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"One king, one ruler, one nation...": CM Mamata Banerjee takes jibe at BJP's 'One Nation, One Election'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 2, 2024 10:24:25 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a scathing attack on the BJP's proposal of 'One nation, One election', asserting that it would pave the way for "dictatorship and erode India's diversity." ... read..

"MGNREGA workers haven't received dues during last 2 yrs," alleges Rahul Gandhi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 2, 2024 10:24:20 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Friday that the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act workers have not received their "dues" for the last two years. ... read..

I doubt whether Congress will be able to win even 40 seats in Lok Sabha elections: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 2, 2024 8:24:47 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the Congress party on Friday, saying she doubted whether Congress would be able to secure even 40 seats in the upcoming general elections. ... read..

"...took lives, wrecked many households": After going cold on Congress, Mamata rules out alliance with Left in Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 2, 2024 10:23:54 AM IST

With the Opposition alliance threatening to fall apart amid rising differences over seat-sharing, West Bengal Chief Minister and ruling TMC supremo, Mamata Banerjee, on Thursday asserted that her party would form the government at the Centre along with li ... read..

Hitaashee takes three shot lead over Ananya in third leg of WPGT

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 1, 2024 8:24:10 PM IST

Hitaashee Bakshi fired four birdies in a five-hole stretch in the middle of the round to grab a handy three-shot lead over Ananya Garg after the second round of the third leg of the 2024 Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Tollygunge Club. ... read..

Amandeep drops late triple as Khushi takes lead in 3rd leg of WPGT

Kolkata (West Bengal) | February 1, 2024 5:24:52 PM IST

Khushi Khanijau, playing in the day's opening group, birdied her final hole to grab the sole lead after the first round of the third leg of the 2024 Women's Pro Golf Tour at the Tollygunge Club. ... read..

Fans in Patna have boosted our performance: Patna Pirates' head coach Narender Redhu

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 31, 2024 6:53:53 PM IST

The Patna Pirates registered a massive 32-20 victory over Gujarat Giants to move to the fourth spot in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10 points table. The Pirates have been unbeaten in their last four matches. ... read..

Parambrata Chattopadhyay to direct Aparna Sen, Anjan Dutt in 'Ei Raat Tomar Amar'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 30, 2024 9:52:48 PM IST

Actor-turned-director Parambrata Chattopadhyay is gearing up to work in his next directorial ''Ei Raat Tomar Amar', which stars none other than iconic stars Aparna Sen and Anjan Dutt. ... read..

Sneha, Hitaashee ready for another battle in 3rd leg of WPGT

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 30, 2024 3:55:02 PM IST

Sneha Singh and Hitaashee Bakshi, who have finished at the Top-2 of both events held so far in the 2024 Women's Pro Golf Tour season, will be back for another shot at the third leg of the Tour at Tollygunge Club, Kolkata. ... read..

TMC's absconding leader Sheikh Shahjahan applies for anticipatory bail

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 30, 2024 10:54:22 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan has applied for anticipatory bail at the PMLA court in the alleged Public Distribution System (PDS) scam case. ... read..

Kolkata: Consulate General of China celebrates Spring Festival, bids farewell to outgoing envoy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 30, 2024 6:52:49 AM IST

The Consulate General of China in Kolkata hosted the 2024 Spring Festival reception alongside a farewell ceremony for Consul General Zha Liyou and his wife, Zheng Huiqun. ... read..

"Arrest will happen": West Bengal Governor on ED's notice to TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 29, 2024 11:53:26 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday said that arrests will happen in the alleged Public Distribution System (PDS) scam case, in which TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan has been made accused and is currently absconding. ... read..

BJP resorting to old tactic: Shashi Panja on Union Minister's CAA guarantee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 29, 2024 2:53:44 PM IST

In reaction to Union Minister Shantanu Thakur's big claim that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will be implemented across the country in a week, Trinamool Congress (TMC) Minister Shashi Panja claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is resorting ... read..

PM Modi highlights Ram Mandir in 109th episode of Mann Ki Baat

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 29, 2024 2:53:40 AM IST

In the 109th edition of 'Mann ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significance of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and how it united the nation. ... read..

"I still can't believe it is true...": Usha Uthup on being awarded Padma Bhushan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 27, 2024 12:23:21 AM IST

Veteran singer Usha Uthup cannot contain her happiness as she has been honoured with Padma Bhushan. ... read..

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury apologises to TMC MP Derek O'Brien for calling him "foreigner"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 27, 2024 12:23:14 AM IST

West Bengal Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday said that he has conveyed his regrets to the Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien for calling him a "foreigner". ... read..

"Police were nowhere to be seen...": Smriti Irani fumes as screening of PM Modi's interaction with young voters stopped in Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 25, 2024 6:23:11 PM IST

West Bengal Police on Thursday stopped the screening of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to first-time voters on the occasion of National Voters Day across the state, the BJP's media cell chief Amit Malviya alleged, adding that the broadcast was imp ... read..

"Adhir Ranjan sole reason for alliance not working in Bengal": TMC's Derek O' Brien

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 25, 2024 5:23:34 PM IST

A day after Trinamool Congress Chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ruled out any possibility of alliance with the Congress for the 2024 Lok Sabha election in the State, its party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Derek O' Brien held Adhir Ranjan ... read..

"I wouldn't have survived if...," Mamata Banerjee on car accident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 25, 2024 12:23:08 AM IST

After suffering a minor injury to her forehead in an accident involving her vehicle, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said a speeding car suddenly appeared in front of her's, adding that she wouldn't have survived had the driver not ... read..

"No alliance in Bengal" says Mamata Banerjee, big dent to INDIA bloc hopes

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 24, 2024 2:24:49 PM IST

The INDIA bloc suffered a huge setback on Wednesday as Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee said that her party declared that the Trinamool Congress would fight alone in Bengal. ... read..

"Had Subhas Chandra Bose been country's first Prime Minister...": Suvendu Adhikari on Parakhram Diwas

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 23, 2024 12:23:44 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said that he believes that India's Partition would have been prevented if Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose had been the country's first Prime Minister. ... read..

"India has regained its inner strength...," West Bengal Governor on 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 22, 2024 11:23:02 PM IST

After the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of Ram Lalla at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose said that it is a "very proud" and "momentous moment" adding that India has regained its inner strength. ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari participates in Shobha Yatra in Kolkata on 'Pran Pratishtha' day

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 22, 2024 2:23:12 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari participated on Monday in a Sobha Yatra (procession) from Baikunthanath Mandir to the Ram Mandir at Kali Krishna Tagore Street in Kolkata to mark the Pran Pratishtha of Lord Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. ... read..

"Reflects commitment of people of Bharat...," West Bengal Governor on 'Pran Prantishtha' of Ram Temple

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2024 10:53:25 PM IST

Terming the the Pran Prantishtha ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22 as "momentous event", West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday said that this reflects the "commitment of the people of Bharat." ... read..

WB: Adhir writes to chief secy over manhandling of 'Aadhar' officials

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 21, 2024 4:54:45 PM IST

West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has written a letter to the Chief Secretary asking him to take action against goons allegedly from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) party, who "manhandled" and "threatened" 'Aadhar' officials in his con ... read..

BJP appoints eight incharges in West Bengal ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 20, 2024 11:53:13 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday appointed Lok Sabha incharge for 5 Lok Sabha constituencies. ... read..

"Dhupguri officially attains status of subdivision," announces Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 19, 2024 5:52:37 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that Dhupguri has officially attained the status of a subdivision adding that this will enhance local residents' access to education, healthcare, legal assistance and essential amenities. ... read..

Now responsibility is with police: Suvendu Adhikari on TMC rally on Pran Pratishtha day

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 19, 2024 2:52:45 PM IST

In reaction to the Calcutta High Court refusing to entertain the plea filed by West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari to postpone Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's proposed interfaith rally on Pran Pratishtha Day, the Bharatiya Janata Part ... read..

"BJP dishonouring Lord Ram, using name for political motive," alleges Adhir Chowdhury

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 19, 2024 7:52:13 AM IST

West Bengal Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party is "dishonouring" Lord Ram by "using" his name for their "political motive" while responding to the party declining the invitation for the Pran Pratishtha ceremo ... read..

"PM Modi is following all the rituals," says BJP leader Rahul Sinha ahead of Pran Prathistha ceremony

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 16, 2024 11:23:54 PM IST

Ahead of the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha on January 22 at Ayodhya, BJP leader Rahul Sinha said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is following all the rituals and doing 'anusthan' to prepare himself for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. ... read..

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee announces rally in Kolkata on January 22

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 16, 2024 10:23:49 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that she will lead a 'rally' with people of all religions in Kolkata on January 22 on the day when Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla will be performed in Ayodhya. ... read..

Why are people being refused LPG connections under Ujjwala Yojana? asks Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 16, 2024 4:24:15 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday wrote a letter to the State Chief Secretary questioning the refusal of new LPG connections to beneficiaries under the Ujjwala Yojana in the state. ... read..

"TMC is leading battle against BJP in Bengal...Rahul Gandhi must remember it": Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 15, 2024 8:53:31 PM IST

Taking congnizance that West Bengal being included in the Congress's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Monday reminded Rahul Gandhi the results of previous State Assembly elections is a testimony to the fact that Trinamool Congress ... read..

TMC protests in Kolkata against Centre over misuse of central agencies, blocking central funds

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 14, 2024 10:53:58 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) carried out a protest rally from Jadavpur to Garia on Sunday against the BJP-led central government for withholding central funds and the alleged misuse of central agencies. ... read..

"Aiming for stars when...": Abhishek Banerjee takes dig at Cong after its rout in Assam hill council polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 14, 2024 7:53:00 AM IST

Following Congress's abysmal harvest in the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) in Assam's Dima Hasao district, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Friday took a dig at the grand old party, saying that their seat share aspiratio ... read..

"Patal se bhi dhoondh ke nikal lenge...": Assam CM Sarma on absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 14, 2024 6:52:06 AM IST

As ruling TMC strongman and panchayat leader Sheikh Shahjahan, continued to remain absconding in light of the attack on ED teams that were out raiding his residence, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said he would be tracked down and ar ... read..

"Law and Order in very bad condition in West Bengal": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury after Purulia incident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 13, 2024 11:57:27 PM IST

Lashing out at the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the Purulia incident, where a group of Sadhus was allegedly thrashed by a mob, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday said that the law and order in the state is in a very bad co ... read..

'Assault on seers' in Purulia: "Appeasement politics has created such environment," says Anurag Thakur

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 13, 2024 1:54:01 PM IST

Lashing out at the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the Purulia incident where a group of sadhus (seers) were allegedly thrashed by a mob, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that "appeasement politics has created" such an environment in the st ... read..

"Politically motivated, scripted by BJP": TMC as ED raids Bengal ministers

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 13, 2024 4:52:42 AM IST

After raids by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) at the premises of ruling TMC leaders and ministers Tapas Roy and Sujit Bose, the party's official spokesperson Kunal Ghosh launched a scathing attack of the BJP on Friday, calling the action unwarranted ... read..

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari calls West Bengal govt "bankrupt" for cancelling youth festival

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2024 9:51:44 PM IST

Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday targeted the West Bengal government for cancelling the State Student Youth Festival 2023-24 and called it a "bankrupt" government. ... read..

"We have waited for 33 years for this" says sister of Kothari brothers, Karsevaks who were killed during Ram Janambhoomi movement

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2024 4:52:37 PM IST

As the nation awaits the Pran Pratishta ceremony that will mark the inauguration of the Ram Janambhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, there is one family for whom this occasion is even more special. The Kothari family of Kolkata has waited for this day for long, aft ... read..

"PM Modi will do what the nation wants": Bengal LoP after Mamata Banerjee clears stand on 'one nation, one election'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2024 12:52:44 PM IST

A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said her party is not in favour of the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took a jibe at the Trinamool Congress Chief, sayin ... read..

"They are thieves": West Bengal BJP's Suvendu Adhikari slams TMC leaders over recruitment scam

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2024 11:52:13 AM IST

After Enforcement Directorate on Friday raided premises of Trinamool Congress leaders-- Tapas Roy and Sujit Bose, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari alleged that Bose os involved in a recruitment scam ... read..

"He can achieve anything": Clive Llyod on Virat crossing Sachin's 100 centuries in international cricket

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2024 10:51:40 AM IST

Former West Indies skipper Clive Llyod on Friday said that star India batter Virat Kohli can achieve anything he wants, including breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international cricket centuries. ... read..

Municipality jobs scam: ED raids Bengal minister's premises in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2024 9:52:02 AM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday raided the premises of West Bengal minister and TMC leader Sujit Bose in Kolkata in connection with a municipality jobs scam. ... read..

Mamata writes to PM Modi to declare Ganga Sagar Mela 'National Fair'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 11, 2024 9:51:55 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to designate the Ganga Sagar Mela, an annual celebration in the state during Makar Sankranti, as a 'National Fair.' ... read..

Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi to list Bengali as classical language

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 11, 2024 8:53:29 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking the central government to officially list Bengali as a "classical language". ... read..

Mamata Banerjee seeks classical language status for Bengali, writes to PM Modi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 11, 2024 8:53:27 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to give Bengali the status of a classical language as it has 'qualified' the criteria set by the Centre. ... read..

BJP misusing ED, CBI; WB Governor their agent: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 11, 2024 3:53:12 AM IST

Amid a war of words between the ruling TMC and the BJP over the attack on an ED team at Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday accused the primary opposition party in the state of misusing centra ... read..

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan laid to rest with state honours in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 10, 2024 7:52:28 PM IST

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan, who passed away on Tuesday afternoon, was laid to rest with state honours in Kolkata on Wednesday. ... read..

People pay last respects to music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 10, 2024 3:52:51 PM IST

People gathered in large numbers on Wednesday to pay homage to the music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan. ... read..

Ustad Rashid Khan's demise leaves a big void in classical music

Kolkata (West Bengal ) | January 9, 2024 11:52:37 PM IST

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan passed away on Tuesday following his battle with cancer. He breathed his last at a hospital in Kolkata at the age of 55. ... read..

Musician Ustad Rashid Khan to be laid to rest with state honours

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2024 9:52:42 PM IST

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan, who passed away on Tuesday afternoon, will be laid to rest with state honours in Kolkata on Wednesday. ... read..

"Unparalleled genius...made us proud by making Bengal his home": Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to Ustad Rashid Khan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2024 8:51:35 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday condoled the demise of music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan and said he was "one of the greatest exponents of Indian classical music of our times". ... read..

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan passes away

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2024 6:53:10 PM IST

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan has died. He was 55. ... read..

West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari seeks probe into Abhishek Banerjee's pension scheme

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2024 5:51:43 AM IST

A day after Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee launched an old-age pension scheme for senior citizens in his Diamond Harbour constituency, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari wrote a letter to the Principal Director General of ... read..

Stop 'hide and seek' in arresting ED attack accused: Governor Ananda Bose warns WB police

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 8, 2024 12:20:56 AM IST

After holding confidential discussions with the top brass of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over the attack on ED officials at West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday expressed strong dis ... read..

Situation in Bengal is worse than Manipur: BJP MP Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 7, 2024 2:21:05 PM IST

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday lashed out at the deteriorating law and order situation in West Bengal and said that the condition of the state is "worse than Manipur." ... read..

TMC stands for 'Talibani Mindset and Culture': BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 7, 2024 1:21:18 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slammed the West Bengal ruling party Trinamool Congress after a team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was attacked in North 24 Paragana district, dubbing the party as 'Talibani Mindset and Culture'. ... read..

West Bengal: Governor meets injured ED officials who were attacked on duty at hospital

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 6, 2024 3:50:53 AM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, who were attacked during their duty, at a hospital in Kolkata on Friday. ... read..

West Bengal: Governor summons Home Secretary, calls attack on probe agency team 'ghastly'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 5, 2024 5:52:43 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday called the attack on members of the Enforcement Directorate team in North 24 Parganas district "ghastly". ... read..

Email to Kolkata Police claims bomb planted at Indian Museum; no explosive found, probe on

Kolkata(West Bengal) | January 5, 2024 5:52:15 PM IST

Kolkata Police on Friday claimed that it received an email claiming that explosives had been planted inside the Indian Museum, one of the leading landmarks in Kolkata, and would be detonated. ... read..

Sukanta Majumdar writes to Amit Shah; demands NIA probe into attack on ED team in Sandeshkhali

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 5, 2024 3:50:24 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Friday wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and demanded an NIA probe into the attack on the Enforcement Directorate team in Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. ... read..

ED team attacked in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh says, "effect of provocation"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 5, 2024 1:51:39 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday said that the attack on the team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal was an "effect of provocation". ... read..

Mohun Bagan SG part ways with Ferrando, appoint Habas as new head coach

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 4, 2024 12:22:05 AM IST

The Indian Super League (ISL) side Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Wednesday announced that they have parted ways with head coach Juan Ferrando and appointed Antonio Lopez Habas to take over for the same role. ... read..

"Bengal Congress, its president giving oxygen to BJP": TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 2, 2024 9:21:22 PM IST

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Tuesday said that the West Bengal Congress is playing the role of broker for BJP in the state at a time when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is helping the national leadership of Congress. ... read..

"Take all steps required to remove NDA govt from power": TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 1, 2024 11:21:28 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay on Monday urged the opposition alliance to take all steps required to remove the NDA government and bring INDIA Alliance to power in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. ... read..

Bengal Congress is playing the role of broker for BJP: TMC's Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 1, 2024 12:20:42 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Sunday, accused the Bengal Congress of playing the role of the BJP's broker. ... read..

BJP appoints 42 incharge in Bengal ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 30, 2023 11:20:56 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday announced the appointment of Lok Sabha incharges for 42 constituencies. ... read..

ISL: The first half was difficult for us, says Mohun Bagan coach following loss to Kerala Blasters

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 28, 2023 10:50:15 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando expressed his disappointment as they lost 1-0 against Kerala Blasters FC in Matchweek 12 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday and raised the iss ... read..

ISL: Kerala Blasters FC hand Mohun Bagan Super Giant their third straight loss

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 28, 2023 9:50:12 AM IST

Kerala Blasters FC secured their first-ever victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League (ISL), clinching a 1-0 win with Dimitrios Diamantakos' ninth-minute strike at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata on Wedne ... read..

ISL: "Great to end the year on positive note," says Kerala Blasters coach after win over Mohun Bagan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 28, 2023 9:50:06 AM IST

Kerala Blasters FC head coach Ivan Vukomanovic expressed satisfaction with his team's performance as they edged past Mohun Bagan Super Giant with a scoreline of 1-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolk ... read..

West Bengal's Gangasagar Mela to have full security, CCTV cameras, and accident insurance: CM Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 27, 2023 8:50:38 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a meeting on Wednesday regarding preparations for the Gangasagar Mela 2024 at the State Secretariat, Nabanna. ... read..

West Bengal Governor appoints Rajeev Kumar as new police chief

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 27, 2023 7:51:57 PM IST

In a significant reshuffle in the top brass of the West Bengal police force, Rajeev Kumar, IPS, has been announced as the new police chief by the order of the Governor on Wednesday. ... read..

ISL: Mohun Bagan aim to regain form following two losses, to lock horns with Kerala Blasters

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 27, 2023 9:51:05 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant will be gearing up for a crucial encounter at home as they take on in-form Kerala Blasters FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on December 27, Wednesday. ... read..

West Bengal: Amit Shah, JP Nadda hold meeting in Kolkata ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 9:51:17 PM IST

In the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President JP Nadda held organisational meetings with the West Bengal party's core members to chalk out strategies for the party ahead of the coming elections. ... read..

"Sahibzadas' fight against Mughals sets example for us": Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 3:51:46 PM IST

On the occasion of 'Veer Bal Diwas', West Bengal Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvdendu Adhikari said that the way Sahibzadas fought against the Mughals to protect their religion and sacrificed themselves sets a proud example for our cou ... read..

Amit Shah, JP Nadda offers prayer at Gurudwara Bara Sikh Sangat in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 2:51:02 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Bharatiya Janta Party national president JP Nadda visited and offered prayers at Gurudwara Bara Sikh Sangat in Kolkata on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas. ... read..

"Has Shashi Panja joined BJP?" BJP's Agnimitra Paul questions Trinamool leader's comments on party

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 11:51:16 AM IST

In reaction to Trinamool Congress (TMC) Minister Shashi Panja commenting on internal squabbles in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership in West Bengal, BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul questioned if the former had joined the BJP. ... read..

Opposition should watch Vajpayee videos, learn how to behave in Parliament: BJP Bengal chief

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 11:50:47 AM IST

Taking a swipe at the Opposition alliance on the 99th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Monday, the BJP's West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar said the leaders in the rival alliance to old videos of the departed saffron ... read..

Kolkata: Park Street bustles with Christmas Eve merriment

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 11:20:16 PM IST

Park Street is abuzz with Christmas Eve celebrations on Sunday. ... read..

"Sukanta Majumdar has shown disrespect to Swami Vivekananda," says TMC leader Shashi Panja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 9:20:30 PM IST

Coming down heavily on West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sukanta Majumdar, state Minister Shashi Panja said that the former has indirectly shown disrespect to Swami Vivekananda. ... read..

"A new awakening": BJP MP Dilip Ghosh on the 'Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path' programme

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 9:19:59 PM IST

Lauding the 'Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path' programme organised at Parade Ground in Kolkata, BJP MP Dilip Ghosh highlighted the significance of the event, stating that just as Lord Krishna's recitation of the Gita in Kurukshetra established Dharma in the countr ... read..

"A new era is beginning in Bengal": BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar on 'Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path' programme

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 8:20:37 PM IST

While speaking on the 'Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path' programme organised at Parade Ground in Kolkata, West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar said on Sunday that the event was the beginning of a new era in Bengal. ... read..

"Historic day for humanity in WB," says BJP MP Locket Chatterjee on Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 8:20:29 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Locket Chatterjee lauded the 'Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path' programme on Sunday and said that it was a historic day for the existence of humanity and that everybody should come forward to pay tributes to the culture and traditio ... read..

"We deserved to win the game": FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 11:20:31 AM IST

FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez said they deserved to beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant by 4-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

"We are upset of course": Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 10:19:57 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando expressed his disappointment after his side conceded a massive 4-1 defeat against FC Goa at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

WB: Governor CV Ananda Bose removes Jadavpur University interim VC Buddhadeb Sau

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 23, 2023 11:21:01 PM IST

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose has removed the interim Vice Chancellor of the Jadavpur University, Buddhadeb Sau, an official statement said on Saturday. ... read..

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