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"Bangladesh have seven seamers, it is nice pack of guys": Bowling coach Allan Donald
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 31, 2023 6:16:56 PM IST
Ahead of Bangladesh's clash against Pakistan in the 31st match of the World Cup at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday, the team's bowling coach Allan Donald said that the pacers were a little bit undervalued. ... read..


 
CWC 2023: Bangladesh win toss, opt to bat first against Pakistan
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 31, 2023 3:22:37 PM IST
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and chose to bat first against Babar Azam's Pakistan in the 31st match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday. ... read..


 
Kolkata biryani, kebabs on Pak Cricket team's menu ahead of clash against Bangladesh
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 31, 2023 10:19:35 AM IST
Ahead of Pakistan's ODI World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens Stadium on Tuesday, Babar Azam's side indulged their taste buds and ordered biryani, kebabs, and Chap from Kolkata's famous Zam Zam Restaurant. ... read..


 
"Whoever stays with CM Mamata Banerjee will have to go to jail": WB BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar takes a dig at Delhi CM Kejriwal over ED summon
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 31, 2023 4:18:01 AM IST
West Bengal BJP unit President Sukanta Majumdar on late Monday evening took a dig at Arvind Kejriwal who has been summoned by the ED to question him in connection with its ongoing probe into the Delhi excise policy case, alleging all the leaders in the op ... read..


 
Pakistan coach Bradburn blames "foreign" conditions for Men in Green's disastrous World Cup campaign
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 31, 2023 12:21:46 AM IST
Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn on Monday refused to label his squad an isolated one in international cricket, but blamed the unfamiliar "foreign" conditions in India as they strive to stay alive and hopes for winning results in the ongoing ICC World Cup 20 ... read..


 
ICC CWC 2023: Qualification for Champions Trophy 2025 to serve as motivation for Pak clash, says skipper Shakib
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 30, 2023 11:20:04 PM IST
Ahead of his side's ICC Cricket World Cup match against Pakistan, Bangladesh captain Shakib al Hasan said though his side is out of contention for a semifinal spot, there is still a lot to play for as they want to qualify for ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. ... read..


 
"Four losses do not define who we are...": Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 30, 2023 10:21:21 PM IST
Pakistan head coach Grant Bradburn admitted that the Men in Green have failed to put a coherent performance covering all departments in their recent games but noted that four successive defeats in the World Cup don't define them as a team. ... read..


 
"When will railways come out of slumber?": Mamata Banerjee on Andhra train accident
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 30, 2023 5:17:00 AM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee slammed Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the Andhra train mishap, asking, "When will the railways come out of the slumber?" ... read..


 
"We have to ensure that players take on next three matches courageously": BCB chief Nazmul Hassan
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 30, 2023 3:17:49 AM IST
Following Bangladesh's 87-run loss against the Netherlands in the ongoing ODI World Cup at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Nazmul Hassan met the players and asked them to be 'courageous' in their upcoming three ga ... read..


 
2023 Cricket World Cup: Netherlands fans express happiness after team's win over Bangladesh
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 29, 2023 2:50:01 AM IST
Following the Netherlands's win over Bangladesh in their ICC Cricket World Cup match, Netherlands fans expressed their happiness over the team's win. ... read..


 
"We have been very poor with the bat throughout tournament": Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 29, 2023 12:16:43 AM IST
Following Bangladesh's disappointing 87-run loss against the Netherlands in the 28th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, Shakib Al Hasan said that the Bengal Tigers were poor with the bat throughout the tournament. ... read..


 
"We want to go till the semis": Netherlands bowler Paul van Meekeren
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 29, 2023 12:16:41 AM IST
Following Netherlands' 87-run win against Bangladesh in the 28th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, Dutch bowler Paul van Meekeren said that they want to go till the semi-finals of the tournament. ... read..


 
Netherlands stun Bangladesh by 87 runs, knock Asian side out of CWC
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 28, 2023 11:16:40 PM IST
A four-wicket haul by Paul van Meekeren and a half-century by skipper Scott Edwards were the highlights as Netherlands stunned Bangladesh by 87 runs in their ICC Cricket World Cup match at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Saturday. ... read..


 
ICC CWC 2023: "Reaching semis will remain our goal," says Netherlands captain Edwards after win over Bangladesh
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 28, 2023 11:16:00 PM IST
Following his side's 87-run win over Bangladesh in their ICC Cricket World Cup match, the Netherlands captain Scott Edwards said that though reaching the semifinals is tricky, that will remain the team's goal for the tournament. ... read..


 
Scott Edwards' half century powers Netherlands to 229 against Bangladesh in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 28, 2023 7:20:14 PM IST
Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards' half-century took the Dutch side to 229 against Bangladesh in the 28th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..


 
CWC 2023: Netherlands captain Scott Edwards wins toss, opts to bat against Bangladesh
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 28, 2023 3:17:09 PM IST
Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 here at iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..


 
Arrested by ED, TMC Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital; condition 'stable'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 28, 2023 9:19:40 AM IST
West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged multicrore ration scam, was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata yesterday evening after complaints of dizziness, nausea and vomiti ... read..


 
WB: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury urges Nitin Gadkari to keep Berhampore bridge carriageway open till Diwali
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 28, 2023 12:20:55 AM IST
Member of Parliament and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday wrote a letter to Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari urging that one side of the Berhampore bridge's carriageway be kept open for public until ... read..


 
"Happened on instructions of Bengal CM": Suvendu Adhikari on ration scam; TMC says 'BJP residing in hoax paradise'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 28, 2023 12:20:06 AM IST
Reacting to the arrest of TMC leader Jyotipriya Mallick in the alleged case of corruption in PDS ration distribution, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari targetted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and alleged th ... read..


 
CM Mamata Banerjee breaks into dance at Durga Puja carnival
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 27, 2023 9:16:20 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was seen breaking into a dance holding an oar along with women participants at the Durga Puja Carnival in Kolkata's Red Road on Friday. ... read..


 
TMC minister Jyotipriya Mallick sent to ED custody till Nov 6
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 27, 2023 8:19:11 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Minister Jyotipriya Mallick on Friday was sent to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody till November 6, in connection with an alleged case of corruption in rationing distribution. ... read..


 
"We're targeting to win every game": Netherlands skipper ahead of game against Bangladesh
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 27, 2023 6:19:13 PM IST
Ahead of the World Cup match against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, Dutch skipper Scott Edwards said that they are aiming to win their next matches in the ongoing tournament. ... read..


 
"It's not finished yet": Taskin Ahmed speaks on Bangladesh's chance of qualifying into WC semis
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 27, 2023 5:17:54 PM IST
Ahead of the 28th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 against the Netherlands at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed said that there is still a chance for his side to qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament. ... read..


 
BJP attacks Mamata Banerjee over arrest of TMC Minister
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 27, 2023 4:16:18 PM IST
Reacting to the arrest of Trinamool Congress minister Jyotipriya Mallick in an alleged case of corruption in PDS ration distribution, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Agnimitra Paul said that Mamata Banerjee needs to be interrogated too as she is the Chief M ... read..


 
Arrested TMC minister Jyotipriya Mallick brought to hospital for medical examination
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 27, 2023 12:16:58 PM IST
West Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the early hours of Friday, was brought to ESI Hospital in Joka for medical examination. ... read..


 
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose calls on legendary Manipuri dancer Debjani Chaliha
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 27, 2023 11:17:09 AM IST
West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose, on Thursday called on 89-year-old iconic Manipuri dancer Debjani Chaliha at her residence in Kolkata. ... read..


 
"She compromised with national security": BJP leader says onus on Moitra to convince ethics panel of innocence in 'cash for query' case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 27, 2023 8:18:41 AM IST
Terming as "very serious" the cash for query charge against Mahua Moitra, BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal on Thursday said the onus was on the Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP to convince the ethics committee during her appearance on October 31 that she had d ... read..


 
Ration 'scam': West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick arrested by ED, says "victim of grave conspiracy"
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 27, 2023 5:19:17 AM IST
An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team late Thursday night arrested sitting West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress leader, Jyotripriya Mallik, in connection with an alleged case of corruption in the public distribution system. ... read..


 
"Will protest if Rabindranath Tagore's name not restored": CM Mamata on Viswa Bharati placard row
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 26, 2023 8:47:38 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warned the central government to restore Rabindranath Tagore's name on the plaque put up at the Viswa Bharati University. ... read..


 
"Will protest if Rabindranath Tagore's name not restored": CM Mamata on Viswa Bharati plaque row
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 26, 2023 8:47:07 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warned the central government to restore Rabindranath Tagore's name on the plaque put up at the Viswa Bharati University. ... read..


 
Will protest if you do not restore Rabindra Tagore's name: Mamata on Viswa Bharati placard row
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 26, 2023 7:49:16 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warned the central government to restore Rabindranath Tagore's name on the plaque put up at the Viswa Bharati University. ... read..


 
"Nothing but vendetta politics": TMC on ED raids at party leader's house
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 26, 2023 1:49:16 PM IST
Amid the Enforcement Directorate raids at Trinamool Congress leader JyotiPriya Mallick, the party leader Shashi Panja said that it is nothing but vendetta politics. ... read..


 
ED searches residence of West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 26, 2023 9:47:47 AM IST
Enforcement Directorate conducted searches on Thursday at the residence of state minister Jyotipriya Mallick at Salt Lake in Kolkata. ... read..


 
WB: Massive fire breaks out at building in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 22, 2023 11:15:52 PM IST
A massive fire broke out at a residential building in the Ultadanga area of Kolkata on Sunday evening. ... read..


 
"India will win today": Sourav Ganguly after visiting Durga Pandal in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 22, 2023 7:16:27 PM IST
"India will win today" against New Jealand in Dharamshala, said former India skipper Sourav Ganguly after offering prayers at the Durga Puja pandal at his locality in Behala here. ... read..


 
Prosenjit Chatterjee offers prayers at Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 22, 2023 5:20:33 PM IST
Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee on Sunday offered prayers at Hazra Park Durgotsab Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on the occasion of 'Maha Ashtami', the eighth day of Navratri. ... read..


 
West Bengal Governor Ananda Bose offers prayers at Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 22, 2023 1:21:00 PM IST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday offered prayers at a Durga Puja pandal in Raja Bazar in West Bengal's Kolkata on the occasion of 'Maha Ashtami', the eighth day of Navratri. ... read..


 
TMC distances itself from Mahua Moitra over 'cash for query' accusations
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 21, 2023 10:15:29 PM IST
The Trinamool Congress has distanced itself from its MP Mahua Moitra, who is facing 'cash for query' allegations levelled by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, with party leader Kunal Ghosh stating that the "related person may answer the issues". ... read..


 
Kolkata: JP Nadda offers aarti to Goddess Durga at puja pandal in Howrah
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 21, 2023 5:17:25 PM IST
BJP National President, JP Nadda offered aarti to Goddess Durga at a puja pandal in Kolkata's Howrah. ... read..


 
JP Nadda arrives in Kolkata, to visit puja pandals in city
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 21, 2023 2:22:41 PM IST
BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday morning arrived at the Kolkata International Airport. ... read..


 
Durga Puja: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan goes pandal hopping in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 20, 2023 11:48:57 PM IST
As the city celebrates Durga Puja with pomp and show, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited several pandals in Kolkata on Friday. ... read..


 
"Rai ka pahad...": Congress's Adhir Ranjan on 'Cash for Query' scandal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 20, 2023 10:46:50 PM IST
Amid the ongoing alleged 'Cash for Query' allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the government is "eager" to protect a particular industrialist and create "rai ka pahaad" (mountain out of a molehill). ... read..


 
"Ethics Committee doing its work," Dharmendra Pradhan on 'Cash for Query' scandal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 20, 2023 5:48:03 PM IST
Reacting to the 'cash for queries' allegations against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said there is no place for bribery in the parliamentary process and that the ethics committee is doing its work. ... read..


 
TMC to resume protest on MGNREGA dues if Centre does not give response by Oct 31: Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 20, 2023 11:47:20 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) will resume their protest over alleged non-disbursement of dues of various central schemes including MGNREGA to West Bengal if the State government does not get an appropriate response from the Central government by the end of thi ... read..


 
'Forced to sign white paper': TMC MP Mahua Moitra on businessman Hiranandani's affidavit
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 20, 2023 5:46:42 AM IST
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, in a two-page statement, has replied to the affidavit of businessman Darshan Hiranandani, alleging that "he was forced to sign a white paper." ... read..


 
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose presents Durga Bharat awards
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 19, 2023 7:46:55 PM IST
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose presented the first set of Durga Bharat Awards at the Raj Bhavan here on Tuesday. ... read..


 
Calcutta HC issues guidelines for media coverage on West Bengal recruitment scam
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 17, 2023 2:48:35 PM IST
The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday issued guidelines for media coverage on Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee and other similarly placed suspects in the recruitment scam. ... read..


 
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho inaugurates Sreebhumi Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 16, 2023 5:20:41 PM IST
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho inaugurated the Sreebhumi Durga Puja Pandal on Monday during a two-day visit to West Bengal. ... read..


 
Allegations against Mahua Moitra are serious, says BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 16, 2023 4:19:13 PM IST
Reacting to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey's letter to Lok Sabha Speaker over allegations of bribery against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said on Monday that the allegations on Moitra are serious a ... read..


 
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho arrives in Kolkata, to inaugurate a Durga Puja Pandal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 15, 2023 11:18:48 PM IST
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho on Sunday arrived in Kolkata on a two-day visit. ... read..


 
"Cash for query" allegations against Mahua Moitra: BJP demands probe, says wants to know if TMC MP has taken bribe
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 15, 2023 10:18:15 PM IST
Hours after Lok Sabha MP Nishikant Dubey levelled "cash for query" allegations against Mahua Moitra, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Agnimitra Paul on Sunday demanded an investigation into the matter and said that the party wants to know whether the Trinamo ... read..


 
Durga Puja committee recreates autorickshaw stand at pandal in Kolkata to honour drivers
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 13, 2023 8:48:18 PM IST
The Hazra Park Durgotsab Committee has recreated an autorickshaw stand at its Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata this year in order to eliminate mistrust in the minds of people towards auto drivers. ... read..


 
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces Durga Puja bonus for civic volunteers, ASHA workers
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 13, 2023 7:48:23 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced a Rs 5,300 Durga Puja bonus for civic volunteers of the West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police, and ASHA workers employed under the health department. ... read..


 
Kolkata: Police arrests three persons for scamming and looting Rs 1.15 lakh
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 13, 2023 6:48:53 PM IST
Three persons involved in scamming and looting Rs 1.15 lakh from an individual were apprehended in Kolkata, said police. ... read..


 
Indian Coast Guard conducts 21st National Maritime Search and Rescue meeting in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 12, 2023 7:16:30 PM IST
The 21st National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board meeting was held in Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..


 
Mamata Banerjee assails Centre's Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, urges serious study of draft
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 11, 2023 8:16:34 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged the proposed 'Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita' to be an attempt to "quietly introduce very harsh and draconian anti-citizen" provisions. ... read..


 
West Bengal STF arrests man for holding fake Indian currency notes in Malda
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 11, 2023 5:16:56 PM IST
A team of Special Task Force of West Bengal arrested a man accused of holding Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) totalling Rs 98,500. ... read..


 
ED conducts raids at rice mills in West Bengal's Nadia
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 11, 2023 3:18:04 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids at rice mills in the Nadia district of West Bengal in connection with a recruitment scam. ... read..


 
'Special Campaign 3.0': Kolkata Metro launches cleanliness drive at stations, rakes
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 11, 2023 10:16:41 AM IST
Kolkata Metro Railway has launched a cleanliness drive at stations, trains and other properties. Launched on October 2, coinciding with the 154th birth anniversary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, the 'Special Campaign 3.0' will continue till October 31. ... read..


 
West Bengal: "Dhandha, not Dharna" BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar after Trinamool Congress withdraws protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 10, 2023 11:14:58 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday took a dig at the Trinamool Congress' "dhanda" (business) after the latter withdrew its sit-in protest outside Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. ... read..


 
"Their Biriyani and alcohol budgets have exceeded": BJP leader on TMC withdrawing protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 10, 2023 7:15:18 AM IST
"No one was present, and their (TMC's) Biriyani and alcohol budgets have exceeded," West Bengal BJP Secretary Priyanka Tibrewal alleged after Trinamool Congress lifted its protest outside Raj Bhavan here. ... read..


 
Puja special tram to commemorate Durga Puja's UNESCO Heritage tag and 150 years of Kolkata Tramways
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 10, 2023 6:14:28 AM IST
A Puja Special Tram will grace the city with its beautiful interiors and fabulous exteriors. The tram will run on the Tollygunge-Ballygunge route. The tram has been designed in commemoration of the UNESCO Heritage Tag to Durga Puja and to celebrate the 15 ... read..


 
West Bengal: TMC delegation meets Governor amid protest against Centre
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 9, 2023 8:19:52 PM IST
The Trinamool Congress delegation led by its general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday met Governor C V Ananda Bose at Raj Bhavan regarding the issue of the state's outstanding Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) funds due ... read..


 
"I will certainly take the issues to Govt of India," WB Guv after meeting TMC leaders on MGNREGA funds
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 9, 2023 10:16:02 AM IST
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose met Trinamool Congress leaders at the Raj Bhavan yesterday for a discussion over the non-payment of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) funds and said that he would take the grievances t ... read..


 
WB Governor gives appointment to protesting TMC leaders to meet today
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 9, 2023 8:16:15 AM IST
Amid the protest by the TMC outside the Raj Bhavan, the West Bengal governor on Sunday called the Trinamool representatives, including Abhishek Banerjee, but they refused to meet. Now Governor CV Anand Bose has given an appointment to the TMC delegation a ... read..


 
"Those who sold jobs will go behind bars": BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar on raids at Firhad Hakim's residence
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 9, 2023 5:16:09 AM IST
Reacting to the CBI raids at the residence of Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state President Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday said that those who sold jobs will go behind bars in the coming days. ... read..


 
"Illegal agitation by TMC has been facilitated by the Kolkata Police in complete violation of the law": Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 11:19:20 PM IST
The leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday questioned the Kolkata Police over Trinamool Congress' general secretary Abhishek Banerjee's rally and dharna near the Raj Bhavan gates in spite of Section 144 in the are ... read..


 
Jagdeep Dhankhar was rewarded with Vice President post for continuously opposing WB govt: Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 11:19:12 PM IST
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday said that Jagdeep Dhankhar was catapulted to Vice President's office as a reward for continuously opposing the West Bengal government while he was the Governor of the state. ... read..


 
Those who indulge in corruption should be punished, says BJP's Locket Chatterjee amid raids at Firhad Hakim's residence
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 10:17:51 PM IST
Those who indulge in corruption should be punished, said BJP MP Locket Chatterjee on Sunday amid CBI raids at the residence of Kolkata Mayor and West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim. ... read..


 
Centre has nothing to do with CBI raids at TMC leaders' residences: BJP's Agnimitra Paul
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 9:15:40 PM IST
West Bengal BJP General Secretary Agnimitra Paul on Sunday slammed Trinamool Congress over its allegations of misusing the government agencies by the Centre after the CBI raided residences of the two TMC leaders, saying that the investigation was held fol ... read..


 
"Asked Centre why allotted funds not given": West Bengal MoS Finance
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 8:15:42 PM IST
West Bengal Minister of State for Finance Chandrima Bhattacharya said she had asked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the GST council meeting on Saturday why the allotted funds were not given to the state and urged her to look into the matter. ... read..


 
CBI conducts multiple raids around Kolkata in municipal bodies recruitment case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 3:19:35 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at around 12 places in West Bengal in a case related to alleged irregularities in municipal bodies' recruitment, officials said. ... read..


 
Abhishek Banerjee participates in fourth day of MGNREGA protests in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 3:19:32 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday participated in the MGNREGA protests in Kolkata that are going on for that fourth day. ... read..


 
CBI raids underway at TMC's Firhad Hakim, Madan Mitra's residence on civic recruitment 'scam'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 2:15:34 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday raided two Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Firhad Hakim and Madan Mitra residences in connection with the alleged civil municipal bodies recruitment 'scam'. ... read..


 
FSSAI reviews safety and quality standards of tea
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 1:21:13 PM IST
India's food safety regulator and the Tea Board have conducted a meeting with all the stakeholders, including the research associations and growers to review the widespread concern on its quality and safety. ... read..


 
Civic body recruitment scam: CBI raid underway at TMC Minister Firhad Hakim's residence
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 11:19:12 AM IST
Search operation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is underway at the residence of Kolkata Mayor and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Minister in West Bengal Cabinet Firhad Hakim in connection with alleged irregularities in civic body recruitment. ... read..


 
Our fight is against Centre's 'Zamindari' system: Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 8, 2023 2:15:45 AM IST
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee criticized Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Saturday, accusing her of spreading false information about a meeting with the party's delegation in New Delhi. Banerjee stated that the TMC is prepared ... read..


 
TMC protest against Centre for 'withholding MGNREGA funds' enters third day
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 7, 2023 1:50:52 PM IST
The Raj Bhavan protest staged by Trinamool Congress (TMC) against the Central government alleging a delay in fund allocation under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other social security schemes for West Bengal entered t ... read..


 
"Will not take part in Durga Puja...Governor must listen", says Abhishek Banerjee in protest at Raj Bhavan
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 7, 2023 8:49:29 AM IST
Amid ongoing protests by the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the Centre's alleged delay in the allocation of funds under MGNREGA, TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday said that he would not take part in Durga Puja festivities ti ... read..


 
"It's not the time to shift blame": Adhir Ranjan writes to Mamata Banerjee on Bengal floods
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 6, 2023 8:49:03 PM IST
Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Choudhary wrote a letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the deplorable flood situation in West Bengal saying that it is not the time to "shift blame to one another's shoulders". ... read..


 
Bihar: STFs of Kolkata, Bihar unearth illegal arms manufacturing unit in Gaya; 2 detained, owner absconding
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 6, 2023 3:44:57 PM IST
The Special Task Force of Kolkata Police, in a joint operation with its counterparts in Bihar, on Thursday unearthed an illegal improvised active firearms (Pistol) manufacturing unit operating in Gaya. ... read..


 
TMC's protests against Centre over 'withholding funds' to continue: Mahua Moitra
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 6, 2023 9:45:11 AM IST
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra said that protests against the Central Government over alleged inadequate disbursement of funds for MGNREGA and other social security schemes for West Bengal will continue till the state gets its due. ... read..


 
"Protest will continue till state gets MGNREGA dues": TMC MP Mahua Moitra
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 6, 2023 9:44:54 AM IST
Amid ongoing protests by the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the Centre's alleged delay in the allocation of funds under MGNREGA, party MP Mahua Moitra on Friday said the demonstrations will continue till the state gets its 'due'. ... read..


 
Kolkata: TMC stages protest against central government 'withholding funds'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 5, 2023 9:15:17 PM IST
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday staged a protest in Kolkata against the central government alleging inadequate disbursement of funds for MGNREGA and other social security schemes for West Bengal. ... read..


 
West Bengal: Trinamool Congress organizes 'Raj Bhavan Chalo Abhiyan' in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 5, 2023 7:20:29 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders, under the leadership of TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, organised the 'Raj Bhavan Chalo Abhiyan' in Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..


 
Cloudburst in North Sikkim leads to flooding in four districts in West Bengal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 5, 2023 12:20:56 AM IST
The cloudburst in North Sikkim and subsequent release of water resulted in an outburst in Lake Lhonak and a major breach in Chungthang dam. After that, more than 8000 cubic metres per second of water has been released from the Teesta barrage which has res ... read..


 
"Delhi Police, ED, CBI being misused for political gain": CPI(M) slams Centre over raids
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 4, 2023 12:20:46 PM IST
Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) state secretary Md Salim slammed the BJP-led central government over Delhi Police raids at the NewsClick office and staff residence and alleged that the agencies were being misused for a political gain. ... read..


 
BJP's Suvendu calls for strict action against "fake job card holders" in Bengal amid TMC MGNREGA protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 3, 2023 10:44:26 AM IST
Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said he will meet MoS Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti to raise the issue of "fake job card holders" in West Bengal. ... read..


 
"Stop fooling poor people of Bengal": BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on TMC's MGNREGA protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 2, 2023 6:14:45 AM IST
Criticising the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for its decision to organize a protest in Delhi on October 2 regarding the MGNREGA program, West Bengal BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on Sunday accused the TMC of deceiving the citizens and alleged that Mamata Banerjee ... read..


 
PIL has become Political Interest Litigation: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee before leaving for Delhi protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 1, 2023 7:16:57 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee slammed PIL (Public Interest Litigation) activists before leaving for Delhi to protest against the central government for stopping disbursement of funds to West Bengal, saying that PIL has becom ... read..


 
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