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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

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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

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, Government had announced in the budget that consolidation of banks was also in our agenda and the first step has been announced. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Govt cuts fuel prices Rs 2.50 per litre, BJP-run states lower VAT

The Centre will issue a notification on the cut in excise duty by Thursday midnight so that consumers can get immediate...

5 Oct 2018 2:29 AM IST

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

Rajnath Singh, Mamata Banerjee discuss NRC, other major issues

A financial package demanded by the West Bengal government from the Centre.

2 Oct 2018 5:30 AM IST

Union home minister Rajnath Sigh, chief minister Mamata Banerjee and deputy chief minister of Bihar Sushil Modi share a light moment during a photo call after the 23rd meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council at Nabanna Sabhagriha on Monday. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

States asked to identify Rohingyas, says Rajnath Singh

Centre will take up data with Myanmar to tackle infiltration, says Rajnath.

2 Oct 2018 5:20 AM IST

The meeting was attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das and Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi. Odisha was represented in the meeting by Finance Minister Shashi Bhusan Behera. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

States asked to identify Rohingya refugees, collect biometric data:...

The Centre will send the biometric report collected by states to the Myanmar government through diplomatic channel,...

1 Oct 2018 3:22 PM IST

Both the times the act was captured on cameras but what was more appalling was that the attackers are scot-free. (Screengrab | Twitter |

In video, woman BJP supporter kicked, punched twice by TMC leaders

Woman BJP supporter was kicked, pushed and thrown to ground by Trinamool leaders and activists in West Bengal during...

1 Oct 2018 10:48 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)

TMC will contest in neighbouring states, says Mamata Banerjee

Mamata claimed that the Modi government has failed to solve the unemployment problem and the common people are not...

30 Nov 2018 3:00 AM IST