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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

The decision has cornered Mukul Roy in the party amid strong speculation about him joining the BJP with another Rajya Sabha parliamentarian, Ritabrata Banerjee, who was expelled from the CPI(M) recently. (Photo: PTI)

TMC bans V-P post, leaves Mukul Roy in lurch

Mukul Roy was earlier demoted in the party's organisation following his acrimony with the Trinamul supremo.

17 Sept 2017 1:41 AM IST

The decision has cornered Mukul Roy in the party amid strong speculation about him joining the BJP with another Rajya Sabha parliamentarian, Ritabrata Banerjee, who was expelled from the CPI(M) recently. (Photo: PTI)

MP Mukul Roy left without any party post as TMC abolishes VP position

Late in August, Roy was removed from the chairmanship of the parliamentary standing committee on transport, tourism and...

16 Sept 2017 8:05 PM IST

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

Don't play with fire: Mamata warns BJP ahead of Durga Puja, Muharram

Vishwa Hindu Parishad had earlier decided to hold a weapon worship event at religious and private institutions on the...

16 Sept 2017 7:58 PM IST

The state minister entered the branch with people screaming and questioning the officials for the delay in banking process for over a week. (Photo: Videograb)

WB TMC minister threatens to slap, abuses bank staff for mismanagement

Rabindra Nath Ghosh even threatened the officials to get them fired from their jobs.

16 Sept 2017 2:28 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: File)

Mamata Banerjee sides with UN, says all Rohingyas not terrorists

An estimated 3,80,000 Rohingya Muslim refugees have fled Myanmar and reached Bangladesh.

16 Sept 2017 2:00 AM IST