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Suchetana, Daughter Of Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, Opts For Sex Change Surgery 'To Be A Man'

Suchetana, Daughter Of Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, Opts For Sex Change Surgery 'To Be A Man'

Suchetana Bhattacharya, the daughter of former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, has declared herself as a "transman", adding that she would shortly undergo sex reassignment surgery

Jun 22, 2023, 08:25 AM IST
Panchayat Elections: Supreme Court Upholds Calcutta High Court Order To Deploy Central Forces In Bengal

Panchayat Elections: Supreme Court Upholds Calcutta High Court Order To Deploy Central Forces In Bengal

The Calcutta high court had on June 15 directed the SEC to requisition and deploy central forces across West Bengal for the panchayat elections within 48 hours.

Jun 20, 2023, 13:33 PM IST
BJP Leader Dilip Ghosh Slams TMC Over Violence Ahead Of West Bengal Panchayat Polls

BJP Leader Dilip Ghosh Slams TMC Over Violence Ahead Of West Bengal Panchayat Polls

Appreciating the efforts made by the governor in dealing with the violence in the state, the BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said that people are getting a chance to register their complaints on the numbers

Jun 19, 2023, 12:31 PM IST
West Bengal Panchayat Polls: SC Agrees To Hear Plea Against HC Order To Deploy Central Forces

West Bengal Panchayat Polls: SC Agrees To Hear Plea Against HC Order To Deploy Central Forces

The Calcutta high court had on June 15 directed the SEC to requisition and deploy central forces across West Bengal for the panchayat elections within 48 hours.

Jun 19, 2023, 12:17 PM IST
BJP Leader Compares Bengal Violence With 'Russia-Ukraine War,' Warns Of Bloodbath

BJP Leader Compares Bengal Violence With 'Russia-Ukraine War,' Warns Of Bloodbath

The Bengal BJP leader's warning came ahead of the Panchayat elections on July 8 and the counting of votes on July 11.

Jun 15, 2023, 07:54 AM IST
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Refuses To Comply With ED Summon, Says Call Me After Polls

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Refuses To Comply With ED Summon, Says Call Me After Polls

The ED officials had earlier questioned Abhishek Banerje's wife Rujira in connection with the coal pilferage case for four hour

Jun 09, 2023, 09:51 AM IST
'Inhumane Act': Mamata Banerjee After Nephew Abhishek's Wife Stopped At Airport

'Inhumane Act': Mamata Banerjee After Nephew Abhishek's Wife Stopped At Airport

Rujira Banerjee, the wife of senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, was stopped from boarding a UAE-bound flight on Monday, citing a 'lookout' notice by the ED.  

Jun 06, 2023, 12:21 PM IST
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Wife, Facing Coal Scam Probe, Stopped From Boarding Dubai Flight

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's Wife, Facing Coal Scam Probe, Stopped From Boarding Dubai Flight

Bengal's ruling TMC has condemned the immigration department for denying permission to Rujira Narula Banerjee from boarding a flight to Dubai.

Jun 05, 2023, 13:22 PM IST
WATCH: Mamata Banerjee Rides Pillion On Bike During Kolkata March In Wrestlers' Support

WATCH: Mamata Banerjee Rides Pillion On Bike During Kolkata March In Wrestlers' Support

The Bengal CM was surrounded by a large number of TMC supporters. Some of them even helped her wear the helmet and get on the bike.

Jun 01, 2023, 23:54 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee Holds Rally in Kolkata In Support Of Wrestlers, Calls Them 'Pride Of Nation'

Mamata Banerjee Holds Rally in Kolkata In Support Of Wrestlers, Calls Them 'Pride Of Nation'

CM Mamata also led a rally from Hazra to Rabindra Sadan in Kolkata, in support of wrestlers protesting against WFI chief

May 31, 2023, 22:29 PM IST
Congress To Fight Against Trinamool In West Bengal Despite Mamata Banerjee's Support

Congress To Fight Against Trinamool In West Bengal Despite Mamata Banerjee's Support

After the Congress victory in Karnataka, Mamata Banerjee has said that the grand old party is strong in about 200 Lok Sabha seats and that her party is willing to extend support there.  

May 16, 2023, 07:49 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee To Challenge HC Order Cancelling 36,000 Teachers' Jobs

Mamata Banerjee To Challenge HC Order Cancelling 36,000 Teachers' Jobs

The Calcutta HC last week ordered cancellation of the appointments of 36,000 primary teachers in state-sponsored and aided schools as the due procedure was not followed in the appointment process.

May 16, 2023, 06:32 AM IST
No Money For Ambulance, Bengal Man Travels 200 Km In Bus With Son's Body In Bag

No Money For Ambulance, Bengal Man Travels 200 Km In Bus With Son's Body In Bag

Ashim Debsharma, the father, claimed that he put the body in a bag and travelled by bus to Kaliaganj in Uttar Dinajpur district, around 200 km from Siliguri in Darjeeling district, without letting

May 15, 2023, 11:53 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee Proposes 'Diploma Doctors' For Primary Healthcare Centres To Address 'Shortfall'

Mamata Banerjee Proposes 'Diploma Doctors' For Primary Healthcare Centres To Address 'Shortfall'

Stressing the need for meeting the shortage of doctors and nurses at hospitals, Mamata Banerjee asked the health secretary to form a committee to decide on the legal aspects of such diploma courses

May 12, 2023, 09:50 AM IST
Samaresh Majumdar, Sahitya Akademi Award Winner, Dies At 79; PM Modi, CM Mamata Banerjee Condole Demise

Samaresh Majumdar, Sahitya Akademi Award Winner, Dies At 79; PM Modi, CM Mamata Banerjee Condole Demise

Samaresh Majumdar is best known for 'Uttoradhikar', 'Kaalpurush', 'Satkahan', and 'Adventures of Detective Arjun'.

May 09, 2023, 06:44 AM IST
BJP MP Calls Mamata 'Anti-India, Anti-Women' After West Bengal Bans 'The Kerala Story'

BJP MP Calls Mamata 'Anti-India, Anti-Women' After West Bengal Bans 'The Kerala Story'

Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government has ordered an immediate ban on the screening of the film 'The Kerala Story' to avoid 'any incident of hatred and violence'.

May 09, 2023, 06:43 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee Bans Screening Of 'The Kerala Story' In West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee Bans Screening Of 'The Kerala Story' In West Bengal

Criticising the ruling party of Kerala, Mamata Banerjee said, CPIM is allowing the screening of the 'The Kerala Story' because they are hands in the gloves with BJP.

May 08, 2023, 17:51 PM IST
Cyclone Mocha: There Is 'No Imminent Threat' In West Bengal, Says Met Office

Cyclone Mocha: There Is 'No Imminent Threat' In West Bengal, Says Met Office

The met office also forecast rainfall in several districts across West Bengal due to a rise in humidity level and heat.

May 08, 2023, 07:17 AM IST
'Don't Move An Inch...': Mamata Asks Ministers To Stage Protest Outside Amartya Sen's House

'Don't Move An Inch...': Mamata Asks Ministers To Stage Protest Outside Amartya Sen's House

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's direction to her state ministers came after Visva-Bharati University sent an eviction order to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, who it claimed is in possession of 1.38

May 03, 2023, 09:58 AM IST
Kaliyaganj Rape-Murder: BJP, TMC Workers Clash In Bengal's Cooch Bihar, Several Detained

Kaliyaganj Rape-Murder: BJP, TMC Workers Clash In Bengal's Cooch Bihar, Several Detained

Calcutta High Court has sought a detailed report of the investigation conducted by police in the alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in West Bengal`s Kaliaganj.

Apr 28, 2023, 11:16 AM IST