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Bengal to Set Up Scholarship Scheme in University of London
The West Bengal government has decided to institute an annual scholarship scheme in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), at University of London, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today.
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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Wax Statue the Showstopper at Kolkata's Madame Tussauds
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has finally brought a bit of London to Kolkata. The city now has its own Madame Tussauds, a mini version of the iconic wax museum in London.
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Kolkata: Modelled After London, Rs 300 crore Ferris Wheel to Come Up in City
Kolkata will soon have its 'Kolkata Eye' modelled on the 'London Eye', a giant ferris wheel, providing a magnificent view of the metropolis from a height of 120 meter.
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Kolkata: 480 acre sculpture garden to come up soon
A sculpture garden, the first of its kind in the city, where sculptures and artifacts would be displayed would be set at the Eco Park at Rajarhat New Town near Kolkata.
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London Station Gets Bengali Signage. Mamata Banerjee Reacts
The Whitechapel Station in London Tube will now have Bengali signage. This is the first time that the name of a Tube station in London has been displayed in Bengali. West Bengali Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has praised the move.
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Election Commission Rubbishes London Hacker's Claims On EVMs
The Election Commission on Monday dismissed the claims made by a London-based hacker, who said he can hack the electronic voting machines used in India. The controversial, unsubstantiated claims of the hacker - made during a so-called hackathon this evening - comes amid a renewed focus on EVMs by the united opposition, which has formed a committee ...
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In A First, Floating Market Inspired By Bangkok Opens In Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's dream of changing Kolkata into London has taken a detour, it seems, via Bangkok. Like the one in Bangkok, Kolkata now has a floating market. The shopkeepers love it and are saying, why Bangkok, we could even be in Venice.
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London And Kolkata Like 'Brother And Sister,' Says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has unveiled a commemorative blue plaque at the London family home of Sister Nivedita, the Scottish-Irish social worker and follower of Swami Vivekananda best known for her charitable work in Kolkata.
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Kolkata Takes First Steps To London-Like All-In-One Transport Pass
The Mamata Banerjee government today launched what could evolve into London's all- in-one Oyster Card for the metropolis's transport. It is called the 'West Bengal Transport Card' and will enable commuters to swipe and pay fares on all state-run buses, trams and ferries in the city.
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'Will Turn Delhi Into London': Arvind Kejriwal's Plan Amuses Internet
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has an ambitious plan - to turn Delhi into London. Chief Minister promised to make the capital look like London in a year if his party wins the civic body polls
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Heavy Rains Forecast as Bengal Prepares for Cyclone Komen's Landfall
Heavy rains have been forecast in southern West Bengal by the meteorological department due to the cyclonic storm, Komen, which is likely to make landfall in Bangladesh. Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee cut short her visit to London and landed in Kolkata at 5pm today to personally oversee relief operations.
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Mamata Banerjee Cuts Short London Trip as Cyclone Nears Bengal
West Bengal Government has sounded a 'high alert' in south Bengal following forecast of strong wind today coupled with heavy to very heavy rain under the influence of deep depression over North East Bay of Bengal.
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Mamata Banerjee Asks Lord Paul to Adopt Kolkata Zoo
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today asked leading NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul to adopt Kolkata Zoo and support it in the same way as the London Zoo.
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Come, Make in Bengal, 'Things Are Changing': Mamata Banerjee in London
A selfie may seem out of character for Mamata Banerjee, but in London, the West Bengal Chief Minister adapted quickly to the calling-card now standard for Indian politicians.
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Mamata Banerjee Fights Jet Lag - With a Walk Around in London
Mamata Banerjee's first day in London will be memorable more for her security guards than anyone else.
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Bengal to Set Up Scholarship Scheme in University of London
The West Bengal government has decided to institute an annual scholarship scheme in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), at University of London, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today.
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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Wax Statue the Showstopper at Kolkata's Madame Tussauds
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has finally brought a bit of London to Kolkata. The city now has its own Madame Tussauds, a mini version of the iconic wax museum in London.
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Kolkata: Modelled After London, Rs 300 crore Ferris Wheel to Come Up in City
Kolkata will soon have its 'Kolkata Eye' modelled on the 'London Eye', a giant ferris wheel, providing a magnificent view of the metropolis from a height of 120 meter.
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Kolkata: 480 acre sculpture garden to come up soon
A sculpture garden, the first of its kind in the city, where sculptures and artifacts would be displayed would be set at the Eco Park at Rajarhat New Town near Kolkata.
