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West Bengal: CM- Governor Tussle

West Bengal witnessed a tussle between the Speaker and the governor, recently. What was the issue? On January 25, 2022, Governor of West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar visited the assembly premises for paying tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar. During his ..

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New Technology to detect Oral Cancer

The researchers from the Guru Nanak Institute of Dental Sciences in West Bengal have created a new method to detect oral cancers. About the new technology It differentiates the cancerous stages and precancerous stages. The differentiation is done through high ..

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Padma Awards 2022

The Padma Awards 2022 is to be conferred to vaccine makers to semiconductor market rulers. This time, the Padma awards are being presented to a diversified list of recipients. Around 128 people are to receive the award in 2022. The ..

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World Bank Loan to West Bengal

The World Bank recently approved a loan of thousand crores of rupees for the West Bengal government. The loan amount is to be used in implementing 400 programmes run by the state government. Programmes The loan is to be used ..

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West Bengal passes resolution to create a Legislative Council

Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) government passed a resolution in state assembly on July 6, 2021 for creation of a legislative council in state under Article 169 of Constitution. Highlights Government was able to pass the resolution with 196 votes ..

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West Bengal approves Student Credit Card scheme

West Bengal Cabinet approved the “Student Credit Card scheme” on June 24, 2021. Trinamool Congress had promised to launch this scheme in its election manifesto. Students Credit Card Scheme This scheme will be implemented and launched on June 30, 2021. ..

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Narada Bribery Case: Ministers arrested in West Bengal

On May 17, 2021, the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested the Ministers of West Bengal, Subrata Mukherjee, Firhad Hakim, TMC MLA Madan Mitra and Sovan Chattopadhyay (former Kolkata Mayor). Background The Calcutta High Court had ordered a CBI probe against ..

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West Bengal: 11th Edition of ‘Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav’ inaugurated

The Governor of West Bengal, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, inaugurated the 11th edition of ‘Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav’ on February 14, 2021. Key Facts The event was inaugurated in the presence of Minister of State (I/C) for Culture and Tourism, Shri Prahlad ..

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World Bank’s 105 million USD loan to improve Waterways in West Bengal

The World bank, Government of India and Government of West Bengal recently signed a 105 million US the agreement. The fund has been allocated to the West Bengal inland water transport, logistics and special development project. What are the key ..

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Swasthya Sathi Scheme: Key Highlights

Swasthya Sathi scheme is a health insurance scheme of the West Bengal government. It was launched in 2016 and it has now been expanded to cover the state’s entire population. It provides basic health cover for secondary and tertiary care ..

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