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Mamata nephew to face questioning by ED in Delhi today

Abhishek Banerjee mocked the Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation, accusing them of suffering from 'cataract'

21 Mar 2022 8:32 AM

A ship-to-ship LPG transfer between the countries underway in sea. (Photo by arrangement)

Indo-Bangladesh ship-to-ship LPG transfer begins

Apart from ushering a new beginning in the Indo-Bangladesh relation, it will also open connectivity between Kolkata Port and Mongla port

20 Mar 2022 6:11 PM

An Indian Army team rafting at Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh during the competition. (Photo by arrangement)

Indian Army wins 15th National Rafting Championship

Indian Army teams, trained in Army Adventure Nodal Centre at Along, bagged the top three positions and emerged as overall champions

15 Mar 2022 9:35 PM

Former Union Minister Babul Supriyo formally submitted his resignation as a BJP MP from the House to the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (Photo: ANI/File)

Shatrughan Sinha, Babul Supriyo to be TMC candidates for byelections in West Bengal

The Election Commission on Saturday announced bypolls for Ballygunge Assembly and Asansol Lok Sabha constituencies on April 12

13 Mar 2022 1:37 PM

Citizens show their identification cards as they wait to cast their votes, during the West Bengal Municipal polls, in Birbhum district (PTI)

TMC decimates opposition in Bengal civic polls, wins 102 of 108 municipalities

The TMC has reduced the opposition's tally to zero in 27 municipalities, securing all the wards

02 Mar 2022 12:26 PM

Police detain an activist during BJP activists' march towards Lalbazar (Kolkata Police headquarters) to protest against the alleged violence during the West Bengal Municipality polls, in Kolkata, (PTI/Swapan Mahapatra)

BJP's Bengal bandh call evokes mixed response

Transportation was normal and most of the commercial establishments remained open in South Bengal

28 Feb 2022 10:45 AM

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (PTI)

Mamata Banerjee orders SIT probe on killing of student leader

Anees was associated with the Indian Secular Front, which was allied with the Left Front and the Congress in their fight against the TMC

22 Feb 2022 3:15 AM

Trinamul Congress leader Sadhan Pande. (Twitter)

TMC minister dies after prolong illness

The body is being brought to Kolkata for last rites with full state honours

20 Feb 2022 10:18 PM

Veteran Trinamool Congress leader Sadhan Pande (Twitter/@PandeSadhan)

West Bengal minister and veteran TMC leader Sadhan Pande dies at 71

Pande was a five-time MLA from Burtola constituency in North Kolkata till 2011, when TMC came to power in the state

20 Feb 2022 1:08 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a meeting, at Kalighat in Kolkata. (PTI)

Abhishek back as TMC No 2, reinstated as national general secretary

Kolkata Mayor and state transport minister Firhad Hakim will be the coordinator in the national panel

19 Feb 2022 7:42 AM

Locals stand in front of a polling station after two political parties clashed during ongoing municipal elections, at Salt Lake, in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

TMC on course for big win in four municipal corporations in West Bengal

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee thanked people for her party's 'thumping win' in the civic polls

14 Feb 2022 12:10 PM

Amid reports of rift in TMC, Mamata abolishes senior party posts

She constituted a TMC national working committee of 20 members which is led by her and would run the party from now

13 Feb 2022 8:50 AM

Protests by TMC ranks erupted in the evening and have been continuing since then in many districts. (Representational image: PTI)

TMC hit by massive dissent over tickets for final phase of civic polls

There were road blockades, protests and gheraoing in several places after two separate lists were released

06 Feb 2022 8:20 AM

Trinamul Congress leader Anubrata Mondal (Twitter)

Calcutta HC gives TMC leader cover from arrest by CBI

Additional solicitor general SV Raju who appeared for the CBI however argued that Mr Mondal needs to be grilled in the case

04 Feb 2022 1:57 AM

Among the 23 districts, only Darjeeling has one municipality. But in other districts the number of municipalities are multiple. — PTI

Polls in 108 municipalities in West Bengal on Feb 27

Most of the 108 municipalities are now in the control of the ruling Trinamul Congress

04 Feb 2022 1:55 AM

West Bengal CM and TMC's re-elected Chairperson Mamata Banerjee addresses party workers after the party's organisational election, in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata Banerjee asks West Bengal govt officials to defy Governor

The chief minister looked for K Amarnath, an IPS officer posted as superintendent of police (SP) in East Midnapore

03 Feb 2022 8:41 PM

West Bengal CM and TMC's re-elected Chairperson, Mamata Banerjee interacts with party workers after the party's organisational election, in Kolkata, Wednesday, Feb. 02, 2022. (PTI Photo)

Let's work unitedly to oust BJP: Didi to regional parties

Ms Banerjee accused the Congress of actually working to aid the BJP in several states

03 Feb 2022 8:31 AM

ICC vice president and Nafa Capital Advisors Pvt. Ltd MD Ameya Prabhu

Budget will fast track economic recovery: ICC

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has appreciated the growth oriented policy direction of the Union Budget

01 Feb 2022 4:47 PM

New Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen RP Kalita inspects a Guard of Honour at Fort William. (DC)

Lt Gen Kalita takes over as Eastern Army Commander

Lt Gen Kalita assumed office after paying homage to the martyrs at Vijay Smarak followed by a guard of honour

01 Feb 2022 1:49 PM

Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna, in Howrah. (PTI Photo)

Didi blocks Governor after Twitter 'abuse'

Mamata branded Mr Dhankhar as a 'super watchman' of the state of affairs in the state

01 Feb 2022 7:35 AM

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