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CM Mamata Banerjee To Survey Flood-hit Areas In Bengal
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will conduct an aerial survey of Ghatal in Paschim Medinipur district that is affected due to an "unnatural" flood on August 10. A day before, Banerjee also surveyed the areas of Udaynarayanpur and Jhargram districts and blamed the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for releasing ''excessive water'' from its dams. Reportedly, around 23 people have died so far and many people have had to abandon their homes.
Tags: Flood, CM Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal, Damodar Valley, aerial survey
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Schools, Colleges May Reopen Post Durga Puja In WB: CM Mamata Banerjee
Schools and colleges in West Bengal are likely to reopen post-Durga Puja vacations depending on the Covid-19 situation, stated CM Mamata Banerjee on August 5. According to the Education Department, the higher classes’ students will be the first to start their offline classes. CM also ensured that classes will be held on alternative days to avoid overcrowding. Besides, the state is receiving a "much lower number of doses" as per the population… read-more
Tags: West Bengal, CM Mamata Banerjee, Schools Reopen, colleges, Colleges reopen
Courtesy: Mint
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Mamata Banerjee Meets Leaders In Delhi, Says 'Visit Was Successful'
Following her four-day visit to Delhi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee returned to Kolkata on July 30, saying ''The visit was successful''. During her visit, Banerjee met PM Narendra Modi, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, opposition leaders such as Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Kamal Nath, and others. However, Banerjee also said, “Democracy must go on. Our slogan is 'save democracy, save country.''
Tags: CM Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal, meeting, Delhi, Opposition
Courtesy: The Quint
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Bengal Extends Covid-19 Restrictions Till August 15; Night Curfew To Continue
Covid-19 restrictions in West Bengal have been extended till August 15, as per the Executive Community of West Bengal Disaster Management Authority. The night curfew would continue from 9 PM to 5 AM with the exception of emergency and essential services. Press release by the state government urged citizens across the state to maintain Covid protocols like wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.
Tags: Covid-19, West Bengal, CM Mamata Banerjee, Bengal
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West Bengal Extends Lockdown; Govt Mandates E-Passes For Travelling
Amid the escalating cases of COVID-19, the West Bengal government has extended the lockdown till July 1. Earlier, the lockdown curfew was expected to be lifted by June 15. However, certain relaxations will be bestowed and e-passes will be required to travel. Besides, the sports activity will be resumed and educational institutions, gyms, beauty parlour, salons and cinema halls will remain closed.
Tags: CM Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal, LockdownExtension, Lockdown relaxation
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Mamata Writes To PM; Seeks Withdrawal Of Order Recalling Chief Secretary
Seeking cancellation of order recalling state chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee penned down to PM Narendra Modi. CM Mamata wrote, "I sincerely hope latest order is not related to my meeting with you at Kalaikunda". Scheduled to retire on May 31, Bandyopadhyay was granted a three-month extension on May 24. However, on May 28, the Centre asked Bengal to “relieve Bandyopadhyay with immediate effect.”
Tags: Mamata Banerjee, CM Mamata Banerjee, PM Narendra Modi, West Bengal, Indian Politics
Courtesy: The Times of India
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West Bengal Class 12, 10 Board Exams Likely To Happen In July, August
The Bengal government on May 27 postponed the approximate dates for class 10 and 12 board exams to July and August. CM Mamata Banerjee announced that grade 12 and 10 board exams will be conducted in July last week and August second week respectively. However, while the exact dates are yet to be announced by the board, the exams will be held in home centres and only for compulsory subjects.
Tags: West Bengal, Board Examination, CM Mamata Banerjee, Madhyamik Pariksha
Courtesy: Live Mint
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West Bengal: 9 Women In Mamata's 3rd Cabinet; CM Retains 6 Portfolios
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on May 10 announced her 43-member cabinet including nine women. Inducting 20 new members, the cabinet comprises of 24 minsters of cabinet ranks, nine state ministers and 10 minsters of independent charge. Retaining six key portfolios including home and administration to herself, the cabinet has four each members from SC and ST community. Meanwhile, BJP named Suvendu Adhikari as the leader of opposition.
Tags: West Bengal, West Bengal cabinet, CM Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikari
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Bengal CM Urges PM Modi To Waive Taxes On COVID Related Equipment
In a letter addressed to PM Narendra Modi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has sought to waive all takes and duties on COVID-related equipment. She requested him to ensure sufficient supply of vital medicines and increase Bengal's quota of medical grade oxygen. Citing grievances of various donors and agencies Mamata said, scrapping taxes will help states to overcome the supply constraints. She also requested universal inoculation without… read-more
Tags: CM Mamata Banerjee, PM Narendra Modi, West Bengal, Covid-19
Courtesy: Indian Express
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Mamata Banerjee Request For Calm After 12 Killed In Post-Result Violence
Blaming BJP for the post-poll violence, Mamata Banerjee has requested for peace. The calm call came after nearly dozen lost their lives in the bloodshed. Meanwhile, arriving in Kolkata, BJP president JP Nadda has announced to stage a day-long Dharna on May 5 alleging TMC behind it. Recently, Home Ministry also asked for a report on the violence that killed at least dozen within 24 hours of election results.
Tags: West Bengal Assembly Polls, CM Mamata Banerjee, JP Nadda, TMC, BJP, Home Ministry
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