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Kolkata High Court orders administrator in Alipurduar Municipality

The Calcutta High Court's Division Bench ordered the appointment of an administrator for Alipurduar Municipality. This ruling overturned a previous single bench decision. The order comes after the board was dissolved and an administrator was appointed following resignations.

PoliticsPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. TV9 BanglaSep 29, 12:00 AM

NIA raids in South Dinajpur over alleged links to militant group

The NIA conducted a search at the residence of Mizanur Rahman in Kushkari Mandapara, Bangshihari, in connection with an Assam-related case. Local sources report that his son, Mujibur Rahman, who was preparing for UPSC exams, is suspected of having militant links and has been missing since last January.

SocietyPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. TV9 BanglaSep 29, 12:00 AM

Kolkata High Court grants interim bail to Nandigram Congress candidate Milan Pradhan

The Calcutta High Court granted interim bail for three weeks to Nandigram's Congress candidate, Milan Pradhan, in six cases. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh observed that the accused should be viewed as a common citizen. The court also set conditions including mandatory appearance at the Haldia court after the election process.

PoliticsPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. TV9 BanglaSep 29, 12:00 AM

New 'Sarathi' Project Announces Cycle Distribution and Industry Boost in Bengal

The Chief Minister announced the 'Sarathi' project in Kolkata, providing students with a bicycle upon entering Class 8. This initiative also includes establishing local cycle factories to boost employment and related industries in Bengal. Furthermore, education-related smart tabs will be provided to students.

EducationPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. TV9 BanglaSep 29, 12:00 AM

Allegations of Negligence at Domkal Hospital Regarding Burned Child

A three-year-old child severely burned in a boiling vegetable pan was allegedly left unattended at Domkal Super Speciality Hospital for six hours. Family members claimed no doctor visited the child despite repeated requests from on-duty staff. The incident occurred in the Ghoramara area of Domkal.

Health & WellnessPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. TV9 BanglaSep 29, 12:00 AM

BJP forms new Panchayat board in Jaynagar Sreepur; promises development

A new Panchayat board led by the BJP was officially formed in Jaynagar Sreepur Gram Panchayat after a change from the ruling party. The new board's leaders pledged to prioritize local development, including road repair and clean water supply. Residents are now watching how the board accelerates developmental work.

PoliticsPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. TV9 BanglaSep 29, 12:00 AM

Medinipur: Newborn Death Mystery Amid Conflicting Hospital Documents

A family in Medinipur alleges confusion after being told their newborn passed away, yet the discharge certificate stated the baby was healthy. The family has approached the court seeking a DNA test for the deceased child. Hospital authorities attributed the discrepancy to a 'clerical error.'

SocietyPublished Sep 29, 12:00 AM

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  1. TV9 BanglaSep 29, 12:00 AM

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