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 06, 2017 02:20 IST
Swadhikar Bangla Foundation had planned the seminar, ‘Sufferings of People of Kashmir and Balochistan and What the World Wants to Know’, at Calcutta Club on January 7.
Fri, Jan 06, 2017January 06, 2017 02:02 IST
Mamata on Wednesday addressed a gathering of Sikhs in Kolkata and stressed on the intersections of brotherhood, unity and religion.
Fri, Jan 06, 2017January 05, 2017 03:52 IST
Arrested TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay’s wife alleged that the CBI had not informed any family member of where her husband would be taken.
Thu, Jan 05, 2017January 05, 2017 03:47 IST
It claimed that the Centre had overreached even as the situation was under control of the state police.
Thu, Jan 05, 2017January 04, 2017 04:32 IST
Since Jaldapara National Park and Buxa Tiger Reserve also come under the same landscape, the tigers will be brought from a forest in Assam.
Wed, Jan 04, 2017January 04, 2017 03:52 IST
Angry over Bandyopadhyay’s arrest, Banerjee hinted that her government too could hit back: “If BJP has a government, so do we.”
Wed, Jan 04, 2017January 04, 2017 00:16 IST
Sudip Bandyopadhyay’s arrest is a flashpoint in the already hostile relations between the Trinamool Congress and BJP. What is the case against him and his party colleague Tapas Pal?
Wed, Jan 04, 2017January 01, 2017 02:03 IST
On Nov 30, in an interim order, the Supreme Court said “all the cinema halls in India shall play the national anthem before the feature film starts and all present in the hall are obliged to stand up to show respect” as a part of their “sacred obligation”
Sun, Jan 01, 2017January 01, 2017 01:08 IST
Meanwhile, the state government is convinced that the summit, which is the Bengal government’s premiere showcase of investment opportunities in the state, will be a success.
Sun, Jan 01, 2017December 31, 2016 01:41 IST
Summarising Mamata’s instructions to her party, TMC spokesperson Derek O’Brien said, “We will fight it out.” He described the arrest as a “witchhunt”.
Sat, Dec 31, 2016December 30, 2016 01:00 IST
On December 23, Banerjee wrote to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh protesting against alleged deployment of CRPF personnel in the state without informing her government.
Fri, Dec 30, 2016December 29, 2016 04:17 IST
West Bengal government statistics say there are 350 functional units in the Howrah clusters, of which locals estimate about 100 are in Dhulagarh.
Thu, Dec 29, 2016December 21, 2016 05:58 IST
Previously, the state government had created a corpus of Rs 400 crore for the entire project after it opted out of the Centre’s Smart City project, stating that it wasn’t feasible.
Wed, Dec 21, 2016December 21, 2016 01:49 IST
Son of former Congress CM Samir Ranjan Barman, Sudip is a former Tripura PCC president and now Trinamool Congress state general secretary.
Wed, Dec 21, 2016December 21, 2016 00:15 IST
The party, which is likely to approach the EC soon, has been for the last few weeks holding meetings, where pre-recorded tapes announce Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s views on demonetisation.
Wed, Dec 21, 2016December 19, 2016 04:43 IST
The IT giant had originally been offered the land at Rajarhat in 2010 by the then Left Front government as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
Mon, Dec 19, 2016December 19, 2016 00:41 IST
According to a source, Mamata has communicated to Rahul the need for a meeting of opposition parties to counter reports “being spun by BJP of a Congress-Modi understanding after the meeting”.
Mon, Dec 19, 2016December 17, 2016 00:16 IST
The FBI visited the city last week to question Musa about his alleged Syria-based handler Shafi Armar, alias Yosuf al Hindi, and his alleged plans to harm US interests, said a source.
Sat, Dec 17, 2016December 17, 2016 00:15 IST
The next day, a Muslim mob allegedly attacked Hindu homes and shops and them ablaze.
Sat, Dec 17, 2016December 16, 2016 02:14 IST
Mamata voiced her concern over the “unprecedented misery and suffering” of the common people due to demonetisation in a letter to the RBI Governor.
Fri, Dec 16, 2016December 15, 2016 00:17 IST
Apex bank Governor Urjit Patel to arrive in city today for board meeting; may meet Mamata
Thu, Dec 15, 2016December 12, 2016 01:03 IST
“Experts from IIT-Kharagpur will be consulted to ratify the decision, but it is almost certain that the flyover will be razed. The report has said that building another flyover on the narrow and congested road is not advisable,” said CMO sources.
Mon, Dec 12, 2016December 10, 2016 04:06 IST
Earlier, sources said the Congress had taken offence to a statement made by a Trinamool leader, articulating the ruling party’s decision to oppose bandhs in the state.
Fri, Jan 06, 2017December 05, 2016 04:23 IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke about the reasons for her protest and the Army’s presence in her state.
Mon, Dec 05, 2016December 05, 2016 03:37 IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke about the reasons for her protest and the Army’s presence in her state.
Mon, Dec 05, 2016