Ghar Wapsi likely for Sunil Mondal? 'Not feeling comfortable in BJP', says TMC MP
Speaking to reporters, Mondal said that though he had made every effort to ensure BJP's victory in the district, there was a trust deficit within the party on those who switched over from TMC. "BJP doesn't believe those who joined from TMC. Even my belief about the organisational strength of the BJP has been belied. I am not feeling comfortable here," he said.
Jun 16, 2021, 00:05 AM IST
Foreign national remark: Former Trinamool leader Vinay Mishra sends notice to BJP's Suvendu Adhikari
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has issued a red corner notice against Mishra in a case of cattle smuggling. On June 7, during a hearing, Mishra's lawyers filed an affidavit stating he renounced his citizenship on December 19 last year by filing an application at the Indian Consulate in Dubai. The application was accepted on December 22, the affidavit said.
Jun 14, 2021, 23:45 PM IST
West Bengal post-poll violence: Rape survivors reveal horrific details, move to Supreme Court
A minor girl along with multiple other women in West Bengal has moved to the Supreme Court seeking an investigation into the incidents of violence in post-poll West Bengal.
Jun 14, 2021, 17:52 PM IST
West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's 2 close aides arrested with arms in Haldia
Two associates of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who were arrested with firearms by West Bengal police, were identified as Sk Amir alias Arman Bhola and Arunava Kuity.
Jun 14, 2021, 15:28 PM IST
Trinamool Congress goons attacked me, party workers, claims BJP's MP Jayanta Kumar Roy
BJP MLA and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari also alleged that Roy and four other workers were attacked by TMC while arranging the return of BJP workers who left due to the post-poll violence in the state.
Jun 11, 2021, 23:49 PM IST
Fraud! Dilip Ghosh asks how Nusrat Jahan wore sindoor being unmarried
West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Friday (June 11) trained his guns on Trinamool Congress MP and popular actor Nusrat Jahan in view of ongoing controversy surrounding her marriage with Nikhil Jain and her pregnancy rumours. The Bengal BJP termed the actress-turned politician a 'fraud' and also attacked West Bengal supremo Mamata Banerjee for trying to save her.
Jun 11, 2021, 21:02 PM IST
More will follow: Mamata Banerjee mocks BJP after Mukul Roy returns to TMC
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee said on Friday that more people will come out of the BJP and join her party in the days to come.
Jun 11, 2021, 18:16 PM IST
Bengal: Mukul Roy could meet Mamata Banerjee; Roy earlier joined BJP after leaving TMC
After a series of symbolic events, the biggest question in Bengal politics right now is - will Mukul Roy of the BJP return to the TMC?, including his absence from the BJP meeting in Kolkata and plans to meet Mamata Banerjee.
Jun 11, 2021, 14:26 PM IST
Ghar Wapsi in Trinamool Congress? 30 BJP MLAs, 3 MPs want to return to party, claims TMC
Top Trinamool sources said that Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee will take a final call on allowing those TMC men and women who had crossed over to BJP, re-entry into the party. Several former TMC MLAs including Dipendu Biswas and Sonali Guha have in recent past sent letters regretting their decision to join the BJP and sought to return back to the partys fold.
Jun 05, 2021, 00:07 AM IST
BJP workers attacked again in West Bengal's Howrah, accuse Trinamool Congress goons behind assault
The BJP workers alleged that they were informed that the COVID vaccine was not being provided to everyone at the primary health center of the village. When they reached the vaccination centre to check the fact, the goons of Trinamool Congress allegedly attacked them with sticks.
Jun 03, 2021, 22:13 PM IST
Centre seeks services of West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay, officer to report in Delhi on May 31
Bandyopadhyay, a 1987-batch IAS officer of West Bengal cadre, was scheduled to retire on May 31 after completion of 60 years of age. However, he was granted a three-month extension following a nod from the Centre.
May 28, 2021, 23:54 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee chairs high-level meet over IMD alert on Cyclone Yaas
According to reports, the Chief Minister is expected to review the preparedness and give necessary instructions to officials to ensure all possible safety measures are taken to evacuate people.
May 20, 2021, 16:17 PM IST
Goons attack BJP MP Subhas Sarkar's car with stones in Bankura, minister accuses Trinamool Congress
BJP MP Subhas Sarkar's car was attacked by unidentified assailants with stones and bricks in Bankura district of West Bengal. Following the incident, an FIR was registered at Bankura Police Station and an investigation has been launched into the matter.
May 14, 2021, 23:25 PM IST
Kangana Ranaut maligned image of Mamata Banerjee: Activist lodges FIR against Bollywood actress
An activist and spokesperson Riju Dutta has registered an FIR against the Bollywood actress for allegedly spreading hate propaganda and inciting communal violence in West Bengal. He alleged that Kangana had intended to malign the image of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banarjee.
May 07, 2021, 21:21 PM IST
Woman Trinamool Congress activist forces female BJP supporter to do sit-ups holding ear in West Bengal's Burdwan
Post-poll violence and vandalism continue unabated in West Bengal ever since Trinamool Congress emerged as the winner in the assembly election 2021. Violence has been reported in several parts of West Bengal after the results of the assembly elections were declared on May 2. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has alleged that nine of its party workers have been killed in the post-poll violence. However, the TMC is denying the allegations.
May 07, 2021, 00:02 AM IST
Mamata announces Rs 2 lakh compensation for kin of Bengal violence victims, accuses BJP of harassing Trinamool Congress
Accusing the BJP of harassing Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal ever after the assembly election result declaration, Mamata Banerjee said, "It's not been 24 hrs since this govt has taken charge, they are sending letters & teams & ministers.
May 06, 2021, 15:42 PM IST
West Bengal suspends Coochbehar SP, to investigate CISF Sitalkuchi firing incident
The development came hours after TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee was administered the oath for the third time as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. Soon after assuming office, the West Bengal CM initiated a major reshuffle in the police hierarchy, transferring 29 top-level police officers, mostly those who were shifted by the election commission prior to the polls.
May 05, 2021, 23:39 PM IST
Matter will be taken seriously: Centre warns Bengal, asks to send report on post-poll violence
In a letter dispatched to the West Bengal chief secretary, the Home Ministry reminded that on May 3, it had sought an immediate report from the state government on the post-poll violence.
May 05, 2021, 22:24 PM IST
Lockdown like curbs announced in Bengal, check out list of additional COVID-19 restrictions
In an effort to control the raging pandemic in the state, the West Bengal government announced to suspend movement of all local trains till further notice and made Covid negative report mandatory for the passengers coming either by flight or by trains from other states from May 7 midnight.
May 05, 2021, 17:44 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee reacts to PM Narendra Modi's wish on Bengal poll win, here's what she replied
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had congratulated Mamata Banerjee on taking oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for the third consecutive term. "Congratulations to Mamata Didi on taking oath as West Bengal`s Chief Minister," said Prime Minister Modi in a tweet.
May 05, 2021, 16:12 PM IST
