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Kolkata Residents Face Severe Water Shortage After Major Pipeline Leak

Short2News· 1d ago ·Kolkata

Thousands of residents in Kolkata's Tala area are struggling without water following a massive pipeline leak. According to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, over five million gallons of water were lost after the...

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బుక్సా టైగర్ రిజర్వ్ నుండి తప్పించుకున్న ఆడపులి: గాలింపు ముమ్మరం

పశ్చిమ బెంగాల్‌లోని బుక్సా టైగర్ రిజర్వ్ నుండి టీఎఫ్-1 ఆడపులి సొరంగం తవ్వి తప్పించుకుంది. కాంక్రీట్ గోడ కింద నాలుగు అడుగుల లోతులో రంధ్రం చేసి అది బయటకు...

Short2News· 1d ago ·West Bengal
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Kolkata-Sairang Express Derails in Assam Amid Renewed Rail Safety Concerns

The Kolkata-Sairang Express recently derailed in Assam, prompting urgent discussions regarding national rail safety protocols. This incident has highlighted...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Assam
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Bengal Professor's FEED Initiative Empowers Underprivileged Children

Chandrashekhar Kundu founded the FEED initiative in West Bengal to combat hunger and educational gaps among underprivileged children. The program currently...

Short2News· 3d ago ·West Bengal
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Buxa tigress escapes again after digging hole in enclosure

A three-year-old tigress has escaped from her acclimatisation enclosure at the Buxa Tiger Reserve by digging a tunnel. This marks her second escape attempt in...

Short2News· 3d ago ·West Bengal
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WB HS 3rd Semester Final Answer Key 2027 Released

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education has officially released the subject-wise final answer key for the high school examinations. Students can...

Short2News· 3d ago ·West Bengal
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West Bengal to launch 'Seema Mitra' award for border personnel by 2027

West Bengal opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari announced the new 'Seema Mitra' award to honor BSF, SSB, and police personnel. A selection committee will be...

Short2News· 4d ago ·West Bengal
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SRFTI Students Extend Protests, Classes Suspended Until December 11

Students at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute have continued their ongoing protests for 42 days, leading to the suspension of classes until...

Short2News· 5d ago ·Kolkata
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Biswajit Basu Resigns From West Bengal SIR Tribunal

Former judge Biswajit Basu has resigned from the West Bengal SIR tribunal, becoming the fourth retired judge to step down. He follows former Calcutta High...

Short2News· 5d ago ·West Bengal
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Rajnath Singh praises IAF personnel for patriotic musical performance

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared a video featuring Indian Air Force personnel singing a patriotic song at Bagdogra Air Force Station. He commended their...

Short2News· 5d ago ·West Bengal
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Kolkata graduate questions salary race and career financial expectations

A 22-year-old engineering graduate from Kolkata has sparked an online debate regarding realistic salary expectations. He seeks financial security while...

Short2News· 6d ago ·Kolkata
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బెంగాల్‌లో దీపావళి నాడు కాళీ పూజ ప్రాముఖ్యత ఏమిటి?

దేశవ్యాప్తంగా దీపావళి రోజున లక్ష్మీదేవిని పూజిస్తుండగా, పశ్చిమ బెంగాల్‌లో మాత్రం కాళీదేవిని ఆరాధిస్తారు. బెంగాల్‌లో దీపావళి రాత్రి శ్యామా పూజ ఎందుకు...

Short2News· 8d ago ·West Bengal
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West Bengal Board Seeks Postponement of 2027 Class 10 Exams

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education has officially requested a postponement of the Class 10 board examinations for the year 2027, proposing a shift...

Short2News· 9d ago ·West Bengal
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Supreme Court allows Abhishek Banerjee to move Calcutta HC against media trial

The Supreme Court has granted liberty to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee to approach the Calcutta High Court regarding his plea against a media...

Short2News· 9d ago ·West Bengal
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ECI Permits Bengal Tribunal Judges to E-Sign Orders

The Election Commission of India has decided to allow tribunal judges in West Bengal to e-sign and upload their orders. This change comes after judges raised...

Short2News· 10d ago ·West Bengal
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Kolkata Citizens March Against Attacks on Bookstalls

Hundreds of citizens, activists, and professors marched in Kolkata to protest recent attacks on bookstalls during Durga Puja. The non-political rally was...

Short2News· 12d ago ·West Bengal
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Gorakhpur-bound Train Derails in Kanpur, No Casualties Reported

A Gorakhpur-bound train derailed in Kanpur, affecting four coaches carrying approximately three hundred passengers. Railway officials confirmed that no...

Short2News· 22h ago ·Kanpur
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Russian Ambassador to US Alexander Darchiev Dies at 66

Alexander Darchiev, a veteran Russian diplomat and vocal critic of the West, has died suddenly at the age of 66. He previously served as Russia's ambassador to...

Short2News· 1d ago
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Italy evacuates 300+ schools following bomb alerts

Italian authorities evacuated over 300 schools following widespread bomb threats that also impacted Scotland and Ireland. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni stated...

Short2News· 1d ago
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Saudi Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz; Three Indian Crew Safe

A Saudi Arabia-flagged tanker was struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed that all three Indian seafarers...

Short2News· 1d ago
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Three coaches of Chauri Chaura Express derail at Kanpur Central

Three coaches of the Chauri Chaura Express derailed on Wednesday evening shortly after departing from Kanpur Central station. The incident occurred at platform...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Kanpur
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Three CRPF Personnel Injured in Terrorist Attack in Kulgam

Three security personnel sustained injuries after terrorists opened fire at a CRPF camp in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday. Security forces have...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Jammu and Kashmir
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జమ్ముకశ్మీర్‌లోని కుల్గామ్‌లో సీఆర్‌పీఎఫ్‌ క్యాంప్‌పై ఉగ్రవాదుల దాడి

జమ్ముకశ్మీర్‌లోని కుల్గామ్‌లో ఉన్న సీఆర్‌పీఎఫ్‌ క్యాంప్‌పై ఉగ్రవాదులు మెరుపుదాడికి పాల్పడ్డారు. ఈ ఘటనతో స్థానికంగా తీవ్ర కలకలం రేగింది. అయితే, ఈ దాడిలో ఎవరైనా...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Jammu and Kashmir
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బంగాళాఖాతంలో వాయుగుండం: తీరం దాటనున్న తుఫాను, ప్రజలకు అలర్ట్

బంగాళాఖాతంలో ఏర్పడిన అల్పపీడనం వాయుగుండంగా బలపడిందని వాతావరణ శాఖ వెల్లడించింది. ఇది ఈ నెల 16, 17 తేదీల్లో దక్షిణ కోస్తాంధ్ర మరియు ఉత్తర తమిళనాడు మధ్య తీరం దాటే...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Andhra Pradesh
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US Army Officer Arrested in UK Over Suspected Russian Espionage

A 41-year-old US army officer serving with NATO was arrested near Gloucester in England on suspicion of spying for Russia. The suspect faces allegations of...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Gloucester
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Srinagar blast linked to explosives seized from terror module

An explosion at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar killed nine individuals, including forensic and law enforcement personnel. The blast occurred during a...

Short2News· 1d ago ·Jammu and Kashmir
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బల్గేరియాలో ఘోర రోడ్డు ప్రమాదం: 50 వాహనాలు ఢీకొని 11 మంది మృతి

బల్గేరియాలో దట్టమైన పొగమంచు కారణంగా జరిగిన ఘోర రోడ్డు ప్రమాదంలో సుమారు 50 వాహనాలు ఒకదానికొకటి ఢీకొన్నాయి. ఈ భీకర దుర్ఘటనలో 11 మంది ప్రాణాలు కోల్పోగా, మరో 50...

Short2News· 2d ago ·Bulgaria
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Bulgaria Highway Tragedy: 11 Dead and 50 Injured

A devastating multi-vehicle pile-up on Bulgaria's A1 motorway has left 11 people dead and 50 others injured. The tragic accident occurred on the major highway...

Short2News· 2d ago ·Sofia
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US Bases in Britain on High Alert Over Security Threat

Security levels have been raised at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath in Britain following potential security threats. Authorities relocated notable aircraft...

Short2News· 2d ago ·britain
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Six of Family Killed in Maharashtra Grocery Store Fire

A tragic fire broke out at a residential home located above a grocery store in Maharashtra, claiming the lives of six family members. A young boy became the...

Short2News· 3d ago ·Maharashtra
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Russia launches major missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's energy grid

Russia has initiated a widespread campaign of missile and drone strikes targeting Ukraine's critical energy infrastructure. These attacks have caused extensive...

Short2News· 3d ago
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Delhi air quality turns severe following Deepavali celebrations

A thick blanket of smog has engulfed Delhi after Deepavali celebrations, causing air quality to plummet into the severe category. Multiple monitoring stations...

Short2News· 3d ago ·Delhi
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Diwali Fire Incidents Claim 12 Lives Across Madhya Pradesh

Tragedy struck during Diwali celebrations in Madhya Pradesh as severe fire incidents in Katni and Seoni claimed 12 lives. The victims included a two-month-old...

Short2News· 3d ago ·Madhya Pradesh
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Diwali Fire Tragedy: Six Die of Suffocation in Maharashtra

Six people tragically died from suffocation following a midnight house fire in Dharashiv, Maharashtra, during Diwali celebrations. One person was successfully...

Short2News· 3d ago ·Maharashtra
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Delhi AQI hits severe levels as post-Diwali smog grips cities

Delhi's air quality plunged to the severe category on Monday following a surge in post-Diwali pollution. Air quality index readings crossed 400 across the...

Short2News· 3d ago ·Delhi
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One dead as fire breaks out in Mumbai's Dongri highrise

A major fire erupted at a highrise building in Mumbai's Dongri area late on November 7. The Mumbai Fire Brigade declared it a Level-I incident and deployed...

Short2News· 3d ago ·Mumbai

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