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Chief minister Mamata Banerjee addresses the TMC Chhatra Parisad foundation day rally at Mayo Road in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Photo:Asian Age)

Is benevolent mother' Mamata's new avatar?

Identity politics, of legitimising the assertion of the majority in terms of its religion, is the BJP's most effective...

25 Oct 2018 12:34 AM IST

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee addresses the TMC Chhatra Parisad foundation day rally at Mayo Road in Kolkata on Tuesday. (Photo:Asian Age)

CBI has become BJP Bureau of Investigation: Mamata Banerjee

'CBI has now become so called BBI (BJP Bureau of Investigation) -- very unfortunate!' Mamata Banerjee tweeted.

24 Oct 2018 2:45 PM IST

State minister Arup Roy said that 17 others were injured in the incident, of whom some were in a serious condition and were being treated at Howrah General Hospital. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

2 killed, 17 injured in stampede at foot overbridge in Bengal's Howrah

Incident occurred at foot overbridge at Santragachi station when an express train and 2 EMU locals arrived at the...

24 Oct 2018 8:08 AM IST

The caravan is accompanied by tableaux on the puja themes. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Red Road Carnival ends Durga Puja

Durga idols of 68 leading community pujas take part in fest.

24 Oct 2018 1:27 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the first priority is to bring all opposition parties together to take on the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File | PTI)

Two killed, 17 injured in station stampede

Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh each to the injured from...

24 Oct 2018 1:26 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the first priority is to bring all opposition parties together to take on the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File | PTI)

Anandadhara' successful in empowering women: Mamata Banerjee

The state government also distributes animals for rearing among the rural women to ensure their economic prosperity, she...

16 Oct 2018 1:57 AM IST

The theme was chosen to deliver the message that Bengal stands for tolerance and peace. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab)

Durga Puja 2018: Padmaavat returns as theme in two Kolkata pandals

Both the Sribhumi Sporting Club and the Md Ali Park puja committees modelled their pandals on the famous Chittorgarh...

15 Oct 2018 9:14 AM IST

On September 10, Mamata Banerjee had declared that Rs 10,000 would be given to each of the 28,000 puja committees across the state. (Photo: PTI)

SC refuses to stop West Bengal govt grant to puja organisers, issues...

SC was hearing plea challenging Mamata Banerjee govt's decision to dole out Rs 28 crore to 28,000 puja committees in...

12 Oct 2018 12:52 PM IST

Last month, the Chief Minister had also announced a grant of Rs 28 crore to 28,000 puja committees across the state in the wake of Durga Puja.

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee turns composer, gifts people her new music...

All the seven songs in the album have been penned and composed by her, while the voice has been given by prominent...

12 Oct 2018 10:16 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

SC to hear plea challenging WB govt's decision to grant funds for...

Calcutta High Court had earlier refused to interfere in state govt's decision to give Rs 10,000 each to 28,000 Durga...

11 Oct 2018 1:21 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Goddess Durga, ahead of Durga Puja festival, in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Durga Puja gift for Mamata Banerjee: HC quashes plea on controversial...

The high court refused to interfere in West Bengal government's decision to give Rs 10,000 each to 28,000 Durga puja...

10 Oct 2018 1:07 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is leaving for Delhi on Monday, said she would seek time from Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the issue. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

We enjoy all festivals with equal spirit: Mamata Banerjee

It heralds the beginning of 10-day Durga Puja festival.

9 Oct 2018 6:38 AM IST