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    K2 Infragen gets Rs 90 cr railway order in UP

    EPC company K2 Infragen has won a Rs 90 crore railway bridge project in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. The project, awarded by the UP-State Bridge Corporation Ltd, involves constructing a four-lane rail over bridge on the Patna-Mughalsarai section. K2 Infragen expects the project to contribute Rs 35 crore to its revenues for fiscal year 2024-2025.

    Mamata Banerjee condemns BJP disruption during Bengal's budget tabling

    West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes BJP MLAs' disruption during state budget tabling, warns against turning assembly into party office. BJP MLAs protest, CM condemns, and warns of stopping Parliament if disruptions continue. Banerjee also accuses Centre of neglecting Bengal. Chaos erupts as BJP MLAs sing national anthem, triggering condemnation from Banerjee. BJP claims budget is vote-oriented, challenges Trinamool to halt Parliament.

    Ferry with 350 pilgrims returning from Gangasagar stuck in sandbar; Navy, Coastguard rescue pilgrims

    Nearly one crore pilgrims from across the country attended the Gangasagar Mela on Sagar Island and took a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal on Makar Sankranti on Monday. Pilgrims were transported to Sagar Island through 36 vessels, 100 launches, and six barges operating across 22 jetties.

    Nearly one crore pilgrims take holy dip at Gangasagar on Makar Sankranti: Official

    Biswas on Sunday, had said, "Nearly 65 lakh pilgrims have visited Gangasagar Mela until Sunday noon since the fair's inauguration on January 8." He added that the fairground, sprawling across the beach, is now under the surveillance of approximately 1,100 CCTV cameras and 22 drones. Security personnel, including 14,000 policemen, oversee the event, and 45 watch towers have been erected.

    Around 65 lakh pilgrims visit Gangasagar: Bengal minister

    According to Hrishikesh Panjika, the auspicious timing for 'punya snan' or holy bath on Makar Sankranti will begin at 12.13 am on Monday and continue for the next 24 hours. Most of the devotees will follow this timing and take the holy dip. However, some devotees also followed the Mahabir Panjika, according to which, the auspicious timing for the holy bath began at 8.42 am on Sunday and will continue till 6 pm during the day.

    Political row erupts over 'assault' on monks in West Bengal's Purulia

    A video of monks being attacked by a mob in Purulia has sparked a political row in West Bengal. The BJP accuses the state of a collapse in law and order, while the TMC claims the BJP is trying to give a communal twist to the incident. The Purulia Police stated that the incident resulted from a misunderstanding between the monks and local girls. Twelve people have been arrested, and the police deny any communal overtone. The BJP alleges that those behind the assault are linked to the ruling TMC party.

    The Economic Times
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