West Bengal | The Asian Age

Monday, Jun 17, 2024 | Last Update : 10:10 PM IST

West Bengal Page-65

'We don't insult anybody. We respect everyone irrespective of their religious affinity,' Mamata Banerjee said. (Photo: ANI)

‘Rath Yatras are held in name of God, not riot’: Mamata on BJP’s proposed rally

Banerjee hit out at BJP leaders, calling them 'bhogis' and said party was no authority to decide on what religion people should follow.

28 Dec 2018 6:16 PM

The three-phased Rath yatra, also being called the 'Save Democracy Rally', was scheduled to be held this month and cover all the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies. The rallies were to be flagged off by BJP president Amit Shah. (Photo: File)

BJP's rath yatras aimed at stirring up communal passion in Bengal: Trinamool

TMC's Chatterjee said his party believes in constructive politics unlike BJP which 'only believes in destruction and dividing people'.

28 Dec 2018 8:58 AM

Smoke was seen coming out of the Dum Dum-bound metro rake soon after it left the Maidan station. (Photo: ANI)

16 passengers fall ill after fire breaks out in Kolkata Metro coach

Fire has been doused with help of fire hydrants. Fire Service and Kolkata Police Disaster Management were also present.

27 Dec 2018 7:53 PM

TMC secretary general Partha Chatterjee said his party believes in constructive politics unlike the BJP which 'only believes in destruction and dividing people.' (Photo: PTI)

BJP's Rath Yatras aimed at stirring up communal passion in West Bengal: TMC

The three-phased Rath yatra, was scheduled to be held in December and cover all the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal.

27 Dec 2018 6:04 PM

Assam Rifles (AR) which is under the Eastern Command of the Indian Army is strengthening the Indo-Myanmar border. (Representational Image | PTI)

Assam Rifles strengthens Indo-Myanmar border to curb trans-border crimes

The vast stretch of Indo-Myanmar Border along North Eastern states of Arunachal, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram is manned by Assam Rifles.

27 Dec 2018 5:40 PM

Banerjee is a strident critic of the BJP and among the foremost opposition leaders against it. (Photo: File)

BJP making false claims about crop insurance to farmers: Mamata

The chief minister cautioned middlemen against exploiting farmers or misguiding them by paying them less for paddy procurement.

26 Dec 2018 6:20 PM

Police reached the spot after neighbours reported about a foul smell coming from the house. (Representational Image)

Man 'held on to' mother's decomposed body for days at Kolkata home

The man, in his 40s, is being interrogated, the officer said, adding, the body has been sent for post-mortem examination.

25 Dec 2018 9:57 AM

'My efforts for non-BJP, non-Congress alliance will continue,' TRS president and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao said. (Photo: ANI)

Very shortly will come out with concrete plan: KCR after meeting Mamata

After meeting his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee, KCR asserted that the dialogue for a Federal Front will continue.

24 Dec 2018 6:58 PM

Former World Bank chief economist, said distress has been "very much visible in the agriculture sector

Slowing GDP growth cause for concern: Kaushik Basu

The country's economy grew at 7.1 per cent in July-September, the lowest in three quarters.

24 Dec 2018 6:00 PM

Ghosh also accused the police of lodging 'fake' cases against his party workers. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Will strip cops of uniforms after coming to power: WB BJP chief

'Policemen are registering false cases against BJP workers. A day will definitely come when we will strip you of your uniforms,' Ghosh said.

24 Dec 2018 4:18 PM

Trinamul Congress secretary general Partha Chatterjee

TMC to BJP: For yatra, 1st go to people’s court

Partha Chatterjee also called upon the media to ‘boycott’ the BJP.

24 Dec 2018 6:36 AM

'The method adopted by Modi surpasses Goebells,' he said, drawing a parallel with Hitler's Propaganda Minister during the Nazi rule in Germany. (Photo: File)

'Statistics manipulated to distort facts': Sitaram Yechury attacks PM Modi

Yechury called PM Modi's announcement that 99 per cent goods will now attract 18 per cent or lower GST a 'post truth'.

23 Dec 2018 9:39 PM

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah also criticised the Centre's decision to allow 10 agencies to intercept 'any information' on computers and said the move would be detrimental to the country's interests. (Photo: PTI)

‘Rahul Gandhi no longer a Pappu, proved his mettle’: Farooq Abdullah

The former Jammu and Kashmir CM also hailed opening of the Kartarpur corridor as a 'step in the right direction'.

22 Dec 2018 11:25 AM

Dilip Sarkar allegedly threatened his political opponents with physical assault during a public speech in Arambagh on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

Police complaint against WB BJP chief for 'threatening' rivals with assault

The complaint has been lodged by Ashoke Sarkar, formerly with the BJP and now with the Shiv Sena.

21 Dec 2018 5:15 PM

BJP had received a green signal to hold rallies in West Bengal from a single-judge bench on Thursday. (Photo: File | PTI)

No BJP ‘rath yatras’ in West Bengal for now, Calcutta HC overturns order

Division bench of Calcutta HC send the case back to single bench to consider intelligence inputs by state agencies.

21 Dec 2018 4:15 PM

She had allegedly pulled him by his uniform and pushed him and the officer purportedly slapped the woman. (Photo: Representational image)

Kolkata woman slapped by traffic police officer

Local police station has recorded woman’s complaint; adding that CCTV footages of the area have been sought.

20 Dec 2018 6:48 PM

Earlier, the High Court had denied BJP permission for the yatras on grounds of possible 'communal tension'. (Photo: File)

Setback for Banerjee govt, Calcutta HC allows BJP to hold 3 yatras in WB

The administration has been asked to ensure that there is no breach of law and order.

20 Dec 2018 3:04 PM

When asked if she was one of the contenders for the job, Mamata Banerjee said, 'This is not the time to discuss this issue.' (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Decision only after 2019 polls’: Mamata on MK Stalin’s Rahul-as-PM remark

'All (opposition) parties will meet and decide on the issue. We will accept that,' West Bengal chief minister said.

20 Dec 2018 9:59 AM

‘Rahul Gandhi should reveal his source of information,’ Union minister Smriti Irani said. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Lies of Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal have been exposed’: Smriti Irani

‘The Congress has not only spread lies but has also tried to malign the Indian Air Force and the defence establishment,’ Smriti Irani said.

17 Dec 2018 3:43 PM

Delegate Quazi Rosy is leading a Bangladeshi delegation including Mukti Joddhas participating in the Vijay Diwas celebrations in Kolkata this year. (Photo: ANI)

Wouldn't have achieved freedom without India: B’desh delegate Quazi Rosy

‘I express my gratitude to you. If you were not there, we would not have got independence so quickly.’ Delegate Quazi Rosy.

15 Dec 2018 5:25 PM

65 of 171

Columns

Devi Kar