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The Latest Breaking News from West Bengal

Buses taking Sandeshkhali women to PM Modi’s rally in West Bengal’s Barasat stopped over ‘security protocol’

Women from Sandeshkhali heading to PM Modi's rally in Barasat allegedly stopped by police for "security protocol".

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Sandeshkhali case: West Bengal seeks urgent listing of plea in SC against transfer of probe to CBI

The West Bengal government on Wednesday sought an urgent hearing of its plea in Supreme Court challenging a Calcutta High Court order that directed a CBI probe into the Sandeshkhali matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sandeshkhali violence | West Bengal seeks urgent listing of plea in Supreme Court against transfer of probe to CBI

West Bengal Government seeks urgent listing in Supreme Court to challenge transfer of probe into ED attack to CBI.

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PM Modi travels with school students in India's first underwater metro train in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled with school students after inaugurating India's first underwater metro train in Kolkata, West Bengal on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mamata announces hike in remunerations of ASHA, Anganwadi workers

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces hike in remuneration for ASHA and Anganwadi workers ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee announces hike in salaries of Anganwadi workers in West Bengal

In a major decision announcement ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hiked the salaries of Anganwadi and and their assistants beginning this April. Read further on Dynamite News:

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PM Modi unveils multiple connectivity projects worth Rs 15,400 crores in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple connectivity projects worth Rs 15,400 crores in Kolkata, West Bengal on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal officials have been warned to curb poll violence, says Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar ensures fair elections in West Bengal, deploying CAPF and monitoring borders to prevent violence and inducements.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali case | Calcutta High Court transfers probe into attack on ED officers to CBI

Sandeshkhali case: Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe into attack on ED officials, transfers case from West Bengal Police.

The Hindu

Sandeshkhali violence: NCW chief meets President Murmu, recommends President's rule in West Bengal

NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma met President Droupadi Murmu and recommended President’s rule in West Bengal over the Sandeshkhali violence

The Hindu

West Bengal Govt moves SC against Calcutta High Court order directing CBI probe in Sandeshkhali matter

The West Bengal government has moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court order directing a CBI probe into the Sandeshkhali matter, which pertains to the attack on ED officials. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CEC Rajiv Kumar reviews poll preparedness in West Bengal ahead of Lok Sabha election

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday reviewed the poll preparedness in West Bengal and said that there will be a few polling stations which will be run entirely by women. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘We exist’: A Himayalan hamlet, forgotten by Indian democracy

As India braces for elections, the Totos, one of the world’s smallest tribes, have little hope that they’ll be heard.

Al Jazeera

Sandeshkhali, the untold story

Sandeshkhali quintessentially reflects the crisis of the model of governance in West Bengal

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Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Calcutta HC Judge hints at taking a plunge into politics

Calcutta High Court judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who has given several orders in the West Bengal recruitment scam, announced his decision to resign as judge and hinted at taking a plunge into politics ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu

Doors are still open for alliance with Trinamool Congress: Jairam Ramesh

Even as the Trinamool Congress has decided to contest all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal, the Congress on March 3 said doors are still open for an alliance with the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC for the upcoming general polls.

The Hindu

TMC lines up six big rallies across West Bengal in March

The party said in its X handle that all these rallies, to follow the mega ‘Jono Gorjan Sabha’ (roar of the masses) in Kolkata, will be addressed by the party’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and the target is to bring at least one lakh people in every such gathering.

The Hindu

Why PM sharing stage with Suvendu who is accused in Narada case: Trinamool on corruption charge

“He came in 2021 and he is again coming back before the ensuing general elections,” Panja told mediapersons.

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BJP’s nomination of Pawan Singh from Asansol Lok Sabha seat triggers outrage

BJP announces 20 nominations for West Bengal Lok Sabha election, including sitting MPs and MLAs, challenging TMC stronghold.

The Hindu

BJP should win all 42 Lok Sabha seats in Bengal: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi targets TMC corruption in West Bengal, aims for BJP to win all 42 Lok Sabha seats.

Dynamite News

PM Modi to launch multiple development projects in West Bengal, Bihar today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, lay the foundation stone of and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth crores in West Bengal and Bihar on Saturday.

The Hindu

‘Another step towards developed West Bengal’: PM unveils projects worth ₹15,000 crore

PM Modi unveiled ₹15,000 crore development projects in West Bengal, including power stations, highways, and rail projects.

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi, terms it ‘courtesy call’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

The Hindu

PM Modi questions silence of INDIA bloc leaders on Sandeshkhali

INDIA leaders have closed their eyes, mouth, and ears, says PM

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CID officials will lose their lives if they question Shahjahan Sheikh: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

State Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that officers from the CID will lose their lives if they question the Trinamool Congress strongman. Read further on Dynamite News:

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