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• CM Suvendu Adhikari X post: Suhrawardy Avenue becomes Gopal Mukherjee Road; TMC says wrong man being punished

  21-06-2026 21:53 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  Kolkata's Suhrawardy Avenue has been renamed Gopal Mukherjee Road, honouring a Hindu neighbourhood defender during the 1946 communal riots. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the change, citing the need for historical justice. While the road was named after Lt Col Sir Hassan Suhrawardy, the move is seen by the BJP as correcting past injustices. The Trinamool Congress, however, criticizes the renaming as rewriting history.
  
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• 6 dead, including mother and toddler, 29 injured after bus hits truck in Bengal's Jalpaiguri

  21-06-2026 15:47 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  A devastating collision on NH 27 in Jalpaiguri claimed six lives, including a mother and her toddler, and critically injured 26 others when a state bus collided with a lorry. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expressed deep sorrow, announced ₹5 lakh compensation for deceased families, ₹1 lakh for the injured, and pledged to cover all medical expenses. Rescue efforts are underway, with ministers coordinating relief.
  
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• 4 dead, 30 injured as bus rams truck on NH-27 in Bengal's Jalpaiguri, government announces compensation

  21-06-2026 13:10 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  In a heartbreaking incident in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, a bus collided with a truck on Sunday, resulting in 4 death and 30 injuries. Authorities believe the heavy rain made the roads slippery, leading to the tragedy on NH-27. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expressed his condolences and promised substantial financial support for the victims and their families, vowing comprehensive assistance for medical treatment and recovery efforts.
  
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• West Bengal set to bring 2 bills to deal with public disorder, attacks on police personnel

  21-06-2026 12:38 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  West Bengal is set to introduce two new bills to combat public disorder, vandalism, and attacks on officials. One bill amends the Public Order Act to broaden its scope, while the other, a new legislation, aims to comprehensively address anti-social activities and strengthen public safety. These measures, inspired by laws in other states, could allow for asset recovery from convicted offenders to compensate for damages.
  
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• Jadavpur University in Kolkata restores rare 1962 football team photo, celebrating national trophy win

  21-06-2026 11:05 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  In a fitting tribute to its storied past, Jadavpur University honored the 1962 football team with a display of a unique photograph showcasing them with the prestigious Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee Trophy at Howrah Station. The team, achieving joint victory with Mysore University in a nail-biting match, gathered with alumni and loved ones to recount the extraordinary journey, capturing the essence of their victorious spirit and the university's sporting heritage.
  
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• India’s first Polar & Ocean Museum to come up at NCPOR campus in Goa

  21-06-2026 11:01 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
  India is set to unveil its first Polar & Ocean Museum in Goa, a collaborative effort between Creative Museum Designers and the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research. This state-of-the-art facility will showcase India's polar and ocean research through immersive, interactive exhibits, utilizing advanced technologies like VR and AR. The museum aims to educate the public on critical scientific expeditions and the significance of these extreme environments.
  
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