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Chief minister Mamata Banerjee and others sing the National Anthem during Trinamul Chhatra Parishad Foundation Day rally in Kolkata on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Govt using brute force to silence Kashmiris: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee said the country was heading towards presidential form of government.

29 Aug 2019 2:03 AM

In connection with the Narada and Sarada scams, the TMC supremo said if she was sent behind the bars, she will look at it as a "freedom struggle". (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Country heading towards presidential form of govt: Mamata Banerjee

Accusing BJP of indulging in horse-trading, she said that the saffron party's next target was West Bengal.

28 Aug 2019 5:51 PM

'All the institutions are headed by retired persons, who have no accountability. They are just following orders of the government like 'yes men',' the CM said, while addressing a students rally. (Photo: ANI)

Arrest me if you want, but you can’t silence Kashmir: Mamata dares Centre

The country is heading towards presidential form of government, and there will be no place for democracy, Banerjee said.

28 Aug 2019 2:56 PM

The Chief Minister announced Rs 10 lakh for development of the school and assured of a playground after some students told here that they do not have a place to play. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Mamata Banerjee visits Burdwan school; gives Rs 10 lakh for its development

Banerjee was in the district to chair an administrative meeting.

27 Aug 2019 2:16 PM

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Amit Shah

Amit Shah to hold 30 rallies in Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand

The BJP has already earmarked these states for its future growth and is eyening to become a dominant political force in these, sources added.

27 Aug 2019 2:13 AM

Injured Kaushi Mondal being treated at Calcutta National Medical College & Hospital after a wall collapse in Kachua triggered a stampede like situation in North 24 Parganas district on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

5 killed, over 24 hurt in temple stampede

Mamata announces compensation of Rs 5L for families of victims and Rs 1L for each critially injured.

24 Aug 2019 2:23 AM

Two persons have died, a few injured and among those two are in very critical condition, Banerjee, who rushed to the National Medical College and Hospital, where the injured were admitted, told reporters. (Photo: ANI)

2 killed, over 20 injured in stampede-like situation near temple in WB

Mamata announced compensation of Rs five lakh to family members of those killed in the stampede-like situation near Kachua Loknath temple.

23 Aug 2019 12:35 PM

Mamata Banerjee had also unveiled the massive public outreach programme under which over 1,000 party leaders will visit 10,000 villages over the next 100 days to understand people's problems and redress their grievances. (Photo: File)

To counter TMC's 'Didi ke Bolo' initiative, BJP to launch 'Cha Chakra'

While reacting to development, TMC secretary general mocked BJP for trying to copy TMC new initiative for a better connect with the people.

23 Aug 2019 10:34 AM

In another video shared by her, Banerjee can be seen interacting with locals in the area. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Watch: Mamata Banerjee makes tea, shares with locals

In a video, shared by Banerjee on Twitter, she can be seen surrounded by locals as she makes tea at a stall and serves it to local people.

22 Aug 2019 8:37 AM

Chatterjee, who was once a trusted lieutenant of the TMC supremo, mocked her and the party's leadership for appointing poll strategist Prashant Kishor to revive its prospects in the next assembly polls. (Photo:Twitter | MukulAdhikary5 )

'Ready to contest against Mamata,' says former TMC loyalist Sovan Chatterjee after joining BJP

He also dismissed allegations that he had switched over to the saffron camp to avoid CBI interrogations into the Narada tape scam.

21 Aug 2019 2:48 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged of human rights violation in the Kashmir region while asserting that the subject of human rights was very close to her heart. (Photo: File)

'Human rights violations in Kashmir,' says Mamata on World Humanitarian Day

Banerjee had been critical of Centre's move on Jammu and Kashmir and said that 'process of scrapping' Article 370 of Constitution was wrong.

19 Aug 2019 11:17 AM

She said the whereabouts of Netaji after he 'disappeared' on August 18, 1945 were still not known. (Photo: File)

People have right to know about Netaji's disappearance: Mamata

Several reports have claimed that Netaji had boarded a plane from Taihoku Airport in Taiwan, which crashed leading to the death of Netaji.

18 Aug 2019 1:17 PM

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) chief Banerjee had served as Minister of Railways from October 1999 to March 2001 in the Vajpayee led Cabinet. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Mamata rakes up Kashmir while paying tribute to Vajpayee

The BJP stalwart had breathed his last on this day last year at the age of 93.

16 Aug 2019 1:57 PM

Banerjee said, 'I believe we don't have to learn from others how to be patriotic. We got freedom; today our country has progressed.' (Photo: File)

Don't have to learn from others how to be patriotic: Mamata to Centre

Banerjee said that Independence for her means 'to allow the people to speak'.

15 Aug 2019 8:54 AM

Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee

Braving jolt to TMC, Mamata takes potshot at Sovan Chatterjee

Later at another rally in Hazra More where Mr Chatterjee’s estranged wife Ratna was also present, the Trinamul chief offered moral support to her.

15 Aug 2019 3:23 AM

Banerjee said that the press release as a sheer distortion of facts with an aim to create confusion in the minds of local people and puja committees. (Photo: ANI)

TDS is 'Terrible Disaster Scheme', CBDT's clarification is factually incorrect: WB CM

She demanded the taxation be withdrawn and said that the festival should be allowed to be celebrated with its usual fervour.

14 Aug 2019 10:31 AM

After its shock result in the Lok Sabha polls, the ruling TMC tried to woo Chatterjee, who is known for his organisational capabilities. (Photo: Twitter Screengrab | @MukulAdhikary5)

TMC MLA Sovan Chatterjee likely to join BJP this week

According to sources, Chatterjee was in touch with the BJP for the last few months.

14 Aug 2019 10:20 AM

Trinamul Congress MLA Nayna Bandyopadhyay along with the members of Banga Janani Vahini during a protest against income tax notices being served to several Durga Puja committees in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

No tax notices issued to Puja panels: CBDT

Firhad Hakim slammed the Narendra Modi government alleging political vendetta by using the IT department.

14 Aug 2019 2:12 AM

Referring to BJP's allegations that Durga Puja is being curtailed in the state by the TMC government, she said the saffron party should first look into the work it has done since it came to power at the Centre. (Photo: File)

I know more Sanskrit scriptures than those who question my Hindu identity: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee said more Durga pujas are being held in the state under the TMC rule than under previous governments.

13 Aug 2019 7:09 PM

Our state has reduced unemployment by 45 per cent: Mamata Banerjee

She also appealed to the young generation to question the Narendra Modi government on unemployment.

13 Aug 2019 2:40 AM

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