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Power sector hits land roadblock
Land struggle is what brought Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress to power in West Bengal. Now, eight months after forming the government, the same stance on land acquisition seems to be haunting her government and more so, the ailing power sector in the state. According to sources, about 30 small and five big substation projects under the state power department are currently stuck due to land acquisition

Spun together

Making their way across barren West Asia and Central Asia, when nomadic tribes camp, one of the things they do is dance. For many tribes, dance involves raising the arms heavenward and spinning in

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Ahead of meet with GJM, Mamata rejects Bengal's division

Siliguri: Ahead of a meeting with the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), which has threatened to re-start the Gorkhaland campaign, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday said she wants a

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Bengal bars media conference at the assembly, CPI-M objects
The West Bengal assembly Friday barred press conferences at the media centre in the assembly premises when the house is not in session, drawing protests from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).

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WB Speaker bans press conferences in Assembly premises
Kolkata: West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee on Friday issued an order that press conferences could no longer be held in the House premises except during sessions, drawing angry reaction

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Baichung gets inaugural Banga-Samman award
Legendary Indian footballer Baichung Bhutia was among the 10 luminaries from diverse fields honoured with the inaugural Banga-Samman award by the West Bengal government Friday. The award is in recognition of their contribution to arts, culture, music and sports

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