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My Nation in 100 seconds: From WB CM Mamata Banerjee's negligence over Majerhat bridge to Pankaj Advani's Teachers' Day tribute, here's news from across the nation

Sep 5, 2018, 6:56 PM IST

In a shocking revelation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ignored red flags surrounding the Majerhat bridge's safety. the bridge was declared unsafe by PWD officials back in 2015.  People in the government allegedly cited lack of funds as a reason to stall repair. On the occasion of Teachers' Day, 19-time world billiards and snooker champion Pankaj Advani paid rich tributes to his coach Arvind Savur and urged all sportspersons to express their gratitude to those who have shaped their careers. All this and more on My Nation in 100 seconds.