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"We stand by distressed families," Mamata Banerjee after five-storey building collapses in South Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that she is "saddened" after a five-storey under-construction building collapsed in South Kolkata's Metiabruz area. Read further on Dynamite News

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Poll bonds are a political bribe for favours, says CPI(M)

CPI(M) State Secretary in West Bengal exposes similarities between BJP and Trinamool Congress through electoral bond revelations.

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In Bengal, around 25,000 security personnel to be deployed for polling in 3 seats in first phase

Around 25,000 personnel of Central forces will be deployed in West Bengal for elections to three Lok Sabha seats in the first phase of polling on April 19, an official said.

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West Bengal Governor approves salary hike for MLAs and Ministers

West Bengal Governor gave his assent to the Bengal Legislative Assembly (Members’ Emoluments) (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the West Bengal Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill, 2023 on Saturday.

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Who will benefit from the new CAA Rules? | Explained

Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024: Why are several communities in States like West Bengal and Assam conflicted about the process of CAA implementation?

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Lok Sabha polls for 42 seats in West Bengal in seven phases

Kolkata Elections for West Bengal's 42 Lok Sabha seats conducted in seven phases from April 19 to June 1.

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Mamata stable after fall; doctor issues clarification

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee stable after injury, doctors clarify fall was due to sensation of push. Political controversy ensues.

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Sandeshkhali violence victims meet President Murmu; seek her intervention

As many as 11 victims of violence including five women from Sandeshkhali met President Droupadi Murmu, in Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday and sought her intervention "to safeguard the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe community" in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Electoral bonds data | Many top donors were under ED and Income Tax Department scanner

Electoral Bond Purchases: An analysis of firms which feature among the top purchasers of electoral bonds throws up many curious patterns.

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Mamata Banerjee's health condition stable, 4 stitches administered on her face after fall

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who was admitted to the SSKM hospital on Thursday evening after a fall at her Kaligaht home after being administered four stitches on her face, was stable, official sources said on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India's first underwater metro service in Kolkata opens for public

The newly-inaugurated India's first underwater metro line began public operations in West Bengal's capital Kolkata on Friday with commuters seen queueing up for the first ride on the country's first-ever train ride under water. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee suffers injury after fall at residence

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on March 14 evening suffered a major injury on her forehead and was admitted to a hospital, the Trinamool Congress said

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Left Front releases list of 16 candidates from West Bengal; says there is still scope for tie-up with Congress

Lok Sabha election 2024: Left Front announces candidates for 16 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, including new faces, amid talks with Congress.

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Three workers from West Bengal killed after falling off bridge in Chhattisgarh

Three workers from West Bengal killed in motorcycle accident in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh; fell into dry canal.

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West Bengal: ED raids multiple locations related to expelled TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan in land-grabbing case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted raids at multiple locations in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali in connection with an alleged land-grabbing case against arrested expelled TMC MLA Sheikh Shahjahan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CAA linked to NRC, won't allow detention camps in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee opposes CAA, links it to NRC, rejects brother Babun Banerjee's criticism, and renounces ties with him.

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"This is a 'KHELA' to take away your rights...": Mamata Banerjee attacks Centre over CAA move

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday attacked the Centre over the timing of its decision to notify the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), saying that she doubts the legality of CAA and she said that there is no clarity from the side of the Central government. further on Dynamite…

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Education is a catalyst for social transformation: C.V. Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose highlights education's role in societal transformation at Central University of Kerala convocation.

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Matuas welcome CAA rules; Mamata questions timing

Celebrations in Matua community as Union government notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024 in West Bengal, sparking political tensions.

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Divisive step ahead of election, say Opposition parties

Congress alleges CAA rules notification timed to polarize elections, especially in West Bengal and Assam, after Supreme Court's electoral bonds issue.

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SC dismisses West Bengal’s challenge to Calcutta HC’s transfer of probe into the attack on ED’s team at Sandeshkhali to CBI

Supreme Court rejects West Bengal's petition challenging CBI probe into attack on ED officers, orders expunging remarks.

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Congress president Kharge says alliance with Trinamool can happen anytime before withdrawal of nominations

Congress open to alliance with Trinamool Congress in West Bengal until nomination withdrawal, emphasizing negotiations over unilateral announcements.

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‘Differences’ with Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar may have led to Arun Goel’s resignation

Sudden resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel amid differences with CEC Rajiv Kumar raises questions in India.

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Lok Sabha election | Trinamool announces candidates for all 42 seats in West Bengal

Lok Sabha election 2024: TMC announces Lok Sabha candidate list at Kolkata rally, Mamata Banerjee sets election tone

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Officer-in-charge of Sandeshkhali police station transferred

West Bengal government transfers Sandeshkhali police station officer amid sexual abuse and land grabbing allegations against TMC leaders.

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