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'You can't come with bulldozers and demolish houses overnight'
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'You can't come with bulldozers and demolish houses overnight'

The Supreme Court pulled up the Uttar Pradesh authorities for the illegal demolition of a house for road widening and ordered a disciplinary inquiry against the officers responsible for the act

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November 07, 2024
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Midnight raid in Palakkad Congress leaders' hotel rooms triggers protests

The midnight police raid at a hotel occupied by Congress women leaders on Tuesday in the Palakkad Assembly constituency has triggered protests and erupted clashes between Congress workers and the police.

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November 07, 2024
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Senthil Balaji important cog in DMK's wheel: Stalin

Balaji was arrested on 14 June last year in a money-laundering case

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November 07, 2024
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Caste Census kicks off in T'gana

Telangana government today officially launched its comprehensive socio-economic, employment, political and caste survey, which has been a key issue for debate raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

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November 07, 2024
Foreign Secretary briefs Parliamentary panel on India-Canada relationship
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Foreign Secretary briefs Parliamentary panel on India-Canada relationship

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on the ongoing India-Canada diplomatic row, New Delhi's position on the conflict in West Asia and Europe and other critical foreign policy issues.

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November 07, 2024
NC's resolution for restoration of special status of J&K lacks conviction: Mehbooba
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NC's resolution for restoration of special status of J&K lacks conviction: Mehbooba

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, on Wednesday, described the resolution on the restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir moved by the National Conference (NC) in the legislative assembly as \"half-hearted\" and \"lacking conviction\".

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November 07, 2024
LMV licence holders can drive light transport Vehicles: SC
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LMV licence holders can drive light transport Vehicles: SC

SC said driving licence holder of LMV can operate transport vehicles of 7,500 kg gross weight

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November 07, 2024
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Kolkata Police book Mithun Chakraborty for statement at BJP programme

Kolkata Police has filed an FIR against the Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty based on a complaint accusing him of making a highly provocative statement at a party meeting here.

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November 07, 2024
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Rising trend in SER's freight loading, earnings

The South Eastern Railway has loaded 122.14 million tonnes of originating freight in the first 7 months between April and October of the current financial year which is 2.41 per cent higher than the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

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November 07, 2024
ER, Metro hold Vigilance Seminar
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ER, Metro hold Vigilance Seminar

Metro Railway has been observing Vigilance Awareness Week, marking its 25th year, a pivotal initiative aimed at promoting a culture of transparency and integrity across all sectors, particularly in public services.

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November 07, 2024
Signal upgrade of Howrah-Burdwan chord line to cut short travel time
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Signal upgrade of Howrah-Burdwan chord line to cut short travel time

Even though passenger services between Masagram-Bankura were started in April 2013, there was no direct connectivity with Howrah-Burdwan chord line section; experts said that trains will not have to travel via Kharagpur anymore

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November 07, 2024
IRCTC announces Bharat Gaurav tour package to Uttarakhand
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IRCTC announces Bharat Gaurav tour package to Uttarakhand

Passengers planning journeys to places like Nainital or Champawat could enjoy smoother journeys to such at affordable amounts.

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November 07, 2024
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Ex-BJP MP Arjun Singh moves Calcutta High Court challenging CID summons

Former BJP MP Arjun Singh on Wednesday approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the summons from West Bengal's CID asking him to be present for an inquiry at its office on 12 November, just a day before six Assembly constituencies in the state will go to bypolls.

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November 07, 2024
Panel to take up issue of redeveloping old buildings: CM
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Panel to take up issue of redeveloping old buildings: CM

She said the government never intervenes in someone's food habits or religious beliefs; the CM also wished people on Chhath Puja

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November 07, 2024
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BJP leader's death: NIA arrests TMC worker

Ahead of the state Assembly by-election, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has intensified its activities. Acting on a tip-off, an NIA team departed from Kolkata and arrested a TMC worker accused in the murder of a BJP leader in Moyna, East Midnapur.

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November 07, 2024
Amid Chhath Puja rush, security enhanced in Kolkata
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Amid Chhath Puja rush, security enhanced in Kolkata

Amid the rush for the Chhath Puja, security has been stepped up in Kolkata for the next two days to prevent any untoward incident.

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November 07, 2024
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Tab fund of more students routed to N Dinajpur pupils

More students from different East Burdwan schools complained about not getting the state's fund assistance for purchase of tablets and some problems were identified as wrongful submission of student's personal data and in certain cases some technical glitches could be ascertained.

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November 07, 2024
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How Raja Krishna Chandra initiated Jagadhatri Puja in Bhadreswar

Bengal has successfully guarded its traditional religious virtues even after being subjected to foreign invasions.

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November 07, 2024
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Two arrests after 2 rape attempts

A youth was arrested on charges of molestation at a village within the Kotulpur PS area in Bankura.

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November 07, 2024
Solar tree in front of Burnpur House to generate green power
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Solar tree in front of Burnpur House to generate green power

In a new initiative towards sustainability of this picturesque steel township, a 10 KW on-grid solar tree is set to generate 12,000 units of electricity per year and to reduce carbon footprint by 11.6 tonnes per year.

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November 07, 2024
Fire at 125-year-old heritage house, antique furniture burnt
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Fire at 125-year-old heritage house, antique furniture burnt

A heritage house in North 24-Parganas caught fire, sparking accusations against the police administration as local people alleged alcohol and drug addicts made a den at that house.

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November 07, 2024
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SER to detain goods train during Chhath Puja

The Adra Railway division of South Eastern Railway has agreed not to run goods trains on the track on the Damodar Railway Bridge during the Chhath Puja on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning after a request by the Hirapur police station of the Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC).

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November 07, 2024
Alpana artists compete in Chandannagore
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Alpana artists compete in Chandannagore

A unique alpana (floor painting) competition was held in Chandannagore in connection with Jagadhatri Puja.

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November 07, 2024
Junior doctors urge chief secretary to streamline referral system
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Junior doctors urge chief secretary to streamline referral system

Sushil Haldar, a Garia resident, died at SSKM Hospital on Tuesday after being allegedly denied admissions in 3 hospitals

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November 07, 2024
Indian Railways rolls out Kavach 4.0
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Indian Railways rolls out Kavach 4.0

Indian Railways is advancing towards the successful implementation of Kavach 4.0, an indigenous advanced safety system designed to enhance train operations across its network.

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November 04, 2024
Women cops offer phonta, helmets to offender bikers
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Women cops offer phonta, helmets to offender bikers

In a twist to the traditional Bhai Phonta celebrations, some \"brothers\" found themselves on the receiving end on Sunday.

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November 04, 2024
Trump Win Caps Historic Political Comeback
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Trump Win Caps Historic Political Comeback

The election was a shocking disappointment for Kamala Harris who stepped in to carry the Democratic Party torch three months ago

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November 07, 2024
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12 injured in grenade blast in Srinagar market

At least twelve persons, including women and men, were injured in a grenade explosion in the crowded market on Sunday near the heavily guarded tourist reception centre (TRC) in Srinagar.

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November 04, 2024
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J&K Assembly passes resolution for restoration of special status

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was adjourned for the day on Wednesday amidst unruly scenes after the House passed a resolution seeking restoration of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir that was abrogated by the Modi government in 2019.

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November 07, 2024
Emergency preparedness in place for Mahakumbh
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Emergency preparedness in place for Mahakumbh

The Uttar Pradesh government is fully committed to ensuring the success of Mahakumbh 2025, with extensive preparations to handle any emergency.

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November 07, 2024