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Bengal gets first 'model' court with inauguration by HC chief justice

Durgapur, Sept 6 (UNI) Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam today inaugurated West Bengal's first "model" court's multi-storied building, which is equipped with all basic amenities for the judiciary in West Bardhaman district.
The building of Durgapur Sub-Divisional Court is the first model court in the state.
The use of digital technology, improved security measures, and easy communication infrastructure for the convenience of the common man have given the court building a complete new look. Special emphasis has been placed on ensuring that litigants get faster services and the disposal of cases is more efficient.
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Tapas Roy to take oath as Protem Speaker ahead of MLAs’ swearing-in ceremony

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West Bengal chief secretary Manoj Agarwal pushes for rule-based governance, zero political interference

12 May 2026 | 5:13 PM

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Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam Chief Minister for the second time

12 May 2026 | 5:02 PM

Guwahati, May 12 (UNI) Himanta Biswa Sarma, who led the BJP-headed NDA to a massive win in the Assam Assembly polls, was on Tuesday sworn in as the state’s Chief Minister for the second successive term in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political heavyweights here.

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Governor directs renaming of Bihar Eye Bank in Jharkhand

12 May 2026 | 4:57 PM

Ranchi, May 12 (UNI) Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Tuesday directed that the process for renaming Bihar Eye Bank Trust as “Jharkhand Eye Bank” be initiated at the earliest.

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