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The Latest Breaking News from West Bengal

Teachers, parents unhappy with extended vacation for West Bengal schools

The West Bengal government cited heatwave conditions to extend the summer vacation till June 26.

The Hindu

India calms diplomatic storm in wake of street protests over anti-Islamic remarks

More than 300 Indians were arrested in northern Uttar Pradesh and hundreds more in West Bengal, and Jharkhand and Assam after unrest spread across several towns following controversial remarks made by senior members of Narendra Modi’s ruling party about the Prophet Mohammad.

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Agnipath scheme | Protesters block railway tracks at Thakurnagar in West Bengal

Train services under the Sealdah section of Railway was disrupted due to the protests

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West Bengal spars with Centre over MGNREGA dues

Trinamool Congress asserted that if the funds are not released at the earliest, they will have to take “andolan” (protest) route

The Hindu

West Bengal Assembly speaker revokes suspension of seven BJP MLAs

Clashes had broken out in the Assembly on March 28 between the legislators of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP, following which the speaker suspended Mr. Adhikari and the four other MLAs

The Hindu

Prophet Muhammad remark | Calcutta High Court asks West Bengal government to call in Central forces if stir gets out of control

The Order was passed after petitioners in several PILs sought deployment of Army or Central forces, expressing apprehension that incidents of violent protests may occur again.

The Hindu

Gauhati High Court issues notice to West Bengal Chief Secretary

Bengal government is allegedly not cooperating with Assam Police in executing non-bailable arrest warrant against a Kolkata-based commentator

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President Election: Mamata Banerjee mentions Farooq Abdullah, Gopalkrishna Gandhi

After attending the meeting called by Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Jharkhand Lok Sabha MP Vijay Hansdak on Wednesday confirmed that Banerjee mentioned two more names besides Sharad Pawar for the presidential elections. Read more on Dynamite News:

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No untoward incident in last 2 days during Prophet remark stir: Bengal government to HC

218 held for violence across West Bengal

The Hindu

President Election: WB CM Mamata Banerjee calls opposition leaders' meeting, says adopt a resolution to field common candidate

Opposition leaders' meeting called by Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of Presidential poll at Constitution Club of India in Delhi on Wednesday. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Mamata Banerjee’s meeting with opposition leaders on Presidential election to begin

Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday to hold meeting shortly with several Opposition leaders in Delhi to discuss the upcoming presidential polls. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Cracks in Mamata Banerjee-led 'opposition meet' for Presidential polls

Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday will hold a meeting with several Opposition leaders to discuss presidential polls and put up a united fight against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Presidential polls | Pawar meets Mamata, Left party leaders

NCP chief not running for President

The Hindu

West Bengal Assembly passes bill to appoint Education Minister as Visitor of private varsities

West Bengal Private University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was passed by a voice vote after opposition BJP MLAs staged a walkout, protesting against it.

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'May disturb peace': West Bengal issues advisory to cable operators over 'sensationalised, communal' news

"Misleading", "sensationalised", "having communal tone", and "likely to cause breach of peace in the state" – this is how the West Bengal government has characterised recent coverage by news channels of "news and incidents" in the state.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | A month after Rahul Bhat’s killing, over 5,400 Pandit employees refuse to join duty in Valley, Rahul Gandhi to appear before ED again today, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

The Hindu

Continue to provide GST compensation to States for three to five years, Amit Mitra writes to Nirmala Sitharaman

This will provide much-needed relief to the finances affected by the pandemic, Principal Chief Adviser to West Bengal CM says

The Hindu

Arrest count in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal increases; sporadic incidents reported even as situation de-escalates

Uneasy calm prevails in parts of country

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Uneasy calm as West Bengal limps to normalcy; 200 arrested, 42 FIRs registered

Almost all the shops have downed their shutters. Several shops in the market have been set on fire.

The Hindu

Paramilitary forces should be called to assist police in arson-hit places of West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari told reporters that there should be a high-level meeting by the Chief Secretary, the DGP, Home Secretary and top bureaucrats on an emergency basis in view of the situation in the State.

The Hindu

Prophet remarks | Muslim cleric’s body urges West Bengal CM to not allow more protest rallies

Md. Yahia had last week called for protests inside mosques across West Bengal

The Hindu

Eminent personalities oppose Mamata Banerjee becoming chancellor of state-run varsities, decry blow to freedom

Actor, directors, painter, thespian, and activists among the 40 signatories who are “surprised and stunned” by the Chief Minister’s appointment.

The Hindu

Left terms Mamata Banerjee’s move to convene Oppositon meeting ‘a unilateral move’

West Bengal CM’s action could harm Opposition unity, say Left leaders

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 1070: Two die in Jharkhand violence over Prophet comments, Covid updates

Veronica Joseph brings you the news from Jharkhand, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Taiwan.

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee convenes meeting of Opposition leaders, CMs on Presidential poll

Ms. Banerjee has reached out to the Opposition CMs and leaders to participate in the joint meeting in the national capital,

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