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TMC to contest on a few seats in Assam, one in Meghalaya: Derek O'Brien

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 11:54:34 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien said that besides contesting all the seats in West Bengal, his party is also in the fray in a few seats in Assam and the Tura Lok Sabha seat in Meghalaya. ... read..

TMC Minister accuses BJP Kisan Morcha leader of joining illicit trade while farmers protest in Delhi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 11:54:29 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) came down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after one of their party functionaries, as claimed by the TMC, got attested for being involved in illicit trade. ... read..

PM Modi to address rallies in West Bengal on March 1, 2: State BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 7:56:36 PM IST

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sukanta Majumdar announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public rally in Arambagh and Krishnanagar in the state on March 1 and 2 respectively. ... read..

BJP MP Locket Chatterjee detained by Kolkata Police en route to Sandeshkhali

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 1:56:21 PM IST

The Kolkata Police on Friday stopped and detained Bharatiya Janata Party MP Locket Chatterjee when she, along with other party leaders, were on their way to trouble-torn Sandeshkhali. ... read..

ED raids nearly six locations in West Bengal linked to absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan in land grabbing case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 11:55:40 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting raids at nearly half-a-dozen locations in West Bengal in its fresh ongoing investigation against absconding Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan in connection with the alleged land grabbing case. ... read..

"Section 144 has been imposed only for BJP": Sukanta Majumdar after meeting Governor

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 23, 2024 3:54:19 AM IST

Sukanta Majumdar, who was arrested by West Bengal police for leading a protest against the Sandeshkhali incidents and was released later, met Governor CV Ananda Bose in the late hours on Thursday. ... read..

Madhur Bhandarkar meets Mithun Chakraborty on the sets of 'Shastri'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 22, 2024 11:55:11 PM IST

Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar met veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty on the sets of 'Shastri' in Kolkata. ... read..

West Bengal DGP assures action against all accused of Sandeshkhali voilence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 22, 2024 10:55:03 AM IST

After visiting Sandeshkhali, West Bengal Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar returned to Kolkata and said that action would be taken against all accused who took the law into their hands. ... read..

West Bengal DGP assures action against all accused of Sandeshkhali violence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 22, 2024 10:54:58 AM IST

"BJP govt killing farmers with impunity": West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 21, 2024 11:55:55 PM IST

Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party over its "handling of farmers protests", West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that after making false promises to the farmers for the past 10 years, Centre has started killing them with impunity. ... read..

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul challenges Mamata Banerjee to prove allegations against Adhikari's Khalistani remark

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 21, 2024 11:55:43 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing unrest in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on Wednesday challenged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to provide a prove over the alleged remark of BJP's LoP Suvendu Adhikari hurling a 'Khalistani' jibe at a Sikh IPS of ... read..

'Deactivating Aadhaar cards' of Matuas political ploy: CM Mamata targets Centre

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 21, 2024 11:55:39 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of deactivating Aadhar Cards of the Matua community in her state calling it a "political ploy" ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"Shame Mamata Police Shame!": Suvendu rages at Bengal CM over arrest of BJP minority leader during protest

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 21, 2024 8:55:00 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday hit out at the Kolkata Police for arresting BJP Minority Morcha state president Charles Nandi and his team while they were marching towards Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence. ... read..

"How can you call officer a Khalistani for wearing turban": Mamata Banerjee slams BJP

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 21, 2024 7:56:07 PM IST

Coming out in support of a Sikh IPS officer who was allegedly called "Khalistani" by some BJP protestors, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the official was just doing his duty and should not have been called 'Khalistani' just f ... read..

ED files prosecution complaint against Tower Infotech Limited, its MD, under PMLA

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 21, 2024 1:55:19 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint (PC) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, against Tower Infotech Limited and its Managing Director, Ramendu Chattopadhyay, an official said on Wednesday. ... read..

Trinamool Congress congratulates newly elected Rajya Sabha members

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 20, 2024 11:54:56 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) congratulated its newly elected Rajya Sabha members for taking their seats in the Upper House on Tuesday. ... read..

BJP thinks every person wearing turban is Khalistani: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 20, 2024 11:54:25 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying that the party thinks that every person wearing a turban is a "Khalistani". ... read..

Suvendu congratulates Samik Bhattacharya on being elected to Rajya Sabha from WB

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 20, 2024 11:54:11 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari congratulated Samik Bhattacharya on getting elected unopposed as the Rajya Sabha MP from West Bengal. ... read..

Sandeshkhali women said apart from excesses, they have lost right to vote: Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 20, 2024 10:53:51 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari said on Tuesday that women in Sandeshkhali informed him that apart from facing physical violence, rape or sexual violence, they have also lost their right to vote since 2011. ... read..

Trinamool calls for resignation of women's commission chief Rekha Sharma, alleges bias

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 20, 2024 2:55:33 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Tuesday accused Rekha Sharma, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), of prioritizing her political allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the safety of women and children and dem ... read..

"We will abide by the court order": LoP Suvendu Adhikari on BJP's Sandeshkhali visit

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 20, 2024 11:54:48 AM IST

After the Supreme Court's rufusal to entertain a plea seeking a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation or Special Investigation Team (SIT) in sexual assault of women in Sandeshkhali, the leader of opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly a ... read..

BJP's Sukanta Majumdar requests Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav for land allotment in Dakshin Dinajpur

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 20, 2024 11:54:23 AM IST

Sukanta Majumdar, BJP State President, wrote a letter to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, urging his attention towards the allocation of land in Buniadpur, Dakshin Dinajpur in West Bengal. ... read..

'Peace Home' opened at Raj Bhavan as temporary shelter for Sandeshkhali victims

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 20, 2024 4:53:39 AM IST

A 'peace home' has been opened at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata from Monday to provide temporary refuge to the victims of Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district. ... read..

"Centre deactivating Aadhaar cards of people in West Bengal...": Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 20, 2024 12:25:05 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday claimed that Central government is deactivating Aadhaar cards of people in West Bengal especially those belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) communi ... read..

"I will go there tomorrow and meet families of victims": Suvendu Adhikari on visiting Sandeshkhali

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 19, 2024 11:23:19 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Legislative Assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said that he would visit the violence-hit Sandeshkhali on Tuesday and meet the families of victims. ... read..

"There is concern about delayed response from NCW: TMC's Shashi Panja questions Commission's inaction

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 19, 2024 6:25:03 PM IST

Commenting on the recent cases of violence and sexual harassment cases across the country, Trinamool Congress (TMC) national Spokesperson Shashi Panja hit out at the National Commission for Women Chairperson Rekha Sharma, who is set to visit Sandeshkhali ... read..

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee silent on crimes against women: BJP on Sandeshkhali incident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 19, 2024 4:24:04 PM IST

The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Locket Chatterjee on Monday targeted Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee over the Sandeshkhali incident and alleged that atrocities against women are happening in West Bengal and the Chief M ... read..

Manoj Tiwary felicitated with golden bat by CAB following retirement from all forms of cricket

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 19, 2024 12:23:26 AM IST

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Sunday felicitated Bengal Captain Manoj Tiwary for piling up a stupendous 10,000 plus runs in first-class cricket on a day when he retired from all forms of cricket. ... read..

BJP State Chief Sukanta Majumdar recovers from injuries, discharged from hospital after Sandeshkhali protest

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 17, 2024 1:23:53 PM IST

The BJP State Chief for West Bengal, Sukanta Majumdar, was released from Apollo Hospital in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

"Will be back at Sandeshkhali": BJP delegation after visiting Bengal Governor

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 11:54:27 PM IST

The BJP delegation, which met West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose after being stopped from visiting Sandeshkhali on Friday, said they will personally interact with the women protesters in the area after securing permission from the Supreme Court. ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee questions West Bengal Governor's "priorities" for visiting Sandeshkhali

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 9:54:15 PM IST

Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee questioned West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose's 'priorities' for visiting Sandeshkhali within 24 hours after the BJP asked him to but not find time to visit North Dinajpur's Chopra where four childre ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee questions Bengal Governor over Sandeshkhali visit, questions his 'priorities'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 9:54:11 PM IST

Abhishek jabs Bengal Governor over Sandeshkhali visit, questions his 'priorities'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 9:53:56 PM IST

"Couldn't be more disgusting thing..." BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty on West Bengal's Sandeshkhali incident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 4:55:30 PM IST

Veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty on Friday lashed out at the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government in connection with the Sandeshkhali incident and said political parties need to transcend their differences in ... read..

Chaos in Sandeshkhali as BJP delegation prevented from visiting alleged victims

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 2:55:01 PM IST

The 6-member BJP delegation constituted by the party national president, JP Nadda, to visit Sandeshkhali was stopped by the police in West Bengal on Friday. ... read..

West Bengal: ED raids in teacher recruitment scam in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 9:54:11 AM IST

A team of the Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids on close associates of former West Bengal education minister and jailed ruling Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee in Kolkata, as per sources. ... read..

Sandeshkhali violence: West Bengal BJP chief shifted from ICU to daycare building of private hospital in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 16, 2024 1:53:43 AM IST

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar was shifted from the ICU to a room in the daycare building of Apollo Hospital Salt Lake Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..

ISL: East Bengal FC rope in Aleksandar Pantic to replace injured Jose Pardo

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 15, 2024 11:24:46 PM IST

East Bengal FC have roped in Serbian defender Aleksandar Pantic for the remainder of the current Indian Super League (ISL) season to replace Jose Antonio Pardo, who has been ruled out of the season due to an injury. ... read..

"History repeating itself": BJP's Dinesh Trivedi claims echoes of Nandigram stir in Sandeshkhali violence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 15, 2024 9:24:11 PM IST

Former TMC MP and BJP leader Dinesh Trivedi on Thursday drew a parallel between the prevailing state of affairs in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali and the violence in Nandigram during the erstwhile Left Front regime in the state. ... read..

West Bengal: Funds for MGNREGA workers would be released by March 1, says CM Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 15, 2024 8:24:30 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that funds for MGNREGA workers would be released by March 1 and the delay in release of funds was due to increase in number of workers under the scheme that guarantees a minimum of 100 days of wo ... read..

Looking forward to playing Playoffs in Hyderabad: Dabang Delhi skipper Ashu Malik

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 15, 2024 8:24:05 PM IST

Dabang Delhi KC fought back from an 11-point deficit in the first half to secure a 45-43 victory over the Tamil Thalaivas in their PKL Season 10 clash at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday. ... read..

TMC candidates Mamata Bala, Sagarika Ghose file nominations for Rajya Sabha elections

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 15, 2024 7:24:37 PM IST

Trinamool Congress candidates Matua leader Mamata Bala Thakur and author Sagarika Ghose on Wednesday filed their nominations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. ... read..

"Workers brought from elsewhere...": CM Mamata accuses BJP of instigating Sandeshkhali violence

Kolkata (India) | February 15, 2024 7:24:28 PM IST

As the BJP continued statewide protests against the alleged sexual abuse and excesses on women at Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the principal Opposition party in the state of instigating violence ... read..

Sandeshkhali violence: CM Mamata Banerjee links unrest to "RSS", says 'Will address but need to know the matter to act'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 15, 2024 6:24:12 PM IST

Breaking her silence on the Sandeshkhali violence, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday made it clear that she has "never supported injustice" while linking "RSS to the incident", adding that she "needs to know the matter to address the ... read..

PGTI Players Championship 2024: Arjun Prasad stretches lead to three shots in round two

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 15, 2024 5:24:45 PM IST

Delhi's Arjun Prasad kept up the intensity with a five-under 65 in round two to stretch his lead to three shots at a total of 13-under 127 at the PGTI Players Championship 2024 presented by Tollygunge Club, the PGTI's season-opener. ... read..

Teacher recruitment scam still active: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 15, 2024 3:24:40 PM IST

The leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari claimed on Thursday that the West Bengal government jobs for sale nexus is very active, as he shared an audio clip of the purported crime on his social media handle. ... read..

"It was done deliberately": Suvendu Adhikari slams Mamata Banerjee after WB BJP chief injured during lathicharge

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 15, 2024 4:24:26 AM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday slammed the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after BJP state President Sukanta Majumdar sustained injuries during the police lathicharge as a scuffle broke out between the police and party worke ... read..

"It is premeditated": Shashi Panja on BJP's protest over Sandeshkhali incident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 14, 2024 10:24:54 PM IST

Calling the Bharatiya Janata Party protests over the Sandeshkhali incident "premeditated, Trinamool Congress (TMC) national Spokesperson Shashi Panja hit out at the BJP and alleged that the script had been written by the Centre. ... read..

West Bengal: Section 144 reimposed around Sandeshkhali village

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 14, 2024 1:24:19 PM IST

The West Bengal government have reimposed section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in and around 500 metres of area in seven-gram panchayats, including Sandeshkhali. ... read..

"A cospiracy by BJP to create unrest...": Shashi Panja over violence in Sandeshkhali

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 13, 2024 9:24:13 PM IST

West Bengal Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shashi Panja took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday over the violence at Sandeshkhali village in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, stating that it is a 'conspiracy' by the ... read..

"How can country progress when farmers are attacked with tear gas shells", asks Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 13, 2024 6:24:41 PM IST

As police fired tear gas shells at farmers at the Shambhu border between Haryana and Punjab while they marched towards Delhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned how the country could progress if farmers fighting for their basic rights a ... read..

4 children die in North Dinajpur: Trinamool Congress urges Governor to 'fix accountability'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 13, 2024 4:26:12 PM IST

Following the deaths of four children who lost their lives in a village in North Dinajpur the ruling Trinamool Congress has urged the Governor to visit the site and "fix accountability" for the "monumental tragedy." ... read..

We're entering most important phase of tournament: Jaipur Pink Panthers' Sunil Kumar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 13, 2024 3:25:41 PM IST

Jaipur Pink Panthers coasted into the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Semi-Finals after registering a mammoth 67-30 victory over UP Yoddhas in Kolkata on Monday. The Panthers recorded the biggest win and the most points in a match this season so far. ... read..

PKL: Bengal Warriors record massive 12 points victory over U Mumba

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 13, 2024 9:23:42 AM IST

The Bengal Warriors got one step closer to the qualification bracket with a massive 46-34 win over the U Mumba at the Netaji Indoor Stadium on Monday. The Warriors raiding trio of Maninder Singh (10 points), Nitin Kumar (8 points) and S Vishwas (8 points) ... read..

PGTI Players Championship: Defending champion Sachin Baisoya, Manu Gandas, Khalin Joshi to feature in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 12, 2024 10:54:18 PM IST

PGTI Players Championship 2024 presented by Tollygunge Club will be played at the Tollygunge Club in Kolkata from February 13 to February 16. The tournament heralds the start of the 2024 PGTI season. The Pro-Am event will be played on February 17. ... read..

Qualifying for semis is great but our eyes are on PKL Trophy: Puneri Paltan's captain Aslam Inamdar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 12, 2024 5:53:50 PM IST

The Puneri Paltan qualified directly for the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Semi-Final after registering a massive 56-29 victory over Tamil Thalaivas in Kolkata on Sunday. ... read..

6 BJP MLAs including LoP Suvendu Adhikari suspended over "unruly and disorderly behaviour" for remainder of WB Assembly session

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 12, 2024 1:53:39 PM IST

Six Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, and Agnimitra Paul, have been suspended for the remainder of the West Bengal Assembly session over "unruly and disorderly behaviour inside the Assembly. ... read..

West Bengal Governor Bose cuts short Kerala trip, rushes to Sandeshkhali

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 12, 2024 1:53:21 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday morning arrived in Sandeshkali after cutting short his visit in Kerala. ... read..

West Bengal Governor Bose cuts short Kerala trip, to visit Sandeshkhali

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 12, 2024 12:53:12 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday morning, arrived in Sandeshkali, after cutting short his visit in Kerala and reached Kolkata earlier today. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee has failed to protect women in Sandeshkhali: West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 11, 2024 11:55:05 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and alleged that being a woman, she had failed to protect ST women in Sandeshkhali violence. ... read..

"Mamata Didi supports women's empowerment": TMC MP Sushmita Dev on her selection for RS elections

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 11, 2024 9:52:56 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Sushmita Dev thanked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after TMC on Sunday announced her candidature for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. ... read..

We executed our plans brilliantly against U Mumba: Patna Pirates' captain

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 11, 2024 5:54:30 PM IST

The Patna Pirates put themselves within touching distance of a Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Playoffs spot after defeating U Mumba 44-23 in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

PKL: UP Yoddhas eye victory against Jaipur Pink Panthers

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 11, 2024 4:53:44 PM IST

UP Yoddhas will be aiming to finish the Kolkata leg of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 with a win in their reverse fixture against table toppers Jaipur Pink Panthers in match no. 117 on Monday, which will be played here at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. When ... read..

"Losing its charm and importance": Manoj Tiwary on Ranji Trophy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 11, 2024 12:54:16 PM IST

Veteran Indian batter-turned-politician Manoj Tiwary expressed on Saturday that the prestigious Ranji Trophy should be scrapped from the next season onwards, saying that the tournament is losing its "charm and importance" despite a rich history. ... read..

PKL: Patna Pirates thrash U Mumba, move one step closer to Playoffs

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 11, 2024 12:25:04 AM IST

The Patna Pirates put up a masterclass against U Mumba to register a 44-23 victory to inch closer to a Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 Playoffs spot on Saturday. The Pirates moved to the fourth spot in the standings post the victory. ... read..

"If Congress comes to power PMLA will be repealed": Former Finance Minister Chidambharam

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 10, 2024 11:22:37 PM IST

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram said that the existing Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) will be repealed and a new PMLA law will be drafted if the Congress comes to power at the Centre. ... read..

NCSC Chairperson alleges TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh of being involved in "criminal activity"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 10, 2024 10:23:36 PM IST

Days after violence erupted in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Arun Haldar labelled serious allegations against TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh. ... read..

Mithun Chakraborty diagnosed with Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident stroke, hospital says "he is fully conscious"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 10, 2024 10:23:32 PM IST

Veteran actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to a hospital in Kolkata on Saturday morning. ... read..

Submit report on Sandeshkhali violence: West Bengal Governor instructs state government

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 10, 2024 9:24:39 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose instructed the state government to submit a report on the violence that broke out in Sandeshkhali on Friday, the Raj Bhavan stated. ... read..

Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 10, 2024 2:25:33 PM IST

Veteran actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty has been admitted to a hospital in Kolkata. ... read..

ISL: Mohun Bagan aim for getting back to winning against winless Hyderabad FC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 10, 2024 11:23:08 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant will host Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) to round off the Saturday doubleheader at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata. ... read..

PKL: Parteek, Rakesh help Gujarat Giants inch closer to playoff spot with win over Bengal Warriors

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 10, 2024 9:22:31 AM IST

The Gujarat Giants inched closer to a playoff spot after registering a comprehensive 41-32 victory in their Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season 10 match against the Bengal Warriors in Kolkata on Friday. ... read..

Vinay and Shivam Patare wreak havoc on Yoddhas, take Steelers one step closer to playoffs

Kolkata | February 10, 2024 9:22:29 AM IST

The Haryana Steelers laid on a masterclass to beat the UP Yoddhas 50-34 in their PKL Season 10 encounter on Friday. In a superb team performance, Shivam Patare (12 points) and Vinay (10 points) stole the show and the game away from the Yoddhas to consolid ... read..

Protesters should continue agitation in peaceful way, not take law in own hands: Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 10, 2024 12:24:33 AM IST

On the issue of violence that has broken out in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali district, West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said that he does not support taking law into one's hands and appealed to protesters to continue their agitation in a pe ... read..

Political conspiracy by CPI(M), BJP to divert attention from historic budget: TMC on Sandeshkhali incident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 10, 2024 12:24:25 AM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Friday said that the political conspiracy behind the events in Sandeshkhali was hatched by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to divert attention from the widely acknowled ... read..

Will try to correct our mistakes and qualify for Playoffs: Bengaluru Bulls' defender Surjeet Singh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 9, 2024 6:23:51 PM IST

The Bengaluru Bulls' playoff chances suffered a dent when they went down 31-40 against Puneri Paltan in their last match. ... read..

PKL: Bengal Warriors begin home leg against Gujarat Giants

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 8, 2024 10:24:22 PM IST

The Bengal Warriors, champions in 2019, are all set to make a final dash for a playoff spot as they prepare to play four matches in quick succession during their home leg in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10. The Warriors, who are currently at the ninth sp ... read..

West Bengal budget is aimed at electoral gains, says BJP's Agnimitra Paul

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 8, 2024 10:23:58 PM IST

Reacting to the annual budget presented by the West Bengal government on Thursday, BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul said the budget is focused on electoral politics as Lok Sabha polls are around the corner. ... read..

PKL: UP Yoddhas aim for double against Haryana Steelers

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 8, 2024 8:22:30 PM IST

UP Yoddhas will be aiming to complete a double in the season over Haryana Steelers with a win tomorrow in match 112 of Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 at the Netaji Indoor Stadium. ... read..

West Bengal Budget 2024: Government's financial assistance increased under Lakshmir Bhandar scheme

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 8, 2024 6:24:29 PM IST

Just a few months ahead of the Lok Sabha Election 2024, the West Bengal government presented its annual budget. The financial assistance under Lakshmir Bhandar has been increased to 1,000 Rs for women in the general category and raised to 1,200 Rs for SC/ ... read..

TMC not a party; it is a corrupt company of Mamata Banerjee and her nephew: Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 7, 2024 12:24:46 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), of being a "private limited company" that indulges in appeasement and "works against Hindus." ... read..

BJP MLAs stage protests against TMC government outside Bengal assembly

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 7, 2024 12:24:39 AM IST

Alleging corruption, Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs on Tuesday protested against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government in front of the State Legislative Assembly in Kolkata. ... read..

CM Mamata Banerjee to skip 'One Nation, One Election' meet in Delhi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 5, 2024 10:23:33 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Monday that she will be unable to attend the 'One Nation, One Election' meeting in Delhi. ... read..

West Bengal to pay 21 lakh MGNREGA workers by Feb 21: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 3, 2024 8:23:47 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Saturday that the state government would pay 21 lakh MGNREGA workers their pending wages by February 21. ... read..

"In derby matches there is no favourite": Mohun Bagan SG's Antonio Habas ahead of East Bengal FC clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 3, 2024 10:23:13 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Antonio Habas feels confident as his team faces East Bengal FC in the first Kolkata Derby of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Saturday. ... read..

ISL: East Bengal keen to continue winning momentum against Mohun Bagan SG

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 3, 2024 9:22:38 AM IST

Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 will witness its first Kolkata Derby of the season when Mohun Bagan Super Giant square off against East Bengal FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday. ... read..

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