
June 12, 2016 21:07 IST
According to a notification by the West Bengal government’s department of health and family welfare, the new committee has Baranagar TMC MLA Tapas Roy as its new chairman.
Sun, Jun 12, 2016
June 11, 2016 01:55 IST
Daga held Pahlaj Nihalani, the chairman of CBFC, directly responsible for the entire controversy involving Udta Punjab.
Sat, Jun 11, 2016
June 08, 2016 03:38 IST
Some government employees, however, expressed dissatisfaction on the announcement.
Wed, Jun 08, 2016
June 07, 2016 00:35 IST
Mannan met Sonia in New Delhi on Monday.
Wed, Jun 08, 2016
June 06, 2016 01:32 IST
Social and financial problems can multiply for women, when waiting for the judiciary to dispose of their case, said the AIMPLB executive member
Mon, Jun 06, 2016
June 04, 2016 01:04 IST
The minister added that the state-run West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited has come up with a mobile app named Bidyut Sahyogi.
Sat, Jun 04, 2016
June 03, 2016 00:58 IST
In a bid to increase its organizational strength in West Bengal for the panchayat elections in 2018, the BJP is planning to “nurture” 50,000 party cadre as a first step to strengthen its local-level leadership. “This time we got around 56 lakh votes across Bengal. We will be increasing our strength in the days to […]
Fri, Jun 03, 2016June 01, 2016 04:20 IST
'It is a sorry state of affairs that in a state, which has a woman as its chief minister and women are worshipped as goddesses, cases of violence against women are on the rise,' said NCW Chairperson.
Wed, Jun 01, 2016
June 01, 2016 03:40 IST
She was waiting on the road for transport when an SUV pulled over in front of her and three to four persons forced her into the vehicle.
Wed, Jun 01, 2016May 31, 2016 04:05 IST
The complaint stated that around 3 am Monday, the youths pushed her out of the car at Baishakhi More in Salt Lake.
Tue, May 31, 2016
May 30, 2016 01:00 IST
Ghosh defended his remarks saying, "Why can't I make such comments. If my cadres are attacked, I have every right to protect them. TMC should immediately make a public appeal to stop violence."
Mon, May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016 00:53 IST
Sources said this was decided at a party meet attended by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, MLAs and senior leaders on Saturday.
Mon, May 30, 2016
May 28, 2016 04:00 IST
After a meeting with the new cabinet, Mamata told mediapersons: “Since there was no agenda today, our only agenda was to pass a resolution taken up by the newly-formed government.”
Sat, May 28, 2016
May 28, 2016 03:37 IST
The presence of chief ministers Akhilesh Yadav, Arvind Kejriwal, Nitish Kumar and RJD chief Lalu Prasad at the swearing-in ceremony of Mamata Banerjee on Friday again led to speculations of a “federal front” gaining ground.
Sat, May 28, 2016
May 28, 2016 03:27 IST
Siddiqullah Chowdhury, who took oath as a Minister of State, told The Indian Express that the official paper on which the oath was written said only “Ishwar”, and that Mamata made the change herself.
Sat, May 28, 2016
May 26, 2016 02:42 IST
Nitish, Akhilesh, Kejriwal, Bhutan PM, to attend swearing-in tomorrow
Thu, May 26, 2016
May 25, 2016 17:06 IST
WB congress leadership is still apprehensive about at least eight MLAs who have won with a margin of less than 5,000 votes and in five cases, less than 3,000.
Wed, May 25, 2016
May 25, 2016 04:00 IST
State Congress chief said the undertaking is not forced.
Wed, May 25, 2016
May 22, 2016 00:18 IST
Trinamool Congress’ performance in Murshidabad district — traditionally a Congress stronghold — is one more reason for the party to celebrate its landslide victory in the state Assembly polls.
Sun, May 22, 2016
May 20, 2016 04:35 IST
TMC MP and leader of the minority cell Idris Ali said that people have foiled the joint attempt of Congress and the Left Front that tried its bit to spread rumours about the party having an “understanding with the BJP”.
Fri, May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016 03:10 IST
AICC general secretary Shakeel Ahmad said, “The Congress has done quite well, indicating that the decision to go for an understanding with the Left was correct.”
Fri, May 20, 2016
May 19, 2016 05:49 IST
Moves beyond Trinamool as target.
Thu, May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016 01:26 IST
CPM leaders brushed off exit poll predictions of their defeat. Whatever the result, however, they said they are encouraged by their jot (understanding) with the Congress.
Thu, May 19, 2016
May 18, 2016 00:05 IST
Bankura has historically remained one of the most drought-prone districts of West Bengal.
Wed, May 18, 2016
May 14, 2016 00:24 IST
Tapas, the TMC Upa-Panchayat Pradhan of the area, was absconding ever since his name surfaced in the FIR lodged by the family of Kaushik Purkait who was beaten to death on Monday night.
Sat, May 14, 2016


