‘Aamar Malda’: Malda district plans mega mango tourism circuit to put region on global map | Kolkata News

KOLKATA: In a major push to establish this Bengal district as the undisputed “Mango Capital of India,” the Malda district administration has unveiled a comprehensive blueprint called “Aamar Malda” (a clever portmanteau of Aam meaning mango, and Malda). The initiative aims to transform the region’s primary agricultural strength into a globally recognized brand, blending experiential…

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Sabyasachi Dutta: Ex-TMC MLA Sabyasachi Dutta held in Rs 1-crore extortion case, pelted with eggs and cow dung outside police station | Kolkata News

Protesters hurl eggs, cow dung and tomatoes at Dutta KOLKATA: Former Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) chairperson Sabyasachi Dutta, who was also a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA for two terms, was pelted with eggs, cow dung and tomatoes outside Bidhannagar North police station after he was arrested early on Tuesday on an extortion charge.Police said Salt…

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Bengal cabinet portfolio allocation soon, assure BJP seniors | Kolkata News

Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari KOLKATA: The Bengal cabinet portfolio allocation would be happening soon, most likely this week, state BJP seniors said late on Tuesday. Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari was slated to keep the critical home department, BJP seniors indicated, adding that other important departments would be entrusted with “senior and capable” MLAs.Oncologist Sharadwat Mukherjee…

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Signgate probe: CID searches TMC office at Mamata’s Kalighat home, ‘nil’ seizure | Kolkata News

Crime Investigation Department (CID) officials arrive at TMC party office adjacent to the residence of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, as part of an investigation regarding alleged forged signatures of TMC MLAs, in Kolkata, West Bengal. (PTI Photo) KOLKATA: In a scene rarely witnessed in Bengal, a 30-member CID team accompanied by central force personnel entered…

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Ex-min held, protesters storm home, pelt eggs | Kolkata News

Krishnanagar (Nadia): Former state minister Ujjal Biswas was arrested on Tuesday evening after police registered a case over allegations that tarpaulins meant for public distribution had been illegally stocked at his residence and were being diverted elsewhere. The arrest came hours after angry protesters stormed his Krishnanagar home, pelted him with eggs and demanded action.Police…

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