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How PM Modi Helped Make BIMSTEC A Vibrant Regional Forum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday.
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Meghalaya Pushes For New Economic Corridor Between Bengal And Northeast Via Bangladesh
The Meghalaya government is looking forward to enhancing the state's and northeast region's connectivity with the rest of the country through Bangladesh.
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Opinion | How Bengal, Once An Economic Powerhouse, Lost Its Shine
West Bengal's economic decline, particularly in comparison to its counterparts Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, reflects a marked divergence in growth trajectories since the 1960s.
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Opinion | A Post-Hasina Bangladesh Doesn't Seem Like A Great Friend For India
Hasinas resignation is possibly one of the biggest strategic shocks for New Delhi in recent years. Her governments economic and foreign policy fostered a strong bond with India and made it a hub of regional connectivity and integration.
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"My Body Shakes When I Talk About Sandeshkhali," Says Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday highlighted several economic indicators to mark the "decline" of West Bengal and touched upon the recent unrest at Sandeshkhali.
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S Jaishankar Meets Foreign Ministers Of Nepal, Bangladesh In Thailand
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his counterparts from Nepal and Bangladesh here today and agreed to work closely to implement the agenda of cooperation set out by the leaderships and exchanged views on regional issues.
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India Has Huge Role In Regional Cooperation, BIMSTEC Chief Tells NDTV
Besides India, BIMSTEC or Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation comprises Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan.
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Rs 40,000 Crore Durga Puja In West Bengal Creates 3 Lakh Jobs: Report
Not just fun and frolic, Durga Puja in West Bengal is a grand economic affair involving transactions of at least Rs 40,000 crore, creating employment opportunities for around three lakh people, stakeholders said on Monday.
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Man Cheats 13 Of Rs 80 Lakh With Promise Of Army Job, Arrested: Police
The Economic Offences Wing of Hisar Police have arrested a man from Siliguri in West Bengal for cheating 13 people of Rs 80 lakh on the pretext of getting them jobs in the Army, police here said on Monday.
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Mamata Banerjee Tweets After PM's Council Says Bengal Topped Literacy Index
With West Bengal having topped the charts among large states in 'Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Index', Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today extended her wishes to teachers, parents and officials of the education department.
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West Bengal Second Highest In People Consuming Alcohol: Study
West Bengal ranked second after Uttar Pradesh in terms of absolute number of people who consume alcohol, a joint study by economic research agency ICRIER and law consulting firm PLR Chambers said.
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Calcutta University Confers PhD Degree To Chief Secretary
West Bengal Chief Secretary H K Dwivedi has been conferred with a Ph.D. degree by Calcutta University, sources said. Calcutta University conferred Ph.D. degree in 'Development Economics'.
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Bengal Minister Flags Differences With Centre Over Economic Revival
West Bengal Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee on Thursday said that the Trinamool Congress dispensation is looking to boost demand and increase the purchasing power of people for overall development.
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Smaller, Less Populous States Made Better Vaccine Progress Than Larger Ones: Report
Uttar Pradesh - the most populous state in India, along with economically significant states such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal have not yet reached the 'safe' levels of vaccinations, according to Oxford Economics.
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Opinion: Opinion: The Big Numbers That Could Decide Whether Mamata Returns
The BJP is running on the electoral plank of "real change," promising growth and jobs, while the Trinamool is pushing back with its record of setting up various welfare schemes; the Left Alliance has been highlighting the economic hardships faced by
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How PM Modi Helped Make BIMSTEC A Vibrant Regional Forum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday.
-
Meghalaya Pushes For New Economic Corridor Between Bengal And Northeast Via Bangladesh
The Meghalaya government is looking forward to enhancing the state's and northeast region's connectivity with the rest of the country through Bangladesh.
-
Opinion | How Bengal, Once An Economic Powerhouse, Lost Its Shine
West Bengal's economic decline, particularly in comparison to its counterparts Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, reflects a marked divergence in growth trajectories since the 1960s.
-
Opinion | A Post-Hasina Bangladesh Doesn't Seem Like A Great Friend For India
Hasinas resignation is possibly one of the biggest strategic shocks for New Delhi in recent years. Her governments economic and foreign policy fostered a strong bond with India and made it a hub of regional connectivity and integration.
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"My Body Shakes When I Talk About Sandeshkhali," Says Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday highlighted several economic indicators to mark the "decline" of West Bengal and touched upon the recent unrest at Sandeshkhali.
-
S Jaishankar Meets Foreign Ministers Of Nepal, Bangladesh In Thailand
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his counterparts from Nepal and Bangladesh here today and agreed to work closely to implement the agenda of cooperation set out by the leaderships and exchanged views on regional issues.
-
India Has Huge Role In Regional Cooperation, BIMSTEC Chief Tells NDTV
Besides India, BIMSTEC or Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation comprises Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal and Bhutan.
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Rs 40,000 Crore Durga Puja In West Bengal Creates 3 Lakh Jobs: Report
Not just fun and frolic, Durga Puja in West Bengal is a grand economic affair involving transactions of at least Rs 40,000 crore, creating employment opportunities for around three lakh people, stakeholders said on Monday.
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Man Cheats 13 Of Rs 80 Lakh With Promise Of Army Job, Arrested: Police
The Economic Offences Wing of Hisar Police have arrested a man from Siliguri in West Bengal for cheating 13 people of Rs 80 lakh on the pretext of getting them jobs in the Army, police here said on Monday.
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Mamata Banerjee Tweets After PM's Council Says Bengal Topped Literacy Index
With West Bengal having topped the charts among large states in 'Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Index', Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today extended her wishes to teachers, parents and officials of the education department.
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West Bengal Second Highest In People Consuming Alcohol: Study
West Bengal ranked second after Uttar Pradesh in terms of absolute number of people who consume alcohol, a joint study by economic research agency ICRIER and law consulting firm PLR Chambers said.
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Calcutta University Confers PhD Degree To Chief Secretary
West Bengal Chief Secretary H K Dwivedi has been conferred with a Ph.D. degree by Calcutta University, sources said. Calcutta University conferred Ph.D. degree in 'Development Economics'.
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Bengal Minister Flags Differences With Centre Over Economic Revival
West Bengal Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee on Thursday said that the Trinamool Congress dispensation is looking to boost demand and increase the purchasing power of people for overall development.
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Smaller, Less Populous States Made Better Vaccine Progress Than Larger Ones: Report
Uttar Pradesh - the most populous state in India, along with economically significant states such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal have not yet reached the 'safe' levels of vaccinations, according to Oxford Economics.
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Opinion: Opinion: The Big Numbers That Could Decide Whether Mamata Returns
The BJP is running on the electoral plank of "real change," promising growth and jobs, while the Trinamool is pushing back with its record of setting up various welfare schemes; the Left Alliance has been highlighting the economic hardships faced by
