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Bengal

Budget meaningless for middle-class: Adhir

The Union Budget 2025 has sparked a political storm in West Bengal, with the state BJP hailing it as "pro-people" while the opposition Left and Congress have strongly criticised it, calling it "anti-poor" and a tool for electoral gains ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections and for upcoming elections in some states.

Circular Railway regulations

Following a request from the state government, the Eastern Railway’s Sealdah Division has decided to cancel and regulate Circular Railway train services for immersion of idols from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m. on 3, 4 and 5 February.

Train cancellations

The Sealdah division has decided to cancel around 108 local EMU trains altogether on two days for commissioning of the Hot Standby Dual Visual Display Unit Electronic Interlocking system with two VDU-monitors at Ballygunge Junction and Kankurgachi Road Junction.