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Efforts Underway to Tranquilize Tigress Zeenat and Bring her Back to Similipal
20 hours, 25 minutes ago

Efforts Underway to Tranquilize Tigress Zeenat and Bring her Back to Similipal

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Efforts are in full swing to tranquilise and relocate tigress Zeenat, who strayed into the forests of West Bengal from Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve. With no signs of the tigress returning to her habitat on her own, Baripada Regional Chief Conservator of Forests Prakash Chand Gogineni confirmed plans to tranquilize the big cat to ensure her safe return. Four …

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Half of MGNREGS sites inspected in Bengal showed flaws, says RTI reply
22 hours, 15 minutes ago

Half of MGNREGS sites inspected in Bengal showed flaws, says RTI reply

The Hindu  

OnDecember 26, 2024, it will be three years since the Centre sent the last tranche of funds under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme to West Bengal in 2021. A series of RTIs filed by Chakradhar Buddha from the National Campaign for People’s Right to Information reveals that the Centre undertook three field visits to the State — …

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Tigress from Odisha’s Similipal strays into West Bengal’s Purulia
22 hours, 22 minutes ago

Tigress from Odisha’s Similipal strays into West Bengal’s Purulia

The Hindu  

A three-year-old tigress has strayed into the Bandwan area of West Bengal’s Purulia district from the Similipal Reserve Forest in Odisha. A senior State government official said the West Bengal Forest Department was trying to drive the tigress back to Similipal by the same route. Efforts are also being made to capture the animal and release it into a wild …

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The women who took on organic rice growing, and patriarchy
1 day, 1 hour ago

The women who took on organic rice growing, and patriarchy

The Hindu  

Panchabati Baske, 50, does not mind snakes in paddy fields. “There are 118 women farmers here who are growing organic paddy,” she says. Freedom from control Rekha Sinh, 42, a farmer who has been instrumental in getting 102 women farmers at her village, Biriberia, to join Aamon, says organic farming has been about breaking barriers. The lyrics go: “Keetnasake desh …

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West Bengal, Bihar most impacted by arsenic contamination: Centre tells NGT
1 day, 7 hours ago

West Bengal, Bihar most impacted by arsenic contamination: Centre tells NGT

The Hindu  

West Bengal and Bihar are impacted the most by arsenic contamination of groundwater, the Centre has informed the National Green Tribunal. "States of West Bengal and Bihar are reported to be most affected by arsenic contamination of groundwater irrigation by contaminated groundwater is the major route for arsenic entry into agricultural soil which ultimately leads to its entry into the …

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Supreme Court Monthly Digest- October 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index
1 day, 8 hours ago

Supreme Court Monthly Digest- October 2024 With Statute And Subject Wise Index

Live Law  

Advocate Supreme Court deprecates practice of litigant engaging new lawyer to reargue case after court expressed dissatisfaction on merits. Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India v. Delhi International Airport, 2024 LiveLaw 812 Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11 - Arbitration Clause in Public Premises Disputes – Applicability of the Public Premises Act, 1971 vis-à-vis the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, …

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Pak-trained terrorist arrested in Bengal, sent to J&K Police custody till Dec 31
1 day, 14 hours ago

Pak-trained terrorist arrested in Bengal, sent to J&K Police custody till Dec 31

India Today  

A joint operation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and West Bengal Police's Special Task Force led to the arrest of a suspected terrorist from the Canning area of West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. Munshi, a resident of Srinagar, was hiding at a relative’s home in Canning after arriving in the region a few days ago, sources told India …

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String of suspensions in Trinamool for brandishing Abhishek’s name
1 day, 19 hours ago

String of suspensions in Trinamool for brandishing Abhishek’s name

The Hindu  

A string of suspensions in the youth wing of Trinamool Congress has once again brought focus on the leadership debate in the party and calling for a larger role for party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The Trinamool Congress on Friday expelled Monishankar Mandal, vice-president of the party’s professors’ cell West Bengal College and University Professors Association and Pritam Halder, acting …

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'Land Acquisition Issues Delaying Projects In Bengal': Railway Ministry Blames State Govt
2 days, 5 hours ago

'Land Acquisition Issues Delaying Projects In Bengal': Railway Ministry Blames State Govt

ABP News  

Kolkata, Dec 21 The Ministry of Railways has reported significant delays in several railway infrastructure projects across West Bengal, primarily due to challenges in land acquisition, an official statement said. Railways pointed out some key projects experiencing delays due to land acquisition issues include: Nabadwipghat-Nabadwipdham new line : requires 106.86 hectares; only 0.17 hectares acquired. The completion of railway projects …

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Sleeper cell of Bangladeshi terror group was trying to target Siliguri corridor, says West Bengal Police
2 days, 6 hours ago

Sleeper cell of Bangladeshi terror group was trying to target Siliguri corridor, says West Bengal Police

The Hindu  

West Bengal Police on Friday said that suspected members of the “global terror group” Ansarullah Bangla Team who were arrested for allegedly running a sleeper cell in India had specifically targeted the Siliguri corridor that connects north Bengal to the seven northeastern States, according to their inputs. According to West Bengal Police, ABT is a splinter group of Bangladesh-based terrorist …

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Police arrest 8 terror suspects in multi-state operation in Assam, Kerala, West Bengal
2 days, 14 hours ago

Police arrest 8 terror suspects in multi-state operation in Assam, Kerala, West Bengal

India Today  

Assam Police have arrested eight people, including a Bangladeshi citizen, and thwarted an attempt to carry out terrorist activities across the country, officials said. The accused were arrested by the Special Task Force from Assam, West Bengal, and Kerala under 'Operation Praghat' on the intervening night of December 17-18, Senior Police Officer Harmeet Singh said. Radi visited Assam and West …

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West Bengal SSC Recruitment Scam | Supreme Court Questions Reliability Of Scanned OMR Sheets; State Claims Tainted Candidates Can Be Segregated
3 days, 23 hours ago

West Bengal SSC Recruitment Scam | Supreme Court Questions Reliability Of Scanned OMR Sheets; State Claims Tainted Candidates Can Be Segregated

Live Law  

During the hearing of the West Bengal SSC Teachers' Recruitment Case, the Supreme Court highlighted the need to examine the authenticity of the electronic data stored in database of the School Service Commission in order to understand whether there can be a distinction made between 'tainted' and 'untainted' candidates. Previously, the CBI informed the bench led by then CJI DY …

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STF Assam nabs eight operatives of Bangladeshi terror group sent to create sleeper cells in India
4 days, 14 hours ago

STF Assam nabs eight operatives of Bangladeshi terror group sent to create sleeper cells in India

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The Special Task Force of Assam Police arrested eight operatives of terror group Ansarullah Bangla Team during simultaneous operations carried out in Kerala, West Bengal and Assam on the intervening night of December 17 and 18. Led by STF Assam chief Partha Sarathi Mahanta, “Operation Praghat” was carried out with the active assistance of Kerala and West Bengal Police. …

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The challenge of universal health coverage
5 days, 20 hours ago

The challenge of universal health coverage

The Hindu  

The ongoing national conversation on what India needs to do for universal health coverage often misses the complexity of multiple health systems and the unique challenges they bring. Not the solution Government health expenditure in West Bengal, which was ₹1,346 per capita in 2019-20, is only about 61% of the estimated ₹2,205 required to offer UHC. The story is no …

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West Bengal cold storage industry faces crisis due to potato movement ban
6 days, 14 hours ago

West Bengal cold storage industry faces crisis due to potato movement ban

India TV News  

The West Bengal Cold Storage Association described the ban on interstate potato movements as "irreparable damage" to the industry. This association thus includes all currently active cold storage facilities in West Bengal and expressed concern for the significant disturbance caused to the traditional trade of potatoes: 40 percent of the state's produce is normally exported to neighbouring regions. Cold storage …

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TMC Condemns Minister Hakim’s Comments on Muslim Majority
6 days, 22 hours ago

TMC Condemns Minister Hakim’s Comments on Muslim Majority

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal's ruling Trinamul Congress on Monday censured it's minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim for his controversial comments about Muslim community to become a “majority” in the country. Any remarks that threaten the social fabric of West Bengal will be met with strict measures.” Few days ago, BJP posted a video of a speech by Mr Hakim, now …

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Indian sports wrap, December 16: Manipur enters Rajmata Jijabai semifinals after Jharkhand win
1 week ago

Indian sports wrap, December 16: Manipur enters Rajmata Jijabai semifinals after Jharkhand win

The Hindu  

FOOTBALL Manipur storms into Rajmata Jijabai semis; Odisha holds Tamil Nadu Defending champion Manipur thrashed Jharkhand 5-0 with a dominant second-half performance to seal a semifinal spot in the 29th Senior Women’s National Football Championship for the Rajmata Jijabai Trophy in Narainpur on Monday. Services 4 bt Jammu & Kashmir 0 - VV Subramanyam SHOOTING Riya Shirish Thatte wins 25m …

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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024
1 week ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 9, 2024 To December 15, 2024

Live Law  

Index Citations Kunhimuhammed @ Kunheethu v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 964 National Highways Authority of India v. G Athipathi and Others, Civil Appeal No. Case Details: Kirpal Singh v. Government of India Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 970 The Supreme Court has held that Section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963 is applicable to the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Case …

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NUJS Kolkata Awarded A+ Grade By NAAC For The First Time In Almost 25 Years
1 week ago

NUJS Kolkata Awarded A+ Grade By NAAC For The First Time In Almost 25 Years

Live Law  

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata has been awarded an A+ accreditation by the for the first time in the University's almost 25-year long history.Notably, the University, which was founded in 1999 by Prof Madhava Menon, had not yet been accredited by the NAAC since its inception. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata has …

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NUJS Kolkata Awarded A+ Grade By NAAC For The First Time In Almost 25 Years
1 week ago

NUJS Kolkata Awarded A+ Grade By NAAC For The First Time In Almost 25 Years

Live Law  

The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata has been awarded an A+ accreditation by the for the first time in the University's almost 25-year long history.Notably, the University, which was founded in 1999 by Prof Madhava Menon, had not yet been accredited by the NAAC since its inception. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata has …

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Bengali Muslim migrant in Delhi threatens Yogi Adityanath, wants Congress govt despite free electricity and water
1 week ago

Bengali Muslim migrant in Delhi threatens Yogi Adityanath, wants Congress govt despite free electricity and water

Op India  

On 13th December, Khabar India, a YouTube-based news channel, published a video on the sidelines of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for early 2025. Open threat to UP CM Yogi Adityanath The interview took a disturbing turn when one of the Muslim migrant workers expressed anger towards UP CM Yogi Adityanath, specifically targeting him for the construction of the …

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Indian sports wrap, December 15: US, England, Germany, Australia among confirmed teams for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup
1 week, 1 day ago

Indian sports wrap, December 15: US, England, Germany, Australia among confirmed teams for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup

The Hindu  

KHO KHO US, England, Germany, Australia among confirmed teams for inaugural Kho Kho World Cup The inaugural Kho Kho World Cup is scheduled to feature 41 teams, including 20 women’s teams, from around the world. -PTI FOOTBALL Railways back on track after creditable win over West Bengal in Rajmata Jijabai Trophy Railways bounced back into contention in Group B of …

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Stalwarts of Santosh Trophy Victor Amalraj, Shabbir Ali hail competition as ‘pinnacle’ of Indian domestic football
1 week, 1 day ago

Stalwarts of Santosh Trophy Victor Amalraj, Shabbir Ali hail competition as ‘pinnacle’ of Indian domestic football

The Hindu  

For the two former India football captains Shabbir Ali and Victor Amalraj, it should be a trip down memory lane when they don the role of AIFF observers for the Santosh Trophy football championship in the city from December 14. “Despite playing for the leading clubs of Bengal - East Bengal, Mohammedan Sporting and Mohun Bagan - in those days, …

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Complete Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2024- [July To September]
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Complete Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2024- [July To September]

Live Law  

Advocate All miscellaneous amounts charged by Bar Councils for enrolment are 'enrolment fees'. Karnataka EMTA Coal Mines Ltd. v. Central Bureau of Investigation, 2024 LiveLaw 606 Section 227 – Discharge of accused in criminal cases – When an application for discharge is filed under Section 227, Cr.PC, the Court concerned is bound to disclose the reason, though, not in detail, …

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