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West Bengal State Handicrafts Expo kicks off in Krishnagar
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West Bengal State Handicrafts Expo kicks off in Krishnagar

The West Bengal State Handicrafts Expo 2023 commenced on Saturday at the Krishnagar Government College Ground, showcasing the artistry of 1,100 artisans from across the state.

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December 02, 2024
Union Minister expresses concern over ISKCON monks' arrests; Indian tourists in Bangladesh attacked
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Union Minister expresses concern over ISKCON monks' arrests; Indian tourists in Bangladesh attacked

Union Minister of State for Education and Development of the North Eastern Region, and BJP state president, Sukanta Majumdar, has written to the Bangladesh government demanding the immediate release of Chinmoy Krishna Das, Swami Chinmoyananda, and two of his aides.

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December 02, 2024
Aparajita Bill: Trinamul Mahila Congress Stages Demonstrations
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Aparajita Bill: Trinamul Mahila Congress Stages Demonstrations

The Bill proposes stringent action against the accused in rape and rape-murder cases

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December 02, 2024
Indian passengers attacked on bus in Bangladesh, flights between the two countries decline
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Indian passengers attacked on bus in Bangladesh, flights between the two countries decline

A group of Indian passengers travelling from Tripura to Kolkata on a Shyamoli Paribahan bus were subjected to a terrifying ordeal when their bus was attacked in Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh.

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December 02, 2024
Christmas celebration to mark ten-day festival upholding Serampore's rich heritage
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Christmas celebration to mark ten-day festival upholding Serampore's rich heritage

The Serampore Municipality and the Serampore Hotel Business Fraternity have joined forces to organise a ten-day festival during the ongoing Christmas celebration.

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December 02, 2024
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Operation Satark: Seizure of illegal liquor by RPF at Jasidih station of Asansol Division

Under Operation SATARK, RPF personnel of Asansol Division seized a significant quantity of illegal liquor during train escort duty.

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December 02, 2024
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SBI Celebrates 'World Aids Day' With blood donation Camp in Durgapur

Today, SBISA (State Bank of India Staff Association) and SBIPA (State Bank of India Pensioners' Association) organized a mega blood donation camp in association with the Durgapur Sub Divisional Volunteers Blood Donors Association to raise awareness and celebrate World AIDS Day at the administrative office in Durgapur.

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December 02, 2024
Bio-seals not going to be very effective in curbing air pollution in Durgapur: Scientists
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Bio-seals not going to be very effective in curbing air pollution in Durgapur: Scientists

PM10, or particulate matter with a diameter of 10 micrometers or less, the key air pollutant in the Durgapur industrial zone, cannot travel long distances, and bio-seals along the Jharkhand border will not be very effective, according to senior environmental scientists and engineers.

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December 02, 2024
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Permanent municipal staff of Champdany Municipality go unpaid for three months

The Champdany Municipality faces unique challenges that set it apart from other municipalities in the district.

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December 02, 2024
West Burdwan district magistrate orders probe into illegal water connections in the district's industrial belt
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West Burdwan district magistrate orders probe into illegal water connections in the district's industrial belt

The District Magistrate of West Burdwan, S. Ponnambalam, has ordered an investigation into the discovery of numerous illegal water connections tapping into the main lines of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, primarily in the district's industrial belt.

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December 02, 2024
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TMC leader accused of extortion and murder

A tragic incident has unfolded in Raghunathganj 2 Block, where a man named Atabur Rahman, a resident of Mithipur Gram Panchayat, succumbed to injuries allegedly inflicted by a Trinamul Congress leader, Mithun Sheikh.

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December 02, 2024
AIBOC warns of nationwide bank strike over key demands
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AIBOC warns of nationwide bank strike over key demands

All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) General Secretary Rupam Roy announced today that they would go on an all-India bank strike if the Central government fails to address their key demands.

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December 02, 2024
After successful stint at BCCI, Jay Shah takes over as new ICC chair
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After successful stint at BCCI, Jay Shah takes over as new ICC chair

Jay Shah embarked on a new role in his career as a cricket administrator after taking over as the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) following a successful stint as BCCI secretary, a position he took up after the shake-up of the Indian board on the recommendations of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha committee.

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December 02, 2024
Won't support Congress in 'disrupting' Parliament: TMC
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Won't support Congress in 'disrupting' Parliament: TMC

Our stand is very clear, we will give priority to issues of Bengal first: Abhishek Banerjee

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December 02, 2024
PM expresses concern over threats posed by digital fraud, cyber crime
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PM expresses concern over threats posed by digital fraud, cyber crime

Expressing concern over the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cyber crimes and AI technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon police to convert the challenge into an opportunity by harnessing India's double AI power of Artificial Intelligence and 'Aspirational India'.

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December 02, 2024
Cyclone Fengal spares Chennai, wreaks havoc in Puducherry and Villupuram
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Cyclone Fengal spares Chennai, wreaks havoc in Puducherry and Villupuram

Cyclone Fengal which spared Chennai, wreaked havoc in Puducherry and its neighbourhood as well as Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu.

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December 02, 2024
Arvind Kejriwal rules out alliance with any other party in Delhi Assembly polls
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Arvind Kejriwal rules out alliance with any other party in Delhi Assembly polls

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday ruled out alliance with any party for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections that are likely to take place early next year.

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December 02, 2024
Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maha CM
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Eknath Shinde backs BJP candidate for Maha CM

'All three allies of the Mahayuti have a good understanding,' he said

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December 02, 2024
Indian-American Kash Patel nominated as FBI Director by US Prez-elect Trump
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Indian-American Kash Patel nominated as FBI Director by US Prez-elect Trump

If confirmed by the US Senate, which is mandatory, Mr Patel will be the first Indian-American to lead America's top investigative agency and also the first South Asian.

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December 02, 2024
A step towards empowering content creators
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A step towards empowering content creators

In an evening of learning, interacting and associating, Dish TV's OTT Platform Watcho launched the Watcho Storytellers Conclave, with an aim to empower filmmakers and content creators.

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December 01, 2024
Marital Musings
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Marital Musings

'The support she extended was definitely praiseworthy'

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December 01, 2024
Panthers of the 'Pink City'
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Panthers of the 'Pink City'

Jaipur, the flamboyant pink city of India, is known for its art, architecture, palaces, forts, exquisite cuisine and royal life. But just on the outskirts of the city with its huge buildings, cacophonous crowds and deafening sounds lies a small, happy, peaceful refuge where nature rules.

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December 01, 2024
With a song in my heart
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With a song in my heart

(A week spent at Windamere Heritage Hotel in Darjeeling)

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December 01, 2024
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Tackling climate change a game of global finance

A prolonged heatwave followed by a monsoon when it rained heavily or not at all—leading to a vicious cycle of droughts, floods, landslides, storms—that was climate-changed India 2024.

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December 01, 2024
The Memento
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The Memento

Shelly is an excellent craftswoman. Her beautiful, lyrically wavy embroideries are in high demand in the handicraft markets.

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December 01, 2024
Reading Lolita in Tehran is an evocative example of woman powel
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Reading Lolita in Tehran is an evocative example of woman powel

Russian-American author Vladimir Nobokov's novel, Lolita, created a huge controversy with its plot point of hebephilia.

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December 01, 2024
U19 Asia Cup: Pakistan ride Shahzaib ton to beat India
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U19 Asia Cup: Pakistan ride Shahzaib ton to beat India

A scintillating 159-run innings by Shahzaib Khan powered Pakistan to a 43-run victory over India in a Group-A clash of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

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December 01, 2024
BGT: Indian fast bowlers share insights on pink ball ahead of second Test in Adelaide
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BGT: Indian fast bowlers share insights on pink ball ahead of second Test in Adelaide

As the Indian cricket team prepares for the upcoming pink-ball Test in Adelaide starting 6 December, fast bowlers Akash Deep and Yash Dayal have shared their experiences and observations about the challenges and nuances of bowling with the pink ball.

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December 01, 2024
Australia not panicking after Perth Test loss to India: Boland
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Australia not panicking after Perth Test loss to India: Boland

Pacer Scott Boland said the Australians are raring to win the Adelaide Test and turn the series around

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December 01, 2024
Ricky Ponting advises struggling Smith and Labuschange to trust their game like Kohli
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Ricky Ponting advises struggling Smith and Labuschange to trust their game like Kohli

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting advised struggling batters Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to trust their game like India's star batter Virat Kohli to turn their fortunes around in the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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December 01, 2024