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Kolkata building collapse: Two dead, 13 rescued; govt to give Rs 5 lakhs t
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Two people died and 13 others were rescued after a five-storey under-construction building collapsed in South Kolkata's Metiabruz area, said West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Minister Sujit Bose on Monday.
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"We stand by distressed families," Mamata Banerjee after five-storey build
Updated : 2 years ago IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that she is "saddened" after a five-storey under-construction building collapsed in South Kolkata's Metiabruz area, adding that the rescue operation is underway.
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"I am Prasun Banerjee. Main hoon na": TMC Malda North candidate dares cent
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"I am telling all the BSF, paramilitary to stay within the law. We will also stay within the law. Let the elections be free and fair. If paramilitary tries to intimidate, tell them that I am Prasun Banerjee. Main hoon na'," Banerjee said while campaigning on Sunday, a video of which was s
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Five-storey under-construction building collapses in South Kolkata
Updated : 2 years ago IST
According to the director in charge of West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services, Abhijit Pandey, the under-construction building collapsed in the wee hours of Monday.
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'Log Sabha': West Bengal Governor launches portal to connect with voters d
Updated : 2 years ago IST
A day after the Election Commission (EC) notified the dates for the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday launched 'Log Sabha' a dedicated portal to stay connected with the people during polling for the Lower House of Parliament in the state.
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Assam rifles seize marijuana worth Rs 1.08 cr in Tripura
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the customs department, seized 240 kg of marijuana from General Area Jirania, West Tripura district, on Sunday.
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Sandeshkhali violence: Sheikh Shahjahan's brother Alamgir sent to 5-day CB
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The CBI on Saturday arrested Sheikh Alamgir, brother of recently arrested Sandehskhali strongman Sheikh Shahjahan, and two others for allegedly spearheading an attack on the visiting ED team on January 5.
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"TMC candidate Prasun Banerjee exemplifies all that is wrong with WB polic
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party IT cell head Amit Malviya slammed Trinamool Congress's Lok Sabha candidate from Malda North seat, Prasun Banerjee, over his remarks on the central forces and the poll body and said he exemplifies all that is wrong with the West Bengal police.
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Niger suspends military pact with US "with immediate effect"
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The agreement that allowed US military personnel and civilian defence staff to operate from Niger lost its existence a week after senior US officials, led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and US Africa Command head General Michael Langley, visited the West Afric
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"These elections are moment of truth for us": TMC's Sagarika Ghose on Lok
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Meanwhile, the general election for 543 Lok Sabha seats will be held in seven phases from April 19, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced on Saturday. The counting will be held on June 4.
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"I will forever be indebted to him": Ashwin praises Dhoni for giving him n
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Ace India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin thanked fellow cricketing stalwart and former captain MS Dhoni, stating that he was indebted to the latter for letting him bowl to explosive former West Indian opener Chris Gayle in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
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BJP youth wing state chief Indranil Khan detained by Kolkata Police amid p
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Visuals from the spot showed BJYM youth workers raising slogans as Indranil Khan and other leaders protested from inside the police van.
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