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"You Don't Want To Throw Out Tainted Staff": Supreme Court Slams Bengal
The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the West Bengal government why it had created supernumerary posts of teachers and non-teaching staff instead of weeding out persons who were allegedly appointed illegally.
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West Bengal Passes Motion Seeking Direct Flights To US, Europe From Kolkata
A motion was passed unanimously in the West Bengal assembly on Thursday, urging the Union government to "lure" airlines to operate direct international flights to Europe and the US from Kolkata.
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"Why Is Single Religion Being Targeted In Name Of Waqf Bill?": Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the BJP-led central government over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing it of targeting Muslims and expressing doubts on its passage in Parliament.
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Sikkim's Lifeline Now Under National Highway Body, Not Bengal Government
BJP MP from Darjeeling Raju Bista has announced that National Highway 10 has been handed over to the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL). Earlier this road was maintained by the PWD West Bengal.
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"Shouldn't Exhaust Himself...": High Court On Petition By BJP's Suvendu Adhikari
Hearing a petition by West Bengal's Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on an alleged attack by "radicals" during a Kali Puja procession in Kolkata, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday asked the state government to file a report.
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Class 5 To Be Taught At 2,335 More Primary Schools In West Bengal
Earlier, classes 1 to 4 were taught in primary schools, while class 5 was part of secondary education.
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Tension In Bengal Over Housing Scheme, State Orders List Verification
Tension erupted in a part of West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district over lists of beneficiaries in the state's housing scheme. The Trinamool Congress government has announced that it would build new homes.
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Cyclone Dana: Schools To Remain Shut From Oct 23 To 26 In West Bengal
The West Bengal government announced on Tuesday that schools and academic institutions will remain closed in various parts of the state following a notice from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) regarding Cyclone Dana.
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Protesting Doctors To Attend Meeting Called By Bengal Government On Monday
Agitating junior doctors said they will attend a meeting called by the West Bengal government on Monday to resolve issues related to their demands, emphasising that its outcome will determine whether they will withdraw their indefinite hunger strike.
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"Generic Letters, No Legal Value": Bengal On 'Mass Resignations' By Doctors
The 'mass resignations' of senior doctors in support of their junior colleagues are generic letters and have no legal value, the West Bengal government said on Saturday.
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Bengal Junior Doctors Resume "Total Cease Work" Demanding Safety, Security
Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal resumed their indefinite "total cease work" on Tuesday to press the state government on various demands, including ensuring their safety and security at all medical establishments.
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"Insulted Biharis": Ministers Attack Mamata Banerjee Over Assault On 2 Men
An alleged assault on two young men from Bihar by a group of men claiming to be from the police in West Bengal's Siliguri has set off a political storm with the Mamata Banerjee government coming under attack from Chirag Paswan and Giriraj Singh.
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"End Of An Era": 150-Year-Old Kolkata Trams To Be Discontinued, Internet Reacts
The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue the service due to challenges posed by the city's traffic.
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"Girls Out Of Class 12...": Top Court Wants Cops At Bengal Medical Colleges
The West Bengal government has faced tough questions in the Supreme Court on the steps it has taken to beef up security in the state's medical colleges in the aftermath of the horrific rape-murder of a 31-year-old at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College
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Bengal Replaces Kolkata Police Commissioner, 2 Health Officials On Doctors' Demand
The West Bengal government has transferred Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal as well as the state's Director of Medical Education and Director of Health Services.
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"You Don't Want To Throw Out Tainted Staff": Supreme Court Slams Bengal
The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the West Bengal government why it had created supernumerary posts of teachers and non-teaching staff instead of weeding out persons who were allegedly appointed illegally.
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West Bengal Passes Motion Seeking Direct Flights To US, Europe From Kolkata
A motion was passed unanimously in the West Bengal assembly on Thursday, urging the Union government to "lure" airlines to operate direct international flights to Europe and the US from Kolkata.
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"Why Is Single Religion Being Targeted In Name Of Waqf Bill?": Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the BJP-led central government over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing it of targeting Muslims and expressing doubts on its passage in Parliament.
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Sikkim's Lifeline Now Under National Highway Body, Not Bengal Government
BJP MP from Darjeeling Raju Bista has announced that National Highway 10 has been handed over to the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL). Earlier this road was maintained by the PWD West Bengal.
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"Shouldn't Exhaust Himself...": High Court On Petition By BJP's Suvendu Adhikari
Hearing a petition by West Bengal's Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on an alleged attack by "radicals" during a Kali Puja procession in Kolkata, the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday asked the state government to file a report.
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Class 5 To Be Taught At 2,335 More Primary Schools In West Bengal
Earlier, classes 1 to 4 were taught in primary schools, while class 5 was part of secondary education.
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Tension In Bengal Over Housing Scheme, State Orders List Verification
Tension erupted in a part of West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district over lists of beneficiaries in the state's housing scheme. The Trinamool Congress government has announced that it would build new homes.
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Cyclone Dana: Schools To Remain Shut From Oct 23 To 26 In West Bengal
The West Bengal government announced on Tuesday that schools and academic institutions will remain closed in various parts of the state following a notice from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) regarding Cyclone Dana.
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Protesting Doctors To Attend Meeting Called By Bengal Government On Monday
Agitating junior doctors said they will attend a meeting called by the West Bengal government on Monday to resolve issues related to their demands, emphasising that its outcome will determine whether they will withdraw their indefinite hunger strike.
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"Generic Letters, No Legal Value": Bengal On 'Mass Resignations' By Doctors
The 'mass resignations' of senior doctors in support of their junior colleagues are generic letters and have no legal value, the West Bengal government said on Saturday.
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Bengal Junior Doctors Resume "Total Cease Work" Demanding Safety, Security
Agitating junior doctors in West Bengal resumed their indefinite "total cease work" on Tuesday to press the state government on various demands, including ensuring their safety and security at all medical establishments.
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"Insulted Biharis": Ministers Attack Mamata Banerjee Over Assault On 2 Men
An alleged assault on two young men from Bihar by a group of men claiming to be from the police in West Bengal's Siliguri has set off a political storm with the Mamata Banerjee government coming under attack from Chirag Paswan and Giriraj Singh.
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"End Of An Era": 150-Year-Old Kolkata Trams To Be Discontinued, Internet Reacts
The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue the service due to challenges posed by the city's traffic.
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"Girls Out Of Class 12...": Top Court Wants Cops At Bengal Medical Colleges
The West Bengal government has faced tough questions in the Supreme Court on the steps it has taken to beef up security in the state's medical colleges in the aftermath of the horrific rape-murder of a 31-year-old at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College
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Bengal Replaces Kolkata Police Commissioner, 2 Health Officials On Doctors' Demand
The West Bengal government has transferred Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal as well as the state's Director of Medical Education and Director of Health Services.
