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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..


 
People of Bengal are ready for fight in Delhi: TMC MP Susmita Dev over MGNREGA protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 1, 2023 10:15:40 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Susmita Dev hit out at the central government over the refusal to provide special trains to MGNREGA job cardholders from West Bengal to reach Delhi and said that they were ready for the fight. ... read..


 
"Fans that support Kerala Blasters FC are fantastic": Jamshedpur FCs Scott Cooper
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 1, 2023 9:16:48 AM IST
Jamshedpur FC head coach Scott Cooper said that his squad needed to go the additional mile to negate Kerala Blasters FC's home advantage since their fans bring extra energy to the home team. ... read..


 
"TMC should use its Chartered flights to send their workers for Delhi's protest": Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata (West Bengal) | October 1, 2023 8:15:21 AM IST
Refuting the allegations made by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee that BJP is cancelling trains so that TMC workers cannot attend protests in the national capital on Sunday, Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari said that TM ... read..


 
West Bengal: Fire breaks out at perfume godown in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 11:46:39 PM IST
A massive fire broke out at a perfume godown in Kolkata on Saturday, officials said. ... read..


 
WB: Job cardholders leave in buses arranged by TMC for Delhi protest against MGNREGA arrears
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 8:48:30 PM IST
Thousands of MGNREGA job cardholders from West Bengal have started leaving for the national capital, in several buses arranged by Trinamool Congress (TMC), for a protest scheduled next weekagainst the alleged withholding of funds by the Centre. ... read..


 
Have to fight for glory of our club: Hyderabad FC coach Thangboi Singhto
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 10:48:58 AM IST
Hyderabad FC head coach Thangboi Singto wants his players to fight for the glory of the club despite the team undergoing a period of transitions. ... read..


 
Have to be prepared for close game against Hyderabad: East Bengal coach Carles Cuadrat
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 9:45:21 AM IST
East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat is anticipating a closely-fought contest as his team faces Hyderabad FC in Matchweek 2 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..


 
ISL: Hyderabad FC seek consistency as they take on East Bengal FC
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 9:45:07 AM IST
Hyderabad FC will kick off their Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 campaign by locking horns with East Bengal FC in the latters backyard at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..


 
"Disastrous model of governance is claiming lives": TMC takes jibe at UP govt
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 7:49:16 AM IST
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ruled Uttar Pradesh government for its alleged negligence in healthcare services by posting a message on 'X' with the hashtag "Double engine disaster". ... read..


 
"Banerjee family is a drama company...": West Bengal BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on TMC's Delhi protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 6:44:38 AM IST
After the Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee announced that a two-day protest will be held by TMC in the national capital on October 2-3, West Bengal BJP General Secretary Agnimitra Paul on Friday called his family a drama company. ... read..


 
Shocking display of deceit: Abhishek Banerjee on denial of special train for TMC protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 5:49:19 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday calling it a "shocking Display of Deceit" for the canellation of a special train from Howrah to Delhi on Saturday for the party's protest again ... read..


 
"Why are you so afraid?" Abhishek Banerjee to BJP on TMC's Delhi protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 4:49:35 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secreatry Abhishek Banerjee asked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led central government about the reason for being afraid of the TMC protest in Delhi on October 2 and 3. ... read..


 
ED officer submitted list of frivolous assets given by Abhishek Banerjee's lawyer in court: CPI(M) leader Bikash Bhattacharya
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 30, 2023 12:20:38 AM IST
After the single-judge bench of Calcutta High Court ordered the removal of an ED officer from a case pertaining to the teachers' recruitment 'scam', citing "lack of confidence", senior advocate Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya said when the court, last, directe ... read..


 
Teachers recruitment 'scam': Single judge bench of Calcutta HC orders removal of ED officer
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 29, 2023 11:14:42 PM IST
Justice Amrita Sinha, who is heading a single bench of the Calcutta High Court that is looking into a case pertaining to the alleged teachers' recruitment scam, on Friday ordered the immediate removal of an officer of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) offi ... read..


 
ISKCON unit threatens defamation case against BJP MP Maneka Gandhi for her remarks against temple body
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 29, 2023 5:18:50 PM IST
Taking strong exception to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Maneka Gandhi's alleged remarks that the "ISKCON sells cows from its Gaushalas (cowsheds) to butchers", the Kolkata unit of the temple body on Friday said that they are going to file a Rs 100 crore ... read..


 
TMC Gen Secy says he will attend Delhi protest despite ED summon on the day
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 29, 2023 3:19:17 PM IST
Reaffirming his commitment towards the people of West Bengal, All India Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Friday said he would be attending the Delhi protest on October 2 and 3 despite the BJPs constant attempts to create ... read..


 
"We hope India continues to play good cricket for next 45 days": Sourav Ganguly on ODI WC
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 28, 2023 8:13:34 PM IST
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is optimistic about India's chance of winning the World Cup if the Men in Blue continue to play the same "good cricket" for the next 45 days. ... read..


 
Drugs worth Rs 1 cr seized in West Bengal's Murshidabad, 3 arrested
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 28, 2023 7:14:37 PM IST
West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) claimed to have arrested three individuals and recovered Morphine worth Rs 1 crore after conducting a raid in Murshidabad district, officials said on Thursday. ... read..


 
"Perturbed, rattled and scared": Abhishek Banerjee on coincidental ED summons
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 28, 2023 6:14:40 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee took a dig at the central government following his summon by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 3, the same day when the TMC is scheduled to hold an agitation in Delhi against pending d ... read..


 
Kolkata police crackdown on organized AEPS fraud network, arrest key perpetrators
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 28, 2023 12:13:58 PM IST
The Kolkata Police's Bank Fraud Section, Detective Department (DD), has made two key arrests in an Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AEPS) fraud case, shedding light on a criminal conspiracy involving multiple cases. ... read..


 
Indian govt should take necessary measures: Adhir Ranjan on Khalistan supporters
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 27, 2023 2:46:07 AM IST
West Bengal Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday slammed the Khalistani supporters of Canada and urged the Indian government to take all necessary measures against those anti-India terrorists. ... read..


 
Suvendu Adhikari is doing nothing but cheap politics on dengue: TMC's Kunal Ghosh
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 26, 2023 11:46:52 PM IST
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Tuesday targeted Suvendu Adhakari for his attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the dengue issue, saying that dengue is a problem but Suvendu Adhikari is doing nothing but cheap politics. ... read..


 
CBI raids six places in West Bengal regarding teacher recruitment scam
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 26, 2023 10:44:17 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided around six locations in West Bengal on Tuesday regarding an alleged corruption case involving the appointment of ineligible candidates as assistant teachers in primary schools. ... read..


 
WB: Suvendu Adhikari targets Mamata Banerjee over dengue outbreak in the state
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 26, 2023 6:43:21 PM IST
The Home (Police) Minister of West Bengal is busy saving the Health Minister of West Bengal as the dengue menace in the state spirals out of control, he said in a post on his social media account, X. ... read..


 
Congress holds unique protest with mosquito nets as Bengal steps up efforts to combat dengue
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 25, 2023 9:44:08 PM IST
The Congress workers of South Kolkata district held a one-of-a-kind protest at Kolkata's Bhawanipore with women standing inside mosquito nets on the street. ... read..


 
Chinese envoy calls for strengthening bilateral ties amid row over visa denial to Indian players
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 25, 2023 3:48:08 AM IST
Amid China's refusal to grant visas to three Wushu athletes from Arunachal Pradesh for the 19th Asian Games, Consul General of China in Kolkata, Zha Liyou said that Beijing is willing to work with India to implement the consensus reached by Prime Minister ... read..


 
Kolkata: Fire breaks out at battery godown in Chandni Chowk market
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 24, 2023 11:43:58 PM IST
A fire broke out at a battery godown at Kolkata's Chandni Chowk market on Sunday evening, officials said. ... read..


 
Visually impaired artists make Goddess Durga idols at art workshop 'Jol Chabi'
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 24, 2023 7:47:33 PM IST
An art workshop titled 'Jol Chabi' was held here on Sunday to teach visually impaired artists how to make sculptures of Goddess Durga and Lord Ganesha. ... read..


 
Fake currency notes with face value of Rs 1.5 lakh seized in Kolkata, one arrested
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 24, 2023 4:47:39 PM IST
Kolkata Police have arrested a Malda-based counterfeit currency racketeer and recovered fake Indian currency notes from his possession, officials said on Sunday. ... read..


 
Kolkata: Jadavpur University starts installing CCTV cameras at main gates
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 24, 2023 1:43:39 AM IST
After prolonged controversy, CCTV cameras are finally being installed at Kolkata's Jadavpur University. ... read..


 
Mamata Banerjee back in Kolkata after investment tour of Spain, UAE
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 23, 2023 11:47:57 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday arrived in West Bengal's Kolkata after an investment tour of Spain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ... read..


 
West Bengal: TMC sets new rules for MLA attendance during Assembly session
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 23, 2023 5:47:02 AM IST
In the wake of party MLAs skipping the Assembly session, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has decided to maintain two attendance registers for its legislators in the Assembly and send a weekly attendance report to party supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister ... read..


 
PM Modi to flag off two Vande Bharats as "Durga Puja gifts" to West Bengal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 11:46:57 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate a total of nine Vande Bharat express trains through video conferencing on September 24, of which two will be specifically for West Bengal-- one, connecting Patna to Howrah and the other, connecting Ranc ... read..


 
TMC Mahila Morcha protests against "oppression" of Manipuri women
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 11:46:32 PM IST
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) Mahila Morcha held a protest in front of Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC) House in Kolkata to protest against the alleged oppression of women in Manipur during the violence in the state. ... read..


 
IT raids at premises linked to Lux Industries amid allegations of tax evasion
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 5:51:12 PM IST
The Income Tax Department has conducted raids in multiple cities at premises linked to Lux Industries, a well-known company headquartered in Kolkata. ... read..


 
West Bengal: Governor CV Ananda Bose unveils 'Kala Kranti Mission' logo; flags off a cycle march
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 10:44:59 AM IST
The Governor of West Bengal CV Ananda Bose on Friday unveiled the logo of 'Kala Kranti Mission' and also flagged off a cycle march from Raj Bhawan in Kolkata on the occasion of World Car Free Day. ... read..


 
Registration for Tata Steel 25K Marathon's 8th edition begins today, promising grand, inclusive event
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 8:44:49 AM IST
The registration process for the eighth edition of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K, a World Athletics Elite Label road race, to be held in West Bengal's capital in December is set to begin on Friday. ... read..


 
Glad to share Murshidabad's Kiriteshwari selected as 'Best Tourism Village of India': Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 22, 2023 12:18:03 AM IST
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed happiness that the central government has selected Kiriteshwari in Murshidabad district as the "Best Tourism Village of India." ... read..


 
West Bengal's Kiriteshwari selected as 'Best Tourism Village of India' by Union tourism ministry
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 10:14:38 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced that Kiriteshwari, located in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, has been selected as the 'Best Tourism Village of India' by the Union Tourism Ministry under Best Tourism Village Competitio ... read..


 
Kiren Rijiju wins praise from Suvendu Adhikari for refuting TMC MP's claim on ISRO women scientists
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 8:15:52 AM IST
Accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal of stooping to a new low, West Bengal's Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday praised Union Minister Kiren Rijiju for refuting the claim of TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar that ISRO's women s ... read..


 
Ahead of Durga Puja, Bangladesh govt allows export of nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsas to India
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 6:14:00 AM IST
The Bangladesh government has given permission to traders to export nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsa, a fish popular with Bengalis,to India ahead of West Bengal's biggest festival, Durga Puja, an official statement read on Wednesday. ... read..


 
"Congress has upcoming election in mind while PM Modi...": Suvendu Adhikari on Women's Reservation Bill
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 21, 2023 12:15:34 AM IST
West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikarisaid that while Congress has the upcoming election in their mind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is only focused on women empowerment. ... read..


 
BSF thwarts massive gold smuggling attempt worth Rs 14 crores at Bangladesh border
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 19, 2023 6:44:50 PM IST
The Border Security Force (BSF) achieved a major success on Monday after it thwarted a big attempt at smuggling gold along the India-Bangladesh border areas in the state of West Bengal. ... read..


 
Suvendu Adhikari welcomes Women's Reservation Bill, calls it a "great move"
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 19, 2023 10:45:18 AM IST
Welcoming Centre's decision to approve Women Reservation Bill, West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari called it a "great move" and said, "We heartily wanted it." ... read..


 
"Solely their decision": Abhishek Banerjee on CPI(M)
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 18, 2023 11:46:15 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee said that the decision of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) staying out of the INDIA bloc Coordination Committee meeting is "solely their decision". ... read..


 
Will be supportive to create younger talent in Indian football: East Bengal coach Carles Cuadrat
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 18, 2023 10:44:34 AM IST
East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat appeared optimistic about his side's young talents ahead of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023 season and said that his team will be supportive to create younger talent in Indian football. ... read..


 
"Glad and proud": Mamata Banerjee on Santiniketan in UNESCO's World Heritage List
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 17, 2023 11:15:02 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed pride on Sunday that West Bengal's Santiniketan, Rabindranath Tagore's town has been included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. ... read..


 
We will try to win Kolkata derbies, but real target is trophies: Mohun Bagan SG's Juan Ferrando
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 17, 2023 10:15:35 AM IST
Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando reiterated Mohun Bagan Super Giant's ambitions by suggesting that he values winning trophies more than a victory in a Kolkata derby ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season. ... read..


 
"There are monthly attacks on us": BJP Councillor Sajal Ghosh after brawl during Kolkata Municipal body session
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 17, 2023 12:14:38 AM IST
Following a brawl that broke out between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillors at Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), BJP Councillor Sajal Ghosh, who was allegedly attacked on Saturday, said that such attacks have ... read..


 
We have to show it on the field: Punjab FC head coach Staikos Vergetis
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 16, 2023 11:16:28 PM IST
Punjab FC head coach Staikos Vergetis is wary of the challenges his side may face in the Indian Super League (ISL), but demanded his team prove themselves on the pitch. ... read..


 
Fire breaks out at building in Kolkata's Chandni market
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 15, 2023 10:44:35 PM IST
A fire broke out on Friday at a building in Kolkata near Chandni market, officials said. ... read..


 
Kolkata: Dharmendra Pradhan slams WB Govt for "disrespecting" constitutional bodies
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 15, 2023 3:46:16 AM IST
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday in Kolkata, launched a scathing attack on the West Bengal government, accusing it of disrespecting constitutional bodies and following undemocratic practices. ... read..


 
"BJP should not talk about corruption": TMC leader Shashi Panja
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 14, 2023 11:44:57 PM IST
West Bengal Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shashi Panja on Thursday slammed Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and reiterated that BJP should not talk about corruption. ... read..


 
Sheetal Sharma named captain of Rugby Sevens Womens team for Hangzhou Asian Games
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 13, 2023 8:45:32 PM IST
Rugby India announced the final team that will be competing at the 19th Asian Games to be held at Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China from the September 23 to October 8 2023. ... read..


 
West Bengal recruitment scam: Trinamool's Abhishek Banerjee appears before ED
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 13, 2023 1:46:36 PM IST
Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an alleged recruitment scam, appeared before the agency office in Kolkata on Wednesday. ... read..


 
"You will not be spared if you cheat people..." BJP MP Agnimitra Paul on EDs summon to Nusrat Jahan
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 12, 2023 1:47:33 PM IST
West Bengal BJP State Secretary Agnimitra Paul, reacting upon Trinamool MP Nusrat Jahan being summoned by the ED, on Tuesday said that there is Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in the country and no one will be spared if caught doing corruption ... read..


 
Kolkata flat case: Trinamool MP Nusrat Jahan arrives ED office
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 12, 2023 12:44:54 PM IST
The actress-turned-Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan arrived at the office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata on Tuesday morning as the federal agency summoned her in the case related to her association as a director with a shady financial en ... read..


 
'May boomerang later...': Mamata Banerjee on Chandrababu Naidu's arrest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 11, 2023 7:43:51 PM IST
Opposing the arrest and judicial custody of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that nothing should be done "vindictively" as it may "boomerang" in future. ... read..


 
Coal scam: TMCs Abhishek Banerjee claims ED asked him appear on day INDIA panel is to hold first meet
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 10, 2023 10:45:50 PM IST
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday claimed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has served him a fresh notice, asking him to appearbefore them on September 13 in connection with the alleged multi-crore coal pilferage scam related to Easte ... read..


 
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulates INDIA bloc after TMC registers victory in Dhupguri Assembly bypoll
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 8, 2023 11:14:32 PM IST
After Trinamool Congress registered a win in the Assembly bypolls of Dhupguri, defeating BJP's candidate, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday congratulated the parties of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). ... read..


 
Will fight till last moment to make universities corruption, violence free: WB Governor
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 8, 2023 11:15:47 AM IST
West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose, on Thursday said that he would wipe out corruption and violence from the universities of West Bengal. ... read..


 
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