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Floods in Bengal displaces over 3L people from their homes

Though the NDRF and the Indian Air Force have been pressed into action, the situation is still grim in the state….reports Asian Lite News Incessant rains last week coupled with huge volumes

August 4, 2021

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Mamata calls for national front to defeat BJP

Reaching out to the senior opposition leaders of the country, Banerjee said, “We need to build a front and fight for a common cause….reports Asian Lite News Sounding the bugle for the

July 21, 2021

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West Bengal govt to sell off DPL land to clear debts

According to sources, DPL has its power plant and coke oven plant on around 650 acres….reports Asian Lite News Though West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been vocal against the disinvestment

July 12, 2021

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Mamata links Guv Dhankhar to 1996 hawala case

Strongly refuting the charges, Dhankhar said that he did not expect the Chief Minister to engage in “sensation premised on misrepresentation and untruth”….reports Asian Lite News The war of words between West

June 29, 2021

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Bengal’s Santhals go back to their roots

The use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides directly impacted the health of farmers. Some Santalis claimed that their cattle had been falling sick and dying after eating the straw or drinking the

June 15, 2021

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WB Chief Secy retires, made Mamata’s Chief Advisor

Bandyopadhyay’s decision to opt for normal retirement came after the Centre sent a second letter to him and the state government, asking the senior officer to report to North Block on Tuesday…reports

June 1, 2021

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Lockdown extended in Bengal till June 15

The government will review the situation again on June 15….reports Asian Lite News Besides announcing a grant of 1,000 crore for relief operations in areas affected by Cyclone Yaas, Chief Minister Mamata

May 28, 2021

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Lakhs evacuated in Bengal as Yaas begins landfall

In an effort to minimise casualties, the West Bengal government said it has relocated more than 9 lakh people to different cyclone centres…reports Asian Lite News The landfall process of very severe

May 26, 2021

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Mamata terrorising over TMC leaders’ arrest: CBI tells SC

The top court is likely to hear on Tuesday CBI’s appeal against the Calcutta High Court order sending four Trinamool leaders to house arrest after cancelling their judicial custody…reports Asian Lite News

May 25, 2021

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Yaas to intensify into ‘very severe cyclonic storm’

The maximum sustained wind speed is 55 knots gusting to 65 knots around system centre. Sea condition is rough to very rough…reports Asian Lite News The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday

May 25, 2021

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