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    Once a Finance Minister's Seat, Khardaha Faces New Political Tests

    In Kolkata, April 9, concerns over job opportunities and infrastructure development issues seem to be dominating the voters' mindset in the Khardaha assembly constituency, a seat previously held by successive West Bengal finance ministers, as the countdown to the 2026 state elections officially...
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    Boosting Bengal's Exports with Natural Fibers

    Kolkata, March 20 The Trinamool Congress announced a "Natural Fibers Revival Mission" in its election manifesto, unveiled on Friday, pledging to revive closed and struggling jute mills in the state and boost the global marketability of jute products.The initiative aims to restore livelihoods...
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    Bengal Elections: Navigating Bengali Identity, Matua Influence, and Urban Discontent

    Kolkata, March 15 – Aggression and novelty have been hallmarks of West Bengal elections. We look at the issues that are likely to be central to the campaigns of political parties.Bengali sub-nationalism: Before the SIR exercise gained prominence in Bengal, the TMC aggressively campaigned, both...
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    Stakeholder Consultation Urged on Jute Raw Material Policies

    Kolkata, February 11 An association of jute balers has written to the Union Ministry of Textiles, opposing the Indian Jute Mills Association's (IJMA) recommendation to ban the storage of raw jute, arguing that such a move would disrupt the supply chain and harm farmers' interests.In a letter...
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    Stakeholder Consultation Urged on Jute Storage Proposal

    Kolkata, February 11 An association of jute balers has written to the Union Ministry of Textiles, opposing the Indian Jute Mills Association's (IJMA) recommendation to ban the storage of raw jute, arguing that such a move would disrupt the supply chain and harm farmers' interests.In a letter...
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