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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee

Clutching at straws in Bengal as BJP on rise

The Trinamul Congress grew and grew, with people who joined in droves.

03 Jul 2019 1:02 AM

Sharma's remark comes shortly after the Supreme Court served a notice to the West Bengal government on a contempt petition filed by Sharma's brother, alleging that the police did not immediately release her despite the court's order. (Photo: ANI)

Happy that WB govt being held accountable: BJP's Priyanka Sharma on contempt plea

Sharma alleged that the state government mentally harassed her and her family.

01 Jul 2019 3:50 PM

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi issued notices to the state government and others on the contempt plea filed by the activist's brother Rajib Sharma. (Photo: File)

Mamta meme case: SC issues notice to WB govt on delay in release of BJP activist

In the petition, it has been alleged that there was a delay in releasing activist Priyanka, despite apex court's order granting bail to her.

01 Jul 2019 12:02 PM

Dilip Ram was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. (Photo: Representational)

TMC leader's husband shot dead in Bengal, party calls for strike

Dilip Ram, the husband of panchayat pradhan and senior Trinamool leader Neetu Ram, was shot dead by unidentified men at Bandel on Saturday.

30 Jun 2019 8:37 PM

'Today is World #SocialMediaDay. Social media should be used for the good of mankind. It must not misused by anyone to spread dangerous #fakenews and misinformation,' she tweeted. (Photo: File)

Social media must not be used to spread fake news: Mamata Banerjee

On world Social Media Day, Banerjee also said that social media should not be used to spread fake news and misinformation.

30 Jun 2019 1:14 PM

India is ‘drunk’ on Mahua: A political star is born

The political nuance of “Vande Mataram” was not missed by political watchers, who read much more than a routine oath into their words.

29 Jun 2019 12:16 AM

Cabinet Minister Partha Chatterjee had moved the motion against three media houses -- Anandabazar Patrika, Ei Samay, and Sangbad Pratidin (Bengali dailies) -- for allegedly misreporting Banerjee's statement that she wanted an alliance with the Congress and the Left. (Photo: ANI)

TMC withdraws privilege motion against 3 Bengali dailies

The privilege motion had been moved for allegedly misinterpreting CM Mamata Banerjee's statement over the Opposition's co-operation.

28 Jun 2019 5:22 PM

Speaking during the debate on the governor's address in the state assembly, she said the BJP is trying to run a parallel government in the state and parties like the Congress and the CPI(M) should join hands with the TMC to fight against it. (Photo: File)

Mamata urges Cong, left in WB to fight against BJP; Oppn deny

The Trinamool Congress supremo said all the 23 opposition parties should unitedly fight against malfunctioning of EVMs.

27 Jun 2019 12:21 PM

Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee seeks help of CPM, Congress

The West Bengal chief minister made the offer to the CPI(M) and the Congress while speaking in the state Assembly on Wednesday.

27 Jun 2019 2:07 AM

Earlier in the day, TMC supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP is ‘liable for Bhatpara’. (Photo: ANI)

TMC delegates to visit Bhatpara on June 28 to take stock of post-violence situation

On June 20, clashes broke out between two groups suspected to be affiliated to the ruling TMC and the BJP in Bhatpara.

26 Jun 2019 8:46 PM

Speaking to ANI, Mamata said that she has personally spoken to the victims who were allegedly thrown out of the train. (Photo: ANI)

WB CM to give Rs 50,000 compensation to men who were pushed off moving train

The men were attacked and pushed off for not chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’.

26 Jun 2019 8:08 PM

Banerjee further stated that the Opposition parties need to come together against the BJP. (Photo: ANI)

'BJP ran parallel administration in WB during LS polls,' says Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee went on to add that '2019 election was not a real election'.

26 Jun 2019 6:19 PM

The BJYM members have threatened to block all main roads to recite Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: WB BJP youth wing recites Hanuman Chalisa on road to oppose Friday namaz

The agitated protesters gathered in large numbers on the streets on Tuesday night.

26 Jun 2019 12:13 PM

West Bengal chief ministerand Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee

Country going through ‘super Emergency’: Mamata Banerjee

The BJP MP of Midnapore claimed, There is not even any permission to write anything on Facebook. If anyone does it, he is sent to jail.

26 Jun 2019 3:07 AM

BJP accuses TMC govt of trying to create Bangladesh

Ghosh accused the Trinamul Congress chief of scheming to merge her state with neighbouring Bangladesh.

26 Jun 2019 1:30 AM

She also skipped the swearing-in ceremony of the new government last month and did not attend the June 15 NITI Aayog meeting. (Photo: File)

Country has gone through 'Super Emergency' in last 5 yrs: Mamata attacks Modi govt

Banerjee, who has been at loggerheads with BJP, did not participate in the recent all-party meetings convened by Prime Minister Modi.

25 Jun 2019 10:39 AM

Adding insult to Banerjee's injury, assembly lawmaker Wilson Champramary, Dakshin Dinajpur Zilla Parishad President Lipika Roy along with 10 Parishad members joined BJP in presence of BJP leaders Kailash Vijayvargiya and Mukul Roy at party headquarters in Delhi. (Photo: Twitter/ @KailashOnline)

No TMC govt will be left in WB: Mukul Roy as MLA, 10 Zilla parishad members join BJP

This comes a day after TMC president Mamata Banerjee threatened her party's erstwhile leaders who have jumped the ship with 'consequences'.

25 Jun 2019 8:47 AM

Police resorted to firing teargas shells to bring the situation under control. The injured have been admitted to a private hospital in the area. (Photo: Representative image)

Priority is to ensure law and order, action will be taken when required: WB police

Local authorities in Bhatpara and Jagatdal imposed Section 144 after one man died and four others were injured in clashes.

22 Jun 2019 2:40 PM

Another signatory, nutritionist Neha Hafiz, said there is a need to change the perception that the community was 'getting more privileges than others'. (Photo: File)

Prominent Kolkata Muslims urge CM to act against culprits after attacks on doctors

The junior doctors started a week-long agitation, which had disrupted health care services at all state-run hospitals.

20 Jun 2019 1:17 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah and BJP working president J.P. Nadda at a meeting with the leaders of political parties ahead of the Budget Session in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Amid Opposition boycott, PM sets up panel on ‘1 nation, 1 election’

One Nation, One Election’ an attempt to ‘mislead’ country and implement a ‘hidden agenda’, claims Opposition.

20 Jun 2019 6:04 AM

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