West Bengal’s government has issued a major order directing district magistrates to identify toll and drop gates within their jurisdictions. After identification, the structures are to be removed or closed, and authorities will take steps to ensure they are not re-established. The move signals tighter enforcement over how toll access points operate across districts.
The government has extended its order withholding Television Rating Points for TV news channels by four more weeks. Officials say the move is meant to curb sensational, speculative programming and prevent panic among the public amid the West Asia conflict. The decision reflects a renewed push to limit fear-driven coverage while TRP reporting remains suspended.
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