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'The Singur movement by Mamata Banerjee was a mistake and completely wrong. It neither served the purpose of industry nor agriculture,' the former Trinamool leader said. (Photo: File)

A mistake: Mukul Roy on protest in WB that led to shift of Nano manufacturing plant

Mukul said, it neither helped the industry in the state nor did any good to the farming community.

09 Jun 2019 1:36 PM

BJP's Mukul Roy alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has unleashed a "reign of terror" in West Bengal. (Photo: PTI)

After killing of workers, BJP delegation to visit Sandeshkhali in WB

The deaths took place on Saturday during a clash between workers of the two parties in the Basirhat city of North 24 Parganas district.

09 Jun 2019 1:02 PM

Four workers of the BJP were shot dead by members of the TMC in Basirhat's Sandeshkhali, BJP leader Mukul Roy has alleged. (Photo: File)

WB BJP to meet Amit Shah as 5 killed in BJP-TMC workers clash

Four workers of the BJP were shot dead by members of TMC while one party worker has also been killed in North 24 Parganas.

09 Jun 2019 9:52 AM

The two TMC leaders reportedly threw shells at the protesters. Dozens of locals have been injured in the incident. (Photo: File)

TMC leaders thrash 6-year-old, locals protest

Demanding justice, the locals started protesting outside the police station.

08 Jun 2019 1:36 PM

'BJP will make it an electoral issue and tell the people of West Bengal how Mamata has actually compromised with developmental interest and prospects of the state,' Rao said. (Photo: ANI)

Will make Mamata's refusal to attend NITI Aayog meet an electoral issue: BJP

GVL Narasimha Rao said Mamata can 'compromise' with the developmental prospects of her state for 'political benefits'.

08 Jun 2019 8:55 AM

Prashant Kishor is credited with YSR Congress chief Jagan Reddy's sweep in Andhra Pradesh, where the incumbent Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's party has been voted out of power. (Photo: File)

Political strategist Prashant Kishor to work with Mamata: Sources

Prashant Kishor met with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjeeearlier today and has agreed to work with her.

06 Jun 2019 5:43 PM

Relatives mourning the killing of TMC leader in Cooch Behar, West Bengal. (Photo: ANI)

TMC worker killed in Cooch Behar, party leader blames BJP

Following the death of Rahaman, a local TMC leader accused a BJP leader of being complacent to the crime along with his other associates.

06 Jun 2019 8:48 AM

Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress had accused the BJP of unleashing terror and violence during polls and rigging EVMs or voting machines. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Whoever messes with us will be destroyed': Mamata's jibe at BJP

Attacking BJP, she said, 'Don't be scared, the faster they captured EVMs, the quicker they will go away.'

05 Jun 2019 1:30 PM

Soon after the incident, he was rushed to a private hospital with bullet injuries on the head but was declared brought dead. (Representational Image)

Kolkata: TMC leader shot dead by unidentified miscreants

Kundu was a TMC president of Ward 6 of Dum Dum Municipality area under Nimta Police Station limits.

05 Jun 2019 9:32 AM

The political battle between BJP and TMC has intensified after the announcement of general elections result. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata government will fall on its own: Kailash Vijayvargiya

Vijayvargiya also dismissed reports on faults in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

05 Jun 2019 8:25 AM

The building on which Mamata painted her party's symbol was allegedly captured by supporters of the newly elected BJP MP Arjun Singh who had won from Barrackpore after defeating Dinesh Trivedi. (Photo: ANI)

West Bengal: Post polls, politics of 'capturing offices' begins between TMC, BJP

Reports claim many properties belonging to TMC workers were being converted into BJP units after owners of these places switched sides.

03 Jun 2019 9:56 AM

Supriyo, a Union Minister of State for Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, also said that the TMC chief's behaviour was the reason behind so many memes emerging on social media. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata 'experienced' but her behaviour 'abnormal, bizarre': Babul Supriyo

Supriyo said that Asansol constituency will send 'Get Well Soon' cards to WB CM Banerjee as she is rattled by BJP presence in the state.

03 Jun 2019 9:48 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: File)

BJP mixing religion with politics: Mamata on 'Jai Sri Ram' slogan

In a video gone viral, Banerjee can be seen getting out of car and trying to confront the sloganeers, calling them criminals and outsiders.

03 Jun 2019 9:21 AM

Further details in this regard are awaited. (Photo: ANI)

West Bengal: 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans raised outside TMC leader's house

The police had to resort to a mild lathi charge and a Rapid Action Force (RAF) has been called in at the spot.

01 Jun 2019 4:04 PM

'She won't be able to see eye-to-eye with those present. She is ashamed and cannot face the people,' the newly-elected MP from North East Delhi Lok Sabha seat said. (Photo: ANI)

'Unko aana bhi nahi chahiye': Manoj Tiwari's dig at Mamata on swearing-in u-turn

Tiwari backed his statement asserting that Banerjee wouldn't be able to face attendees given 'violence' and 'bloodshed' in her state.

30 May 2019 11:39 AM

Mamata Banerjee will join TMC protest tomorrow outside Naihati Municipal Corporation from 1 pm onwards. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata Banerjee to join TMC protest against poll violence in Naihati tomorrow

‘The protest is against violence on TMC leaders who have been rendered homeless because of it,’ a TMC leader said.

29 May 2019 7:36 PM

In a stunning performance, the BJP won 18 Lok Sabha seats in the state, only four less than TMC's 22. (Photo: ANI)

6 TMC MLAs, ex-MPs likely to switch sides soon, claim BJP sources

‘That too they were forced at gunpoint to do so,’ the TMC said in a tweet.

29 May 2019 4:59 PM

This statement from Sinha came just a day after three MLAs (two from TMC) and 50-60 Councillors joined BJP in presence of party's National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya. (Photo: ANI)

'TMC govt will fall within next 6 months to 1 yr,' says BJP's Rahul Sinha

Sinha said that TMC is fanning violence across the state after suffering heavy loss in Bengal during recently concluded Lok Sabha polls.

29 May 2019 11:57 AM

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee made major changes in her cabinet following the drubbing her party. (Photo: File)

Mamata reshuffles state cabinet after poll drubbing in West Bengal

The reshuffle comes amid a stupendous performance of the BJP in WB, where it won 18 Lok Sabha seats.

28 May 2019 9:15 PM

‘I have spoken to other Chief Ministers also. Since it is a ceremonial program, we thought of attending it,’ West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo: ANI)

Mamata to attend Modi's swearing-in

Modi will be sworn in for a second term as prime minister on Thursday at 7 pm in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

28 May 2019 7:46 PM

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