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Meghalaya declare school holiday on July 20 for FIFA World Cup final

Shillong, July 19 (UNI) The Meghalaya government declared a holiday for all educational institutions in the state on Monday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between defending champions Argentina and Spain.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma announced the decision in a video message posted on social media on Sunday, describing football as "a passion and a way of life" in Meghalaya.
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Calcutta High Court questions centre’s decision to deploy teachers for census work

18 Aug 2026 | 5:11 PM

Kolkata, Aug 18 (UNI) The Calcutta High Court once again expressed displeasure over the deployment of school teachers for census duties and questioned the census authorities over the decision.

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Calcutta High Court stays Bengal govt notification on verification of caste certificates

18 Aug 2026 | 5:02 PM

Kolkata, Aug 18 (UNI) In a significant decision, the Calcutta High Court has imposed an interim stay on a West Bengal government notification ordering the re-verification of caste certificates issued since 2011.

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Calcutta High Court dismisses PIL over removal of loudspeakers from mosques

18 Aug 2026 | 4:59 PM

Kolkata, Aug 18 (UNI) The Calcutta High Court dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the removal of loudspeakers and microphones from mosques across West Bengal.

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Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh blames Left for CJP agitation, warns against law & order breach

18 Aug 2026 | 4:54 PM

Kolkata, Aug 18 (UNI) West Bengal minister and former BJP state president Dilip Ghosh has blamed the Left for allegedly instigating the ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP) agitation over the question paper leak issue, accusing communists of creating forces that later disrupt society.

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46 KCP-Taibanganba cadres lay down arms in Manipur

18 Aug 2026 | 4:32 PM

Imphal, Aug 18 (UNI) In a major step toward peace, reconciliation and development in Manipur, 46 cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party–Taibanganba Group, including four women cadres, laid down arms and surrendered to the government on Tuesday.

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