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SC To Resume Hearing Kolkata Doctor Rape And Murder Case — A Recap Of Developments In Court So Far
4 months ago

SC To Resume Hearing Kolkata Doctor Rape And Murder Case — A Recap Of Developments In Court So Far

ABP News  

As the Supreme Court will resume hearing on Monday the suo-motu petition in the brutal rape and murder of an on duty trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, here's a recap of developments in the top court so far. The top court while hearing the case pertaining to the brutal rape and murder …

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'Non-Cooperation' By Bengal Govt Hindering Indo-Bangladesh Border Fencing, Centre Tells SC
1 year ago

'Non-Cooperation' By Bengal Govt Hindering Indo-Bangladesh Border Fencing, Centre Tells SC

ABP News  

The Indo-Bangladesh border fencing project has been facing obstacles due to 'non-cooperation' from the West Bengal government and unresolved land acquisition issues in the state, the Union government informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday. The revelation came during the hearing of petitions challenging Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, which pertains to the grant of Indian citizenship to illegal immigrants …

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Joint survey on river erosion to be undertaken at Farraka Barrage
1 year, 7 months ago

Joint survey on river erosion to be undertaken at Farraka Barrage

The Hindu  

The West Bengal Government and the Farakka Barrage Project Authority have decided to conduct a joint survey of chars formed due to erosion along the river Ganga in the State. A meeting was held between senior officials of the West Bengal Government and the FBPA on Monday, where it was decided to take a holistic approach to combating river erosion. …

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Supreme Court Stays West Bengal's Ban On 'The Kerala Story' Movie; Producer Says No Authentic Data For Claims Of 32,000 Conversions
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Stays West Bengal's Ban On 'The Kerala Story' Movie; Producer Says No Authentic Data For Claims Of 32,000 Conversions

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the ban imposed by the State of West Bengal on the screening of the controversial film 'The Kerala Story'. Our objection is to public exhibition of the movie", he added while highlighting that the statutory power was validly exercised with application of mind on the basis of intelligence reports on the basis of three …

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West Bengal Government bans screening of The Kerala Story to maintain harmony
1 year, 8 months ago

West Bengal Government bans screening of The Kerala Story to maintain harmony

The Hindu  

The West Bengal Government on Monday banned the screening of the film 'The Kerala Story' to maintain peace and harmony in the State. A press note from the West Bengal Government said that the decision has been taken to maintain peace and harmony in the State. Hours before the notification, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a press conference described the …

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Adenovirus alert: West Bengal government forms 8-member task force to monitor cases | DEETS
1 year, 9 months ago

Adenovirus alert: West Bengal government forms 8-member task force to monitor cases | DEETS

India TV News  

Adenovirus cases in India: The West Bengal government today, constituted an eight-member task force headed by the chief secretary to supervise the Adenovirus cases in the state. In an official order from the Chief Secretary, the Bengal government said, "In order to supervise the works related to the control of Adeno virus and treatment of affected persons, a task force …

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West Bengal government bans 'hookah bars' in Kolkata | KNOW WHY
2 years, 1 month ago

West Bengal government bans 'hookah bars' in Kolkata | KNOW WHY

India TV News  

Hookah bars ban in Kolkata: The West Bengal government today banned hookah bars in the capital city of Kolkata citing the effects on public health. The decision was announced by Kolkata Mayor and TMC leader Firhad Hakim who urged the Hookah bars operating within closed spaces to close. "I request hookah bars operating within closed spaces to close. Stating that …

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Suvendu Adhikari writes to Piyush Goyal; alleges 'Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee befooling people'
2 years, 2 months ago

Suvendu Adhikari writes to Piyush Goyal; alleges 'Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee befooling people'

India TV News  

Highlights "I would like to draw your kind attention towards a specific publicity material," Adhikari wrote "The material is published and displayed by the Department of Food & Supplies: WB Govt," he added The message is being promoted as a part of the now defunct scheme 'Khadya Sethi scheme', he wrote Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday alleged West Bengal Chief Minister …

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Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain West Bengal Govt's Plea Seeking Permission To Appoint DGP Without UPSC's Involvement
3 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain West Bengal Govt's Plea Seeking Permission To Appoint DGP Without UPSC's Involvement

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain an application filed by the West Bengal Government seeking permission to appoint its own Director General of Police without Union Public Service Commission's involvement. Senior Advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for the West Bengal Government, sought permission to withdraw the application after the bench expressed disinclination to entertain it. Asserting that the State …

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State Govt Not Permitted To Conduct Special Audit Of Bank Headed By BJP BLA Suvendu Adhikari, Inspection Allowed: Calcutta High Court
3 years, 5 months ago

State Govt Not Permitted To Conduct Special Audit Of Bank Headed By BJP BLA Suvendu Adhikari, Inspection Allowed: Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Friday held that the West Bengal government's Co-operative Department shall not conduct a special audit of the Contai Cooperative Bank headed by BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. Background: In the instant case, the petitioner, a primary co-operative society registered under the West Bengal Co-operative Societies Act, 2006 and engaged in the banking …

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What’s the value of a tree? Age multiplied by ₹74.5k: SC panel
3 years, 11 months ago

What’s the value of a tree? Age multiplied by ₹74.5k: SC panel

Hindustan Times  

A tree’s monetary worth is its age multiplied by ₹74,500, a Supreme Court-appointed committee has submitted in a report, setting a guideline, for the first time in India, on the valuation of trees. Commenting on the West Bengal government’s plea to cut 356 trees, some of which were heritage trees, the committee evaluated their worth at ₹220 crore. The Supreme …

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Centre seeks report from West Bengal government on security lapses during BJP chief Nadda’s visit
4 years ago

Centre seeks report from West Bengal government on security lapses during BJP chief Nadda’s visit

The Hindu  

The Centre on Thursday sought a report from the West Bengal government on alleged “serious security lapses” during the visit of BJP president J.P. Nadda to the State, officials said. The Union Home Ministry’s communication to the West Bengal government came after BJP State unit Chief Dilip Ghosh wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday. The Ministry has …

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East Bengal hopeful of joining ISL with help of West Bengal government
4 years, 6 months ago

East Bengal hopeful of joining ISL with help of West Bengal government

India TV News  

An East Bengal official on Sunday said the club's new financial tie-up with an investor has reached an advanced stage with the help of West Bengal government, brightening their hopes of joining the Indian Super League. But it remains to be seen whether East Bengal can follow suit their arch-rivals Mohun Bagan, who have joined the top-tier ISL by forming …

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Amit Shah says West Bengal not allowing migrant trains reach the state
4 years, 8 months ago

Amit Shah says West Bengal not allowing migrant trains reach the state

Op India  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressing disappointment over West Bengal government’s reluctance to extend support to help migrant workers reach home. Amit Shah pointed out that the Modi government has facilitated the more than 200,000 migrant labourers to reach home and that workers from West Bengal are also eager to go …

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West Bengal government sends message for students stuck in Kota
4 years, 8 months ago

West Bengal government sends message for students stuck in Kota

India Today  

Amid extended coronavirus lockdown, Uttar Pradesh has arranged for special bus services from Rajasthan to Uttar Pradesh to bring students from Kota, famous for coaching centres that help aspirants prepare for engineering and medical entrance examinations, back home. Expressing helplessness in bringing back around 5,000 students stuck in Rajasthan's Kota to the state amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown, the West …

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West Bengal government hands over reports on 'Bulbul' impact to central team
5 years, 1 month ago

West Bengal government hands over reports on 'Bulbul' impact to central team

India TV News  

The West Bengal government on Saturday handed over reports on the impact of cyclone 'Bulbul' to a central team that had surveyed the affected areas in the state, a senior official said. Representatives of the team met chief secretary Rajiva Sinha and other senior officials at the state secretariat, the official said. Representatives of the central team had made ground …

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MHA issues advisory to West Bengal government on doctors' strike
5 years, 6 months ago

MHA issues advisory to West Bengal government on doctors' strike

India TV News  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday issued an advisory to the West Bengal government on the ongoing strike by doctors and sought a report on the matter on priority, said sources familiar with the development. The ministry had sought a report from the West Bengal government regarding measures in place to strengthen security for doctors, who are currently on …

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