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India News
Lalu Prasad Yadav Backs Mamata Banerjee to Lead INDIA Bloc Amid Congress Objections
RJD chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has voiced strong support for Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee to lead the opposition INDIA bloc, dismissing Congress’s objections. Speaking to ANI on December 10, Yadav emphasized that Mamata should be given leadership responsibilities, marking a significant endorsement amid growing calls for her role in the alliance. This backing follows…
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Indian Railways to Operate 6,000 Special Trains for Festive Season, Over 1 Crore Passengers Expected
As the festive season approaches, Indian Railways is set to operate nearly 6,000 special trains to accommodate the travel needs of over one crore passengers heading home for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals. In addition to the special trains, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that 108 regular trains have been equipped with additional general coaches to manage the increased…
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End of an Era: Kolkata’s Iconic Trams to Disappear from City Streets!
Kolkata: The West Bengal government is set to discontinue the historic tram service in Kolkata, which has been an integral part of the city’s transportation network for over 150 years. Transport Minister Snehasis Chakraborty announced that all tram routes would be phased out, with the exception of a single stretch between Esplanade and Maidan, preserved for tourism. This decision aims…
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Politics News
Yousuf Pathan Set for Political Debut as TMC Unveils All 42 Candidates
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has revealed its candidates for the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal. Former cricketer Yousuf Pathan has been nominated to contest the election from Bahrampore, where he is expected to face Congress party’s Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the incumbent representative since 1999. Bollywood veteran Shatrughan Sinha will be contesting from Asansol, while expelled TMC MP Mahua…
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Mithun Chakraborty Give a Miss to BJP Core Committee Meeting Chaired by Amit Shah
Actor Mithun Chakraborty was notably absent from a crucial BJP core committee meeting in West Bengal chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and attended by National President JP Nadda. The meeting aimed to finalize the party’s strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal. Chakraborty, currently in New Jersey, went to the US before the meeting was…
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Health & Fitness
ICMR Alert: Deadly Adenovirus Variant Strikes Children in West Bengal
The ICMR has issued a warning to West Bengal’s health department regarding a dangerous adenovirus variant affecting children in Kolkata and nearby districts. Out of 3,115 individuals tested, 1,257 were positive, including 40 with the deadly variant, predominantly children. West Bengal recorded 1,200 adenovirus cases and 19 deaths from December 2022 to March 2023, sparking controversies over death figures. The…
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Health & Fitness
Black Fever is on Rise in West Bengal
In Kolkata, a recent uptick in cases of visceral leishmaniasis, commonly known as black fever, has raised concerns, although officials emphasize that the situation is not yet alarming. Since October of this year, a total of 14 cases have been reported, with one recent fatality identified as Avdesh Paswan. Health Department sources reference data from the National Centre for Vector…
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