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Titas Sadhu: Scorekeeper-turned-accidental cricketer and now an Asian Games champion

HANGZHOU: Titas Sadhu must be believing in pleasant coincidences.

The Times of India

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose cancels US trip over dengue upsurge in state

KOLKATA: West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose on Monday cancelled his scheduled USA trip to attend the World Culture Festival as he felt that it would not be appropriate to accept foreign hospitality when the state is facing financial difficulties and dengue deaths, officials said on Monday.

The Times of India

Mamata can go to Spain but can’t understand people’s pain: Adhir Ranjan takes dig at Bengal CM

Congress West Bengal president slams CM for Spain trip, criticizes Vande Bharat Express, Women's Reservation Bill & Ramesh Bidhuri episode in LS. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticizes CM Mamata Banerjee for her trip to Spain amid dengue spread, Vande Bharat Express, Women's Reservation Bill & Ramesh Bidhuri episode in…

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Mamata returns to Kolkata, says foreign visit to attract investments to Bengal ‘very successful’

Mamata Banerjee returns from successful 12-day tour of Spain & UAE, bringing "serious offers for investments & partnerships". MoUs signed with Spanish football league La Liga & Lulu Group International. Sourav Ganguly joined delegation in Madrid. Aim to attract investments ahead of BGBS in Nov.

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National Alliance to spearhead decarbonisation efforts across energy sector in Bengal

KOLKATA: The Decarbonisation India Alliance (DIA) has officially launched its mission to combat greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in the energy sector of Bengal, with the aim of accelerating Bengal’s journey towards a carbon-neutral future. This initiative, led by the Society of Energy Engineers and Managers (SEEM) in collaboration with numerous…

The Times of India

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Dubai, from Spain, to hold meetings with investors

Mamata Banerjee left for Spain on September 12 after a one-night stopover in Dubai, in a bid to attract investments in the West Bengal.

The Hindu

West Bengal: Tagore’s home Santiniketan makes it to UNESCO World Heritage list

Santiniketan, the popular town in West Bengal, is famed as the place where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore established the Visva-Bharati University over a century ago. It has now been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, making it great news for the country.

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Business in Bengal | Why Mamata’s foreign visit may not be enough to attract investment

Mamata Banerjee visits Spain, UAE to attract investments for West Bengal. Aims to promote State as industry destination ahead of BGBS in Nov 2023. Despite efforts, little success on ground. MoUs signed for promotion of books, La Liga Academy. 6th BGBS in 2022 saw 137 MOUs, LoIs, EoIs worth ₹3.4…

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Will abide by SC observation on V-C issue: Bengal Minister

SC sets up search committee for V-Cs in 13 State-run univs in Bengal. Govt welcomes decision, will obey all directives. SC displeased with Chancellor, expressed concern for education system. Court to form search committee, State, Chancellor & UGC to give 3-5 nominees in a week. Govt sent letters to Governor,…

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Spanish league La Liga to set up football academy in West Bengal, signs agreement

KOLKATA: Spanish football league La Liga signed an agreement with the West Bengal government to set up an academy in the state for nurturing young talents, an official said on Friday. The MoU was signed during a closed-door meeting between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and La Liga president Javier Tebas…

The Times of India

Great Expectations review – Bengal in 1905 is tailor-made for Dickens

Tanika Gupta brings authority and nuance to her adaptation, exploring class, colonialism, partition and invasion – and finding unexpected resonance

The Guardian - UK

West Bengal cabinet rejig: Mamata Banerjee reshuffles state cabinet

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee reshuffled her cabinet on Monday and in the rejig the CM replaced singer Babul Supriyo as tourism minister with another singer Indranil Sen.

The Times of India

In West Bengal, teachers largely welcome State’s new education policy

West Bengal teachers welcome new education policy, calling it more scientific and far-sighted than Centre's proposals. Headmistress Ray supports 5+4+2+2 structure, three-language formula, and State language in all schools. Sulagna Mukhopadhyay suggests possibilities in rural/urban schools, English language/reading habits in govt. schools. Rural teacher praises accreditation/ranking, compulsory posting in rural…

The Hindu

The key takeaways from the bypoll to Dhupguri in Bengal

Trinamool Congress’s victory in Dhupguri has not only given it an advantage over the BJP in West Bengal ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, but has also given it an upper hand as far as the Opposition INDIA bloc in the State is concerned.

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TMC accuses Bengal Governor of working on behalf of BJP after Bose sends missives to State, Centre

TMC, BJP accuse each other of interfering in higher edu. TMC accuses Governor of "deliberately adopting a confrontationist approach on behalf of the BJP" and of wanting a "plum posting in New Delhi as a reward". BJP accuses TMC of "humiliating the Governor" for trying to clean up the mess…

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Will wipe out corruption, violence from Universities of West Bengal, says Governor Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose pledges to fight corruption and violence in universities. He claims to have the support of 10 crore people and has appointed interim VCs after Supreme Court declared state govt's action illegal. He alleges 5 VCs appointed by him were harassed by TMC govt.

The Hindu

WB Governor invites CM to protest inside Raj Bhawan

West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose invites Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to stage protests inside Raj Bhawan. He also speaks of his fight against corruption and violence in State-run universities. Five interim VCs resigned due to fear of goons and IAS officers, he said.

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West Bengal Assembly resolution on ‘Poila Baisakh’ as State Foundation Day

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to observe 'Poila Baishak' (Bengali New Year) as 'Bangla Dibas' (West Bengal Foundation Day) instead of June 20th declared by Centre. Mamata Banerjee urges Governor to not hold event on June 20th.

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Bengal Governor appoints officiating V-C of another varsity amid row

Gov. Bose appoints Prof. Kajal De as interim V-C of Kanyashree Univ. despite CM Banerjee's criticism. Prof. De was previously appointed by Bose as interim V-C of Diamond Harbour Women's Univ. CM accused Bose of ignoring State-appointed search committee & threatened to block funding to univs. following his directions.

The Hindu

Mamata threatens economic blockade of educational institutions if Governor continues to ‘interfere’

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee threatens economic blockade of higher edu. institutions if Governor continues to interfere. She finds the developments "heart wrenching" & alleges Governor is holding back Bills passed by State Assembly. Calcutta HC ruled no illegality in Governor's orders.

The Hindu

Govt using central agencies to target businessmen, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that central agencies are harassing businessmen across the country. She advised businesmen not to cower in fear but approach the courts.

Dynamite News

West Bengal: Smuggling bid foiled, 2 individuals nabbed with Rs 8.5 cr worth gold

A major smuggling of gold was foiled in a joint action by the Border Security Force troops deployed in the South Bengal Frontier and the team of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

For additional income, West Bengal’s Forest Department boosts furniture-making

West Bengal’s Forest Department, which has a massive stock of timber — teak, sal, mahogany, and jarul included — and which already runs a few joinery and carpentry units across West Bengal, has been supplying furniture to State Government departments, corporations, and some of the State Government institutions, but now…

The Hindu

Governor appointing vice chancellors in arbitrary manner: West Bengal Education Minister

The education minister took exception in the appointment of VCs in 11 of the 31 state universities by the governor without consulting the state higher education department and the minister.

The Hindu

Be prepared for more attacks, raids, and arrests says Mallikarjun Kharge in opening remarks at INDIA meeting

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that as the INDIA alliance gained more ground, the misuse of agencies by the BJP-led government at the Centre will increase. The INDIA alliance’s summit began in Mumbai on September 1.

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