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It has been made mandatory that the puja committee organisers would have to take permission from the police for idol immersions on October 1, according to sources. (Photo: DC)

Police permit needed for idol immersion on Muharram: Mamata

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday had allowed immersion of Durga idols in West Bengal on all days including Muharram.

22 Sept 2017 8:07 PM IST

Saying that West Bengal has never supported division among people, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee went on to accuse the Centre of doing so. (Photo: PTI)

Appeasement charge is an insult, says Mamata Banerjee

Without naming any party, Ms Banerjee alleged that some people were spreading canards.

22 Sept 2017 3:29 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna (State Secretariat) in Kolkata on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Hills tense as shutdown enters 99th day

Several shops and markets in the hills remained open braving threats and intimidation by the GJM activists.

22 Sept 2017 3:27 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

A clear indictment of Mamata-style politics

Durga idols can now be immersed on all days, including Muharram.

22 Sept 2017 12:10 AM IST

Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Vice-President Chandra Kumar Bose and Rajya Sabha member Roopa Ganguly on Thursday accused Mamata Banerjee of indulging in divisive politics. (Photo: ANI)

BJP slams Mamata, calls HC immersion order a victory for people

RS member Roopa Ganguly said that Banerjee's move had come with a motive 'to keep her Muslim vote bank intact.'

21 Sept 2017 6:57 PM IST

Someone can slit my throat but can't tell me what to do: Mamata on HC...

The court rebuked the Mamata government saying that it was exercising extreme power without any basis.

21 Sept 2017 6:39 PM IST

The court also asked the police to ensure that specific routes are designated for immersion and Tazia. (Photo: DC)

Can immerse Durga idols on all days, including Muharram: Calcutta HC

Mamata sparked a controversy when she declared that Durga idols would not be immersed after 6 pm on Sept 30 (Dashami)...

21 Sept 2017 3:02 PM IST

The court rebuked the Mamata government saying that it was exercising extreme power without any basis. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Can't impose restrictions just because you are state: HC to WB on idol...

Mamata sparked a controversy when she declared that Durga idols would not be immersed after 6 pm on Sept 30 (Dashami)...

21 Sept 2017 1:20 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna (State Secretariat) in Kolkata on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Don't create a line between communities: Calcutta HC to state

The Calcutta HC said the state cannot hinder the right to practise religion on the basis of a mere assumption of law and...

21 Sept 2017 8:54 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna (State Secretariat) in Kolkata on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

CM Mamata Banerjee slams Rajnath Singh for meeting elusive GJM leader...

Asked about the delay in arresting Mr Giri, She said police would do that at the first opportunity.

21 Sept 2017 3:18 AM IST

Earlier in August, the chief minister sparked a controversy after she declared that Durga idols will not be immersed after 6 pm on September 30 and October 1 on account of Muharram. (Photo: PTI)

Why create communal distinction between Hindus, Muslims: Calcutta HC...

Court was hearing an appeal on Mamata's controversial decision not to immerse Durga idols on Muharram day.

20 Sept 2017 5:37 PM IST

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee along with chief secretary Malay De and expelled Gorkha Janamukti Morcha leader Binay Tamang and other in a press meet at Nabanna. (Photo: Asian Age)

Not all Rohingya refugees are terrorists, says Mamata Banerjee

Those with terror links should be treated accordingly, says West Bengal CM.

19 Sept 2017 6:43 AM IST