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TMC Writes To Bengal Poll Panel Against CBI Raids In Sandeshkhali, Calls It 'BJP Conspiracy'

TMC Writes To Bengal Poll Panel Against CBI Raids In Sandeshkhali, Calls It 'BJP Conspiracy'

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids on Friday during which it recovered arms and ammunition in Sandeshkhali.

Apr 27, 2024, 14:11 PM IST
'Cancel Cooch Behar Visit As it Violates Model Code': Election Commission To Bengal Governor

'Cancel Cooch Behar Visit As it Violates Model Code': Election Commission To Bengal Governor

In its advice, the Election Commission pointed out that the first phase of the election is due on April 19 and with the imposition of the 48-hour silence period from this evening, the visit will

Apr 17, 2024, 18:21 PM IST
TMC Releases Manifesto For Lok Sabha Polls, Vows To Scrap CAA And NRC; Promises Hike In MGNREGA Wages, Old Age Pension

TMC Releases Manifesto For Lok Sabha Polls, Vows To Scrap CAA And NRC; Promises Hike In MGNREGA Wages, Old Age Pension

The TMC has promised several welfare schemes, if the INDIA bloc wins the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, including ration at the doorstep, and 10 free cooking cylinders for below-poverty-line (BPL)

Apr 17, 2024, 16:50 PM IST
'Bengaluru Blast Accused Nabbed In 2 Hours': Mamata Banerjee Responds To BJP's Terror 'Safe Haven' Jibe

'Bengaluru Blast Accused Nabbed In 2 Hours': Mamata Banerjee Responds To BJP's Terror 'Safe Haven' Jibe

The NIA earlier arrested from Kolkata the perpetrator and the architect behind the blasts at Begaluru's Rameshwaram cafe last month.

Apr 12, 2024, 16:34 PM IST
'Central Forces Will Be Here Only Till April 26': TMC MLA Threatens Voters In Bengal

'Central Forces Will Be Here Only Till April 26': TMC MLA Threatens Voters In Bengal

 Trinamool Congress MLA Hamidur Rehman was seen threatening the local voters at an election rally at Chopra in North Dinajpur.

Apr 12, 2024, 08:26 AM IST
Calcutta High Court Orders Court-Monitored CBI Probe In Sandeshkhali Sexual Assault, Land Grabbing Case

Calcutta High Court Orders Court-Monitored CBI Probe In Sandeshkhali Sexual Assault, Land Grabbing Case

Sandeshkhali has been in the news after local women alleged land-grabbing and sexual abuse by now-suspended TMC leader Shajahan Sheikh and his men, who are involved in fish farming and trading.

Apr 10, 2024, 15:18 PM IST
Who Is Amrita Roy? BJP's Royal Pick Against TMC's High-Profile Mahua Moitra In Krishnanagar Seat

Who Is Amrita Roy? BJP's Royal Pick Against TMC's High-Profile Mahua Moitra In Krishnanagar Seat

Amrita Roy will take on Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, who despite her involvement in the Cash-for-Query scandal, has been re-nominated by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's party from the

Mar 26, 2024, 14:12 PM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Sustains 'Major' Injury, Receives Stitches On Forehead

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Sustains 'Major' Injury, Receives Stitches On Forehead

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has reportedly sustained a major injury, her party TMC said in a post on X.

Mar 14, 2024, 20:27 PM IST
'Bengal Is Safest State For Women': Mamata Banerjee Responds To PM Modi's Attack On TMC Over Sandeshkhali

'Bengal Is Safest State For Women': Mamata Banerjee Responds To PM Modi's Attack On TMC Over Sandeshkhali

Addressing the PM's comments without naming him directly, Banerjee questioned his silence during past atrocities against women, citing instances from Manipur to Hathras.

Mar 07, 2024, 16:24 PM IST
Bengal's Patience And Courtesy Should NOT Be Mistaken': Mamata Banerjee's Big Attack On PM Modi

Bengal's Patience And Courtesy Should NOT Be Mistaken': Mamata Banerjee's Big Attack On PM Modi

Through a Facebook post, Banerjee urged people to participate in the public meeting on March 10.

Mar 06, 2024, 17:23 PM IST
CBI Finally Gets Custody Of Sandeshkhali Case Accused Shahjahan Sheikh From Bengal CID

CBI Finally Gets Custody Of Sandeshkhali Case Accused Shahjahan Sheikh From Bengal CID

The Calcutta High Court, expressing dissatisfaction with the state police's handling of the matter, ordered the transfer of custody to the CBI by 4:30 pm on Wednesday.

Mar 06, 2024, 16:03 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee Govt Refuses To Hand Over Sheikh Shahjahan To CBI Despite HC Order

Mamata Banerjee Govt Refuses To Hand Over Sheikh Shahjahan To CBI Despite HC Order

The Calcutta High Court today transferred to the CBI the Sandehskhali case, which pertains to the attack on ED officials.

Mar 05, 2024, 20:59 PM IST
Calcutta HC Orders CBI To Probe Attack On ED Team In Sandeshkhali, Take Sheikh Shahjahan Into Custody

Calcutta HC Orders CBI To Probe Attack On ED Team In Sandeshkhali, Take Sheikh Shahjahan Into Custody

The central probe agency is expected to take custody of suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan, who was arrested last week.

Mar 05, 2024, 15:37 PM IST
'Har Chot Ka Jawab Vote Se...': PM Modi's Big Attack On Mamata Govt Over Sandeshkhali Unrest

'Har Chot Ka Jawab Vote Se...': PM Modi's Big Attack On Mamata Govt Over Sandeshkhali Unrest

PM Modi accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of shielding Sheikh Shahjahan, who faces charges of sexual assault and land grab. 

Mar 01, 2024, 16:54 PM IST
Sheikh Shahjahan, Arrested Over Sandeshkhali Unrest, Suspended From TMC For Six Years

Sheikh Shahjahan, Arrested Over Sandeshkhali Unrest, Suspended From TMC For Six Years

Shahjahan was arrested by West Bengal police on Thursday morning in connection with an alleged assault on ED officers during a raid in January earlier this year.

Feb 29, 2024, 15:32 PM IST
Big Setback To INDIA Bloc, TMC Says It Will Contest All 42 Lok Sabha Seats In West Bengal

Big Setback To INDIA Bloc, TMC Says It Will Contest All 42 Lok Sabha Seats In West Bengal

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien on Friday said that there is no change in the party's position on alliance and seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Feb 23, 2024, 23:10 PM IST
'Sinister Plot': Mamata Banerjee Attacks Centre Over 'Deactivation' Of Aadhaar Cards, Writes To PM Modi

'Sinister Plot': Mamata Banerjee Attacks Centre Over 'Deactivation' Of Aadhaar Cards, Writes To PM Modi

The West Bengal Chief Minister announced on Monday that her government would provide alternative identification cards to people whose Aadhaar cards have been “deactivated” by the Centre.

Feb 19, 2024, 18:40 PM IST
'Never Supported Injustice': Mamata Banerjee Blames RSS, BJP For Sandeshkhali Violence

'Never Supported Injustice': Mamata Banerjee Blames RSS, BJP For Sandeshkhali Violence

Blaming the BJP for the unrest in the area, Mamata said the Centre had targeted local Trinamool leader Sheikh Shahjahan through the Enforcement Directorate. 

Feb 15, 2024, 15:51 PM IST
'Submit Report On Sandeshkhali Violence': West Bengal Governor Orders Mamata Govt

'Submit Report On Sandeshkhali Violence': West Bengal Governor Orders Mamata Govt

A land dispute allegedly involving Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Shivprasad Hazra has angered villagers, triggering protests and marches in Sandeshkhali village of West Bengal.

Feb 10, 2024, 20:49 PM IST
In Big Setback To INDIA Bloc, Mamata Banerjee's TMC To Contest 2024 Polls Alone In Bengal

In Big Setback To INDIA Bloc, Mamata Banerjee's TMC To Contest 2024 Polls Alone In Bengal

Mamata has earlier cautioned that TMC is prepared to independently contest all 42 Lok Sabha seats if not given the "due importance." 

Jan 24, 2024, 11:40 AM IST