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WB: 3 killed in explosion in Murshidabad while making illegal crude bombs

The incident happened late Sunday night at Khoyertala village under Sagarpara gram panchayat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal: BSF seizes gold biscuits worth over Rs1cr in Murshidabad

Personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF) 115 Battalion seized 12 gold biscuits and a motorcycle within the operational area of Border Outpost Boyraghat. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Largely peaceful Phase 3 records over 64% polling

2024 Lok Sabha elections phase 3: election over in 282 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats; Left Front’s Murshidabad candidate clashes with Trinamool supporters; PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah cast their votes

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Tensions in Murshidabad mar polling in West Bengal

Kolkata: Third phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal records 73.33% polling, with some instances of tension.

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Sporadic incidents of violence mar third phase polls in Bengal

Sporadic incidents of violence marred the third phase of Lok Sabha polls in the four constituencies in West Bengal as TMC, BJP and Congress workers clashed with each other

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Where men migrate and the river meanders

In the 1960s, the river Ganga changed the course of thousands of people’s lives after it was channelled into the Farakka Barrage Project, setting them up for displacement and uncertainty. Shiv Sahay Singh meets those most affected by the project to understand the link between the erosion of the riverbank…

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Corruption woes and CPIM-Congress alliance: The TMC’s hard road in Murshidabad

“Nobody fulfils what we deserve as citizens. All political parties only give false promises,” said Mohammad Siraj, 60, sitting at a tea stall in Sarangpur village in Murshidabad’s Domkal. “There is no employment, no industry, nothing. Elections come and go but nobody does anything.”

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Calcutta High Court directs NIA to file report on clashes in Murshidabad over Ram Navami celebrations

Calcutta High Court instructs NIA to investigate Ram Navami clashes in Murshidabad, West Bengal, considering transfer of probe.

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Taking the protests by Trinamool Congress as a challenge: Adhir

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that he accepted these protests as a challenge and would ensure that Trinamool drew a blank in Murshidabad

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Mamata Banerjee responsible for Murshidabad violence: BJP

“Bengal is falling apart and Mamata Banerjee is responsible for it,” Amit Malviya said in a post on X.

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Man arrested with more than 1 kg of ganja

The Kalady police have arrested a man with around 1.15 kg of ganja. The arrested was identified as Gopal Chandra Pramani, 40, of Murshidabad in West Bengal.

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In party meet, Mamata Banerjee hints at going solo for Lok Sabha election

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directs Trinamool Congress leaders to step up political activities in Murshidabad district amid seat-sharing discussions with Congress.

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Congress-Trinamool ties | Adversarial rather than amicable

The Congress and Trinamool Congress struggle to find common ground in ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls

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This winter, Kolkata is set for a series of events on harmony, and heritage

Kolkata-based initiative KYN is holding a series of events to promote communal harmony and celebrate India's diversity. Events include 'Diversity Utsav', 'Port Walk', 'Beyond Park Street Walk', 'Science Heritage Walk' and a study tour to Murshidabad. Aim is to educate young about India's diversity and spread message that human rights…

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West Bengal: Ten newborns die within 24 hours at Murshidabad hospital, authorities to launch probe

The tragic incident has sparked public outrage. "PWD's work is going on at the Jangipur Subdivision Hospital. So, patients from there were shifted here. Hence, the number of patients increased here. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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.

The Hindu

Ramsons’ Bombe Mane unveils wide range of miniature dolls; display to be open for public from September 16

Bombe Mane, the 19th edition of the doll exhibition, opened its doors in Mysuru a month before Navaratri. It features clay dolls from Tamil Nadu, Ganges clay dolls from West Bengal, terracotta lamps, planters, decorative bells, G.I. paper mache dolls from Tirukannur, wooden dolls from Varanasi, Channapatna, Kinhala, Kondapalli, Bobbili,…

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Daily wager dies in police custody; protests erupt in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district

A daily wager accused of theft died allegedly in police custody at a village in Murshidabad district, triggering protests by locals, officials said on August 5.

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West Bengal local polls | Bombs and ballot boxes

A report on the month-long panchayat poll-related violence in West Bengal which claimed 40 lives and left hundreds injured

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Central forces pour in as West Bengal gets set to vote in panchayat polls

West Bengal is set to go to the polls on July 8 to elect 73,887 panchayat representatives, in a high-stakes contest which is being seen as a critical indicator during the run-up to next year’s general election.

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NCPCR team denied permission to meet ‘injured’ children in West Bengal

The Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) alleged that its fact-finding inquiry team was not allowed by the West Bengal State Election Commissioner to visit and meet the “injured” children in Murshidabad due to Model Code of Conduct which came into force ahead of the…

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One killed in explosion, violence in districts during ensuing WB panchayat polls

Amidst reports of violence from different parts of West Bengal in connection to ensuing panchayat polls, one person was killed and three were injured after a crude bomb went off in State’s Murshidabad district on June 24.

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Bengaluru joins global network of silk cities

Hope for Murshidabad to join the elite club, says French textile artist

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Two BSF personnel killed in fratricidal attack in Murshidabad

They were to depose statements in relation to an earlier case

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Bangladeshi national killed by BSF in Bengal’s Murshidabad

Jawan “fired a round in self-defence”. Deceased part of group of smugglers, say officials

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