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Yadav said, "Twenty lakh people are fighting for the Sixth Pay Commission, but already, the Seventh Pay Commission is what all other Central government employees are getting".

‘Mamata Banerjee only CM who files and fights cases against her own employees’: Union minister Bhupendra Yadav on DA issue

February 11, 2026 4:30 pm

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav also accused the Bengal Government of not utilising the funds allocated by the Centre and alleged corruption in Central programmes.

Hundreds of women queued up to enroll for the scheme "Lakshmi Bhandar" (Express Photo/File)

Lakshmi Bhandar form fill up 2026 begins: Last date, eligibility, amount - All you need to know

February 16, 2026 4:37 pm

Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme in West Bengal: Launched in 2021, the scheme aims at providing financial assistance to women from economically weaker sections of society.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee leaves the Supreme court after appearing in case pending to the SIR matter in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Express Photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Bengal SIR Hearing Updates: EC 'WhatsApp commission’, SIR to 'bulldoze' people: Mamata Banerjee; SC issues notice to poll panel

February 04, 2026 6:46 pm

Supreme Court Hearing on Mamata Banerjee Plea Against West Bengal SIR Today News Updates: Banerjee makes history as she becomes the first sitting CM to personally argue a case before the Supreme Court.

SIR issue: Election Commission to meet Mamata-led TMC delegation next week

January 30, 2026 4:12 am

Mamata Banerjee has accused the EC of functioning at the behest of the BJP, saying that electors aged above 85 years of age and persons with disabilities were being summoned for the hearings to prove their credentials.

CM Mamata lays foundation for Mahakal temple, says 'Siliguri to become global tourism hub'

January 17, 2026 12:46 pm

Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Mahakal Temple in Matigara, CM Banerjee said the temple, named 'Mahakal Mahatirtha', will be built on 17.41 acres of land and feature a 216-feet-tall Mahakal idol, making it one of the largest Shiva temples in the world.

The agency claims its officers were obstructed and documents and devices were forcibly removed during the searches.

I-PAC searches: ED moves SC for CBI probe into 'interference' by Mamata

January 12, 2026 9:09 am

The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Supreme Court seeking a CBI investigation into alleged interference by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her administration during searches at political consultancy firm I-PAC in Kolkata.

The episode has reignited debate over the blurring of lines between governance and politics in the state.

‘Gross misconduct’: Chief Secy, Principal Secy draw backlash for accompanying Mamata during ED raid

January 11, 2026 9:46 pm

The presence of West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty and Principal Secretary Manoj Pant with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the ED raid at I-PAC’s Kolkata office has sparked sharp criticism, with former bureaucrats calling it a serious breach of administrative conduct.

Suvendu Adhikari has issued a legal notice to Mamata Banerjee, demanding evidence for her claims linking him and Amit Shah to a coal scam. (Express photo by Partha Paul)

‘Reckless, baseless’: Suvendu Adhikari sends legal notice to Mamata, demands proof of coal scam charges against him

January 10, 2026 12:59 pm

Suvendu Adhikari issued a 72-hour ultimatum, saying that if Mamata Banerjee failed to provide evidence, he would initiate civil and criminal defamation proceedings against her.

She announced plans to gherao the Election Commission office, warning against any move to undermine voters’ rights in Bengal.

‘Will gherao EC office next’: Mamata says BJP using central agencies to ‘snatch’ TMC’s poll strategy

January 10, 2026 8:01 am

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a massive protest against ED raids on political consultancy firm I-PAC, alleging the BJP is using central agencies to steal the TMC’s electoral strategy and intimidate the Opposition.

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I-PAC raids Highlights Bengal govt files caveat in SC, says no order should be passed without hearing their side

January 11, 2026 8:30 pm

ED I-PAC raids news today LIVE updates: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted searches on the premises of I-PAC and its director Pratik Jain in Kolkata as part of a money laundering probe into an alleged multi-crore rupee coal pilferage scam.

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Appearing before a Bench, Banerjee sought permission to personally address the court

Mamata Banerjee flags alleged voter deletions in Supreme Court SIR hearing

February 04, 2026 4:22 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally addressed the Supreme Court over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging selective voter deletions and seeking judicial intervention

the ED has approached the Calcutta High Court, seeking a CBI probe against Banerjee, senior police officials and others after facing obstruction during its raids against I-PAC and its director

TMC protest in Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee leads march against ED action

January 09, 2026 4:49 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed a rally after Enforcement Directorate raids at the residence of I-PAC chief Pratik Jain triggered a sharp political confrontation with the BJP