'Restore senior citizen concession in trains': CPI MP Binoy Viswam writes to Rail minister
In his letter to the Union Rail Minister, the CPI-M leader said crores of senior citizens across the country have been affected by the railway's decision to withdraw the concessions given to them.
May 23, 2022, 10:41 AM IST
KR Gouri, Kerala’s first Revenue Minister and veteran politician, dies at 102
KR Gouri, who was Kerala’s first Revenue Minister and a veteran politician from the southern state, died on Tuesday morning. She was 102.
May 11, 2021, 09:11 AM IST
CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury's son Ashish dies of COVID-19 at Gurgaon hospital
Ashish, who studied at the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, worked in several publications, including the Times of India in Delhi, before moving to Pune.
Apr 22, 2021, 09:50 AM IST
India needs Third Front: NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, says talks with CPI-M on
"The country needs a Third Front and talks are on with different political parties over its formation. Even CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury has stated that there is a need for a third front, which is yet to take shape," the NCP founder said.
Mar 17, 2021, 09:25 AM IST
Language row erupts over Hindi letter sent by MoS home to Tamil Nadu MP
Madurai MP had written to MoS Home Nityanand Rai demanding examination centers in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for the recruitment of CRPF paramedical staff, but he received the reply in Hindi, and it did not contain an enclosed English translation.
Nov 19, 2020, 19:32 PM IST
CPI-M takes out protest march against Delhi violence in Kolkata
The rally, organised by the party`s Kolkata district committee, began from Entally Market and concluded at Park Circus, railing against the BJP and RSS and the attempts to foment violence in the national capital.
Feb 26, 2020, 21:40 PM IST
Kerala by-polls: CPI-M all set to wrest two seats
The Konni Assembly seat seems to be going to the CPI-M as Congress candidate P. Mohanraj is trailing by over 4,000 votes against CPI-M candidate K.U. Jenish.
Oct 24, 2019, 11:40 AM IST
BJP's Mimi Majumder defeats CPI-M rival Bulti Biswas to win Badharghat by-poll in Tripura
Majumder won the Badharghat Assembly by-poll in Tripura defeating her nearest CPI-M rival Bulti Biswas by a margin of 5,276 votes.
Sep 27, 2019, 17:07 PM IST
CBI files chargesheet against 27, including CPI-M leaders in BMS leader's murder
According to the CBI, the charge sheet mentions about 130 witnesses, 112 documents and the weapons used in the assault.
Sep 19, 2019, 20:29 PM IST
Former Leftist, who 'tried to kill' Mamata Banerjee, acquitted after 29 years
Lalu Alam was acquitted by the Alipore court since there was no evidence against him yet.
Sep 12, 2019, 23:53 PM IST
Join fight against BJP, Mamata Banerjee urges CPI(M), Congress, rebuffed
Speaking in the state assembly, Mamata Banerjee urged the Congress and the CPI-M to united with her party in their fight against BJP.
Jun 26, 2019, 19:23 PM IST
Congress, Left working together to make Narendra Modi PM again: Mamata Banerjee
The TMC boss alleged that Congress and the CPI(M) have joined hands to help the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls.
Apr 22, 2019, 20:28 PM IST
DNA: What protest against Kanhaiya Kumar in Bihar means for Left-wing politics in India
DNA: What protest against Kanhaiya Kumar in Bihar means for Left-wing politics in India
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Former Kerala Minister and CPI-M leader VJ Thankappan dead
VJ Thankappan died due to age-related issues at his home.
Mar 09, 2019, 12:56 PM IST
Interim Budget 2019: From 'historic', 'second surgical strike' to 'damp squib', here's who said what
The Interim Budget 2019 evoked a mixed response from several quarters. Here are some top political reactions.
Feb 01, 2019, 17:08 PM IST
12-feet-long statue of Vladimir Lenin unveiled by CPI-M in Tamil Nadu
According to news agency ANI, the construction of the statue incurred a cost of Rs four lakh, which was contributed by workers of the Left party.
Jan 22, 2019, 23:11 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee names expelled CPI-M leader Ritabrata as head of key tribal panel
Expelled CPI-M leader Ritrabrata Banerjee was on Friday appointed chairman of a tribal welfare committee by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Jul 07, 2018, 12:36 PM IST
CPI-M's Saji Cherian wins Kerala bypoll with record margin
The bypolls necessitated by the death of sitting CPI-M MLA K.K. Ramachandran Nair, was held on May 28.
May 31, 2018, 12:31 PM IST
West Bengal panchayat poll dates announced, voting on May 14, results May 17
Single-phase panchayat polls will be held in West Bengal on May 14 and results will be declared on May 17.
Apr 26, 2018, 19:27 PM IST
Congress, CPI-M have ganged up with BJP for panchayat polls: Mamata Banerjee
Accusing the Congress and CPI-M of ganging up with the BJP for the coming panchayat polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday asked the two parties whether they supported the saffron outfit`s ideology in the state.
Apr 12, 2018, 10:26 AM IST
