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"Threw Bombs, Fired Bullets": BJP Leader Alleges Attack By Trinamool Workers, 4 Arrested
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Priyangu Pandey today alleged he was attacked by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
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Bengal Bandh Today After Police Use Tear Gas, Water Canon On Protesters
The BJP has called for a 6 am to 6 pm bandh (strike) in West Bengal to protest against the police action on those who took part in the march to the state secretariat 'Nabbana' over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata.
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Bharat Bandh: Left Activists Block Roads, Rail Tracks In Bengal
Left activists blocked roads and railway tracks across West Bengal on Monday in support of the Bharat Bandh, while normal life remained largely unaffected in the state.
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"Don't Support Bandhs But Backing Farmers' Demands": Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today, more than ever, came out in support of farmers protesting against the central government's three new agricultural ordinances saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration must either withdraw the laws or simply step down.
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Bharat Bandh: Near Total Strike In Kerala, Protests in Bengal, Odisha
Bharat Bandh: Ten central trade unions are participating in the nationwide Bharat Bandh today. They are protesting the new labour and farm laws of the central government. In West Bengal protesters blocked trains in some areas while in Kerala markets are closed in Kochi.
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Bharat Bandh Protests Affect Trains, Buses; Bengal, Kerala Hit: 10 Points
The two-day Bharat Bandh called by ten trade unions disrupted normal life in many parts of the country today. Sporadic violence was reported in West Bengal, Odisha and Kerala. Tyres were burnt and buses were vandalised at many places in Bengal. Protesters blocked roads and obstructed train services in all the three states. Around 20 crore workers o...
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BJP, Trinamool Men Clash During Bengal Bandh. Buses Stoned, Trains Halted
The BJP has called a 12-hour bandh today in West Bengal, protesting the death of two youth at North Dinajpur's Islampur. Sporadic incidents of violence have been reported across the state. The police are out in full force in capital Kolkata and other sensitive districts.
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Protest By Jharkhand Disom Party Disrupts Train Services In East India
Train services in various parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand were disrupted today as a result of a bandh or shutdown called by the Jharkhand Disom Party, demanding recognition of tribals' 'Sarna Dharma' as a religion, a South Eastern Railway official said.
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United Against Notes Ban, Trinamool, Left Divided In Call To Block Bengal
The Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal today warned employees that they will lose a day's pay and benefits if they don't come to office on Monday, the day Left parties have called a state-wide strike against centre's ban on old 500 and 1,000 rupee notes. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee will even hold a mega march in Kolkata to protest the ...
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Kolkata Shrugs Off Bandh, Gets A Durga Puja 'Gift' From Mamata Banerjee
If you are in West Bengal and went to work today despite the strike call by trade unions, you will receive a Durga Puja gift this year - one extra day of holiday. And you have Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to thank for it.
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'Mamata Like PM Modi', Says Left Leader as Bandh Turns Violent in Bengal: 10 Developments
A nationwide bandh or strike called by ten major trade unions today paralysed West Bengal, where unions enjoy significant clout. Clashes were reported from different parts of the state including capital Kolkata, where women protesters were dragged by cops.
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'Mamata Like PM Modi', Says Left Leader as Bandh Turns Violent in Bengal
A nationwide bandh or strike called by ten major trade unions today paralysed West Bengal, where unions enjoy significant clout. Clashes were reported from different parts of the state including capital Kolkata; women protesters were seen being dragged by women cops.
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Bharat Bandh: How the Strike has Impacted States
About 15 crore workers are on strike today across the country with 10 major trade unions calling for a "Bharat bandh." The strike has paralysed West Bengal, and had significant impact in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Thiruvanathapuram with essential services hit.
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Sporadic Violence During Shutdown in West Bengal
The shutdown called by the trade unions against the central government's economic measures today evoked partial response in West Bengal amid reports of sporadic violence.
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Normal Life Partially Affected by Strike in West Bengal
Normal life was partially affected in West Bengal today following the country-wide general strike called by 10 central trade unions against the policies of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.
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"Threw Bombs, Fired Bullets": BJP Leader Alleges Attack By Trinamool Workers, 4 Arrested
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Priyangu Pandey today alleged he was attacked by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
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Bengal Bandh Today After Police Use Tear Gas, Water Canon On Protesters
The BJP has called for a 6 am to 6 pm bandh (strike) in West Bengal to protest against the police action on those who took part in the march to the state secretariat 'Nabbana' over the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor in Kolkata.
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Bharat Bandh: Left Activists Block Roads, Rail Tracks In Bengal
Left activists blocked roads and railway tracks across West Bengal on Monday in support of the Bharat Bandh, while normal life remained largely unaffected in the state.
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"Don't Support Bandhs But Backing Farmers' Demands": Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today, more than ever, came out in support of farmers protesting against the central government's three new agricultural ordinances saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration must either withdraw the laws or simply step down.
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Bharat Bandh: Near Total Strike In Kerala, Protests in Bengal, Odisha
Bharat Bandh: Ten central trade unions are participating in the nationwide Bharat Bandh today. They are protesting the new labour and farm laws of the central government. In West Bengal protesters blocked trains in some areas while in Kerala markets are closed in Kochi.
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Bharat Bandh Protests Affect Trains, Buses; Bengal, Kerala Hit: 10 Points
The two-day Bharat Bandh called by ten trade unions disrupted normal life in many parts of the country today. Sporadic violence was reported in West Bengal, Odisha and Kerala. Tyres were burnt and buses were vandalised at many places in Bengal. Protesters blocked roads and obstructed train services in all the three states. Around 20 crore workers o...
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BJP, Trinamool Men Clash During Bengal Bandh. Buses Stoned, Trains Halted
The BJP has called a 12-hour bandh today in West Bengal, protesting the death of two youth at North Dinajpur's Islampur. Sporadic incidents of violence have been reported across the state. The police are out in full force in capital Kolkata and other sensitive districts.
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Protest By Jharkhand Disom Party Disrupts Train Services In East India
Train services in various parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand were disrupted today as a result of a bandh or shutdown called by the Jharkhand Disom Party, demanding recognition of tribals' 'Sarna Dharma' as a religion, a South Eastern Railway official said.
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United Against Notes Ban, Trinamool, Left Divided In Call To Block Bengal
The Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal today warned employees that they will lose a day's pay and benefits if they don't come to office on Monday, the day Left parties have called a state-wide strike against centre's ban on old 500 and 1,000 rupee notes. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee will even hold a mega march in Kolkata to protest the ...
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Kolkata Shrugs Off Bandh, Gets A Durga Puja 'Gift' From Mamata Banerjee
If you are in West Bengal and went to work today despite the strike call by trade unions, you will receive a Durga Puja gift this year - one extra day of holiday. And you have Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to thank for it.
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'Mamata Like PM Modi', Says Left Leader as Bandh Turns Violent in Bengal: 10 Developments
A nationwide bandh or strike called by ten major trade unions today paralysed West Bengal, where unions enjoy significant clout. Clashes were reported from different parts of the state including capital Kolkata, where women protesters were dragged by cops.
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'Mamata Like PM Modi', Says Left Leader as Bandh Turns Violent in Bengal
A nationwide bandh or strike called by ten major trade unions today paralysed West Bengal, where unions enjoy significant clout. Clashes were reported from different parts of the state including capital Kolkata; women protesters were seen being dragged by women cops.
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Bharat Bandh: How the Strike has Impacted States
About 15 crore workers are on strike today across the country with 10 major trade unions calling for a "Bharat bandh." The strike has paralysed West Bengal, and had significant impact in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Thiruvanathapuram with essential services hit.
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Sporadic Violence During Shutdown in West Bengal
The shutdown called by the trade unions against the central government's economic measures today evoked partial response in West Bengal amid reports of sporadic violence.
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Normal Life Partially Affected by Strike in West Bengal
Normal life was partially affected in West Bengal today following the country-wide general strike called by 10 central trade unions against the policies of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.
