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Bengal Launches ‘Sramashree’ for Returning Migrant Workers, Blames BJP States for ‘Linguistic Persecution’

Kolkata, Aug. 18: Amid mounting reports of alleged atrocities against Bengali-speaking migrant workers in various parts of the country, particularly those governed by the BJP, the Bengal government on Monday announced a new, politically charged rehabilitation package. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveiled the scheme, named “Sramashree” promising assured employment and…

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Trinamool Congress Nominates Alifa Ahmed To Fight Kaliganj Assembly By-Election

Krishnanagar: The Trinamool Congress on Tuesday named Alifa Ahmed, daughter of the late party MLA Nasiruddin Ahmed, as its candidate for the upcoming assembly by-election in Kaliganj, scheduled for June 19. Kaliganj is one of five assembly constituencies across four states where by-elections will be held on that day. Alifa…