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Tweeting a list of 10 cases, fought by Mr Chanda as a lawyer for the BJP, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien wondered: “See what we found. Matters where Justice Kaushik Chanda has appeared for the Bharatiya Janata Party before the Calcutta high court. And now he has been assigned to hear the Nandigram election case. One big coincidence?” — DC Image

Mamata links HC judge to BJP, seeks transfer of case

TMC supremo’s plea under the Representation of the People Act was listed for mentioning before Justice Chanda

19 Jun 2021 11:08 AM

The 50 BJP MLAs on Monday pressed for the use of the anti-defection law on Krishnanagar North MLA Mukul Roy for his return to the TMC from their party last week and his calls to 10 others to follow him. — DC Image

West Bengal Governor in Delhi as 24 BJP MLAs skip meet

Dhankhar urged Mamata Banerjee in a letter to deliberate on the post-poll violence in her Cabinet and sought a discussion with her

16 Jun 2021 7:45 AM

Roy is expected to be appointed national vice-president of the TMC due to his nationwide contacts and the TMC’s ambition to expand in other states and become a formidable player in national politics ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. — DC Image

Mukul Roy likely to get key post in Trinamul, Rajya Sabha seat too

The BJP is planning to target him legally over his defection to the TMC as a legislator

15 Jun 2021 8:14 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being presented with a memento by BJP leader Mukul Roy, during an election campaign for Lok Sabha polls, at Taherpur city of Ranaghat in Nadia. (Photo: PTI/File)

PM Modi speaks to Mukul Roy to enquire about his wife's health

Roy's wife Krishna is undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a private hospital in Kolkata

03 Jun 2021 9:34 PM

It is yet to be confirmed whether Mr Bandyopadhyay, who had indicated on Tuesday he would respond to the notice on proper grounds, had sent his reply to the MHA as the three-day deadline ends on Thursday. — ANI

Didi to extend “full support” to ex-CS Alapan Bandyopadhyay targeted by Delhi

Though Banerjee did not reveal the nature of her “full support” to the retired IAS officer, sources indicated he might get legal support

03 Jun 2021 1:13 AM

In a five-page letter, Banerjee urged the prime minister to reconsider the Centre's decision to recall the chief secretary after giving him a three-month extension. (PTI)

Mamata requests PM to rescind order recalling CS, says will not release him

I humbly request you to withdraw, recall, reconsider your decision and rescind the so-called order in larger public interest, Mamata said

31 May 2021 12:10 PM

Alapan Bandyopadhyay got a three-month extension last week from the Narendra Modi government after a request from the Trinamul Congress government for his efficiency in handling the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo: ANI)

Bengal may defy Centre, not relieve its chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay

State government has taken a firm stand by not issuing Bandyopadhyay any order for his release

31 May 2021 7:02 AM

East Midnapore: Indian Army personnel carry out rescue and relief works during landfall process of Cyclone Yaas in East Midnapore district. (Photo: PTI)

Cyclone Yaas affects eight lakh people in Jharkhand

Operations are being executed on a war-footing in the vulnerable areas in East and West Singhbhum

27 May 2021 2:40 AM

IPS officer SMH Mirza comes out after being produced by CBI officers in connection with Narada sting operation case, in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Calcutta High Court orders house arrest of four leaders held in Narada case

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has pleaded for a stay on the execution of the order

21 May 2021 12:56 PM

We were astonished at the bulldozing of the federal structure by an arrogant PM as if martial law has been imposed in the country, said Banerjee. — PTI

Mamata accuses Modi of barring her from demanding on needs for Covid-19

In a federal structure, though the CMs were invited, they were not allowed to speak about their public demands

21 May 2021 1:14 AM

The four heavyweight accused were Cabinet colleagues of Ms Banerjee when they, along with seven more TMC leaders, including many MPs, and IPS officer S.M.H. Meerza were allegedly caught accepting around Rs 5 lakhs in cash each in a sting operation by journalist Mathew Samuel ahead of the 2016 Assembly elections. — DC file photo

CBI arrests 4 TMC men, Mamata storms agency office

The arrest of these four by the CBI, close on the heels of the TMC coming to power in the state, triggered a volcano of protests in Kolkata

18 May 2021 9:34 AM

The Trinamul Congress supremo also asked the BJP not to create unrest and accept the fact that it had lost the election. — PTI

Central team in West Bengal for review

Union home ministry sent a 4-member team to review the law and order situation in the state, led by an additional secretary-level officer

07 May 2021 8:34 AM

Voters wait in queues to cast votes at a polling station during the 7th phase of West Bengal Assembly elections at a village near Balurghat in South Dinajpur district, Monday, April 26, 2021. (PTI)

Bengal records 75% voting in seventh phase of polling

Four hot seats -- Bhowanipore, Rasbehari, Ballygunge and Kolkata Port -- in South Kolkata clocked only 59.91 per cent polling

27 Apr 2021 6:58 AM

In Greater Kolkata, TMC will not conduct any big campaigns. All will be small in size, said Banerjee. — Representational image/PTI

Didi cuts rally time, BJP for mini meets

BJP declared that it would not hold big poll campaign rallies in the state; public meetings with not more than 500 persons will be held

20 Apr 2021 8:43 AM

Five hours before the end of the ban on her campaign, Ms Banerjee cut short her dharna at around 3 pm and headed for home at Harish Chatterjee Street in Kalighat. —AP

Mamata wraps up dharna after EC acts against 3 BJP leaders

The EC ordered campaign ban against 3 BJP leaders -- Rahul Sinha, Midnapore MP Dilip Ghosh Nandigram candidate Suvendu Adhikari

14 Apr 2021 12:56 AM

The EC concluded that it “carefully considered the matter and is of the considered view” that Ms Banerjee “made highly insinuating and provocative remarks laden with serious potential of breakdown of law & order and thereby adversely affecting the election process”. — PTI file photo

Election Commission slaps 24-hr campaign ban on Mamata Banerjee

An angry Trinamul Congress supremo has threatened to sit on a dharna in protest in Kolkata from 12 noon on Tuesday

13 Apr 2021 6:59 AM

Banerjee also slammed the home minister for the deaths of CRPF jawans in an encounter with Naxals. — PTI file photo

CRPF harassed voters at behest of BJP: Mamata Banerjee

The TMC chief also alleged 10 murders in this election and urged the Election Commission to ensure that there is no further blood bath

08 Apr 2021 8:48 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election campaign rally in support of his party candidates, during the ongoing West Bengal assembly polls, at Joynagar in South 24 Parganas district. (Photo: PTI)

BJP will win 200+ in West Bengal: Modi

Calls TMC shool (thorn) for West Bengal, asks if Mamata will contest from another seat

02 Apr 2021 4:52 AM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrives at a polling station during the second phase of West Bengal Assembly Polls, at Boyal in Nandigram. (Photo: PTI)

Clashes and drama at Nandigram; Mamata stranded at booth, dials Guv for rescue

80 percent voting in second phase despite violence, allegations of booth capturing

02 Apr 2021 4:40 AM

MIM to go alone in West Bengal Assembly elections. — PTI file photo

Asaduddin Owaisi withdraws support to Peerzada Abbas Siddiqui in West Bengal polls

Owaisi kickstarted his campaign at Sagardighi in Murshidabad and announced the names of two candidates

28 Mar 2021 9:18 AM

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