Calcutta [Kolkata]

Recently a video of Ballav's mother making a fervent plea to the central minister to not destroy her son's career went viral on the internet. Even Babul Supriyo himself tweeted it and asked the mother to not worry as he would not act against her son. (Photo: Twitter | SuPriyoBabul)

Jadavpur student who pulled Supriyo’s hair says doesn’t regret act, would do again if required

Ballav said that he isn’t scared of facing consequences of his actions but he also seemed to be apprehensive that he may be targeted.

23 Sep 2019 4:42 PM

This comes barely five days after Mamata Banerjee went to New Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: ANI)

Have faith in me, will never ever allow NRC in Bengal: WB CM Mamata

Criticizing BJP’s moves to implement the NRC in WB she said, ‘Democracy exists in Bengal but it is under threat in other parts of India.’

23 Sep 2019 2:08 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday visited Criminal Investigation Department (CID) situated in Bhabani Bhaban area to enquire if the organisation is in contact with Rajeev Kumar. (Photo: File)

CBI visits CID headquarters to enquire about Kolkata ex-cop Rajeev Kumar

Kumar, a former Kolkata police commissioner, is wanted in connection with the probe into Saradha chit fund scam.

21 Sep 2019 3:19 PM

Babul Supriyo on Thursday was caught on camera being manhandled by the protesting students. There were visuals of a particular student pulling him by his hair. (Photo: ANI)

‘Won’t do any harm’: Babul Supriyo to ailing mother of student who manhandled him

He said that he had not filed an FIR against anyone and asserted that he would not let anyone do that either.

21 Sep 2019 3:11 PM

TMC secretary-general and Education Minister Partha Chatterjee maintained that the administration played a very peaceful role to resolve the problem amicably. (Photo: PTI)

'Expect Governor to give justice to JU faculty, students': Trinamool on ABVP vandalism

The governor is also the chancellor of the JU where Babul Supriyo was on Thursday shown black flags and heckled by a section of students.

21 Sep 2019 9:53 AM

“The State government was sitting idle and was waiting for Supriyo to get killed,” WB BJP president Ghosh said. (Photo: File)

Jadavpur uni will be destroyed in Balakot-like surgical strike: WB BJP prez

Ghosh supported Governor Jagdeep Dhandkar for rushing to the university campus to save Supriyo from the mob inside the JU campus.

20 Sep 2019 8:22 PM

"We shall rehabilitate you mentally so that you & your Hooligan Friends (all footages available with the media) behave like you are supposed to behave as students .. till then," Supriyo said. (Photo: Twitter | SuPriyoBabul)

'Cowards won't tarnish Jadavpur university's image,' says Supriyo

Minister of State for Environment said those who were involved in his assault would be 'found out' soon..

20 Sep 2019 4:04 PM

The Calcutta High Court had last week withdrawn protection from arrest granted to the former Kolkata Commissioner in the case. (Photo: File)

Saradha scam: Former Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar moves anticipatory bail plea

The court directed the CBI to approach the court if its officers are manhandled during an arrest bid.

20 Sep 2019 3:20 PM

Kumar was part of a special investigation team (SIT) set up by the West Bengal government to investigate the scam before the Supreme Court handed over the case to the CBI in 2014, along with other chit fund cases. (Photo: File | PTI)

Saradha scam: Rajeev Kumar does not turn up at CBI office yet again

Earlier in the week, too, Kumar had defied the CBI summons to appear before its investigating team.

20 Sep 2019 3:01 PM

This was the third occasion since Saturday Kumar defied CBI summons to appear before its investigating team at the CGO complex office in Salt Lake. (Photo: File)

Saradha scam: Rajeev Kumar fails to turn up at CBI office

The former Kolkata police commissioner is alleged to have suppressed evidence crucial for the investigation into the multi-crore ponzi scam.

20 Sep 2019 2:46 PM

The Trinamool Congress on Thursday criticised Governor Jagdeep Dhankar for his "partisan approach" in blaming the West Bengal government for the Jadavpur University fiasco, terming it "unfortunate and shocking" that he went to campus without informing the ruling dispensation. (Photo: File)

'Didn't inform Bengal govt': TMC slams governor's 'partisan approach' to Jadavpur university fracas

Supriyo was in the varsity to attend an event organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).

20 Sep 2019 2:44 PM

Debroy also said GST collection has been revenue negative so far instead of being revenue neutral.

Wrong to say India on 5 pc growth trajectory: Bibek Debroy

The GDP growth in the April-June quarter of the 2019- 20 fiscal was 5 per cent, according to government data.

20 Sep 2019 2:10 PM

‘I did not come here to do politics. But I am saddened by the behaviour of some of the students of the university, the way they have heckled me. They pulled me by my hair and pushed me,’ Babul Supriyo said. (Photo: ANI)

‘Pulled my hair’: Babul Supriyo’s Jadavpur University sortie turns sour

The minister is reportedly still held up on the campus with the protesting students blocking the way to his car.

19 Sep 2019 8:04 PM

Denying the charge that he was not cooperating with the probe, his lawyers claimed that Kumar is not absconding and had informed the CBI that he would not be available from September 1 to 25. (Photo: File)

Saradha scam: CBI seeks arrest warrant against ex top cop Rajeev in Alipore court

The Saradha chit fund case was registered at the Alipore court in South 24 Parganas district.

19 Sep 2019 4:46 PM

Banerjee is scheduled to meet the prime minister on Wednesday in New Delhi, during which she would highlight various issues like funds that are due to the state. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata Banerjee runs into PM Modi's wife, gifts her sari before boarding flight to meet him

Jashodaben was leaving the city after a two-day visit to Dhanbad in neighbouring Jharkhand.

18 Sep 2019 8:24 AM

Kumar was a part of the SIT constituted by the state government to probe the scam before the Supreme Court transferred it to the CBI. (Photo: ANI)

WB court reserves order on bail plea of former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar

District Sessions Judge Md Shabbar Rashidi heard the arguments from both the sides and reserved the order.

17 Sep 2019 5:22 PM

Former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar moved a special court in Barasat on Tuesday, seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a CBI notice to him for appearing before it in the multi-crore Saradha chit-fund scam. (Photo: File)

Special court refuses to hear Rajeev Kumar's anticipatory bail plea in Saradha scam

The high court also rejected Kumar's prayer for quashing a CBI notice that sought his appearance for questioning in the case.

17 Sep 2019 12:02 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday morning wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 67th birthday, a day before she is scheduled to meet him in Delhi. (Photo: File)

Mamata Banerjee wishes PM Modi on his birthday ahead of meet

Since the Lok Sabha elections, this will be the first meeting between PM Modi and Banerjee.

17 Sep 2019 11:09 AM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had on August 30 announced the consolidation of 10 state-run banks into four large-scale lenders.

Allahabad Bank board approves merger with Indian Bank

Employees and officers of Allahabad Bank staged a demonstration in front of its headquarters here to protest against the merger.

17 Sep 2019 9:00 AM

Terming India a dangerous side at home, former captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday said they start firm favourites to win the contests against South Africa. (Photo: AFP)

India firm favourites against South Africa, states Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly said that Virat Kohli is still the best batsman in the world but Steve Smith's records also speak for itself.

17 Sep 2019 8:44 AM