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Illegal arms, ammunition seized in Bengal; three held

Kolkata, April 19 : The West Bengal CID on Thursday arrested three persons and seized two firearms and several rounds of ammunition from them in the state's North 24 Parganas district, an official said.

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Bengal Panchayat poll: HC asks SEC to file affidavits, verdict on Friday

Kolkata, April 19 : The Calcutta High Court on Thursday asked the West Bengal State Election Commission to submit affidavits detailing the steps it had taken following the Supreme Court's direction to allay apprehensions about the Panchayat elections,and extended its stay on the polling process till Friday afternoon.A

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Kolkata rallyists seek justice for Kathua rape victim

Kolkata, April 18 : Seeking "Justice" for the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, singers, painters and sports personalities on Wednesday joined common people including a large number of women in a rally in the heart of the city.

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Maneka, Mamata spar on killing of Royal Bengal tiger

Kolkata, April 18 : Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Wednesday termed West Bengal as the only place in the country where illegal killing of wild animals is "allowed and encouraged", prompting an angry reaction from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who demanded an apology from the minister for "insulting adivasis" (tribals).

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No respite as more showers in offing for West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) Apr 18: After heavy winds lashed Kolkata on Tuesday night, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) today advised fishermen to be cautious while venturing into the sea.

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Medica Super Specialty Hospital saves toddler

Kolkata , April 18 : A three-year old toddler was in a serious condition when a pen cap got stuck in his windpipe leading to a cardiac arrest. However, he was miraculously saved after a major surgery carried out in the paediatric intensive care unit of the Medica Super Specialty Hospital here recently.

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Twin storm claimed 18 lives in Bengal: Mamata

Kolkata, April 18 : Altogether 18 deaths were reported in the city and four southern districts following the twin storms accompanied by rains which lashed parts of West Bengal on Tuesday night, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said here on Wednesday.

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HC extends stay on Bengal Panchayat polls process by another day

Kolkata, April 18 : The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday extended the stay on Panchayat poll process in West Bengal by one more day in view of the ongoing hearing of a case related to the polls while the argument over the role of the state poll body in conducting the election process intensified inside the courtroom.

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Bengal only place to allow illegal killing of wild animals: Maneka

Kolkata, April 18 : Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi on Wednesday termed West Bengal as the only place in the country where illegal killing of wild animals is "allowed and encouraged".

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Bengal panchayat polls: HC extends stay on process by a day

Kolkata, April 17 : The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday again extended, by a day till Wednesday, its stay on West Bengal's Panchayat election process in view of the ongoing hearing of a case related to the polls.

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LSD blots, ganja seized in Kolkata, four arrested

Kolkata, April 17 : The Kolkata unit of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested four persons including two teenaged girls involved in a drug trafficking racket and seized 56 LSD blots and around three kgs of ganja from them, a senior official said on Tuesday.

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Ten killed in Bengal storm, rail, road, air traffic disrupted

Kolkata, April 18 : Ten persons were killed and rail, road and air traffic was disrupted in West Bengal as twin storms accompanied by rains lashed through the city on Tuesday night felling trees, uprooting electric poles and triggering house collapse.

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Ten killed in Kolkata storm, rail, road, air traffic disrupted

Kolkata, April 17 : Ten persons were killed and rail, road and air traffic was disrupted in West Bengal as twin storms accompanied by rains lashed through the city on Tuesday night felling trees, uprooting electric poles and triggering house collapse.

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Bengal panchayat polls: HC extends stay on process by a day

Kolkata, April 17 : The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday again extended. by a day till Wednesday. its stay on West Bengal's Panchayat election process in view of the ongoing hearing of a case related to the polls.

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ATMs running dry reminds me of demonetisation days: Mamata

Kolkata, April 17 : Amid reports of ATMs running dry in several states, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said it reminds her of the demonetisation days.

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After disastrous 2017, Darjeeling tea planters hope for a better season (Business Feature)

Kolkata, April 17 : Amid problems of a fund crunch, shortage of workers and rising cost of production, Darjeeling's tea planters are keeping their fingers crossed for a relatively "better season" with favourable weather conditions, a stable political situation and a 10 per cent higher price for the premium variety first flush this year.

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12 kg smuggled gold seized in Kolkata

Kolkata, April 16 : About 12 kg of smuggled gold valued at Rs 3.7 crore was seized here in two separate operations and seven persons were arrested, an official said on Monday.

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Mamata blames opposition for 'delaying' panchayat polls, opposition hits back

Kolkata, April 16 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the CPI-M, Congress and the BJP of joining hands to "deliberately delay" the panchayat polls in the state and claimed they were shying away from the election because of their lack of public connect.

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Bengal panchayat poll: HC division bench refuses to interfere with stay (Roundup)

Kolkata, April 16 : A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday refused to interfere with a single bench order staying the West Bengal Panchayat election process, but asked the judge to hear the case on "fast track".

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Opposition parties trying to delay panchayat polls in Bengal: Mamata

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Centre for single tribunal to resolve water disputes

Kolkata, April 16 : The Central government is in favour of a single tribunal for speedy settlement of inter-state water disputes, Union Minister of State for Water Resources Arjun Ram Meghwal said here on Monday.

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Bengal panchayat poll case: HC division bench refuses to interfere with stay

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Bengal panchayat poll case: HC division bench refuses to interfere with stay

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Bengal Panchayat poll: HC division bench refuses to interfere with stay

Kolkata, April 16 : A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday refused to interfere with a single bench order staying the West Bengal panchayat election process and asked the single bench to hear the case on the fast track, and on a daily basis, if needed.

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National Awards encouraging, says Bengali film fraternity

Mumbai, April 16 : With five honours for two films at the 65th National Film Awards, the Bengali film industry is celebrating the glory which amplifies its contribution to Indian cinema. Filmmakers and actors say such achievements will encourage more talent to come up with subjects that matter and treatment that makes an impact, in the near future.

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Doubtful if Trinamool government can hold peaceful panchayat polls: Union Minister

Kolkata, April 15 : Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday decried the violence centred around submission of nominations for the upcoming West Bengal panchayat elections, saying it was doubtful if the Trinamool Congress government could hold peaceful polls.

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Bengalis celebrate Poila Baisakh

Kolkata, April 15 : Bengalis across West Bengal - as also in other parts of the country and abroad - exchanged sweets and pleasantries, prayed and rejoiced on Sunday to usher in Bengali New Year "Poila Baisakh" with fervour.

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Panic in Kolkata Metro

Kolkata, April 16 : There was panic among commuters following repeated sparks and sudden darkness inside a Kolkata Metro Railway rake here on Sunday night.

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Protest in Kolkata against missile attack on Syria

Kolkata (West Bengal) , Apr 15 : A communist political party Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) SUCI(C) on Sunday held a protest in Kolkata against United States President Donald Trump over the Syrian missile attack.

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Nation ushers in Pohela Boishakh

New Delhi , Apr 15 : Bengalis around the world are drenched in festivities as they celebrate Pohela Boishakh, which marks the first day of the first month (Baishakh) of the lunisolar Bengali calendar.

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Physically challenged man killed, son held

Kolkata, April 15 : A physically challenged man was beaten to death in West Bengal's Malda district, for which his son was arrested on Sunday, police said.

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Man held for wife's murder in Bengal

Kolkata, April 15 : A man was arrested on Sunday on charge of killing his wife, whose body was found on the railway tracks in West Bengal's Malda district, police said.

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Trinamool organises rally for justice to Kathua-Unnao rape victims

Kolkata, April 14 : West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Saturday conducted a protest rally demanding justice for Khatua and Unnao rape victims.

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I made no effort to win it: Riddhi Sen on National Award

Mumbai, April 14 : The biggest surprise that the 85th National awards has thrown forward is to honour the 19-year old Bangla actor Riddhi Sen for his performance as a transgender in Kaushik Gangulys "Nagarkirtan".

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Bengal violence has hurt Mamata's all-India plans (Column: Political Circus)

The Calcutta High Court's decision to suspend the panchayat poll process in West Bengal is a major blow to Mamata Banerjee, for it shows that her government has not been able to ensure even a routine administrative procedure like the peaceful conduct of an election campaign.

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West Bengal govt moves Calcutta HC over panchayat polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) , Apr 13 : The West Bengal government on Friday moved the division bench of the Calcutta High Court over the process of conducting the panchayat elections, scheduled to be held next month.

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Four arrested for gold smuggling in Bengal

Kolkata, April 13 : About 7 kg of gold including 2 kg of foreign-origin yellow metal was seized and four persons arrested from West Bengal in two different operations conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, an official said on Friday.

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Calcutta HC rejects Trinamool's appeal for fast hearing on Bengal rural polls

Kolkata, April 13 : The Calcutta High Court on Friday rejected West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress' appeal to fast track the hearing of a plea challenging the court's order to stall the Panchayat election process in the state till April 16.

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Left's strike in Bengal evokes lukewarm response

Kolkata, April 13 : The Left-sponsored six-hour general strike in West Bengal evoked lukewarm response on Friday as people came out in numbers on the streets while public transport was available in the city and suburbs amid tight security arrangements.

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Three pistols, ammunition seized in Bengal

Kolkata, April 13 : Border Security Force (BSF) personnel seized three countrymade pistols and several rounds of ammunition during a crackdown on a smugglers' gang in West Bengal's Nadia district, a senior officer said on Friday.

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Tiger found dead in Bengal forest

Kolkata, April 13 : The Royal Bengal tiger, spotted on several occasions in forests of West Bengal's Jhargram, West Midnapore and Bankura districts since early March this year, was on Friday found dead in the state's Lalgarh forest, an official said.

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Tiger found dead in Bengal forest

Kolkata, April 13 : The Royal Bengal tiger that was spotted on several occasions in forests of West Bengal's West Midnapore and Bankura districts since early March this year, was on Friday found dead in the state's Lalgarh forest, an official said.

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Left's strike in Bengal largely ineffective

Kolkata, April 13 : A Left-sponsored six-hour general strike in West Bengal evoked lukewarm response on Friday as people came out in numbers on the streets while public transport was available in the city and suburbs amid tight security arrangements.

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Calcutta HC stays Bengal Panchayat poll process

Kolkata, April 12 : The Calcutta High Court on Thursday stayed the ongoing Panchayat election process in West Bengal till further orders and asked the State Election Commission (SEC) to furnish by April 16 a comprehensive status report on the polls.

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Bengal opposition jubilant as HC stays Panchayat poll process

Kolkata, April 12 : West Bengal opposition parties on Thursday termed the Calcutta High Court order staying the Panchayat poll process as a "big victory for democracy", but the ruling Trinamool Congress warned its opponents that people would give them a befitting reply for trying to delay a democratic exercise.

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Panchayat Polls: Calcutta HC directs state EC to file report

Kolkata (West Bengal) , April 12 : The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the state Election Commission to file a factual report in connection with the West Bengal Panchayat elections.

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Once strong backers, civil society now turns against Trinamool after violence

Kolkata, April 11 : A section of West Bengal's civil society, which had years back strongly backed then opposition Trinamool Congress to unseat the erstwhile rulers Left Front, on Wednesday lashed out against the Trinamool for using "rampant muscle power" to prevent the opposition candidates from filing nominations for next month's Panchayat polls.

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Congress, CPI-M have ganged up with BJP for panchayat polls: Mamata

Kolkata, April 11 : Accusing the Congress and CPI-M of ganging up with the BJP for the coming panchayat polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday asked the two parties whether they supported the saffron outfit's ideology in the state.

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Mediapersons take out rally in Kolkata against attacks on them

Kolkata, April 11 : Protesting against the recurrent attacks on them during the nomination filing stage of the West Bengal panchayat elections, media persons on Wednesday took out a silent rally in the heart of the city.

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Approach Calcutta HC on rural polls, SC tells BJP

New Delhi, April 11 : The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with panchayat elections in West Bengal, asking the state BJP to approach the Calcutta High Court with its issues.

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Left calls general strike in Bengal on Friday

Kolkata, April 11 : Seventeen Left parties on Wednesday called a six-hour general strike in West Bengal on April 13 to protest the violence across rural areas by alleged activists of the ruling Trinamool Congress to prevent opposition candidates from filing nomination for next month's Panchayat polls.

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Approach Calcutta HC on panchayat elections, SC tells state BJP

New Delhi, April 11 : The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the panchayat elections in West Bengal as it asked the state BJP to approach the Calcutta High Court with all the issues raised before the apex court, including extending the deadline to file nomination papers.

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Panchayat Polls: West Bengal EC revokes extended deadline for filing nomination

Kolkata (West Bengal) , Apr. 10 : The West Bengal State Election Commission on Tuesday revoked its earlier order where it extended the last day of filing nominations for State Panchayat elections till April 10.

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Trinamool, police, administration murdering democracy in Bengal: Left

Kolkata, April 10 : Accusing West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress of murdering democracy in the state in league with police and the administration, 17 Left parties on Tuesday said they were contemplating calling a general strike in view of the "unprecedented situation" related to the filing of nominati on for next month's Panchayat polls.

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Bengal panchayat polls: SEC recalls nomination extension, HC gives interim stay

Kolkata, April 10 : West Bengal's opposition parties on Tuesday accused the State Election Commission of "acting like a puppet" in the hands of the ruling Trinamool Congress and moved court after it recalled its order extending the last date for filing nominations for Panchayat polls.

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WB Panchayat Election: EC extends last date for filing nominations

Kolkata (West Bengal) , Apr. 10 : The West Bengal Election Commission extended the last date for filing nominations until Tuesday for panchayat elections.

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Three arrested with 9 kg gold

Kolkata, April 10 : In one of the biggest crackdown on gold smugglers in recent years, the Customs department arrested three persons with nearly 9.5 kg of smuggled gold here, a senior official said on Tuesday.

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Gold bar, biscuits seized on India-Bangladesh border in Bengal

Kolkata, April 10 : The Border Security Force personnel on Tuesday seized a gold bar and gold biscuits worth more than Rs 38 lakh from near the Indo-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, a senior officer said.

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Bengal panchayat polls: SEC recalls nomination extension, opposition moves court

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Groundwater Mission can address a host of problems: IIT Kharagpur scientist

Kolkata, April 10 : Setting up of a Groundwater Mission can help develop an action plan for tackling problems like arsenic and fluoride pollution, storage anomalies and the alarming dwindling of freshwater resources that plague the South Asian region, a new book edited and partly written by an IIT don and other experts contends.

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Two policemen injured as violence continues in Panchayat-poll bound Bengal

Kolkata, April 9 : There was no let up in violence with two police personnel sustaining bullet wounds as the official deadline for filing nominations for the upcoming Panchayat polls came to an end in West Bengal on Monday. It was however subsequently extended by a day.

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Bengal panchayat poll: Deadline for filing nomination extended till Tuesday

Kolkata, April 9 : The West Bengal State Election Commission on Monday night extended the deadline for filing of nominations for the coming Pahchhayat elections by a day, up to 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Evicted from home by wife, man holds fast unto death in Bengal

Siliguri, April 9 : Alleging that he was thrown out from home by his wife after he bequeathed all his property to her, a middle-aged man held a fast unto death protest in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, sources said on Monday.

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Trinamool lauds SC decision not to intervene in Bengal Panchayat polls

Kolkata, April 9 : West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision not to interfere with the rural polls to be held next month, saying the collective attempt of the opposition parties to hinder the election process have "failed".

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WB panchayat polls: SC directs BJP to approach state EC

New Delhi , Apr. 9 : The Supreme Court on Monday directed the West Bengal faction of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to approach the state Election Commission in connection with its petition over the Panchayat polls.

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SC refuses to interfere with West Bengal panchayat polls

New Delhi, April 9 : The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the panchayat elections in West Bengal, rejecting a BJP plea for rescheduling them so that its candidates could file their nomination papers and deployment of central paramilitary forces.

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SC refuses to interfere with West Bengal panchayat polls

New Delhi, April 9 : The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the panchayat elections in West Bengal, rejecting a BJP plea for rescheduling them and deploying paramilitary forces.

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WB Governor looks into panchayat polls violence

Kolkata (West Bengal) , Apr. 8 : West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi on Sunday said that he has heard the version of Trinamool Congress (TMC) and other political parties in the recent incidents of violence during filling of nominations for Panchayat polls in the state.

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Bengal civil society walks for communal amity

Kolkata, April 8 : "Religious belief is personal, but nation is for all" - proclaimed placards and posters as a large section of West Bengal's civil society hit the streets alongside thousands of common people on Sunday decrying recent group clashes in the state and calling for preserving the age-old tradition of communal amity.

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Abhishek Singhvi faces demonstration from Congress workers in Kolkata

Kolkata, April 8 : Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Sunday faced a noisy demonstration from his partymen here who protested against him for representing the West Bengal government and opposing the BJP's petition to deploy central paramilitary forces in the coming panchayat elections.

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