Aniruddha Ghosal is a principal correspondent with the Indian Express. He writes on politics, environment and security. He is an alumnus of the University of Sussex.
March 06, 2017 00:40 IST
The Opposition, particularly the Congress and Left, have alleged this is yet another indication that Mamata secretly supports the rise of right-wing politics in the state.
Mon, Mar 06, 2017March 06, 2017 00:10 IST
On Sunday, the police carried out a massive search operation in the village and allegedly harassed a number of residents.
Mon, Mar 06, 2017March 05, 2017 11:06 IST
The Jalpaiguri Child Welfare Commission came to know about these cases when the new CWC took charge in August, 2015.
Sun, Mar 05, 2017March 04, 2017 03:50 IST
Darjeeling child protection officer’s wife detained, likely to be arrested.
Sat, Mar 04, 2017March 04, 2017 03:46 IST
While one section of West Bengal BJP says Juhi Chowdhury is innocent, or at least gullible, others maintain the party should have been more “stringent” in its selection process.
Sat, Mar 04, 2017March 04, 2017 01:49 IST
The agency said that data from Juhi’s phone also confirmed that the money found in Chandana’s bank account was sent “by Juhi through the bank accounts of her relatives.”
Sat, Mar 04, 2017March 03, 2017 00:38 IST
An ex-officebearer has been arrested, and while party is crying vendetta, fissures are visible within .
Mon, Mar 06, 2017February 26, 2017 02:39 IST
Government mulling registering criminal charges.
Sun, Feb 26, 2017February 26, 2017 00:05 IST
Peugeot drives away with Ambassador, leaves behind a ghost township.
Sun, Feb 26, 2017February 22, 2017 02:28 IST
It says, “It was Mamata Banerjee who started the Singur movement by sowing paddy seeds.”
Wed, Feb 22, 2017February 22, 2017 00:11 IST
2 people have been killed in firing, and police can’t enter a village where a key protester against land acquisition is holed up. The Indian Express explains the standoff at Bhangar, where some are hearing echoes of Singur and Nandigram.
Wed, Feb 22, 2017February 19, 2017 01:10 IST
“I don’t understand where the entire allegation that I am a Brahmin comes from. My parents both belong to OBC families, but if I talk about that, then I am sure my parents will be asked to show their caste certificate”, The ‘Victim’
Sun, Feb 19, 2017February 19, 2017 00:00 IST
What connects Bengal and the Indus Valley Civilisation? A 2,500-year-old archaeological site, suffering from neglect might have the answer.
Sun, Feb 19, 2017February 18, 2017 04:33 IST
The issue that started as an alleged case of molestation has now spiralled into a caste issue, while exposing faultlines between Leftist student outfits.
Sat, Feb 18, 2017February 17, 2017 01:37 IST
Protests against Barkati aren’t new, but rarely has the Muslim community collectively raised their voice against the controversial leader.
Fri, Feb 17, 2017February 17, 2017 01:26 IST
Bhangar has remained tense since January 17 when protests against land acquisition for a power sub-station turned violent.
Fri, Feb 17, 2017February 14, 2017 03:36 IST
Government officials explained that each of these topics is relevant in the state’s socio-economic and cultural context
Tue, Feb 14, 2017February 13, 2017 00:10 IST
Compared to 2016-17, when the department received `295 crore, the allocation has increased only by 13 per cent.
Mon, Feb 13, 2017February 11, 2017 04:54 IST
Mitra said tax collection had also increased by 103 per cent during the same period
Sat, Feb 11, 2017February 10, 2017 03:17 IST
The decision, was taken by a committee of 80 people formed by the village after six people died of consuming liquor in Burdwan last month.
Fri, Feb 10, 2017February 08, 2017 00:31 IST
If accepted, A-G Mitra will be the third to step down from the office since the Trinamool Congress (TMC) assumed power in 2011.
Wed, Feb 08, 2017February 06, 2017 05:58 IST
The arrested exposed the larger nexus of a trafficking route, where girls from the north-east would be abducted to be sold in the National Capital Region.
Mon, Feb 06, 2017February 01, 2017 00:00 IST
Now, protesters are demanding an industrial project on the plot as was the original idea, so that it would generate employment for locals.
Wed, Feb 01, 2017January 30, 2017 14:45 IST
A notice posted by TMC on Facebook claimed that Trinamool MPs will not be present in Parliament on the first two days of the Budget Session in protest against Demonetisation.
Mon, Jan 30, 2017January 29, 2017 05:20 IST
Significantly, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), backed by the ruling party, lost all the five office-bearers’ post.
Sun, Jan 29, 2017