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CHC PIL seeks clarification on Bengal govt’s role in Digha Jagannath temple

Kolkata, May 13 (UNI) A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed before a division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday, challenging the Bengal government's involvement in the recently inaugurated Digha Jagannath temple, which is reportedly modelled after the iconic shrine to the lord in Odisha’s Puri.

The PIL, filed by advocate and BJP leader Kaustav Bagchi, argued that the West Bengal government’s involvement in the project — officially referred to as the Shree Jagannath Dham Cultural Centre — violates constitutional principles by supporting what appears to be a religious institution under the guise of a cultural initiative.
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Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over June 20 ‘Bangla Diwas’, calls it an insult to Bengal’s identity

18 Jun 2025 | 8:37 PM

Kolkata, June 18 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday sharply criticised the BJP-led central government’s decision to observe ‘Bangla Diwas’ (Bengal Day) on June 20 across the country, calling it an imposition and a serious insult to the people of Bengal.

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Energy consumption increased 12 times in last 20 years in Bihar

18 Jun 2025 | 8:27 PM

Patna, June 18 (UNI) With increasing demand of electricity in Bihar, the energy consumption has increased 12 times in last 20 years in the state, official sources said today.

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Arunachal’s Tage Rita selected for prestigious Vital Voices Global Fellowship 2025

18 Jun 2025 | 8:16 PM

Itanagar, June 18 (UNI) In a remarkable recognition of innovation and leadership, Tage Rita Takhe, founder of Naara Aaba, India’s first kiwi wine label, has been selected for the Vital Voices Global Fellowship 2025.

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Trinamool demands UAPA against LoP Suvendu Adhikari over his alleged anti-national remark

18 Jun 2025 | 8:08 PM

Kolkata, June 18 (UNI) Launching a strong offensive against the BJP, the ruling Trinamool Congress on Wednesday slammed Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari for his "anti-national comments", in comparing "unrest-hit Bangladesh with the democratically-elected West Bengal government".

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Odisha Govt launches scheme to revive traditional crop & food culture

18 Jun 2025 | 7:57 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 18 (UNI) In an effort to revive Odisha's traditional crop and food culture, the state government on Wednesday launched a new scheme titled “Revival and Sustainable Intensification of Forgotten Food & Neglected Crops in Odisha.”
The scheme focuses on the conservation, cultivation, value addition, marketing, and awareness generation around traditional and neglected crops. It aims to provide additional financial support
to cultivators, particularly those from tribal communities.

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