West Bengal Governor

Attack on JP Nadda's convoy: West Bengal Chief Secy, DGP snub Union Home Secy's summons; TMC flays MHA move

The top bureaucrat informed the home ministry that the state government is already addressing the issue with “utmost seriousness”, and said that three cases have been filed for the attack and seven persons have been arrested.

Dec 11, 2020, 19:04 PM IST

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to meet Home Minister Amit Shah on October 29

Governor Dhankhar has been vocal about the political killings which have taken place in the past few months attracting criticism from the Mamata Banerjee government in the state.

Oct 28, 2020, 17:35 PM IST

Do not force me to see Article 154: Governor's stern warning to Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has got a strong warning by Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, he said that don't to force me to look at Article 154. The governor also states that the law and order in West Bengal has completely collapsed.

Sep 28, 2020, 18:42 PM IST

Why West Bengal vs Centre in a fight against coronavirus?

Watch exclusive interview of West Bengal’s governor over political crisis during the fight against COVID19

Apr 22, 2020, 12:36 PM IST

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar claims censorship after his address at Legislative Assembly was denied live coverage

Three days after West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar gave his address at the State Legislative Assembly kickstarting the budget session, he claimed on Monday that he was subjected to censorship after media was not allowed to live telecast his speech. Dhankhar raised questions on Monday after state finance minister Amit Mitra’s budget speech was allowed to be live telecast by television channels.

Feb 10, 2020, 23:52 PM IST

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar visits Assembly, Speaker stays away

On arrival at the Assembly on Thursday morning, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar observed that Assembly gate designated for his entry – Gate 3 of South Portico was closed and had been locked up and neither the speaker of the assembly nor the deputy speaker was present at the gates to receive him.

Dec 05, 2019, 19:52 PM IST

DNA: Non Stop News,June 15th, 2019

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more info.

Jun 15, 2019, 22:00 PM IST

Bengal political parties meet Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, agree on no provocative speeches

The meeting was attended by Trinamool's Dr. Partha Chatterjee, BJP's Jay Prakash Mazumdar, Congress' Soumendra Nath Mitra and CPI(M)'s Md Salim. 

 

Jun 13, 2019, 22:02 PM IST

West Bengal Governor calls for all-party-meet amid reports of spiraling violence

Amid reports of spiraling violence in the state, West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi has called a meeting of the four major political parties at his residence on Thursday (June 13). Watch this video to know more.

Jun 13, 2019, 13:48 PM IST

West Bengal Governor calls meeting of parties amid reports of spiraling violence

Amid reports of spiraling violence in the state, West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi has called a meeting of the four major political parties at his residence on Thursday (June 13). Watch this video to know more.

Jun 13, 2019, 09:34 AM IST

West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi calls meeting of four parties on Thursday amid reports of spiraling violence

Amid reports of spiraling violence in the state, West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi has called a meeting of the four major political parties at his residence on Thursday (June 13). Trinamool Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress and the Left have been asked to attend the meet at the Governor’s house at 4 pm.

Jun 12, 2019, 19:32 PM IST

West Bengal: BJP calls for 12-hour bandh in Basirhat

After the violence in Basirhat that saw the Centre express 'deep concern', Bengal Police reportedly stopped a BJP delegation from leading a hearse of deceased BJP workers at Malancha Road. Watch this video to know more.

Jun 10, 2019, 08:58 AM IST

West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi to meet PM Narendra Modi today

West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi to meet PM Narendra Modi today. Watch this video to know more.

Jun 10, 2019, 08:06 AM IST

Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi given additional charge of Tripura

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday gave additional charge of Governor of Tripura to West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi for the period that Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy is on leave.

Jun 07, 2018, 14:37 PM IST

West Bengal Governor's house has become BJP headquarters: TMC delegation tells Rajnath Singh

A Trinamool Congress delegation on Wednesday met Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Apr 04, 2018, 23:38 PM IST

Gopalkrishna Gandhi to write letters to all MPs to canvass votes

He will also send a video link to all members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha with his message on the matter, an opposition leader involved in strategising for the election said on Tuesday.

Jul 18, 2017, 20:07 PM IST

BJP parliamentary board to decide vice-presidential candidate

Polling in the vice-presidential election will be held in August 5 and counting will take place the same day. 

Jul 16, 2017, 18:24 PM IST

Accusations against me bid to cover lapses, divert attention: West Bengal Governor

West Bengal Governor on Wednesday said the statement issued against him by a state minister is an "attempt to cover the lapses" of the government.

Jul 05, 2017, 20:27 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee creating controversies, not governing state: BJP

Earlier yesterday, Banerjee came down heavily on Tripathi saying she was threatened and humiliated by him.

Jul 05, 2017, 10:44 AM IST

Institutes of higher education becoming platforms of politics: West Bengal Governor

West Bengal Governor KN Tripathi on Wednesday regretted that institutes of higher education are becoming platforms of politics and there is need to improve the relation between the teacher and the students.

Feb 24, 2016, 16:43 PM IST