West Bengal government

Team India Jersey Breaking: Why is Mamata Banerjee angry with Team India's practice jersey?

Team India Jersey Breaking: Bengal CM is furious over the saffron jersey of Team India.. Attacking BJP, Mamata Banerjee said that efforts are being made to give saffron color to everything. He said that the saffron color of the jersey is their agenda, they can get something only from the advertisement. They create riots during elections. Mamta Banerjee said that the painting of the metro station has also been made saffron, this is not at all a hoax.

Nov 18, 2023, 12:44 PM IST

Team India Jersey Breaking: Mamata Banerjee furious over Team India's saffron jersey

Team India Jersey Breaking: Bengal CM is furious over the saffron jersey of Team India.. Attacking BJP, Mamata Banerjee said that efforts are being made to give saffron color to everything.

Nov 18, 2023, 07:52 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee's big allegation on BSF!

Violent clash between two groups in West Bengal's Dinhata, 1 dead, 4 injured in firing. Heavy police force is deployed in the entire area.

Jun 27, 2023, 12:48 PM IST

As SC Stays Ban On 'The Kerala Story' In Bengal, TMC Says Won't Be Responsible For Tensions

Political slugfest started in West Bengal soon after the Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the ban on screening of `The Kerala Story` in the state that was imposed by the Mamata Banerjee government on May 8.

May 18, 2023, 17:44 PM IST

SC Stays West Bengal Government's Order Banning 'The Kerala Story' In State, Asks Tamil Nadu To Provide Security To Moviegoers

The Kerala Story Controversy: During the hearing, it said that statutory provisions cannot be used to 'put a premium on public intolerance'.

May 18, 2023, 16:02 PM IST

'Whole country watching TMC's corruption...': Smriti Irani on police crackdown on protesters seeking teaching jobs

“The entire country is watching the misgovernance, corruption and torture of the TMC government in West Bengal,” said Union Minister Smriti Irani. 

Oct 22, 2022, 07:19 AM IST

Kurmi tribals continue 'Rail Roko' protest over demand for SC status, over 50 trains cancelled in West Bengal

Besides the ST tag, the agitators are also demanding the inclusion of the Kurmali language in the eighth schedule of the Constitution.

Sep 21, 2022, 15:41 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee makes BIG announcement for Durga Puja celebrations, increases cash doles for committees - Details here

“Government holidays for Durga Puja will be from 30th Sept to 10th Oct...Last year, the Durga Puja committees received financial assistance of Rs 50,000. This year the committees will get Rs 60,000,” said Mamata Banerjee.

Aug 22, 2022, 18:48 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee announces cabinet reshuffle after Partha Chatterjee's sacking

 "We will reshuffle the cabinet on Wednesday, there will be four-five new faces," said Mamata Banerjee. 

Aug 01, 2022, 13:54 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee's security beefed up after man carrying iron rod climbs up wall of her residence

On the intervening night of Saturday-Sunday, a person sneaked into West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence and remained inside until security personnel spotted him in the morning.

Jul 05, 2022, 22:33 PM IST

West Bengal to seek more IAS, IPS officers as number of districts will rise

The state Cabinet okayed a proposal to constitute a panel of officials to recruit more West Bengal Civil Service (WBCS) and Police Service (WBPS) officers to run the administration more efficiently, State Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee was quoted as saying by PTI.

Apr 19, 2022, 07:42 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee blocks governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Twitter, he takes to WhatsApp to get even

The Trinamool Congress chief said she had blocked the West Bengal governor's official Twitter handle because of his posts repeatedly targeting her government.

Feb 01, 2022, 07:11 AM IST

‘Attack on federal structure of India’: TMC on Centre's decision to extend BSF jurisdiction

"The Centre and Home Minister Amit Shah are trying to weaken the states. BSF doesn't have a good track record when it comes to human rights in border villages," said Senior TMC MP Sougata Roy. 

Oct 14, 2021, 16:08 PM IST

Khela Hobe Diwas: TMC organizes football matches across West Bengal

The saffron party has decided to observe the day as ‘Paschimbongo Bachao Diwas' (Save West Bengal Day).

 

Aug 16, 2021, 14:16 PM IST

West Bengal government has formed inquiry panel to look into Pegasus snooping row: Mamata Banerjee

"Names of people from West Bengal have figured on the Pegasus target list. The Centre is trying to snoop on everyone. The commission will find out details about this illegal hacking," the CM Mamata Banerjee said. 

Jul 26, 2021, 13:51 PM IST

World Environment Day: Mamata govt's plan to lessen man-elephant conflict in West Bengal

The master plan will make certain that there is little interference in the movement of elephants along the corridors in North and South Bengal.

Jun 05, 2020, 22:04 PM IST

MHA slams West Bengal government for not allowing cargo movement through Indo-Bangla border

The West Bengal government was directed to allow cross land border transportation through all Indo-Bangladesh borders without any further delay and send the compliance report on the opening of cross land borders by Wednesday itself.

May 06, 2020, 19:55 PM IST

Internet services suspended in six districts of West Bengal amid protest against NRC and CAA

The Bengal government ordered of internet suspension as some communal forces were seen violently protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and NRC even after making several requests to end the disorder in the state. The step is taken to ensure that the law and order is maintained in the state and public life won't get affected.

Dec 15, 2019, 17:27 PM IST

West Bengal govt to sell onions at Rs 59/kg through 935 fair price shops

The West Bengal government announced that it will sell onions at Rs 59 per kilogram through 935 fair price ration shops from Monday amidst the skyrocketing prices of the kitchen staple in various parts of the country.

Dec 08, 2019, 23:43 PM IST

Cyclone Bulbul: West Bengal, Odisha to receive heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours; Naval ships standby for rescue operation

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that there will be heavy downpour with high-speed wind 70-80 kmph in the north coastal districts of Odisha. On the other hand, West Bengal government has also issued alert and announced that the Kolkata airport will remain closed from 6 pm on Saturday to 6 am on Sunday in view of the bad weather condition in the state. 

Nov 09, 2019, 16:47 PM IST