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President launches ‘Bichitra’: An online collection of Tagore’s work

May 9, 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee launched ‘Bichitra’, an online collection of Rabindranath Tagore’s works. He praised the initiative saying the website would inculcate the essence of humanity and eternal values of civilisation as propagated by Tagore in his creations. About Bichitra: ‘Bichitra’ ..

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20th Meeting of Eastern Zonal Council held at Kolkata

April 20, 2013

Eastern Zonal Council: Comprises of States of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal. The 20th meeting of Eastern Zonal Council recently held in Kolkata. The meeting was chaired by Shri Sushilkumar Shinde, Union Home Minister. Several key issues discussed amongst ..

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Direct Benefits Transfer subsidy scheme to extended to 78 more districts in July 2013

April 10, 2013

Govt. announced that the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) subsidy scheme to be being extended to 78 more districts in July 2013. DBT: Rolled out in 43 districts in Phase I in January, 2013. LPG subsidy will be included in this ..

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West Bengal Govt to start monthly stipend for Old Writers & Litterateurs

March 29, 2013

The West Bengal Government has planned to commence from next month a monthly stipend/pension for Old Writers and Litterateurs. In the first phase of this plan: 170 people will be awarded Rs 1,500 each. 100 theatre troops will be given ..

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Renowned painter Ganesh Pyne passed away

March 15, 2013

Legendary painter Ganesh Pyne (76) passed away in Kolkata.  Described famously as ‘an artist’s artist, a philosopher’s philosopher and master fantasist of them all’, Pyne had received several awards and honors for his works. He blended romanticism, fantasy and free ..

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Famous Bengali Painter Shanu Lahiri passed away

February 8, 2013

Famous painter of Bengal School, Shanu Lahiri (85) passed away. She was the winner of President’s Gold Medal.

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Haradhan Bandopadhyay passes away

January 10, 2013

Famous screen and theater actor Haradhan Bandopadhyay (86), who had starred in many films of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, passed away. Celebrated films in which he featured include ‘Mahanagar’, ‘Sakha Prashakha’, ‘Sonar Kella’ and ‘Jai Baba Felunath’, directed by Ray. ..

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Persons in News: Sunil Gangopadhyay

October 24, 2012

Eminent Bengali writer and poet Sunil Gangopadhyay passed away. He was Sahitya Akademi President. Known for his poems and novels in both West Bengal and Bangladesh. Used the pen names Nil Lohit, Sanatan Pathak, and Nil Upadhyay First poem: ‘Ekti ..

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Bimal Gurung sworn in as the Head of GTA

August 9, 2012

Bimal Gurung sworn in as the head of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA). What is GTA? It a 50-member semi-autonomous body for trouble-torn Darjeeling hills in West Bengal. GTA will consist of 45 elected candidates and 5 nominated candidates. The ..

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India to trim diplomatic ties with Denmark

July 14, 2012

(Purulia Arms Drop Case, Person in News: Kim Davy) India has decided to downgrade its diplomatic links with Denmark. Why India has decided for trimming diplomatic relations with Denmark? (Purulia Arms Drop Case, Person in News: Kim Davy) India has ..

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