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His stock down in BJP, Dilip Ghosh subject of TMC rumours again
While the TMC is the one floating the claims, and Ghosh has been aggressively denying it, the BJP leader might be worried that some of the charges could stick.
Fri, Aug 19, 2022
Bengal BJP chief: ‘Don’t think Mamata govt will last full term… Assembly polls may happen before schedule’
Sukanta Majumdar tells The Indian Express that BJP aiming to rebuild organisation in West Bengal to benefit politically from people's anger against TMC over corruption allegations.
Mon, Aug 15, 2022
St Xavier’s University professor forced to quit over ‘Instagram photos’
The woman, who wished not to be named, told The Indian Express that a “kangaroo court” was held on October 7 in the presence of Vice-Chancellor (V-C) Felix Raj, registrar Asish Mitra where she was “intimidated, bullied and taunted with sexually coloured remarks” and “objectionable insinuations” without any provocation or justification.
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
New Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Mamata Banerjee bete noire, started political innings with Janata, Cong
Having represented Kishangarh Assembly constituency from 1993 to 1998, Dhankhar, a graduate from University of Rajasthan, who completed LLB degree in 1978-79, is also a former president of Rajasthan High Court Bar Association
Sun, Aug 07, 2022
RBU to JU to Presidency, Trinamool students wing at centre of raging Bengal varsity rows
RBU V-C Sabyasachi Basu Ray Chaudhury on Thursday sent his resignation to CM Mamata Banerjee, alleging that he was denied entry to his office by TMC-backed students and teachers for over two weeks.
Sun, Aug 07, 2022
Frugal diet, son of a zari worker, Indian Army hawaldar: the makings of CWG gold medallist Achinta Sheuli
"Despite our conditions, did everything to help Achinta grow as a weightlifter," his elder brother Alok told The Indian Express.
Tue, Aug 02, 2022
Mamata’s trusted lieutenant Partha Chatterjee, Bengal minister who is in eye of SSC scam storm
Chatterjee had worked as an HR professional with Andrew Yule before foraying into politics several decades ago. After Mamata quit the Congress and formed the TMC in 1998, he joined her party.
Sun, Jul 24, 2022
Bengal: BJP carries out victory rallies in tribal belts, CM congratulates Murmu
NDA's presidential nominee, Droupadi Murmu, was on Thursday declared elected as the 15th President of India after she defeated Opposition's joint candidate Yashwant Sinha by securing 64.03 per cent votes.
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
JU bids tearful adieu to Samantak Das: ‘He was brilliant teacher & great human being’
The body of Prof Das, who was loved and respected by colleagues, students, non-teaching staff and varsity alumni alike, was taken to the JU campus for paying final respects.
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Explained: July 21 Martyrs’ Day rally and its importance for Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress
Martyrs' Day rally: Marking an incident from July 21, 1993, the day sees Kolkata come to a standstill with Trinamool Congress workers coming in from across the state.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022
TMC Martyrs’ Day Rally Highlights: 2024 will not be a vote for election, but one for rejection, says CM Mamata Banerjee
TMC Martyrs Day 21st July in Kolkata Updates: Kolkata Police announces host of curbs to regulate traffic movement on account of rally; schools shut today as TMC workers from different parts of the state descend on Kolkata
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
For mega push in 19 Bengal Lok Sabha seats, BJP calls on its heavyweights
The Opposition party is deploying Union ministers such as Smriti Irani, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Hardeep Singh Puri to strengthen its organisation in the 19 constituencies, which it failed to win last time.
Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Mamata Banerjee’s bete noire, Jagdeep Dhankhar began political innings on Janata, Cong ticket
Having represented Kishangarh in the Assembly from 1993 to 1998, Dhankhar, a graduate from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, who completed LLB degree in 1978-79, is also a former president of Rajasthan High Court Bar Association.
Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Row over remarks on Goddess Kali: MP Mahua Moitra unfollows TMC’s Twitter handle
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari asks police to arrest TMC MP Mahua Moitra within 10 days
Wed, Jul 06, 2022
Another Bengal PAC chief appointment, another BJP-TMC dust-up
After Mukul Roy, Krishna Kalyani is the second BJP defector chosen by the Speaker to head the Assembly committee.
Tue, Jul 05, 2022
Amid open war between Mamata, Dhankhar over Chancellor role, RBU V-C a new front
Taking to Twitter, the Governor announced Thursday that he has appointed Mahua Mukherjee, a professor in the RBU's dance department, as its next V-C.
Fri, Jul 01, 2022
Red signal for BJP, GJM as new parties lead the way in Gorkha body polls
Former Bimal Gurung aide Anit Thapa’s outfit sweeps GTA election while Hamro Party finishes second; TMC opens account with five seats.
Fri, Jul 01, 2022
West Bengal: Anit Thapa’s new outfit BGPM sweeps Gorkhaland Territorial Administration poll, TMC opens account
BGPM won 26 out of the total 45 seats while Trinamool Congress (TMC) opened its account, winning five seats.
Wed, Jun 29, 2022
Mamata Banerjee slams BJP govt over arrests of Teesta Setalvad, Mohammed Zubair
Addressing a meeting in Asansol, Mamata Banerjee said: "No action is taken against those who spread hatred and violence. But action is taken against people like Teesta Setalvad and others.”
Tue, Jun 28, 2022
Post KK’s death, several colleges increase fests’ budget for better arrangement & security
Welcoming the move, some college unions termed the singer's demise an “eye-opener”, while most of the unions are still tight-lipped on the future of their annual fest.
Fri, Jun 24, 2022
KK concert shadow on TMC lingers as Saugata questions college fest funds
The Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) unit of Gurudas College, which controls its students union, has maintained that the college institution and its students had funded the fest, where KK participated, and not the students’ body.
Thu, Jun 23, 2022
WBJEE 2022 results declared; CBSE students dominate merit list
This year, 20 per cent more students appeared in the exam than last year. The registration for counseling for these students will begin in the third week of August, said WBJEEB Chairman Malayendu Saha
Sun, Jun 19, 2022
West Bengal Class 12th results declared; Adisha Deb Sharma tops Uchha Madhyamik with 99.6%
WBCHSE West Bengal Class 12 Result Declared on wbchse.nic.in, wbresults.nic.in: The pass percentage among male students is 90.19 per cent while the same for female students is 86.58 per cent. A total of 4,97,809 students scored 60 per cent and above marks.
Sat, Jun 11, 2022
State BJP looks to leave behind recent struggles
Sources in the BJP said the visit assumes significance at a time the party is trying to recover lost ground ahead of next year’s panchayat elections. “The party wants to focus on panchayat polls scheduled for next year.
Wed, Jun 08, 2022
Kolkata, centuries before Job Charnock: what newly excavated finds tell us
The excavations were carried out by the Kolkata Circle of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at a mound outside Clive House in March-April.
Thu, Jun 09, 2022