Mamata Banerjee slams EC, sees BJP hand in ‘conspiracy’

The same happened to her party’s profile photos too on both social networking platforms.

16 May 2019 3:21 AM

BJP president Amit Shah waves at supporters during a roadshow ahead of the last phase of the Lok Sabha polls in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Violent BJP-TMC clashes, arson mar Shah’s Kolkata roadshow

Mamata Banerjee plans protest against damage to Vidyasagar statue today.

15 May 2019 5:41 AM

Indian Navy will be more potent by 2024: Admiral Sunil Lanba

Admiral Lanba inaugurated the Navy's fifth Service Selection Board (SSB) at Diamond Harbour in South 24 Parganas.

15 May 2019 1:24 AM

BJP president Amit Shah (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Shah claims people have to pay ‘nephew tax’ in Bengal

TMC hits back, says his ‘Kangal Bangla’ remark an insult.

14 May 2019 3:21 AM

Banerjee also made it clear that the young Trinamul MP from Diamond Harbour, just for being her nephew, does not enjoy any privilege from her. (Photo: File)

Did not want Abhishek to contest Lok Sabha polls again: Mamata

Mamata had wanted Abhishek to become a Rajya Sabha MP instead because 'it was in her hands' but he refused her offer.

13 May 2019 9:14 PM

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee at Basanti in South 24 Parganas on Sunday. (Photo: Asian Age)

RSS cadre ‘disguised’ as Central forces: Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee wondered about the fate of the central forces when Mr Modi would not remain in power at the Centre.

13 May 2019 5:17 AM

Daring Modi to harm her, Mamata even declared that he would not be able to do anything beyond murdering her or sending her behind bars. (Photo: ANI twitter)

'Kill, slit my throat, send to jail, yet I will speak against you': Mamata to Modi

'The press would not utter a single word against Modi Babu because he threatens them,' Mamata said.

11 May 2019 8:44 PM

Bharati Ghosh was detained by the police for four hours during which she was questionned before being allowed to go at around 2.45 am. (Photo: ANI)

Police seizes Rs 1.13 lakhs from BJP's WB candidate, FIR registered

The ex-IPS officer claims the money was hers, says no faith on the Election Commission.

10 May 2019 8:11 PM

The COAS was accompanied by Lt Gen MM Naravane, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Command. (Photo: Rajib Chowdhuri/ Deccan Chronicle)

Army chief visits Brahmastra Corps at Panagarh, reviews operational preparedness

The visit was aimed at reviewing the operational preparedness and the progress of restructuring of this strategically important formation.

09 May 2019 7:32 PM

Ulfa (I) chief Paresh Baruah. (Photo: PTI)

Ulfa-I chief Paresh Baruah in a spot over desertions

Desperate to retain his relevance and milk the insurgency cow dry, he has turned on his own people now, intelligence sources disclosed.

09 May 2019 6:20 AM

West Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee during an election rally with party candidate Mriganka Mahato at Kotsila in Purulia District on Wednesday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Fight against BJP like ‘Quit India’ stir: Mamata Banerjee

The West Bengal chief minister also bantered the BJP’s claim of getting more than 20 seats out of 42 in the state.

09 May 2019 1:10 AM

Extortion and ransom for kidnapping remain Paresh Baruah’s sources of income. (Photo: File)

ULFA-I chief Paresh Baruah faces his outfit crumbling: Intel

Five cadres, willing to return to mainstream, killed in past 2 months on Baruah's order.

08 May 2019 7:33 PM

BJP chief Amit Shah garlanded by his party workers during an election campaign in in West Midnapore on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Modi like Arjun of Mahabharat: Amit Shah

Shah argued that the Congress and its allies, including Trinamul Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee, also insulted Mr Modi more than 50 times.

08 May 2019 6:34 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi being offered traditional headgear during campaign rally at Chaibasa in West Singhbhum district on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

PM gives speeches from teleprompter, says Rahul

Gandhi told the rally about the two sheets of glass that are sometimes visible during PM Modi’s public rallies.

08 May 2019 6:15 AM

Shah calls Modi 'Arjuna' to counter Priyanka's 'Duryodhana' remark on PM

He also defended PM for his attacking comments on former PM Rajiv Gandhi which has triggered a massive controversy in the political theatre.

07 May 2019 7:09 PM

Relief materials are being uploaded in C130J Super Hercules aircrafts. (Photo: Rajib Chowdhuri)

Cyclone Fani: IAF deploys three C130J Super Hercules aircrafts for relief mission

Five Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) with two helicopters and relief supplies have been deployed off Odisha and West Bengal coasts.

04 May 2019 8:26 PM

It has deployed at least 15 aircrafts including 6 advanced light helicopters (ALH): Druv and Mi17-V5 choppers under the Eastern Air Command (EAC) which covers Odisha and West Bengal. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Cyclone Fani: IAF on stand by with 15 aircrafts for disaster management ops

The IAF is also going to set up an operation centre in any of the two states as per requirement.

03 May 2019 6:25 PM

Other ships are loaded with HADR pellets and ready to sail at short notice. (Representational photo)

Cyclone Fani: Indian Navy deploys 4 key warships, choppers and over 3000 personnel

INS Ranvir was the latest to sail out from Vizag.

02 May 2019 7:28 PM

According to sources, all the SU-30 aircrafts took off from Chhabua air base in Assam to take part in the drill which is taking place after a gap of 2-3 years in EAC area of responsibility (AoR). (Photo: AP)

IAF starts fighter operations drill using three civilian airports

The three civilian airports are Kolkata and Andal in Durgapur in West Bengal and Guwahati in Assam.

01 May 2019 3:12 PM

PM ‘shamelessly’ engaging in horse-trading, says Mamata Banerjee

The TMC chief said that even if all of her party MLAs were purchased, her government could not be toppled as she can alone create new leaders.

01 May 2019 2:16 AM

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