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• Bengal emerges as frontrunner in green job potential with policy action needed for renewable energy growth

  08-01-2026 11:07 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Bengal possesses significant green job potential, but its realization hinges on swift policy action and implementation, according to an iFOREST report. Despite past initiatives, the state's renewable energy capacity lags, necessitating accelerated deployment of solar, wind, and green hydrogen to meet rising demand and unlock employment opportunities.
  
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• EC officials deliver SIR notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen — know why?

  08-01-2026 08:54 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Election Commission officials visited Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's Santiniketan home to deliver a notice regarding an alleged age discrepancy between Sen and his late mother. The notice claims an age gap of less than 15 years, which Sen's caretaker disputes, calling it harassment. Sen, currently in the US, is expected to provide documentation to resolve the issue.
  
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• ED raids IPAC chief Prateek Jain’s home; West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee targets Amit Shah

  08-01-2026 08:01 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) initiated raids at the residence of IPAC chief Prateek Jain. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived, condemning the operation as an unfortunate targeting of the TMC's IT head and accusing the Home Minister of seeking party documents due to elections.
  
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• Kolkata: Seniors protest public drinking, thrashed near Girish Park station; 3 injured

  08-01-2026 07:09 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Three senior citizens were allegedly assaulted near Girish Park metro station after protesting public drinking and indecent behaviour. Despite a written complaint filed immediately, police action was delayed, prompting a local protest. The accused, reportedly intoxicated youths, returned and attacked the victims. Investigations are now underway after a case was registered.
  
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• Calcutta HC upholds CAPF no to candidate for arm tattoo

  08-01-2026 02:41 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Calcutta High Court upheld a CAPF order barring a candidate for a right forearm tattoo, deeming it a violation of uniformity. The court ruled that removing the tattoo after the initial medical exam and before a review was impermissible, emphasizing that health must be assessed on the original examination date.
  
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• Kolkata: Unable to move, ailing hippo stuck in zoo pool for 2 weeks; vets hopeful of recovery

  08-01-2026 01:55 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A young hippopotamus at Alipore Zoo has been confined to its pool for two weeks due to a suspected neurological disease or leg injury, deviating from its usual routine. Zoo authorities have formed a medical team to monitor the animal, which is showing some signs of improvement and responding to treatment, though a definitive diagnosis remains elusive.
  
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• Kolkata: Unable to move, ailing hippo stuck in Alipore zoo pool for 14 days; vets hopeful of recovery

  08-01-2026 01:55 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A young hippopotamus at Alipore Zoo has been confined to its pool for two weeks due to a suspected neurological disease or leg injury, deviating from its usual routine. Zoo authorities have formed a medical team to monitor the animal, which is showing some signs of improvement and responding to treatment, though a definitive diagnosis remains elusive.
  
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