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After Bengal victory, Delhi will be next step, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2026 10:21:45 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, during the internal meeting with the Trinamool Congress party workers on Sunday, said that after securing a victory in Bengal, the next step will be to head to Delhi, TMC sources said. ... read..

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to chair meeting with TMC workers

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2026 8:51:30 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee is expected to chair a meeting with party workers on Sunday. ... read..

Kolkata Knight Riders launch practice jersey following overwhelming fan demand

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2026 7:51:48 PM IST

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled their practice jersey for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season - marking the first time the franchise has introduced a training kit for fans. ... read..

West Bengal: TMC Leader Kunal Ghosh launches campaign in Beleghata Assembly seat

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2026 5:51:58 PM IST

All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh, on Sunday, officially launched his Assembly election campaign for the Beleghata ward. ... read..

"You are the bigger infiltrator": West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses PM Modi of weaponising SIR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2026 9:21:42 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of allegedly using SIR to remove legitimate voters, labelling them as 'infiltrators.' She went on to call him "the biggest infiltrator." ... read..

"BJP will form govt in West Bengal, TMC will win less than 100 seats": Sukanta Majumdar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2026 1:21:58 AM IST

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday expressed confidence that the BJP government will be formed in West Bengal and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will win less than 100 seats. ... read..

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee offers prayers at Maa Bagalamukhi Temple

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 21, 2026 10:51:34 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minsiter Mamata Banerjee on Saturday offered her prayers at Maa Bagalamukhi Temple in Kalighat, seeking divine blessings of the Mother Goddess for the continued protection and well-being of the Maa, Mati, Manush of Bengal. ... read..

KKR face another injury setback as Akash Deep likely to miss IPL 2026

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 21, 2026 6:51:50 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face another injury setback as Indian pacer Akash Deep is likely to be ruled out of the upcoming season due to a lower-back stress injury he has not yet recovered from, reported ESPNCricinfo on Saturday. ... read..

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee calls for unity, harmony during Eid celebrations in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 21, 2026 11:51:47 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee joined thousands of people at Red Road in Kolkata to offer Namaz and celebrate Eid ul-Fitr on Saturday, marking the conclusion of a month of spiritual reflection. ... read..

"They have just sold the country": Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over LPG issue

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 20, 2026 11:21:40 PM IST

Amid ongoing uncertainty over LPG supplies in India due to tensions in West Asia, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday criticised the Central government, alleging that it plans to raise fuel prices and is "selling the country." ... read..

Mamata Banerjee launches "10 Pratigyo" manifesto for WB polls, takes 'Sabka Vinash' jibe at PM Modi; Oppn slams move

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 20, 2026 10:51:48 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday unveiled the Trinamool Congress manifesto for the 2026 Assembly elections, titled "10 Pratigyo" (10 pledges). ... read..

Dwayne Bravo backs KKR bowling depth despite injuries sidelining key pacers

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 20, 2026 10:21:35 PM IST

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Dwayne Bravo remained optimistic despite the franchise facing a major setback as key bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Harshit Rana are injured ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Bravo pointed to Ind ... read..

KKR's Pathirana to miss early stages of IPL 2026, Harshit Rana's participation also doubtful

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 20, 2026 9:22:05 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Matheesha Pathirana is expected to miss the early stages of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, while Harshit Rana's availability in the tournament is also uncertain, according to ESPNcricinfo. ... read..

All India Secular Front to contest in 33 seats in West Bengal elections

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 20, 2026 7:51:47 PM IST

All India Secular Front on Friday announced that the party will contest on 33 seats in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee launches TMC manifesto, takes "Sabka Vinash" jibe at PM Modi'; announces 'Duare Chikitsa' and welfare schemes

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 20, 2026 6:51:36 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched Trinamool Congress' manifesto for the upcoming state elections and also trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that he talks about "Sabka Vikas" but has done "Sabka Vinash." ... read..

West Bengal moving towards "undeclared president rule": Mamata Banerjee accuses Centre of destabilisation, arms smuggling

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 20, 2026 6:21:58 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led Centre, alleging administrative interference and raising concerns over governance during the election period. ... read..

Flying Squad team siezes Rs 25 lakh in cash in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 20, 2026 2:51:46 PM IST

A team of Election Commission Flying Squad seized Rs 25 lakh in cash from a vehicle near CC-2 under ECO Park Police Station in Kolkata, West Bengal, officials said on Friday. ... read..

Assam Assembly polls: Congress releases third list of 22 candidates

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 19, 2026 10:21:40 PM IST

The Congress on Thursday released its third list of 22 candidates, bringing the total announced so far to 87 out of the 126 seats Assam Assembly polls on April 9. The list contains several experienced faces like Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Roselina Tirkey, Prad ... read..

"Crossed all boundaries of decency and constitutional propriety," Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging bias by EC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 19, 2026 8:52:15 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the Election Commission of India has "crossed all boundaries of decency and constitutional propriety." ... read..

West Bengal Assembly elections: Left Front releases second list of 32 candidates

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 19, 2026 7:21:27 PM IST

The Left Front on Thursday released its second list of 32 candidates for the 294 seats West Bengal Assembly elections next month. The announcement comes two days after the alliance declared its first list comprising 192 candidates. ... read..

"Undeclared Emergency": CM Mamata Banerjee slams EC, BJP over transfer of 50 senior officials ahead of West Bengal polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 19, 2026 3:22:25 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the Election Commission (EC) and the BJP, alleging that West Bengal is being selectively targeted ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, calling the transfers of more than 50 senior officials an "undec ... read..

Humayun Kabir announces AJUP will contest 182 seats in Bengal Polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 19, 2026 8:51:57 AM IST

Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) founder and former All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Humayun Kabir on Thursday said that his party will contest 182 seats in the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. ... read..

Abhishek Nayar leads KKR's practice session at Eden Gardens with motivational speech ahead of IPL 2026

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2026 10:21:19 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar led the first day of the team's practice session at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, with a motivational pep talk for the squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. ... read..

West Bengal polls: AITC lodges complaint against BJP's Dilip Ghosh over MCC violation

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2026 5:52:02 PM IST

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by issuing "explicit threats of violence". ... read..

"EC broke Mamata Banerjee's syndicate": BJP's Rahul Sinha on transfer of officials ahead of West Bengal polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2026 11:21:29 AM IST

BJP leader Rahul Sinha on Wednesday backed Election Commissions' major bureaucratic reshuffle in West Bengal as part of poll preparedness, stating that the move has "broken Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's syndicate" to ensure "clean and fair" elections. ... read..

'Election for change': BJP's Dilip Ghosh slams Mamata Banerjee over protest against Election Commission, Supreme Court

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2026 9:52:01 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh said that the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections were "an election for change" while criticising Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for protesting against the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Supreme ... read..

"Will deliver CM Mamata Banerjee's initiatives": TMC candidate Vijay Upadhyay from Jorasanko

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2026 8:51:46 AM IST

Trinamool Congress candidate from Jorasanko Assembly constituency, Vijay Upadhyay, exuded confidence in his victory in the upcoming polls, vowing to deliver Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's developmental project to every voter. ... read..

'Don't care what TMC says': Former cricketer Ashok Dinda gets BJP ticket from West Bengal's Moyna again

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2026 8:51:36 AM IST

Ahead of the high-stakes West Bengal assembly elections, former Indian cricketer Ashok Dinda expressed gratitude to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for giving him another opportunity to contest the upcoming polls, while vowing to continue development in ... read..

"I thank our leaders": TMC's Kunal Ghosh expresses confidence on contesting Beleghata seat

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2026 7:21:36 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh expressed happiness in being chosen as the party's candidate for West Bengal Assembly elections from the Beleghata constituency in Kolkata, and thanked the people for putting their trust in him. ... read..

"Changing officials is baseless": TMC MP Saugata Roy backs CM over official changes

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2026 11:22:27 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Tuesday supported Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding last-minute changes in administrative officials in the state. ... read..

"BJP is feeling insecure": TMC's Shashi Panja on upcoming West Bengal elections

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2026 9:21:22 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja on Tuesday claimed that the BJP is feeling insecure ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, saying their leadership lacks control over their cadre. ... read..

"Working with Tim Southee will help me improve....": KKR's Vaibhav Arora eager to evolve ahead of IPL 2026

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2026 7:21:47 PM IST

Ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Vaibhav Arora is focused on evolving his game and skillset and is looking to learn from New Zealand's pace legend Tim Southee, who joined the franchise as a bowl ... read..

TMC announces 291 candidate list for West Bengal polls, stage set for Mamta Vs Suvendu on Bhabhanipur seat

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2026 5:51:55 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Tuesday announced the 291 names of candidates for West Bengal assembly seats ahead of polling, which will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29. ... read..

EC transfers several officials in major reshuffle ahead of West Bengal polls

Kolkata(West Bengal ) | March 17, 2026 2:51:38 PM IST

In a major reshuffle ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India on Tuesday ordered the transfer of several officials in the state ahead of the two-phase polls scheduled for April 23 and April 29. ... read..

"It was destiny, it was a fairytale...": Ganguly speaks on iconic Kolkata Test against Australia in 2001

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2026 1:51:46 PM IST

Twenty-five years ago, at Eden Gardens, India scripted one of the most remarkable victories in the history of Test cricket. ... read..

"Aim to win more votes": BJP's Dilip Ghosh back to contest from Kharagpur Sadar Assembly in West Bengal polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2026 11:51:39 AM IST

Former BJP MP Dilip Ghosh has returned to contest from the Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency, a seat he won in the 2016 Assembly elections, as the party released its first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC Gyanesh Kumar over "unilateral" transfer of senior officers of state

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2026 6:21:35 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee writes a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar concerning "recent orders issued by the Election Commission of India dated 15 March 2026 and 16 March 2026 directing the transfer and unilateral placem ... read..

"I will be very happy if Manpreet breaks my record," says Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 16, 2026 9:51:31 PM IST

Hockey India president and former India captain Dilip Tirkey said he would be pleased to see Manpreet Singh surpass his long-standing record of 412 international caps, describing it as a positive sign for the continued growth of Indian hockey. ... read..

"People suffer due to an unplanned situation by BJP": Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee protests over LPG cylinder shortage

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 16, 2026 6:22:12 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday led a protest rally alongside Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders against the central government over concerns related to the shortage of LPG gas cylinders. ... read..

"I would love to be part of Olympics, It's a huge honour": Gautam Gambhir

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 16, 2026 5:51:21 PM IST

Team India Men's head coach Gautam Gambhir said he would relish the opportunity to be associated with cricket's return to the Olympic Games, according to a release. ... read..

EC effects major bureaucratic reshuffle in West Bengal; names new DGP, Kolkata Police Commissioner

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 16, 2026 1:21:30 PM IST

In a major reshuffle ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India has named Siddh Nath Gupta as Director General of Police, replacing Peeyush Pandey. ... read..

Elections in several phases to ensure security, says BJP leader Dilip Ghosh after ECI announces Assembly poll schedule for West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 16, 2026 12:51:52 PM IST

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has said that the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal will be conducted in two phases to ensure safety and security and noted that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is confident that the polling will be held peacefully. ... read..

"Names of valid voters should not be removed from voter list...": West Bengal Congress President Suvankar Sarkar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 16, 2026 10:51:25 AM IST

West Bengal Congress President Suvankar Sarkar on Monday said that Congress only demands that the names of valid voters should not be removed from the voters' list. ... read..

ISL: Mumbai City hold off Inter Kashi's fightback to secure win

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2026 11:51:37 PM IST

Mumbai City FC held off a spirited Inter Kashi fightback to register a 2-1 victory in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday. ... read..

BJP writes to EC, alleges "misuse of CAPF by Kolkata police" during Girish Park violence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2026 6:21:30 PM IST

West Bengal BJP leader Shishir Bajoria on Sunday wrote to the Election Commission of India alleging misuse of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) by the Kolkata Police, while highlighting clashes between BJP and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) worke ... read..

Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim flags BJP as threat for Bengali community

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2026 12:21:32 PM IST

Ahead of the announcement by the Election Commission of India on the schedule for Legislative Assembly polls in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress Minister and Mayor of Kolkata, Firhad Hakim on Sunday began an election campaign from the Bhawanipur Assembly c ... read..

ISL: Kerala Blasters earn dramatic draw against East Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2026 7:51:32 AM IST

Muhammad Ajsal's dramatic stoppage-time header ensured Kerala Blasters FC snatched a 1-1 draw against East Bengal FC and secure their first point of the season in Match 31 of the Indian Super League 2025-26 season at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan ... read..

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