Mamata Banerjee to take oath as Bengal CM tomorrow in a low-key ceremony, Dilip Ghosh and Sourav Ganguly on guest list
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee will take oath as Chief Minister of Bengal tomorrow, May 5 at 10:45 am in Rajbhawan. The oath will be administered to Mamata Banerjee by Protem speaker Subrata Mukherjee as he is the seniormost MLA. According to sources, only Mamata Banerjee’s swearing-in ceremony will be held on Wednesday in a low key affair with all necessary COVID protocols.
May 04, 2021, 20:01 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee leads, Suvendu Adhikari trails in Nandigram, Trinamool heavyweights make big gains in West Bengal
Though Mamata Banerjee was trailing, the Trinamool Congress is showing signs of cruising to a big victory with most of its major candidates leading in their respective seats.
May 02, 2021, 13:31 PM IST
West Bengal to give priority to those due for second COVID-19 dose
The West Bengal government led by Mamata Banerjee on Friday (May 1) issued an order on vaccination stating that priority would be given to those who are due for a second dose to provide them full protection against coronavirus COVID-19.
May 01, 2021, 16:29 PM IST
West Bengal announces partial lockdown, bans all political, religious gatherings
All activities related to electoral counting processes and victory rallies/processions will be guided by guidelines already issued by the Election Commission of India, while unnecessary congregations in the neighbourhoods of counting halls will also be discouraged and restricted and will have to abide by the physical distancing norms and other COVID appropriate behaviours.
Apr 30, 2021, 18:50 PM IST
Trinamool Congress denied people central schemes, misappropriated Rs 5,000cr, claims BJP
BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, who accused the Mamata Banerjee government in Bengal of misappropriating funds, claimed that assets of a minister in the Trinamool government have increased exponentially since 2006.
Apr 25, 2021, 23:54 PM IST
Election Commission imposes 24-hour campaign ban on Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been banned from campaigning for assembly election for alleged Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violation 24 hrs till 8 pm on Apr 13 for her alleged remarks with communal overtones.
Apr 12, 2021, 19:45 PM IST
Violence breaks out in Hoogly as fourth phase of WB polls end
For 44 seats, 373 candidates are in the fray including some of the prominent personalities like former cricketer Manoj Tiwary, Bollywood singer and BJP MP Babul Supriyo, Locket Chaterjee, Payel Sarkar, and former minister Rajib Banerjee.
Apr 10, 2021, 06:24 AM IST
Actress, Trinamool Congress leader Koushani Mukherjee's 'mother-sister' remark sparks controversy
Koushani Mukherjee, who had joined Trinamool Congress two months ago, has courted controversy after a video of her was shared by BJP leader Ritesh Tiwari on social media.
Apr 04, 2021, 15:49 PM IST
'Cool cool Trinamool, thanda thanda cool cool, vote pabe joda phool': Mamata Banerjee tells voters in Nandigram
Before leading a colourful roadshow from Bhangabera, Banerjee told a public meeting in Sonachura that police personnel from Madhya Pradesh have been deployed to "terrorise" voters in villages and tilt the balance in favour of the BJP.
Mar 30, 2021, 13:52 PM IST
Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh's alleged 'wear Bermuda remark sparks outrage, TMC calls it ‘distasteful’
In the alleged video, the veracity of which could not be confirmed, Ghosh was seen saying at an election meeting in Purulia on Monday that after the cast was taken off and the foot was bandaged, she is displaying the leg to everyone.
Mar 25, 2021, 07:56 AM IST
West Bengal Assembly Elections: TMC postpones release of manifesto
The Chief Minister had earlier postponed the release of the Manifesto due to an injury she sustained during campaigning in Nandigram.
Mar 14, 2021, 09:45 AM IST
Attack on Mamata Banerjee premeditated, part of deep-rooted conspiracy: TMC tells EC
A delegation of six TMC MPs met the EC officials in Delhi to raise their concern over the Nandigram incident, where West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was injured.
Mar 12, 2021, 17:40 PM IST
West Bengal minister Bachchu Hansda, MLA Gouri Sankar Dutta join BJP
West Bengal minister Bachchu Hansda and Tehatta MLA Gouri Sankar Dutta joined the BJP on Wednesday after being denied nominations for the assembly polls by the Trinamool Congress. Hansda, the Minister of State for North Bengal Development, joined the BJP in presence of its state president Dilip Ghosh.
Mar 10, 2021, 17:50 PM IST
West Bengal assembly election 2021: Mamata Banerjee to take part in all-women's protest against fuel price hike today
The party supporters will gather at Darjeeling More in Siliguri to protest the hike in fuel rates.
Mar 07, 2021, 07:22 AM IST
West Bengal: Six BJP workers injured in bomb attack, blame TMC
The BJP workers were returning from a wedding when they were attacked and crude bombs were thrown on them.
Mar 06, 2021, 10:41 AM IST
West Bengal assembly election: Mamata Banerjee to announce full candidate list on March 5
Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly election, the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress will announce the full list of candidates on March 5.
Mar 03, 2021, 21:01 PM IST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav meets Mamata Banerjee ahead of West Bengal assembly election
RJD leader extended complete support of his party to the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) for the upcoming polls in West Bengal. Tejashwi Yadav assured Mamata Banerjee of his support in the campaigns for Hindi-speaking and Bihari voters in the state.
Mar 01, 2021, 19:11 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee likely to release first list of TMC candidates for West Bengal assembly election 2021
In West Bengal, the assembly election in the Trinamool Congress-led state will be held in eight phases. The voting for phase 1 for 30 constituencies will take place on March 27, voting for phase 2 for 30 constituencies will be held on April 1. The polling for phase 3 for 31 seats will take place on April 6, for phase 4 for 44 constituencies on April 10, for phase 5 for 45 constituencies on April 17, for phase 6 for 43 constituencies on April 22, for phase 7 for 36 constituencies on April 26 and for phase 8 for 35 constituencies on April 29.
Mar 01, 2021, 08:30 AM IST
BJP chief JP Nadda launches 'Lokkho Sonar Bangla' campaign in West Bengal
The party will seek suggestions from two crore people in West Bengal for its election manifesto ahead of the Assembly polls. Through this campaign, the BJP will directly engage with the citizens of West Bengal in crafting a vision for the state for the next five years by inviting them to give their suggestions.
Feb 25, 2021, 09:04 AM IST
Cricketer Manoj Tiwary joins TMC ahead of West Bengal assembly election
Manoj Tiwary joined the Trinamool Congress at a rally in Hooghly in presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said that she is trying to unite people together. He also took to his official Twitter account to inform about his 'new journey'.
Feb 24, 2021, 16:52 PM IST
