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Mamata Banerjee’s agenda for first 100 days
The Trinamool Congress government is likely to bring back the projects with government camps twice a year likely to be conducted August-September and December-January.
Mamata Banerjee writes to Dhankhar: Resist from Dictating State officials
Kolkata: In a controversial development, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday asked Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to…
Harsh Vardhan assures Mamata of all help to fight Covid
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday assured West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of all help to fight Covid in the state.
Gujarat BJP protests against Mamata Banerjee, TMC
Ahmedabad, May 6 : The Gujarat BJP on Thursday held protests against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…
TMC supremo takes oath as West Bengal CM, appeals for peace
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee was sworn in as West Bengal chief minister for the third straight term…
Mamata to take oath as Bengal CM for third time on May 5
Kolkata, May 3 : Mamata Banerjee will be sworn in as the chief minister of West Bengal for…
Mamata Banerjee to meet guv at 7 pm to stake claim to form govt
Kolkata, May 3 : TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee will meet West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar at 7 pm…
Mamata Banerjee is all set to return as the chief minister for a third consecutive term
TMC garners over 48% of votes; Left-Cong. alliance rejected.
Opposition Leaders Come Together in Congratulating Mamata Banerjee for 3rd Consecutive Win
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) was ahead in 202 of the 292 seats that went to polls in West…
Exit Poll: Trinamool Poised to make comeback in Bengal for third time
New Delhi : It that seems the BJP, despite putting all its resources in the high stake West…
Exit Polls: Mamata set to retain Bengal, DMK-Congress clear winner in Tamil Nadu
NEW DELHI, April 29: The Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress looks poised to retain power in West Bengal, while…
Covid-19: Mamata Banerjee cancels meetings as EC revokes permission for rallies
"I am cancelling all my prescheduled meetings and we will reach out to the people virtually. We will be sharing the updated schedule of the virtual meetings shortly," CM Banerjee tweeted.
Mamata to write to PM on non-uniformity of vaccine prices
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is going to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the 'non-uniformity' of vaccine prices.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi over ‘faulty’ vaccine policy
A day after the Central government announced the ‘universal’ Covid vaccine policy, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…
Bengal shouldn’t choose powers with defective record of social: Nobel laureate Amartya Sen
In the same breath, Sen slammed the BJP for 'trying to portray Bengali Muslims as less deserving while deriving their strength from the support of Hindu activists who are not originally from Bengal'.
Bengal Govt has formed Task Force to Tackle COVID-19 surge: Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee, while addressing a press meet, stressed that night curfew may not be a solution in Bengal, where "political pollution" needs to be checked first.
Make Vaccines, Medicine and Oxygen available, Mamata tells PM Modi
She also requested the Prime Minister to increase the supply of oxygen. "The supply of oxygen, as you know, must be assured and certain. SAIL is meeting our need for the moment and we shall be grateful if you kindly instruct them too for ensuring steady supplies," she wrote.
My phone is being tapped will order CID probe Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee also claimed she has information that the "central forces are being involved in such acts with some agents". "It is clear that the BJP is behind it though they claimed they have no role in it," she said.
BJP responsible for COVID-19 surge in West Bengal, says Mamata
She said she would ask Election Commission to stop BJP bringing 'outsiders' to state
Mamata’s plight same as that of defeated player: Nadda
He also said that the TMC dispensation has failed to maintain law and order in Bengal.
EC bans Mamata Banerjee from Campaigning for 24 hours
The action was taken against Banerjee for the violation of Model Code of Conduct, the polling body said.
Cooch Behar killings: Mamata questions central forces’ self-defence version
Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said her government will initiate a CID probe into the incident
Mamata asks for Union Home Minister’s resignation over central forces firing killing 4 during polling
She said TMC would bring out protest rallies throughout the state on Sunday and asked party activists to wear black badges and peacefully protest the killings from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Mamata alleges Shah trying to incite violence in Bengal
She charged the Union home minister with planning the attack on Girindra Nath Barman, the TMC nominee for the Mathabhanga seat in North Bengal.
EC issues notice to Mamata for seeking votes on ‘communal’ ground
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata…
Will never let NPR, NRC be implemented in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee on Wednesday said that she won't let National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) be implemented in the state
Confident of his win from Nandigram, Suvendu appeals to people to vote
Suvendu Adhikari said that the situation is under control in Nandigram, adding that voters are hoping to usher in development
Mamata calls PM Modi ‘liar’, accuses BJP of bringing goons to Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "liar" and accused the BJP of bringing goons to the state.
Mamata Banerjee Writes Letters To Opposition Leaders Over ‘Assaults’ By BJP On Democracy
Mamata Banerjee also alleged that BJP leaders were distributing large sums of money running into crores of rupees to influence the electoral outcome
2nd phase of polling in Bengal to decide fate of Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikari
In the Sagar Assembly constituency, Trinamool MLA Bamkim Chandra Hazra is trying his luck against BJP's Bikash Chandra Kamila.
On last day of campaigning, Mamata Banerjee leads ‘Padyatra’ in Nandigram
The padyatra is being held on the last day of campaigning for phase 2 of the Assembly polls on April 1.
‘Chase away outsiders’, Mamata Banerjee says in poll rally
“They (BJP) have a lot of money so they are trying to purchase people. Modi is taking land.…
Mamata sought help from our leader in Nandigram: BJP
On the other hand, the TMC claimed that Banerjee's campaign will get another boost with Shah's roadshow.
BJP has become ‘Borrowed Janata Party’, : Yashwant Sinha
Talking about the Bengal elections, Sinha said the saffron party would bite the dust despite creating an unprecedented hype around the state assembly elections.
The BJP will not fulfil its promises, claims Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, March 22 : Dubbing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ‘an outsider party’ in Bengal, Trinamool Congress supremo…
PM Modi stole money meant for COVID-19 management, claims Mamata Banerjee
She said the saffron party is not getting proper candidates for the assembly polls
Mamata’s appeasement politics behind infiltration: Modi
TMC's tolabaj did not even spare that. We gave free rice during the lockdown but TMC indulged in corruption," he said.
Mamata releases TMC manifesto, promises income for all families, student credit card
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee unveiled the party’s manifesto for the assembly polls promising a monthly Universal Basic Income for all families, credit card scheme for students to pursue higher studies
Earlier CPI-M used to attack me, now BJP is at it: Mamata
"We give free ration to the people. You will not have to visit ration shops in the days to come. We will deliver ration to your doorsteps," Banerjee said.
TMC manifesto: Mamata Banerjee promises five lakh jobs in one year
"We will decrease unemployment," Mamata Banerjee said while releasing the party's manifesto.
PM is incompetent, cannot run the country: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee addressed a rally in Purulia district ahead of the West Bengal election.
Accident, not attack that left Mamata injured, says EC
The Election Commission on Sunday ruled out any attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during her…
Former Union minister Yashwant Sinha joins TMC
"We welcome Yashwant Sinha to our party. His participation would strengthen our fight against the BJP in the elections," TMC Lok Sabha party leader Sudip Bandopadhyay said.
Deve Gowda, Kumaraswamy condemn attack on Mamata Banerjee
Bengaluru, March 11 : Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda condemned the attack on West Bengal Chief…
Will continue campaigns on wheelchair, if necessary: Mamata
A delegation led by BJP leader Sabyasachi Dutta and Shisir Bajoria went to the office of the Election Commission (EC) and demanded release of the original footage of the incident and the place of occurrence.
Politics heats up after ‘attack’ on Mamata Banerjee
The Chief Minister appeared pale and dishevelled as she pointed to her leg, and said, "See how it is swelling up".
Mamata Banerjee says pushed by 4-5 persons in Nandigram, leg swollen
“I was deliberately pushed by 4-5 persons,” said Banerjee, who had to be carried by her security guard as she could not walk.
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee files nomination from Nandigram assembly seat
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited and offered prayers at Shiv Temple in Nandigram seat, while her…
Those Who Sold Their Souls To Outsiders From Gujarat, Trying To Stoke Communal Tensions: Mamata Banerjee
In a veiled attack against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata Banerjee said that he was insulting Nandigram’s land-displacement movement by stoking communal tensions there
Can forget everyone’s name but will never forget Nandigram: Mamata Banerjee
"Don't try to teach me what is Hindutva. I also come from a Hindu family…If you don't want me in Nandigram, I shall go away. And if you think I am a daughter of Nandigram, I will file my nomination tomorrow to contest from Nandigram," Banerjee said.
I have come to West Bengal for ashol poribortan, says PM Narendra Modi in a dig at Mamata Banerjee
In a dig at CM Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, the PM said, "The people of West Bengal had chosen you in role of 'Didi' (elder sister) but you preferred being 'bua' (aunt) to your 'bhatija' (nephew)".
West Bengal Assembly elections: Mamata announces candidature from Nandigram
The TMC supremo said the party would be contesting on 291 seats out of total 294 and the remaining three seats in Darjeeling would be contested by party allies.
Battlground Nandigram: Mamata may face ex-close aide in high octane battle
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP had made deep inroads in the local vote bank there, winning around 30 per cent of the votes in Nandigram, making a significant dent into the once Trinamool bastion in East Midnapore district.
Shiv Sena extends support to TMC in West Bengal
Earlier, the Sena — ruling Maharashtra in alliance with Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress — has contested various elections in different states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir and Goa besides West Bengal.
PM Modi Is The Biggest Rioter In The Country: TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee
‘I will be the goalkeeper during the Assembly polls and the BJP will not be able to score a single goal,’ Mamata Banerjee said while addressing a rally in West Bengal’s Hooghly
Mamata Banerjee, Amarinder Singh may skip today’s NITI Aayog meet: Report
The Prime Minister will chair Saturday's meeting and issues related to agriculture, infrastructure, manufacturing and human resource development, service delivery at the grassroots level and health and nutrition will be discussed.
Gujarat Will Never Be Able To Rule Bengal: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee also exuded confidence of returning to power after the 2021 West Bengal Assembly polls
Modi impresses crowd with Bengali speech, slams Mamata over development
PM Modi also mentioned about the Tamralipta government in undivided Midnapore which had shown the nation a new path. He said that time has come to look into the aspect.
There is no alternative to Trinamool Congress: Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee said that some artistes have claimed that the BJP IT cell was pressuring them to make statements in favour of the saffron party in the social media.
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates bridge, cement plant in north Bengal
These apart, an overbridge at Phulbari in Jalpaiguri, set up at an expenditure of Rs 45 crore, was also unveiled by the TMC supremo.
West Bengal assembly passes resolution against farm laws
Speaking about this decision of the West Bengal assembly, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Centre's 3 contentious farm laws are against farmers.
Centre’s insensitive attitude, indifference to be blamed: Mamata Banerjee on Delhi violence
Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that the Delhi Police attacked the farmers without any provocation.
‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogan angers Mamata during Netaji’s birth anniversary
West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre are engaged in a tussle over…
Netaji was true leader who strongly believed in unity: Mamata
Paying homage to ‘Deshnayak’ Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…
BJP can buy a few MLAs, but not TMC: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Dec 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that the Trinamool Congress would win…
Ex-Bengal Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Turncoat MP Sunil Mondal Face Protests in Kolkata
The TMC said the incident was a reflection of people's anger against the turncoats. "The spontaneous protest was people's anger against the turncoats," TMC MP Saugata Roy said.
After Modi Attacks West Bengal Govt For Blocking PM-Kisan Scheme, Mamata Hits Back, Says PM ‘Distorting Facts’
Eyeing on polls, the Prime Minister targeted the Left parties for not doing anything in West Bengal when they were in the regime there, and now have reached Punjab.
Mamata Banerjee extends support to Amartya Sen over land row with Visva-Bharati
Kolkata: Expressing pain and anguish at recent developments alluding to Amartya Sen’s familial properties in Shantiniketan, West Bengal…
TMC should stop stealing other men’s wives, says Dilip Ghosh on Saumitra-Sujata spat
Meanwhile, Sujata took a dig at BJP and said only opportunists had a place there now. “Now there are only opportunist and tainted people on the top. There was no respect in the BJP for me,” she said.
‘Your lies would be challenged’: Mamata Banerjee tells BJP top leadership
“I have given all answers. Now Amit Shah owes me a treat. I want to have Gujarati dishes – Dhokla. There is another dish which I love to have but I don’t remember the name," said Banerjee.
West Bengal govt spent Rs 20,212 cr in 2020-21 on development works: Mamata Banerjee
According to BJP sources, Banerjee’s attempt to shower doles ahead of the crucial state Assembly polls is targeted to counter the saffron party’s rise in Bengal.
Amit Shah does not understand the reality of West Bengal politics: TMC MP
The Trinamool MP also took a swipe at Shah’s criticism against family-centric politics, implicating that the Home Minister’s own son was in a top position in the Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) in India thanks to his influence.
TMC rebel Suvendu Adhikari joins BJP in presence of union minister Amit Shah at Midnapore rally
Adhikari after joining the ceremony said that if the same government which rules Delhi does not rule Bengal then it will hurt the state’s economic prospects.
Bengal Won’t Cow-Down Before ‘Expansionist’ Forces: Mamata On IPS Officers’ Deputation Order
The Centre had asked the West Bengal government on Thursday to immediately relieve 3 IPS officers for joining central deputation.
Modi Govt interfering in West Bengal’s jurisdiction : Mamata Banerjee
In a stern message to detractors in TMC, Banerjee said she will not tolerate anti-party activities and attempts to weaken ot before the assembly polls due in April-May 2021.
Mamata Claims Attempts To Break TMC After Adhikari Family Gives Her Rally A Miss
'Those who are corrupt are now joining the BJP. CPI(M) goons now have switched sides and are working as cadres of the BJP', alleges West Bengal CM
BJP Govt At Centre Should Withdraw Farm Laws Or Steps Down: Mamata Banerjee
Addressing a rally in West Midnapore district, Banerjee asserted that she would rather stay in jail than 'remain silent or put up with BJP's misrule'.
Bengal government to provide tabs to 9.5 lakh students to facilitate online education
There are around 36,000 government and government-aided secondary schools, around 14,000 higher secondary schools and 636 madrasahs in the state.
Despite Having A Female CM, Women In Bengal Not Safe: Kailash Vijayvargiya
Vijayvargiya also claimed that women in West Bengal are the least safe compared to anywhere else in the country
Students in Class 10, 12 to not have pre-final exams in 2021: West Bengal CM
These students will be allowed to appear for Madhyamik (class 10) and Uchcha-Madhyamik (class 12) exams directly, Banerjee told reporters after a Cabinet meeting
Shah takes dig at Mamata, urges people to give chance to BJP in 2021
The Home Minister also said that the ruling Trinamool Congress has been looting the funds sent by the Centre.
Hasina sends gifts to Mamata for Durga Puja
Deputy High Commissioner (Political) B.M. Jamal Hossain of Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, said that the gifts, contained in two sealed cartons, were handed over at Banerjee's office.
Primacy of development over politics
This story is from about 20 years ago! A person from Kolkata came to visit our office in…
Mamata Condemns Hathras Gang Rape, Terms It Barbaric And Shameful
“More shameful is the forceful cremation without the family’s presence or consent, exposing those who use slogans and lofty promises for votes,” Banerjee said.
Mamata fumes at suspension of MPs
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday condemned the suspension of eight MPs who fought to protect the…
Mamata writes to Modi on payment of GST dues to state govts
Expressing her deep anguish, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Kolkata Metro services to be resumed by maintaining social distancing norms: Mamata
We want Metro Rail services to be resumed by maintaining social distancing norms: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata…
WB CM Mamata Banerjee opposes Centre’s decision over NEET, JEE
Kolkata, Aug 24 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the Centre for the second…
Bengal govt withdraws state-wide lockdown on Aug 28
Hence, the statewide lockdown will only be observed on August 20, 21, 27 and 31.
Mamata to introduce Covid management system in Bengal
He said that at present the state has over 50,000 active Covid-19 cases and 87.6 percent of the coronavirus deaths were caused due to co-morbidities.
Legacy of India’s unity is in its diversity, must be upheld: Mamata
Kolkata, Aug 5 : On the day when the nation is celebrating the ‘bhumi pujan’ ceremony of the…
Danve urges Mamata to implement Consumer Protection Act
Danve urged the West Bengal government and its Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to facilitate the implementation of the Act in the state.
Gujarat model will not rule Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
"Next year Mamata Banerjee would be seen doing street meetings, not mass rallies. But our government will give her that permission. We will not stop her," the BJP state President said.
Mamata launches campaign for 2021 Bengal Assembly polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday took on the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government,…
No plans of lockdown, curbs only in containment zones: WB govt
The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government said on Saturday that it has no plans to impose an immediate…
Bengal Madhyamik results on Wednesday: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE)…
Bengal CM launches indigenous ‘Self-Scan’ app
Banerjee said that the new app would help people to scan important documents and nothing will be saved on its server.
Mamata to review Covid pandemic, Amphan relief in all-party meet
Kolkata, June 24 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will hold an all-party meet at the state…
After CAA-NRC, Mamata unites opposition for battle 2.0 with Modi
Moreover, the draft Bill proposes to form a regulatory commission to determine uniform tariff rates across India which leaves the states having no say as far as the tariff goes.
Amit Shah intensifies poll campaign, attacks Mamta amid coronavirus crisis and Amphan
New Delhi, June 9: Intensifying its campaign for polls, Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on…
Didi pads up for 2021 polls with virtual campaigns
Kolkata, June 5 : Targeting the state assembly polls that is scheduled to be held within a year…
Bengal CM urges Centre to give Rs 10,000 each to migrants
Kolkata, June 3 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday appealed to the central government to…
Modi conducts aerial survey of cyclone-hit Bengal, announces Rs 1K cr aid
On Thursday, Banerjee had said, "I would request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come and visit the affected areas," adding that she had never witnessed such a severe cyclone in her entire life.
‘Nothing for states’: Mamata dubs Centre’s stimulus ‘big zero’
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Terming the economic stimulus package announced by the Centre as “a big zero”, West…
Shun petty politicking, Dhankhar ticks off Mamata
Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) Expressing pain over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s remark that the opposition parties…
Sat silently, bigger states like Bengal should’ve been heard: Mamata
Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Expressing dismay over her state not getting a chance to speak at the video…
Centre goofed on test kits, Bengal being defamed: Mamata
The top bureaucrat said while two Viral Transpot Media were needed for every test, the Centre supplied only 2,500. "But we have conducted over 7,000 tests. So we would have needed 14,000 VTMs. But we got only 2,500. We bought most of the kits".
Bengal Governor slams Mamata govt on PDS ‘scam’
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar has hit out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee levelling…
Bengal to give Rs 1,000 to stranded migrant labourers from the state
She asked the district magistrates to do a background check for ascertaining that the beneficiaries are bonafide residents of Bengal.
BJP accuses Mamata govt of stopping MPs from distributing relief
Kolkata, April 17 West Bengal BJP on Friday accused the Mamata Banerjee administration of preventing its MPs from…
Mamata to give pocket money to stranded migrant workers from Bengal
Kolkata, April 15 : The West Bengal government is planning to give some pocket money to migrant workers…
Mamata allots government flat to nurse stopped from staying at home
"Why? We can set up Covid hospitals anywhere. If the government decides to acquire, it can do so in one second. But we don't act in such manner," she said.
Mamata extends lockdown in Bengal till April 30
Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) The West Bengal government on Saturday extended the lockdown in the state till April 30…
108 foreigners among 177 Tablighi attendees quarantined: Mamata
Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) The West Bengal government has quarantined 177 people including 108 foreigners who attended the religious…
COVID-19 count rises to 38 in Bengal, 12 recover
Kolkata, April 3 The number of COVID-19 cases went up to 38 in West Bengal on Friday, while…
What can I do if there is no bread? Have handmade rotis instead: Mamata
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lost her cool when asked about…
COVID-19: Mamata govt shuts restaurants, pubs, clubs
"Strict legal action will be taken in case of any violation. This order will remain in force till 31st March," the notification said.
Corona outbreak: Bengal to provide rice free of cost
"In view of the coronavirus outbreak, for the next six months, the state government will give rice free of cost to those who used to get it for Rs 2 a kilo. Altogether 7.5 crore will be benefitted," she said.
Shah to launch BJP’s campaign for West Bengal local polls
Kolkata, March 1 Union Home Minister Amit Shah to sound poll bugle at a rally at Shahid Minar…
Shocked to hear about Tapas Paul’s demise: Mamata
Kolkata, Feb 18 (IANS) Describing Tapas Paul as a superstar of Bengali cinema, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata…
Mamata, Dhankhar hold one-on-one at Raj Bhavan
Kolkata, Feb 17: Amid continuous stream of confrontations between the West Bengal government and the Raj Bhavan, Chief…
CAA, NRC, NPR being carried out in Bengal without permission, says Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Feb 13: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged that surveys for CAA, NCR are…
Politics of hatred did not work in Delhi: Mamata
Kolkata, Feb 11 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday described the Aam Aadmi Party’s win…
Mamata attacks Centre for slapping PSA on Mehbooba, Omar
The PSA was slapped on Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti on February 7.
Mamata orders probe after microphone malfunctions
Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) Peeved over malfunctioning microphone during a district administrative meeting, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata…
Freed pro-Maoist leader reposes faith in Mamata
Kolkata, A day after he was bailed out on completing a ten-year sentence, pro-Maoist leader Chhatradhar Mahato –…
Will beat TMC leaders, torch police vehicles if they intervened: BJP’s MP Saumitra Khan
Kolkata, Jan 29: BJP MP Saumitra Khan gave a controversial statement saying that Trinamool Congress leaders will be…
Mamata takes up paint brush to protest against CAA-NRC-NPR
The letters 'N' and 'O', implying 'NO', depicted the woman's two eyeballs.
Mamata sets condition for talks with PM, says withdraw CAA
Kolkata, Jan 28: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, said that she was ready for talks…
Mamata ask Congress , Left to join hands to save the country
Kolkata, Jan 27: AFter passing pass a resolution against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in its assembly, Bengal…
Anti-CAA: Bengal CM wants every student to visit 1K households
Kolkata, Jan 27 : West Bengal Chief Minister and state’s ruling Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday…
Netaji opposed ‘divisive politics’ of Hindu Mahasabha: Mamata
Darjeeling, Jan 23 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday regretted that Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s…
Will pass Assembly resolution against CAA: Mamata
"We have also passed a resolution against NRCA three months ago. We will pass a resolution against CAA also within three-four days,"
Police complaints lodged against Dilip Ghosh for threatening CAA protesters
Kolkata, Jan 15 After two police complaints were lodged on Tuesday against BJP West Bengal unit president Dilip…
Modi opens Light and Sound show at Howrah Bridge
The 150-second show and sound is part of the various initiatives taken to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Kolkata Port Trust.
Crack surfaces, Mamata to skip opposition meet on CAA
New Delhi: Cracks have emerged within the opposition on the CAA meeting called by Congress, with West Bengal…
Fight against CAA second battle of independence: Mamata
She asked people to ensure their names figured in the voters' list and cautioned them that there were deliberate attemps to mis-spell names of fathers or wives.
NCP Chief Sharad Pawar supports Mamata’s anti-CAA stand
Pawar has also suggested a meeting of like-minded parties and has promised to attend it.
Twitter war between Bengal Education Minister, Governor
On Saturday, Dhankhar made public Banerjee's letter on Twitter. On Sunday, Chatterjee also put his reply on his Twitter handle.
Mamata to attend Hemant Soren’s swearing-in
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would be among the host of opposition leaders slated to attend…
Peaceful protests to continue till CAA is revoked: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Dec 26 : Asserting that peaceful protests will continue as long as the new citizenship law is…
BJP rally in Kolkata, slogans against Mamata
Kolkata, Dec 23 : Thousands of party workers raised incessant slogans, many of them mocking West Bengal Chief…
Now BJP raises ‘Chi Chi’ slogans mocking Mamata
Kolkata, Dec 23 : Three days after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took the cyber world by…
Mamata calls for UN-controlled referendum on CAA, NRC
Kolkata, Dec 19 : Throwing a challenge to Centre’s BJP-led NDA regime, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…
Anti-CAA protests in Bengal ‘small incidents’: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday described the widespread violence related to the protests against…
Mamata announces statewide protests against citizenship law
Kolkata, Dec 13 : Reiterating that her government would not allow any NRC exercise or implementation of the…
Mamata visits Kolkata market, enquire about onion price
Kolkata, Dec 9 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday visited a prominent south Kolkata market…
Mamata calls for second freedom struggle against NRC, CAB
Kolkata, Dec 6 : Calling for launching a “second freedom struggle” to resist any NRC exercise or the…
Centre supplying inadequate, rotten onions, alleges Mamata
Kolkata, Dec 6 : With the price of onions touching Rs 150 a kilo in West Bengal, Chief…
Won’t allow Centre to implement Citizenship Amendment Bill and NRC in West Bengal : Mamata
New Delhi, Dec 6 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said that Citizenship Amendment Bill…
Indian economy in ‘state of doom and gloom’: Mamata
Kolkata, Dec 5 : With the GDP projections revised downwards, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday…
Bengal bypolls: BJP questions EVMs after facing defeat
New Delhi, Nov 28 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suspected foul play after it lost all the three…
People have rejected BJP’s arrogance: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Nov 28 : Accusing the BJP of being synonymous with ‘bad governance and evil’, West Bengal Chief…
Never heard of such stealthy govt formation: Mamata on Maha
Kolkata, Nov 26 : Criticising the BJP, the Centre and the Governor for the Maharashtra fiasco, West Bengal…
Mamata opposes disinvestment, suggests all party meet
Kolkata, Nov 21 : Opposing disinvestment of Public Sector Undertakings, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said…
Won’t allow NRC in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Nov 20 : On a day when union home minister Amit Shah asserted that the National Register…
BJP trying to divide Bengal on NRC, CAB: Mamata
Kolkata, Nov 19 : Ruling out any scope for the proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) or any National…
West Bengal Governor dismisses Trinamool Congress government’s charge
Kolkata, Nov 19: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar has dismissed the charges by Trinamool Congress government and said…
Mamata continues to avoid comment on Ayodhya verdict
Kolkata, Nov 14 Six days after the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya dispute, West Bengal Chief Minister…
Seshan a stalwart for free and fair elections: Mamata
Kolkata, Nov 11 Expressing sadness over the death of former Chief Election Commissioner T.N. Seshan, West Bengal Chief…
Mamata to make aerial survey of Bulbul hit areas on Monday
Kolkata, Nov 10 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will make an aerial survey of the severe cyclone…
Three killed as cyclone Bulbul makes landfall in Banglades
In Bangladesh, the number of evacuees exceeded 2.1 million, although some of them began returning to their homes, according to disaster management ministry secretary Shah Kamal.
75 passengers of cruise ship rescued in Bay of Bengal: Mamata
Kolkata, Nov 10 : At least 75 passengers of a cruise ship in the Bay of Bengal were…
TMC regains majority in West Bengal’s Bhatpara civic body
Kolkata, Nov 7 Delivering a big blow to the BJP, 12 of its councillors in Bhatpara municipality on…
Mamata flays inclusion of Gujarati in JEE Mains
"Joint Entrance Exams so long were conducted in English and Hindi languages. Surprisingly, now only Gujarati language has been added. Such a step is not at all praiseworthy,"
Bengal Guv targets Mamata in tweets
Kolkata: A fresh confrontation seems to be brewing between the Raj Bhavan and West Bengal government, with Governor Jagdeep…
My phone was tapped, I have evidence: Mamata
"What is there to be raised? The government knows it. The government has done it."
Total spying is on, Modi should take care of this: Mamata
Kolkata, Nov 2 : Assailing the Narendra Modi government over accusations of public surveillance through WhatsApp, West Bengal…
Bengal workers killing ‘pre-planned’, demand probe: Mamata
Banerjee wondered how the incident could take place in a situation where there are no political activities, the press cannot move freely, and even MPs are not permitted to go there.
Veteran CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta passes away
Kolkata, Oct 31 Veteran communist leader and trade unionist Gurudas Dasgupta, considered a very capable parliamentarian, died here…
Mamata Promises All Help to Kin of Workers killed in Kashmir
Kolkata, Oct 30 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that all help will be extended…
No detention centre to come up in Bengal: Mamata
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday ruled out any possibility of detention centres coming up in…
Mamata visits Nobel winner’s Kolkata house, meets mother
Banerjee, an Indian-American, jointly bagged the prestigious award along with his wife Esther Duflo and economist Michael Kremer.
Upgrading ration cards part of Census, not NRC: Mamata
Kolkata, Sep 24 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the National Register of Citizens…
From ‘Danga Babu’ to yellow flowers: How Mamata changed in 15 months?
New Delhi, Sep 19 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a quintessential rebel and a known Modi…
Mamata to demand Bengal’s name change from Shah
New Delhi, Sep 19 A day after Mamata Banerjee raised the issue of change of West Bengal’s name…
Mamata meets Modi with sandesh, seeks his help
Bengal Congress chief Somen Mitra has accused Banerjee of making desperate attempts to ensure an "escape route" for Kumar.
Mamata sends Modi sweets as CBI hunts for Rajeev Kumar
Congress party Bengal unit President Somen Mitra has accused Banerjee of making a desperate bid to ensure an "escape route" for Kumar, who is currently untraceable.
Mamata likely to meet PM Modi in Delhi on Wednesday
KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national…
An era of ‘super emergency’ exists now: Mamata Banerjee
"In this era of 'Super Emergency', we must do all it takes to protect the rights and freedoms that our Constitution guarantees," she said.
Mamata Banerjee should be taught a lesson like P Chidambaram, says BJP MLA Surendra Singh
Kolkata, Sep 15: Bharatiya Janata Party Ballia MLA Surendra Singh said West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should…
Never forget your mother tongue, says Mamata on Hindi Diwas
Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here on Saturday extended her best wishes on…
Why seek citizenship proof after 72 years, asks Mamata
"Moreover, I am a free citizen of an independent nation. Why should you take away my freedom? The country has become independent 72 years back. Why should one now have to prove one's citizenship?"
Mamata flays 100,000 Gurkhas’ exclusion from NRC
Kolkata, Sep 1 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday expressed shock over the exclusion of over…
Mamata’s ‘Didi Ke Bolo’ hits over 10 lakh responses
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress’ mass outreach programme, “Didi Ke Bolo” has received over 10 lakh responses in a month,…
We have right to know about Netaji’s disappearance: Mamata
Kolkata, Aug 18 Recalling the mysterious disappearance of great Indian freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Trinamool Congress…
Mamata calls for peaceful movements to preserve freedom and democratic rights
Kolkata, Aug 15 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday called for organising peaceful movements to preserve…
Bengal government’s ‘Kanyashree’ scheme empowers 60 lakh girls
Kolkata, Aug 14 Marking the sixth anniversary of West Bengal government’s flagship scholarship project Kanyashree, Chief Minister Mamata…
Modi government’s agenda now ‘only politics’, not economy: Mamata
Kolkata, Aug 11 Stressing West Bengal’s growth rate – at 12.58 per cent – was the highest in…
Mufti, Abdullah political personalities, not terrorists: Mamata
"The message should go across the country that in anything related to the motherland, we are all together. Nobody of any caste, creed or religion should think that they will be isolated,"
Consult Political parties and Kashmiris for permanent solution, says Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Aug 6: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Modi government for scraping Article 370…
Wipro, Microsoft to invest in Bengal: Mamata
Kolkata, Aug 1 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said IT majors Wipro and Microsoft…
Stall privatisation of ordinance factories, Mamata urges PM
Kolkata, July 23 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee here on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Mamata flays Centre, BJP over I-T notice to Durga Puja committees in Bengal
"They talk about Hinduism before the elections and after the election is over, they ask for income tax from the biggest Hindu festival here (Bengal). It is not right.
Congress reminds Mamata of her past association with the BJP
Kolkata, July 21 Slamming West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for alleging that the Congress and Bharatiya Janata…
TMC Martyrs’ Day rally: Mamata slams BJP; says it’s ‘high on power’, indulging in horse-trading
Kolkata, July 21: Addressing the Trinamool Congress’ (TMC) annual Martyrs’ Day rally in Kolkata, Mamata Banerjee said that…
Complete lawlessness in Uttar Pradesh, says Mamata on Lynchings and encounters
July 20 : Offering support to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said probe…
Mamata flays Priyanka’s detention, bad UP situation
Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) Condemning the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Yogi Adityanath in Uttar Pradesh…
Dump EVMs, bring back ballot papers: Mamata
Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) Reiterating her demand for use of the ballot paper instead of the electronic voting…
Mamata marches on Kolkata streets to spread awareness about water conservation
Kolkata, July 12 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday marched on the streets of Kolkata with…
VHP slams Mamata for citing US report claiming Bajrang Dal militant outfits, says Bengal CM sacrificing national interest
Kolkata, July 8 Lashing out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her “appeasement politics” and “hatred”…
Budget would hike prices from market to kitchens: Mamata
Kolkata, July 5: Coming down heavily on the Union Budget 2019, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on…
West Bengal Govt to provide mid-day meal dining hall to schools with over 70% minority students
Kolkata, June 28: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sought names of Government and aided schools having…
Mamata urges Congress, CPI-M to join hands with her against BJP
Kolkata, June 26 Amid a raging political storm on the cut money issue, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata…
India under Super Emergency for last 5 years: Mamata Banerjee targets Modi
June 25 : Taking the opportunity to attack BJP led NDA government on the occasion of the 44th…
Clashes erupt again in Bengal’s Bhatpara as BJP leaders raised slogans against Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, June 23: Clashes erupted yet again in Bhatpara area in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal…
Junior doctors call off strike in West Bengal
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the CM (West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee).
Mamata terms meeting with doctors ‘positive’, asks them to end impasse
Kolkata, June 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday termed the meeting with the striking…
Striking doctors ready to meet Mamata – in media’s presence
Kolkata, June 16 (IANS) The striking doctors in West Bengal on Sunday decided to hold talks with Chief…
Stalemate on; Doctors reject Mamata’s call for talks
Kolkata, June 15 The much-wanted solution to the junior doctors’ strike in West Bengal continued to look ellusive…
Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat need MHA advisory over murders: Mamata counters Centre on violence
Kolkata, June 15 : Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee hit back at Ministry of Home…
Mamata appeals to doctors again, says ESMA won’t be invoked
Kolkata, June 15 Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday again appealed to the agitating junior doctors in the…
Mamata accuses ‘some parties’ of spreading disinformation
"all necessary action whatever required - our Additional Chief Secretary, Health, visited the injured doctor and met a section of the agitating junior doctors and appealed to them to resume services".
MHA issues advisory to Bengal government on doctors’ strike
The ministry had sought a report from the West Bengal government regarding measures in place to strengthen security for doctors, who are currently on strike in the state.
Striking doctors reject Mamata’s call for talks
Meanwhile, health services in West Bengal's state-run hospitals remained partially disrupted on Saturday as the "cease work" by junior doctors, protesting against attacks on their colleagues and demanding adequate security measures, continued for the fifth day.
KCR, Mamata Banerjee To Skip PM Modi’s NITI Aayog Meet
New Delhi, June 15: The prevailing drought situation, water crisis, farm distress and security concerns in the Naxal-affected…
Doctor’s strike : AIIMS gives ultimatum to West Bengal govt, Will striking junior doctors meet Mamata today?
New Delhi, June 15: Resident Doctors Association of AIIMS have issued an ultimatum of 48 hours to West…
Over 300 doctors resign in West Bengal
Over 300 doctors resigned from government hospitals in West Bengal today demanding better security at hospitals across India…
Bengal patients face the brunt of doctors’ protests
Kolkata, June 14 (IANS) Amidst the protests, demands, ultimatums and apologies, a three-month-old child with spinal cord problem…
Learn to speak Bengali to stay in Bengal: Mamata
"Staying in Bengal and intimidating Bengalis by roaming around in bikes and resorting to hooliganism, will not be tolerated. I want to know why the houses of minority community, Bengalis are under attack.
Goa doctors protest in solidarity with Kolkata medicos
Panaji, June 14 As part of a nationwide call, resident doctors at Goa’s biggest government hospital on Friday…
Doctors’ strike: Kolkata Mayor’s daughter ‘ashamed’ at Mamata’s inaction
Kolkata, June 14 Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim’s daughter, a doctor, has come up with…
Medical services hit as doctors go on nation-wide strike
New Delhi, June 14 : Medical Services have been affected as the Doctors in major metro cities, including…
Mamata gives 4-hour ultimatum to doctors to resume work
Kolkata, June 13 : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a four-hour ultimatum to West Bengal’s…
Mamata Banerjee unveils Iswarchandra Vidyasagar’s bust in Kolkata’s Hare School
Kolkata, June 11: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday unveiled the bust of noted Bengali reformer Ishwar…
Law and order under control in Bengal: Mamata govt
Kolkata, June 10 (IANS) Iterating that the law and order situation was “under control”, West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee…
Home Minister told about Bengal violence: Governor
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Threat Letter offers Rs 1 crore to Kill West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata , June 9 : After the massive win of BJP in the Lok Sabha polls, Trinamool Congress…
West Bengal: BJP Calls For Statewide ‘Black Day’, Trinamool terms MHA advisory as political conspiracy
Kolkata, June 10 : BJP has called for a 12-hour ‘bandh’ in the West Bengal’s Basirhat district and…
8 dead in BJP-Trinamool clash: Bengal MP Nusrat appeals for peace
Kolkata, June 9 A day after violent clashes erupted between the Trinamool Congress and BJP workers in West…
Prashant Kishor meeting with Mamata nothing to do with JD-U: Nitish
Patna, June 8 Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United President Nitish Kumar broke his silence on Saturday over…
Mamata terms LS polls scandalous, demands fact finding committee
Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday claimed that the Electronic Voting Machines…
Fruitless to attend NITI Aayog meet: Mamata
Banerjee, in her letter, traced the history of the NITI Aayog ever since it was formed on January 1, 2015, to replace the Planning Commission.
Election strategist Prashant Kishor meets Mamata
Kolkata, June 6 : After the Trinamool Congress suffered a major setback in the Lok Sabha elections, West…
Whoever messes with us will be destroyed: Mamata warns PM Modi
Kolkata, June 5 : Accusing Narendra Modi of capturing EVM’s during Lok sabha polls, West Bengal Chief Minister…
‘TRP of Ram has gone down and Ma Kali’s TRP is going up due to Mamata’
Kolkata June 5: TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee said that Mamata Banerjee is chief minister of West Bengal therefore,…
Political violence, threats continue in Bengal
Kolkata, June 4 Political violence in West Bengal has increased as two Trinamool Congress leaders were chased and…
Mamata slams Modi on unemployment, cooking gas prices
Slamming the Modi-led Central government for high unemployment hike in cooking gas price, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata…
Mamata changes FB, Twitter DPs to ‘Jai Hind, Jai Bangla
Kolkata, June 3: Days after losing her cool on BJP activists chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’, West Bengal Chief…
Mamata accuses BJP of manipulating EVMs, proposes mass movement
Kolkata, May 31 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday held her party Trinamool Congress’ core…
Will not let you turn Bengal into Gujarat: Mamata
Kolkata, May 30 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday spewed anger and lashed out at…
Supreme Court gives 7-day protection from arrest to Mamata critic
New Delhi, May 30: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted a seven-day interim protection to Anirban Das, a…
Mamata to miss PM’s swearing-in, cites ‘political violence’
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said she would not be attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony.
Mamata reshuffles cabinet after Trinamool’s dismal LS show
Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) Following her party’s shocking performance in the Lok Sabha polls, West Bengal Chief Minister…
Nitish, Mamata to reach Delhi Wednesday for Modi’s swearing-in
New Delhi, May 28 A day ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the Narendra Modi government, a host…
Setback for Mamata, 3 TMC MLAs, 60 councillors join BJP
New Delhi, May 28: In a huge blow to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, three Trinamool Congress…
How two BJP spearheads breached Mamata’s bastion
With backing from Vijayvargiya and BJP's central leadership, Roy played a pivotal role in strengthening the party in Bengal's grassroots, something he had already successfully done for Trinamool.
Will attend Iftar 100 times: Mamata to appeasement allegations
Kolkata, May 25 Showing scant regard for the BJP’s constant criticism that she was appeasing Muslims, Mamata Banerjee…
Mamata offers to quit as CM, party doesn’t endorse
Kolkata, May 25 Two days after her party suffered serious setbacks in the Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal…
SC refuses to hear ex-Kolkata top cop’s plea
New Delhi, May 24: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain the plea of former Kolkata Police…
Bengal verdict: BJP wins 13, Trinamool 15 seats
Kolkata, May 24: West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress has won 15 Lok Sabha constituencies and is leading in…
Chandrababu Naidu meets Mamata Banerjee, Holds alliance talks
Kolkata, May 20: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday held a meeting with his West Bengal…
West Bengal: Several injured in post-poll violence
Kolkata, May 20: Several persons were injured in post-poll clashes between political parties in two districts of West…
Will Jadavpur choose political novice or seasoned player?
Kolkata (West Bengal), May 18 (IANS) The talk of the town is whether the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency…
The roots of violence in Bengal
Forpeople who are generally known to be gentle, genteel, soft-spoken ‘bhadraloks’ with a liking for sweets like ‘sandesh’…
Supreme Court lifts stay on Former-Kolkata Police chief’s arrest
New Delhi, May 17: The Supreme Court on Friday vacated the interim protection granted to former Kolkata Police…