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.
January 29, 2017 05:15 IST
Trinamool insiders said the party aims to achieve 'relative success' - to sow the seeds for a more prominent role in the future and ensure they got enough votes to play 'kingmaker'.
Sun, Jan 29, 2017January 29, 2017 04:53 IST
Sources said rising political support for CPI-ML has the government worried.
Sun, Jan 29, 2017January 25, 2017 00:10 IST
The peace rally was held a week after the violence is a sign of the erosion of trust that Mamata seeks to counter, a party leader admitted.
Wed, Jan 25, 2017January 23, 2017 05:01 IST
On getting information about the incident, officials from Balagarh police station reached the spot and rescued the women.
Mon, Jan 23, 2017January 22, 2017 05:11 IST
Kolkata Police had earlier arrested BJP’s bengal unit vice-president Jayprakash Majumdar for alleged fraud and cheating.
Sun, Jan 22, 2017January 21, 2017 02:06 IST
“Senior TMC leaders used language that can’t be repeated and people got even more angry. We told them that in response, we would hold a meeting on December 28 for the people”, a villager said.
Sat, Jan 21, 2017January 21, 2017 01:58 IST
Pointing to the rise of neo-nationalist tendencies across the world, Singh said that the “extremely dangerous” tendencies responded to “populism and directing hatred against backward classes and minorities”.
Sat, Jan 21, 2017January 21, 2017 01:37 IST
In such a situation, “We must protect India from this trend and universities have a vital role in this regard.”
Sat, Jan 21, 2017January 20, 2017 04:08 IST
This comes on a day when the bodies of Mofijul Khan and Allam Molah, the two villagers killed in the violence, were buried in Bhangar.
Fri, Jan 20, 2017January 19, 2017 04:29 IST
The main road that cuts across the village is littered with tear gas shells, discarded police uniforms, shattered window panes and a patch of dried blood.
Thu, Jan 19, 2017January 19, 2017 04:06 IST
As they scrambled to restore order, authorities have stitched together what suggests failure on several counts.
Thu, Jan 19, 2017January 18, 2017 01:12 IST
Experts predict that saving 1 per cent of these juveniles (weighing less than 500gms) could enhance production by 4000 tonnes per year.
Wed, Jan 18, 2017January 16, 2017 03:15 IST
Sources said successive state governments have turned a blind eye to illegal mining in Mejhia, which is part of a coalfield spread over four districts of West Bengal.
Mon, Jan 16, 2017January 14, 2017 03:38 IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee clashed with BJP on several occasions at the helm of the anti-demonetisation campaign.
Sat, Jan 14, 2017January 14, 2017 03:23 IST
“If they (women) are sexy, then they will attract more eyes and will be victims of men’s hawaz," the Shahi Imam of Tipu Sultan Mosque in Kolkata.
Sat, Jan 14, 2017January 09, 2017 05:06 IST
West Bengal Opposition leader from the Congress Abdul Mannan on Sunday continued his attack against CM Mamata Banerjee saying the people would not tolerate it if the Centre allowed her to go scot-free in alleged corruption cases.
Mon, Jan 09, 2017January 09, 2017 03:23 IST
After moving from Bangladeshi enclave, he was at peace with Indian citizenship but ‘a little disillusioned’ by state government neglect, say relatives.
Mon, Jan 09, 2017January 08, 2017 18:39 IST
Mannan's statement stands in direct opposition to the Congress high command's position in the matter.
Sun, Jan 08, 2017January 08, 2017 04:02 IST
Besides increasing their retirement age, the government would also include teachers in West Bengal Health Scheme so that they and their family members can avail health insurance.
Sun, Jan 08, 2017January 08, 2017 03:35 IST
The TMC is looking to highlight the protests that have been simmering against land acquisition in the state since 2015 --- four tribals were killed during a protest against land acquisition for NTPC's Pakri-Barwadih project last October.
Sun, Jan 08, 2017January 08, 2017 03:00 IST
After Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, Banerjee is also looking to expand her campaign against demonetisation to Jharkhand.
Sun, Jan 08, 2017January 07, 2017 04:47 IST
BIFR and AAIFR were entrusted with the duty of reviving sick industries.
Sat, Jan 07, 2017January 07, 2017 04:40 IST
The relationship between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi has been turbulent from the beginning.
Sat, Jan 07, 2017January 07, 2017 02:07 IST
Police sources said that they will be looking into TMC allegations against “a number of senior BJP leaders” and at the purchase of property in West Bengal by the BJP ahead of the demonetisation announcement.
Sat, Jan 07, 2017January 07, 2017 02:01 IST
A national government is a coalition government, especially one subordinating party differences to the national interest in a time of crisis.
Sat, Jan 07, 2017