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India-Pakistan tensions: Mamata govt cancels all State employee leaves with immediate effect

May 08 2025, 06:16 PM IST
In light of the current emergency situation, Mamata Banerjee has advised everyone to work together. Following this, Nabanna (the state secretariat) has issued a directive cancelling all leaves for government employees.
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Kolkata Metro's Esplanade-Sealdah stretch to open soon: How many stations on the route?

May 06 2025, 10:53 AM IST
The East-West Metro corridor's final phase, from Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector Five, is set to commence passenger service. Learn how many stations will connect Esplanade to Sealdah.
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From AI classrooms to smart policing: Indian states embrace AI for education, safety and sustainability

May 04 2025, 03:13 PM IST
Across India, state governments are launching ambitious AI initiatives to transform core sectors such as agriculture, health, education, traffic, public safety, and urban governance.
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DA hike update: Mamata govt releases pending payment to employees

Apr 30 2025, 02:24 PM IST
Government employees in West Bengal received their DA payment along with their April salary. The 4% DA increase, previously announced by the Mamata Banerjee government, brought smiles to the faces of many.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee rolls out financial aid for unemployed after SSC scam fallout

Apr 27 2025, 08:24 AM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced a monthly allowance for unemployed individuals affected by the 2016 SSC scam. Those who lost their jobs due to the Supreme Court's ruling will receive financial assistance.
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Mamata Banerjee visits Governor Bose in hospital as Bengal reels from Waqf Act protest fallout

Apr 21 2025, 09:45 PM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee visited Governor CV Ananda Bose at Command Hospital, where he's under observation after field visits amid Murshidabad violence. Protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Act continue to spark unrest across Bengal.
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West Bengal Police arrests accused in connection with murder of father-son duo in Murshidabad protests

Apr 20 2025, 04:19 PM IST
West Bengal police arrested another individual in connection with the Jafrabad father-son murder during the Murshidabad protests.
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"Focus on rights of its own minorities": India slams Bangladesh for remarks on West Bengal violence

Apr 18 2025, 06:19 PM IST
India's Ministry of External Affairs criticized Bangladesh for its comments on recent events in West Bengal, calling them a disingenuous attempt to draw parallels and deflect from concerns about minority persecution in Bangladesh.
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'Dance of death on Bengal streets can’t be tolerated': Governor Bose heads to meet Murshidabad violence victims

Apr 18 2025, 02:23 PM IST
Describing the recent episodes of violence in the Murshidabad and Malda districts of West Bengal as the "dance of death", WB Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday strongly condemned the acts, stating that such incidents cannot be tolerated.
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'Unwarranted comments, focus on own minorities': India blasts Bangladesh over remarks on Bengal violence

Apr 18 2025, 11:15 AM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) slammed Bangladesh over its condemnation of the violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad, calling Dhaka's take on the matter as "unwarranted comments" and "virtue signalling".
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