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Kolkata Prepares for Major Metro Expansion Inauguration
Kolkata is poised for a significant leap in urban connectivity as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to inaugurate three pivotal metro sections later this month. This major infrastructure push includes the full operationalization of the Green Line’s underwater stretch, connecting key areas and West Bengal’s IT hub, along with a crucial metro link to the…
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ECI Issues Ultimatum to Bengal Over Electoral Roll Irregularities
A brewing storm between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the West Bengal government has escalated, with the ECI issuing a stringent seven-day ultimatum. The directive demands immediate action against state election officials implicated in alleged electoral roll irregularities, including the addition of ‘fake voters’ and data security breaches. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has…
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Scholar Arrested for Alleged Plot Against Bengal Minister’s Convoy
In a dramatic development, Kolkata police have arrested a scholar on charges of conspiring to attack the car of West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu. The accused, who was apprehended upon his return from Spain, is now in police custody, facing allegations related to an incident earlier this year where the minister’s convoy was targeted…
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Nurse Found Dead in Bengal Nursing Home, Family Alleges Foul Play
A cloud of suspicion hangs over a nursing home in Singur, Hooghly district, following the discovery of a young nurse’s body. While authorities are investigating, the victim’s grieving family has vehemently alleged sexual assault and murder, claiming she had uncovered grave irregularities within the facility. The tragic incident has ignited protests and calls for swift…
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Tragic Pilgrim Bus Crash Claims Ten Lives in Burdwan
In a somber start to the day, West Bengal was struck by tragedy as a bus carrying pilgrims from Bihar collided with a stationary truck in Burdwan, claiming at least ten lives and injuring scores more. The devastating incident occurred as the devotees were returning from their spiritual journey to Gangasagar, casting a pall of…
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CBI Apprehends Key Accused in Post-Poll Violence Rape Case
In a significant development stemming from the tumultuous aftermath of the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully apprehended a long-absconding individual accused in a sensitive rape case linked to the post-poll violence. The arrest, executed following a Supreme Court warrant, marks a crucial step forward in the pursuit…
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Devastating Floods Ravage North Bengal, Claims Lives
North Bengal has been plunged into chaos as relentless monsoon rains unleash devastating floods across the region, claiming precious lives and crippling vital infrastructure. Reports indicate widespread inundation, with roads washed away and a newly constructed embankment succumbing to the surging waters. Authorities are grappling with the escalating crisis, initiating rescue and relief operations while…
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Election Commission Issues Ultimatum to Bengal on Voter Irregularities
The electoral integrity of West Bengal has come under intense scrutiny as the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a stringent 7-day deadline to the state government. The ultimatum demands immediate and decisive action against election officials implicated in adding fraudulent names to the voter rolls. This development follows a high-stakes dialogue between the…
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Bengal Directs Theatres to Prioritize Local Cinema
In a bold stride to champion regional culture, the West Bengal government has issued a directive mandating that all cinemas and multiplexes within the state dedicate a prime time slot daily to Bengali language films. This move, rooted in the ongoing ‘Bhasha Andolan’ (language movement), aims to bolster the local film industry and reinforce the…
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Kolkata Metro Expansion Set for Grand Inauguration
Kolkata is on the cusp of a major transformation in its urban transportation landscape. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate three crucial metro sections on August 22, a development poised to significantly enhance connectivity across the bustling metropolis. This expansion includes key stretches, notably a segment of India’s first underwater metro, promising faster…
