Tag: WB
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Lawyers of WB victims of violence to seek President’s rule in state
Bose claimed that since 2018, West Bengal has seen unprecedented state sponsored violence targeting particular groups and persons affiliated to certain groups and communities.
April 27, 2022 -
WB moves SC against HC order for CBI probe into post-poll violence
"An honest and impartial investigation cannot be expected from the CBI, especially in the context of the state of West Bengal. It is not out of place to mention that CBI has been chastised by different High Courts across states for its evident lack of independence and has been rightly described as a caged parrot."
September 2, 2021 -
West Bengal: Voting underway in fourth phase of Assembly polls
Interestingly women voters will become the deciding factor in the West Bengal`s South 24 Parganas district in this phase. Cumulatively the number of female voters in the district`s 11 constituencies are more than their male counterparts.
April 10, 2021 -
WB: Lockdown dates tweaked yet again
On 29 July, the state government had revised dates for the complete lockdown three times in six hours and ultimately decided to enforce it on seven different days in August ~ 5, 8, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 31.
August 4, 2020 -
Joker origin film to hit the floors soon
A film on the origin of the Joker will reportedly go on the floors soon as the script is almost ready. Warner Bros. and DC’s solo film focusing on the origin story could start filming as early as next year as the script is nearing completion, reports aceshowbiz.com. The movie was announced in August, but …
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September 22, 2017 -
Sandra Bullock to feature and produce Warner Bros comedy
Actor Sandra Bullock is all set to co-produce and star in an untitled comedy for Warner Bros. The 53-year-old actor will produce the film with Michael Bostick. The project is based on a script by Lisa Addario and Joe Syracuse’s team. The story line is being kept under wraps. Bullock has earlier featured in Warner …
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September 15, 2017 -
Mamata tours flood-hit Bengal district
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday visited Malda district where flood fury continued amid over 50 deaths in the state since July 21. The flood situation in northern West Bengal showed an overall improvement, barring Malda district where nearly five blocks were still inundated by the increasing water level of the Mahananda river. Floods wreaked havoc …
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August 21, 2017 -
Trinamool Congress sweeps Bengal civic polls
Virtually bulldozing all opposition, West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress swept all the seven civic bodies. The BJP emerged as the main but distant opposition by displacing the Left Front in the vote count on Thursday. Of the total 148 wards spread across various pockets of the state, the Trinamool Congress won an enviable 140 and the …
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August 17, 2017 -
Sound pollution: NGT seeks explanation from authorities
The state director general of police, the commissioner of police, Kolkata, the principal secretary, state environment department and the West Bengal Pollution Control Board were directed by the Kolkata Bench of National Green Tribunal.
November 10, 2016 -
Spells of rain forecast in WB over next two days
The Met department on Tuesday forecast one or two spells of showers or thunderstorm in different parts of West Bengal over the next two days. There has been little or no rainfall activity in the state for the past few days. Most parts of the state experienced hot and humid weather conditions with Digha recording …
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September 20, 2016 -
Tea industry seeks govt sops
With high quality teas fetching lower prices at the auctions due to oversupply, Indian Tea Association (ITA) has sought government sops for creating a consumption pull in the domestic market. "The viability of the Indian tea industry is under threat due to stagnating price levels. We want the government to create a awareness campaign and …
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September 15, 2016 -
Singur farmers to get all help from state
Even as the state government is assessing as to whether farmers of Singur prefer agriculture or industrialisation after their plots are returned, state agriculture department is ready with assistance and advisory for those willing to go for farming. According to the prelimilary study, farming can be immediately started on 60 per cent of the total …
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September 6, 2016 -
9 dengue cases in SMC
Nine dengue cases have been detected in the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) area in the past seven days, said Siliguri mayor Asok Bhattacharya on Tuesday. Fourteen people have been affected with dengue in the SMC area so far. Last year the figure was five. “Nine dengue cases have been found in the past one week …
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August 23, 2016 -
WB Motion Picture Artists’ Forum holds theater fest
In possibly the first-of-its-kind theater competition in the country, the West Bengal Motion Picture Artist’s Forum today staged five plays by lesser known member-actors of the 2200-member strong apex body on the eve of Independence day. The programme was initiated by veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee and Tollywood star Prosenjit among others. Popular actor Saswata Chatterjee, …
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August 15, 2016 -
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WB told to give more incentives to food processing sector
WB told to give more incentives to food processing sector
August 11, 2016 -
WB outfit to publish report on cow census in Sept
WB outfit to publish report on cow census in Sept
August 10, 2016