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Things are coming under control: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Jalpaiguri storm

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 2, 2024 11:59:10 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose assured that things were coming under control after four people were killed in a devastating storm that struck Jalpaiguri on Sunday. ... read..

LS Polls: TMC's Kolkata Uttar candidate Sudip Bandyopadhyay starts campaign with roadshow

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 2, 2024 2:58:46 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay, who is his party's candidate for the Lok Sabha polls from Kolkata Uttar started his campaign with a road show on Tuesday. ... read..

West Bengal: TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan sent to ED custody till April 13

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 1, 2024 9:30:10 PM IST

The suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shahjahan Sheikh on Monday remanded to Enforcement Directorate custody till April 13 in the Sandeshkhali ED assault case. ... read..

West Bengal: IMD issues heat wave alert for South Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 1, 2024 9:29:36 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a heat wave alert for South Bengal from April 1-5. ... read..

BJP writes to Election Commission accusing TMC of breaching candidate's data: demand suspension of party's X handle

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 1, 2024 6:29:50 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party has written a letter to the Election Commission of India alleging that Trinamool Congress has violated fundamental rights of privacy of party candidate Rekha Patra by putting her personal details on social media. ... read..

"Everything possible will be done..." says West Bengal Governor on after effects of Jalpaiguri storm

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 1, 2024 10:27:49 AM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose promised support and assistance following the devastating storms that struck Jalpaiguri. Expressing deep concern over the loss of life and property damage, Governor Bose assured the affected residents that all necessary ... read..

TMC's Derek O'Brien, Sagarika Ghose to join INDIA bloc rally on March 31: Shashi Panja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 30, 2024 3:57:06 AM IST

Two Members of Parliament (MPs) of the Trinamool Congress, including Derek O'Brien and Sagarika Ghose, will join the INDIA alliance rally on March 31 at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, said TMC leader Shashi Panja. ... read..

"BJP leaders handed over list of TMC workers to arrest, harass to NIA officer," alleges Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 29, 2024 9:57:22 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday accused the BJP of misusing government agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), NIA, and Income Tax. ... read..

"A closed chapter now...": BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on row over his remark against Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 29, 2024 10:57:59 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh refrained from commenting further on his previous remarks regarding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating that it is a 'closed chapter now. ... read..

"People of Bengal only knows Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Rani Rashmoni," Mahua Moitra on BJP Krishnanagar candidate 'Rani Maa' Amrita Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2024 11:57:41 PM IST

Reacting to the BJP fielding Krishnanagar royal family's 'Rani Maa' Amrita Roy against Mahua Moitra, the Trinamool Congress leader said that the only 'Raja' Bengalis know of is Raja Ram Mohan Roy, and the only 'Rani' we know of is Rani Rashmoni. ... read..

TMC files complaint against PM, BJP candidate Amrita Roy over their telephonic conversation

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2024 9:58:33 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress has filed a complaint to the Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP's Krishnanagar candidate Amrita Roy over their telephonic conversation on March 27. ... read..

CISF Jawan shoots self at Kolkata airport, in critical condition

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2024 11:56:48 AM IST

A CISF jawan reportedly attempted suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at the Kolkata airport on Thursday morning, an airport official said. ... read..

"Dilip Ghosh always uses this kind of language..." TMC leader Shashi Panja after ECI notice

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2024 4:56:15 AM IST

After the Election Commission of India issued show cause notice to BJP MP Dilip Ghosh for his remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the state's minister Shashi Panja demanded strict action against him. ... read..

TMC approaches EC on Dilip Ghosh's comments, demands cancelation of candidature

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 27, 2024 4:27:31 PM IST

After Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip Ghosh made controversial remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress (TMC) spokesperson Kunal Ghosh demanded that Dilip Ghosh's candidature for the Lok Sabha elections be cancell ... read..

Ramakrishna Mission chief Swami Smaranananda Maharaj dies at 95

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 27, 2024 3:25:44 AM IST

The Chief of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, Swami Smaranananda Maharaj, died at 95 due to age-related ailments, according to Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission. ... read..

LS polls: Mamata Banerjee, Yusuf Pathan among TMC's 40 star campaigners

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 27, 2024 12:26:42 AM IST

In the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, Trinamool Congress released a list of 40 star campaigners on Tuesday. ... read..

'PM Modi gave responsibility to a poor woman, will fulfil with all honesty': Sandeshkhali survivor Rekha Patra on candidature

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 27, 2024 12:26:07 AM IST

Sandeshkhali survivor Rekha Patra on Tuesday asserted to fulfil the responsibility given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named her as the candidate from Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency. ... read..

TMC moves ECI against BJP's Dilip Ghosh for controversial remarks against Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 26, 2024 6:26:38 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dilip Ghosh for allegedly making controversial remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ... read..

"If someone enters politics from judiciary, it raises questions...": West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 25, 2024 5:27:03 PM IST

After the Bharatiya Janata Party announced the candidature of former Calcutta High Court judge Abhijit Gangopadhyay from Tamluk constituency for Lok Sabha polls, West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim on Monday said that questions can be raised about the judge ... read..

West Bengal police is finest weapon of Mamata Banerjee: Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 24, 2024 10:56:41 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said that the West Bengal police is the finest weapon of Mamata Banerjee and claimed that a section of IPS officers work as party functionaries of the Trinamool Congress. ... read..

LGBT community people celebrate Holi by singing and dancing to tunes of songs in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 24, 2024 8:55:22 PM IST

People from the LGBT community celebrated Holi by singing and dancing to the tunes of songs in Kolkata on Sunday. ... read..

BJP workers assaulted by TMC goons at Canning Purba constituency, says Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 24, 2024 4:56:36 PM IST

Weeks ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari claimed on Sunday that some Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers were assaulted by Trinamool Congress (TMC) goons. ... read..

Andre Russell showers praise on Harshit Rana, says "His body language was on point"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 24, 2024 2:58:02 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star allrounder Andre Russell showered praise on bowler Harshit Rana and said that his body language was on point in the final over during their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday at the Eden Gardens. ... read..

KKR's Harshit Rana fined 60 per cent of match fee for breaching IPL Code of Conduct

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 24, 2024 1:56:25 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana on Sunday was fined 60 percent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his IPL debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Eden Gardens. ... read..

IPL 2024: Starc fails to live up to his hefty price tag in KKR win

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 24, 2024 1:56:22 PM IST

Even though Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched a nervy 4-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday, their pace spearhead, Mitchell Starc, who comes with a princely price tag of Rs 24.75 crore, failed to live up to his billing. ... read..

Lok Sabha polls: CPI(M) announces candidates for 4 seats in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 24, 2024 5:56:16 AM IST

The West Bengal CPI (M) party on Saturday announced candidates for four key constituencies in the state. ... read..

IPL 2024: "Had belief in Harshit, told him to back himself", KKR skipper Iyer after win over SRH

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 24, 2024 2:56:15 AM IST

Following his side's four run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer said that he backed pacer Harshit Rana to defend the 13 runs in the final over even though the bo ... read..

IPL 2024: "Harshit told me he wanted last over...", KKR's Russell after win over SRH

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 24, 2024 1:56:09 AM IST

Following his side's four run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell said that pacer Harshit Rana wanted the last over and lauded the young pacer for coming back ... read..

"I thought we did a pretty good job: SRH skipper Pat Cummins

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 24, 2024 1:56:07 AM IST

After losing the last ball thriller against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, SunRisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins backed his team and said that they performed really well in the match. ... read..

CBI doing its duty: BJP's Sukanta Majumdar on raids at Mahua Moitra's Kolkata residence

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 23, 2024 8:56:19 PM IST

Amid the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducting searches at Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra's residence in Kolkata, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal chief Sukanta Majumdar said that it was already suggested by the ethics com ... read..

SRH skipper Pat Cummins wins toss, elects to bowl first against KKR in IPL 2024

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 23, 2024 8:56:02 PM IST

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl first in the third match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Saturday. ... read..

IPL 2024: SRK arrives in Kolkata to cheer for KKR in their first league match

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 23, 2024 7:56:41 PM IST

Spectators at the Eden Eden Gardens today are in for a treat as Bollywood's Badshah Shah Rukh Khan will come to the stadium to cheer for his team KKR. ... read..

Pat Cummins picks "yorker" as the delivery Starc would choose to bowl for rest of his life

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 23, 2024 2:56:18 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins named the yorker as the one delivery Mitchell Starc would bowl if he had to do it for the rest of his life. ... read..

CBI conduct raids at Mahua Moitra's residence in connection with cash for query case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 23, 2024 11:56:07 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting searches at Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra's residences and other places in Kolkata in connection with an alleged cash-for-query case. ... read..

Election Commission appoints District Magistrates in four districts in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 23, 2024 5:56:20 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed new District Magistrates in four districts of West Bengal. ... read..

West Bengal Governor attempting to run "parallel office" akin to poll body: TMC complains to ECI

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 10:56:20 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Friday filed a complaint to the Election Commission of India against West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose for allegedly interfering in the ensuing General Elections and attempting to run a "parallel office" akin t ... read..

Magnificent clash awaits Eden Gardens as KKR prepare to take on SRH in their first game of IPL season

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 9:56:19 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are all set to take the field for the first time in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at their very own Eden Gardens as they face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a much-awaited clash on Saturday. ... read..

West Bengal Governor gives assent to Kolkata Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 6:56:55 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose gave his assent to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, on Friday. ... read..

"Clear violation of the model of conduct": TMC leader Shashi Panja on Arvind Kejriwal arrest

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 6:56:50 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Shashi Panja on Friday took a hit at the Bharatiya Janata Party over the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal earlier yesterday and said that it was a clear violation of the model of conduct and that the BJP had resorted to "tactics" like t ... read..

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Bhuvneshwar Kumar sweats it out in nets ahead of IPL 2024

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 3:57:07 PM IST

Star pacer Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Bhuvneshwar Kumar was seen during the net practice ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. ... read..

'INDIA bloc to meet ECI today to object arrests of opposition leaders amid MCC,' tweets CM Mamata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 2:58:47 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today the INDIA bloc alliance will be meeting the Election Commission to express their "strong objection to the deliberate targeting" and "arrest" of opposing leaders at a time when the Model Code of Conduct ... read..

"What about 1 crore WhatsApp messages that have already been sent?": TMC MP after EC directs IT Ministry to halt Viksit Bharat messages

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2024 12:27:37 AM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Santanu Sen on Thursday questioned the timing of the Election Commission's directive to immediately halt the delivery of Viksit Bharat messages over WhatsApp and asked "what about 1 crore WhatsApp messages that have already been sent ... read..

West Bengal Governor seeks report on altercation between Nishith Pramanik, Udayan Guha

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 20, 2024 2:55:23 AM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has sought a report from the state police chief on the veracity of the report on the altercation and confrontation between Union Minister Nishith Pramanik and West Bengal State Minister Udayan Guha, the Raj Bhavan state ... read..

EC appoints Sanjay Mukherjee as new DGP of West Bengal, removes Vivek Sahay within 24 hours

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 19, 2024 5:57:06 PM IST

The Election Commission of India appointed Sanjay Mukherjee as the new DGP of West Bengal on Tuesday. This comes a day after the West Bengal government appointed Vivek Sahay as the DGP to replace Rajeev Kumar, who was transferred. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee has many such 'Rajeev Kumars' on her payroll: Sukanta Majumdar after ECI removes West Bengal DGP

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 11:57:21 PM IST

West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar on Monday welcomed the removal of West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar by the ECI, saying that Kumar's removal was inevitable due to his compromised position and inability to conduct a fair election. ... read..

Death toll rises to 8 in Kolkata building collapse incident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 9:57:44 PM IST

The death toll in the collapse of the under-construction building in South Kolkata has risen to eight, an official said on Monday. ... read..

Vivek Sahay appointed DGP West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 9:57:31 PM IST

Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of Kolkata, Vivek Sahay was appointed as the DGP of West Bengal on Monday, following the removal of the previous DGP, Rajeev Kumar by the Election Commission. ... read..

West Bengal BJP Yuva Morcha protests against illegal constructions following fatal building collapse in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 8:56:26 PM IST

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party's Yuva Morcha President, Dr Indranil Khan on Monday led a protest at Kolkata Corporation Headquarters against the innumerable illegal constructions across the city of Kolkata after 4 people were allegedly killed under th ... read..

Death toll rises to 4 in Kolkata building collapse; 13 rescued

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 4:57:43 PM IST

The death toll in the collapse of the under-construction building in South Kolkata has risen to four, city police said on Monday. ... read..

Kolkata building collapse: Two dead, 13 rescued; govt to give Rs 5 lakhs to kin of dead

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 1:58:02 PM IST

At least two people died and many others were rescued from under the rubble after a five-storey under-construction building collapsed in South Kolkata's Metiabruz area on Monday. ... read..

'Log Sabha': West Bengal Governor launches portal to connect with voters during elections

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 18, 2024 1:57:22 AM IST

A day after the Election Commission (EC) notified the dates for the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday launched 'Log Sabha' a dedicated portal to stay connected with the people during polling for the Lower Hous ... read..

"These elections are moment of truth for us": TMC's Sagarika Ghose on Lok Sabha polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2024 1:57:15 PM IST

After the announcement of dates for the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghosh on Sunday termed the upcoming elections as a "moment of truth". ... read..

IPL 2024: Shreyas Iyer joins Kolkata Knight Riders squad ahead of upcoming season

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2024 10:56:58 AM IST

Star India batter Shreyas Iyer on Sunday joined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) training camp ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. ... read..

BJP youth wing state chief Indranil Khan detained by Kolkata Police amid protest

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2024 4:56:00 AM IST

Kolkata Police detained Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) state president Indranil Khan and other youth workers during a protest at the city's Hazra More. ... read..

Will be on the road by 6 am on polling days, act as mobile Raj Bhavan for people: W Bengal Governor

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 16, 2024 7:56:49 PM IST

Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday said that his priorities are to combat violence and corruption during polling. ... read..

"Nobody pushed her from behind": TMC leader Shashi Panja dismisses rumours on Mamata Banerjee's head injury

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 11:57:46 PM IST

TMC leader Shashi Panja on Friday dismissed rumours that someone pushed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from behind and said that she felt a bit dizzy and then collapsed. ... read..

"Kolkata is like my second home": Gautam Gambhir joins KKR ahead of IPL 2024

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 8:56:54 PM IST

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir received a warm welcome from the fans at the NSCBI Airport in Kolkata and he asserted that Kolkata is his second home. ... read..

IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir joins Kolkata Knight Riders' training camp ahead of upcoming season

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 12:56:13 PM IST

Former India cricketer and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir joined the two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champion's training camp ahead of the upcoming season. ... read..

India's first underwater metro service in Kolkata opens for public

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 11:57:26 AM IST

The newly-inaugurated India's first underwater metro line began public operations in West Bengal's capital Kolkata on Friday with commuters seen queueing up for the first ride on the country's first-ever train ride under water. ... read..

'CAA will not work in West Bengal': TMC leader Shashi Panja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 7:56:07 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Shashi Panja reiterated party chief Mamata Banerjee's statement on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 saying that the BJP in the Centre brought the CAA and are 'playing' with it as they do not have a solution to the countr ... read..

Mamata discharged, to be under 'close monitoring' after suffering injury on forehead

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 6:57:19 AM IST

The director of the state-run SSKM hospital, Manimoy Bandyopadhyay, shared a major health update on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who suffered a deep gash on her forehead after a fall at her residence in Kolkata's Kalighat. ... read..

LS polls: In blow to TMC, Arjun Singh set for BJP return; posts PM Modi's image on X

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 2:57:34 AM IST

Sulking Trinamool Congress MP Arjun Singh, who was denied a ticket to seek a fresh term in the Lok Sabha from the Barrackpore constituency of West Bengal, is all set to return to the BJP, dealing a blow to the ruling party in the state ahead of the upcomi ... read..

LS polls: In blow to TMC, Arjun Singh returns to BJP, posts PM Modi's image on X

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 15, 2024 1:56:41 AM IST

Sulking Trinamool Congress MP Arjun Singh, who was denied a ticket to seek a fresh term in the Lok Sabha from the Barrackpore constituency of West Bengal, returned to the BJP, dealing a blow to the ruling party in the state ahead of the upcoming electoral ... read..

TMC announces four Lok Sabha candidates for Assam

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 14, 2024 10:57:22 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress released a list of candidates for four Lok Sabha seats in Assam for the upcoming polls on Thursday, naming Gauri Shankar Sarania from Kokrajhar parliamentary seat. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee suffers "major injury"; admitted to hospital

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 14, 2024 9:56:19 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sustained injuries on her forehead on Thursday, according to the Trinamool Congress. ... read..

"For how long will you continue with this 'ghuspetiya' politics? Trinamool questions Amit Shah

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 14, 2024 1:56:46 PM IST

Trinamool Congress on Thursday hit out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's scathing remarks against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on her stand on the newly notified Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) . ... read..

TMC abandons INDIA bloc, fields 42 candidates for Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 11, 2024 12:27:23 AM IST

Abandoning the Mallikarjun Kharge-led INDIA bloc, Trinamool Congress on Sunday announced its candidates for all 42 Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal for the upcoming general elections. ... read..

"Won't let anyone among you go to detention center...": Mamata Banerjee on NRC implementation

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 10, 2024 11:26:15 PM IST

Assuring the people of West Bengal of vehemently opposing the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state, Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Supremo Mamata Banerjee on Sunday that she won't let anyone to the detention ... read..

TMC buries Cong alliance hopes, names candidates for all 42 seats in Bengal; springs Yousuf Pathan surprise

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 10, 2024 5:26:54 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday announced 42 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, fielding expelled Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra from Krishnanagar. ... read..

Passenger services on new sections of Kolkata Metro to begin on March 15: General Manager

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 10, 2024 12:26:09 PM IST

Amid the anticipation around the launch of passenger services on the East-West and other two sections of the city's tube services, P Uday Kumar Reddy, general manager of Kolkata Metro Railway, on Sunday said commercial services on the new sections will be ... read..

Attack on ED team in Sandeshkhali: Sheikh Shahjahan to be produced before Basirhat court

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 10, 2024 11:26:25 AM IST

Suspended Trinamool Congress strongman and Sandeshkhali-accused, Sheikh Shahjahan, was brought out of the CBI office at Nizam Palace in Kolkata on Sunday. ... read..

Indian Super League: Kolkata Derby returns as Mohun Bagan locks horns with East Bengal FC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 10, 2024 9:26:10 AM IST

The Kolkata Derby returns to the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 with Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal FC locking horns at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, with the kick-off at 8:30 pm IST. ... read..

"They want to reveal everything": Priyanka Tibrewal after Calcutta HC orders her to represent Sandeshkhali women victims

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 9, 2024 8:25:57 PM IST

The Calcutta High Court ordered petitioner in person Priyanka Tibrewal to represent the women victims of Sandeshkhali by bringing their complaints on record in the form of a supplementary affidavit in her PIL that has been filed on Sandeshkhali. ... read..

"I got Diamond League experience, a couple of medals...": Murali Sreeshankar on Paris 2024 Olympics

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 9, 2024 9:25:38 AM IST

Indian long jump athlete Murali Sreeshankar said on Saturday that he feels excited for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024 because he has gained a lot of experience and some medals ahead of the multi-sport extravaganza. ... read..

"Want to become first woman athlete from India to become Olympic Champion": Nikhat Zareen

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 11:25:20 PM IST

World Boxing champion Nikhat Zareen expressed her eagerness to fulfil her ultimate dream of winning a medal in the Olympics and becoming the first woman athlete from India to win a gold medal in the Summer Games. ... read..

"My performance is pretty solid right now," says Sumit Nagal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 10:25:52 PM IST

Star Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal on Friday expressed his current performance is "pretty solid". ... read..

"Political gimmick": TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on PM Modi slashing LPG cylinder price

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 10:25:34 PM IST

Reacting to the Centre's decision to reduce the price of domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 100 on International Women's Day, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday called the decision a "political gimmick." ... read..

Igor Stimac calls on AIFF President in Kolkata, discusses India's upcoming matches in FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 5:26:03 PM IST

All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey, had a meeting with Senior National Men's Team Coach Igor Stimac in Kolkata on Friday about India's upcoming matches in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Afghanistan and Kuwait. ... read..

"Need to see who will be the lucky ones to represent India": Stimac ahead of Afghanistan clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 2:26:33 PM IST

After the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced the list of probable players for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Afghanistan, Indian football head coach Igor Stimac on Thursday said that the team management has to see who are the "lucky ones" w ... read..

West Bengal: ED raids in connection with teacher recruitment scam in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 12:26:33 PM IST

A team of the Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted raids at multiple locations in West Bengal in connection with the teacher recruitment scam in the state. ... read..

"I am relieved that there's no ban on PCI," says Para athlete Manasi Joshi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 9:25:08 AM IST

Para Asian Games 2022 medalist Manasi Joshi on Thursday said that she was "relieved" that there's no ban on the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI). ... read..

"We are working hard": India hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh ahead of Paris Olympics 2024

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 2:24:50 AM IST

India goalkeeper PR Sreejesh stated that the team is working hard and qualifying for the quarter-finals will be a major thing for the team in the upcoming Paris Olympics. ... read..

"Failing to qualify for Paris Olympics was really heartbreaking": India women's hockey team captain Savita Punia

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 2:24:48 AM IST

India women's hockey team captain Savita Punia opened up about the heartbreak of failing to secure a spot in the Paris Olympics 2024. ... read..

West Bengal: BJP MLA Mukut Mani Adhikari joins TMC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 12:26:10 AM IST

West Bengal BJP MLA Mukut Mani Adhikari joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday and also took part in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's rally on the eve of Women's Day. ... read..

"People of Bengal will ensure Mamata sits on street": BJP MP Locket Chatterjee on Sandeskhali matter

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 12:25:46 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Locket Chatterjee on Thursday took a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister over the Sandeshkahli incident, stating that people of the state would make sure that Trinamool Congress (TMC) Chief Mamata Banerjee "sits on the stree ... read..

West Bengal Govt wants to hide truth about Sandeshkhali: Sukanta Majumdar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 8, 2024 12:25:41 AM IST

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party President Sukanta Majumdar on Thursday accused the Chief Minister Mamata Banarjee-led West Bengal government of trying to hide the truth about the Sandeshkhali incident. ... read..

"Where was BJP when women were being paraded naked in Manipur": Mamata Banerjee takes jibe at BJP

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 7, 2024 10:26:06 PM IST

Amid a political slugfest between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP over the Sandeshkhali incident, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee countered the Centre "Where was the BJP when women were being paraded naked in Manipur?" ... read..

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee leads mahila wing rally in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 7, 2024 9:25:34 PM IST

Ahead of International Women's Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee along with her nephew and TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday participated in the party's mahila wing rally in Kolkata. ... read..

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