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Rabi sowing target set at 43,117 hectares in Yadgir district

Yadgir farmers set to sow 43,117 hectares in rabi season, major crops being groundnut, jowar & Bengal gram. Minor crops include cotton, bajra, paddy, ragi, maize, wheat, horse gram, green gram, sesamum, sunflower & sugarcane. Govt. distributing seeds & fertilizer to farmers to help them overcome kharif season losses.

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Black day for Indian democracy: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee after release from police detention

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee decries "black day for Indian democracy" as police detain him and other party leaders after sit-in at Union Rural Development Ministry. He accuses BJP of snatching rights of people of Bengal and Delhi Police of manhandling elected representatives. TMC to march to Raj Bhavan on Oct 5…

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The advent of franchisee politics in West Bengal

Bhattacharya's paper examines the 'franchisee politics' of West Bengal, tracing its roots to the left's agrarian reforms and its evolution under the Trinamool Congress. It argues that this model, which fuses business with politics, has limited the BJP's expansion in the State. It also explains how the BJP's polarisation tactics…

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Great Expectations: new theatrical adaptation sets Dickens novel in partition-era Bengal

We set eyes on Pip, the protagonist of Charles Dickens’s 1861 novel Great Expectations, for the first time in the churchyard where his parents and brothers are buried. The vision of the boy in front of the ruins of his family is one of rude survivalism. It’s a trait that…

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Several TMC protesters, enroute to Delhi, injured in bus accident in Jharkhand

Several Trinamool Congress workers were injured when one of the 49 buses taking them from West Bengal to Delhi to take part in a protest programme met with an accident in Jharkhand

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Medha Patkar urges Mamata to agree to Teesta water treaty with Bangladesh

Medha Patkar urges West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to agree to sharing of Teesta water with Bangladesh. She refers to The Helsinki Rules and Parliamentary Standing Committee's recommendation. She also raises concern over construction of barrages and dams on Teesta and manipulation of water level in Narmada river basin. Patkar…

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Dengue in West Bengal: Opposition blames State Government; TMC hits back

Opposition slams TMC Govt for failing to prevent dengue menace in West Bengal. TMC urges them to refrain from politicising issue. Govt directs district authorities to clean dengue hotspots. Central Govt offices asked to ensure cleanliness & preventive measures. Oppn accuses TMC of trying to hide death toll. TMC says…

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West Bengal Governor cancels U.S. visits citing burden on public exchequer

Gov. C.V. Ananda Bose of Kolkata, West Bengal cancelled his proposed visit to the US due to financial difficulties in the State. He was scheduled to attend the World Culture Festival and hold discussions with American universities. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently returned from a 12-day visit to Spain and…

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Mamata can go to Spain but can’t understand people’s pain: Adhir Ranjan takes dig at Bengal CM

Congress West Bengal president slams CM for Spain trip, criticizes Vande Bharat Express, Women's Reservation Bill & Ramesh Bidhuri episode in LS. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticizes CM Mamata Banerjee for her trip to Spain amid dengue spread, Vande Bharat Express, Women's Reservation Bill & Ramesh Bidhuri episode in…

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Mamata returns to Kolkata, says foreign visit to attract investments to Bengal ‘very successful’

Mamata Banerjee returns from successful 12-day tour of Spain & UAE, bringing "serious offers for investments & partnerships". MoUs signed with Spanish football league La Liga & Lulu Group International. Sourav Ganguly joined delegation in Madrid. Aim to attract investments ahead of BGBS in Nov.

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Dubai, from Spain, to hold meetings with investors

Mamata Banerjee left for Spain on September 12 after a one-night stopover in Dubai, in a bid to attract investments in the West Bengal.

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Business in Bengal | Why Mamata’s foreign visit may not be enough to attract investment

Mamata Banerjee visits Spain, UAE to attract investments for West Bengal. Aims to promote State as industry destination ahead of BGBS in Nov 2023. Despite efforts, little success on ground. MoUs signed for promotion of books, La Liga Academy. 6th BGBS in 2022 saw 137 MOUs, LoIs, EoIs worth ₹3.4…

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Will abide by SC observation on V-C issue: Bengal Minister

SC sets up search committee for V-Cs in 13 State-run univs in Bengal. Govt welcomes decision, will obey all directives. SC displeased with Chancellor, expressed concern for education system. Court to form search committee, State, Chancellor & UGC to give 3-5 nominees in a week. Govt sent letters to Governor,…

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Great Expectations review – Bengal in 1905 is tailor-made for Dickens

Tanika Gupta brings authority and nuance to her adaptation, exploring class, colonialism, partition and invasion – and finding unexpected resonance

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In West Bengal, teachers largely welcome State’s new education policy

West Bengal teachers welcome new education policy, calling it more scientific and far-sighted than Centre's proposals. Headmistress Ray supports 5+4+2+2 structure, three-language formula, and State language in all schools. Sulagna Mukhopadhyay suggests possibilities in rural/urban schools, English language/reading habits in govt. schools. Rural teacher praises accreditation/ranking, compulsory posting in rural…

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The key takeaways from the bypoll to Dhupguri in Bengal

Trinamool Congress’s victory in Dhupguri has not only given it an advantage over the BJP in West Bengal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, but has also given it an upper hand as far as the Opposition INDIA bloc in the State is concerned.

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TMC accuses Bengal Governor of working on behalf of BJP after Bose sends missives to State, Centre

TMC, BJP accuse each other of interfering in higher edu. TMC accuses Governor of "deliberately adopting a confrontationist approach on behalf of the BJP" and of wanting a "plum posting in New Delhi as a reward". BJP accuses TMC of "humiliating the Governor" for trying to clean up the mess…

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Will wipe out corruption, violence from Universities of West Bengal, says Governor Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose pledges to fight corruption and violence in universities. He claims to have the support of 10 crore people and has appointed interim VCs after Supreme Court declared state govt's action illegal. He alleges 5 VCs appointed by him were harassed by TMC govt.

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WB Governor invites CM to protest inside Raj Bhawan

West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose invites Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to stage protests inside Raj Bhawan. He also speaks of his fight against corruption and violence in State-run universities. Five interim VCs resigned due to fear of goons and IAS officers, he said.

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West Bengal Assembly resolution on ‘Poila Baisakh’ as State Foundation Day

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to observe 'Poila Baishak' (Bengali New Year) as 'Bangla Dibas' (West Bengal Foundation Day) instead of June 20th declared by Centre. Mamata Banerjee urges Governor to not hold event on June 20th.

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Bengal Governor appoints officiating V-C of another varsity amid row

Gov. Bose appoints Prof. Kajal De as interim V-C of Kanyashree Univ. despite CM Banerjee's criticism. Prof. De was previously appointed by Bose as interim V-C of Diamond Harbour Women's Univ. CM accused Bose of ignoring State-appointed search committee & threatened to block funding to univs. following his directions.

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Mamata threatens economic blockade of educational institutions if Governor continues to ‘interfere’

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee threatens economic blockade of higher edu. institutions if Governor continues to interfere. She finds the developments "heart wrenching" & alleges Governor is holding back Bills passed by State Assembly. Calcutta HC ruled no illegality in Governor's orders.

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Govt using central agencies to target businessmen, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that central agencies are harassing businessmen across the country. She advised businesmen not to cower in fear but approach the courts.

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West Bengal: Smuggling bid foiled, 2 individuals nabbed with Rs 8.5 cr worth gold

A major smuggling of gold was foiled in a joint action by the Border Security Force troops deployed in the South Bengal Frontier and the team of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Read further on Dynamite News:

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