Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee is the current Chief Minister of West Bengal and the chairperson of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). Her party won the Legislative Assembly elections in Bengal in 2011 after 34 years of rule by the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Banerjee began her political career in the 1970s as part of the Congress and later split away from it, forming the TMC. She gained popularity in the state by her determined opposition to the land acquisition policies
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Aggressive on Bengal law & order front, BJP team meets Ram Nath Kovind
The BJP team is learnt to have appealed to the President to seek a report on the law and order situation in West Bengal. This, sources said, would create an opportunity for the Governor to “show his power.”
You've made India and Bangla proud: Mamata Banerjee to Sourav Ganguly
The Trinamool Congress leader in a tweet congratulated Ganguly for making the state proud and wished him luck for his new role.
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Initiative to set up Kanyashree University to empower girls: Mamata Banerjee
Banerjee had laid the foundation stone of the new university at Krishnagar in Nadia district in January. The Kanyashree university would be only for women
Saradha scam: Former Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar surrenders before city court, granted bail
Observing that it was not an appropriate case for custodial interrogation, a division bench of the high court had said Rajiv Kumar, if arrested by CBI, would have to be released immediately on bail by an appropriate court on two sureties of Rs 50,000 each.
Durga Puja, festival for people of all religions: Mamata Banerjee
“Durga puja is the biggest festival in the world. It is not only for Hindus but also for Muslims, Sikhs, Christians and Jains. We have to take everyone along with us,” she said.
No buses on Tallah Bridge until it is repaired, says Mamata Banerjee
Keeping the Durga Puja rush in mind, the government had twice held meetings with all stake holders to work out a plan. However, police inspection and RITES report found the bridge to be weak.
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Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi
"The #Bangla Govt has taken up many other initiatives to celebrate #Gandhi150 anniversary, including setting up a university dedicated to #MahatmaGandhi ji in Purba Medinipur district," Mamata Banerjee said.
Bengal: State requests Railways to repair Tallah bridge portion
The PWD engineers said Indian Railways should carry out the repair work on the portion.
Bengal: Tallah bridge under repair, 42 buses to be diverted from today
“Nearly 50 bus routes will be affected. Hopefully, there won’t be much difficulties as other modes of tranport will be available for people. They can take Metro, trains etc,” said Deputy Commissioner (Traffic) Santosh Pandey.
J P Nadda claims Bengal witnessing ‘jungle raj’
Trinamool says BJP trying to create tension in state.
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'Water is life': Mamata Banerjee leads rally to create awareness on water conservation
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday walked in a rally to spread awareness on water wastage among public.
Mamata Banerjee, Nusrat Jahan attend Kolkata rath yatra festival
Mamata Banerjee pulled the chariot of Lord Jagannath at the rath yatra, where Nusrat Jahan was a special invitee.
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Mamata vs Centre: West Bengal CM holds dharna in Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is holding an indefinite protest following the CBI's attempt to interrogate Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar
Mamata Banerjee's TMC observes its annual Martyrs' Day today, to unveil strategy for next LS polls
In Photos: The Martyrs’ Day rally is organised by the party every year on July 21 in the memory of 13 Youth Congress activists killed in police firing in 1993 during the Left Front regime in West Bengal.
TMC supporters celebrate sweeping victory, BJP secures second spot
The ruling Trinamool Congress is all set for a clean sweep in the three-tier West Bengal panchayat polls, the counting for which began on Thursday morning amid tight security.
Preparations across country for 70th Independence Day celebrations
Independence Day will be celebrated across the country on August 15. India achieved Independence from colonial rule in 1947. At the stroke of the midnight, Jawaharlal Nehru, who went on to become the first PM of India, raised the tricolour above Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi. From that day, the tradition was repeated each year.
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Darjeeling turns into war zone as GJM steps up agitation for separate 'Gorkhaland' state
On the third day of the indefinite strike, Darjeeling and the surrounding hills in northern Bengal turned into a war zone.
Lalu, Nitish, Akhilesh at Mamata's swearing-in
Mamata Banerjee was on Friday sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal for the second consecutive time, heading a 42-member ministry.
Mamata to swear-in, Obama to visit Hiroshima - Top headlines of the day
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Arun Jaitley shares stage with Arvind Kejriwal in Kolkata
Arvind Kejrwal and Arun Jaitley temporarily put aside their difference, as they got together for Mamata Banerjee's Bengal Global Business Summit in Kolkata.
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Mamata holds dharna, accuses Centre of misusing CBI for political vendetta
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is holding an indefinite protest following the CBI's attempt to interrogate the Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar.
Why a leader is aligning with someone is more important that who aligns with who; Mamata Banerjee has a major role: Amit Mitra, Bengal Finance Minister
Bengal FM Amit Mitra talks about demonetisation, the problems with GST, failing Centre-state relations, the need for protecting and building institutions such as the RBI and CBI, investments in the state, and what the BJP “doesn’t get about Bengal".
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Want a dialogue with all parties to settle the Ayodhya dispute, says union minister Uma Bharti
Union Minister Uma Bharti has said that leaders across party lines must come together and sort out the Ayodhya dispute through dialogue. She also said that those in the government want to build a temple at the disputed site but will need support from
Poor firefighting mechanism makes dousing fire at Kolkata's Bagree market difficult
Over 60 firefighters were pressed into service even as the fire at Kolkata's Bagree market continued to spread. Congested lanes and lack of firefighting mechanism made the task for firefighters extremely difficult. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
Kolkata bridge collapse: Rescue operations continue at the site, Mamata Banerjee to visit at 2 pm
At least one person was killed and 25 others injured in south Kolkata after a portion of the Majherhat bridge collapsed on Tuesday. The rescuers did not find anyone trapped in the debris overnight, but a police officer said clearance operations was
What is the Assam NRC and what it means to be left out of it
With 40 lakh people being left out of the Assam NRC, there is a huge debate on what their future is. Here's a look at what the Assam NRC is and how the government is addressing the controversies.
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Idea Exchange With Sugata Bose, Historian and TMC MP
Sugata Bose, TMC MP from West Bengal and a prominent historian has been critical of the government in the Parliament. At Idea Exchange, he expresses concern over the ‘poison of religious hatred’ being spread and discusses many pressing issues.
The Mamata Banerjee Interview
In an exclusive interview with Indian Express, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Opposition hasn’t taken a serious hit from Nitish Kumar’s exit. Here are some excerpts from the interview To know the complete story watch out the video.
Supreme Court Rejects Mamata Government's Plea In Narada Sting Operation Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the CBI investigation into Narada sting operation case will continue and has given the agency one month to conduct its preliminary inquiry, rejecting the state government’s plea that sought to prevent the CBI from probing the case. The decision was taken by a three-judge bench after the West […]
Rose Valley Chit Fund Scam: Mamata Banerjee Slams PM Modi After TMC MP Sudip Bandopadhyay's Arrest
Stung by the arrest of TMC MP Sudip Bandopadhyay, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using CBI, ED and Income Tax department against those who raised voice against demonetisation and dared him to arrest her and all TMC MPs. She asserted that their protest against note ban would […]
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