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Santanu Chowdhury
Santanu is a Senior Correspondent with The Indian Express, Kolkata and covers politics, administration, education and civic issues in West Bengal. An alumnus of the University of Calcutta, Santanu has been a journalist for a decade and has previously worked with The Asian Age in Kolkata. He can be reached at santanu.chowdhury@expressindia.com
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Bengal Global Business Summit: Rs 2.19 lakh crore in, 20 lakh jobs to be created, says Mamata BanerjeeSubscriber Only
January 17, 2018 13:57 IST
Mamata Banerjee informed that out of 20 lakh jobs in the state, one lakh will be created by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Limited.
Thu, Jan 18, 2018
Bengal doesn’t believe in intimidation, invest here: Mamata Banerjee tells global investorsSubscriber Only
January 16, 2018 17:03 IST
Mamata Banerjee said, "I will request all of my industry captains and friends who have come from across the world to invest here as Bengal is now the investment destination."
Wed, Jan 17, 2018
Mukesh Ambani praises Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, to invest Rs 5000 crore in West BengalSubscriber Only
January 16, 2018 15:38 IST
“Reliance is also setting up digital service centres across the country. I am happy to announce that with the support of the state government we will launch this initiative in five districts of Bengal with immediate effect," Mukesh Ambani said.
Tue, Jan 16, 2018
Film with characters named Ram and Sita get CBFC nod
January 13, 2018 05:44 IST
Asserting that the film has hurt the sentiments of Hindus, right-wing outfit Hindu Jagran Manch had on December 22 submitted a letter to the regional director of the CBFC, asking the board to not certify the film if the names of the characters are not changed.
Sat, Jan 13, 2018
Following violence over BJP’s rally, Nitin Gadkari to boycott West Bengal govt’s business summitSubscriber Only
January 12, 2018 19:09 IST
West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh announced that the decision was taken following Friday's violence. “Yes, the news is true. Gadkariji is not coming to the state government’s business summit."
Fri, Jan 12, 2018Extreme interference of Centre with Judiciary dangerous for democracy: Mamata BanerjeeSubscriber Only
January 12, 2018 16:29 IST
"Judiciary and Media are the pillars of democracy. Extreme interference of Central Government with Judiciary is dangerous for democracy," Banerjee said in a tweet on Friday.
Fri, Jan 12, 2018
Kolkata: BJP cancels motorcycle rally after ‘attack’ by Trinamool workers Subscriber Only
January 12, 2018 13:52 IST
"Our workers were all set to take out our proposed bike rally after getting the Calcutta High Court order on Thursday. But TMC workers foiled our attempts by attacking our workers at several places," said state BJP president Dilip Ghosh.
Fri, Jan 12, 2018
Oppostion changes tactics to stall debate on instant triple talaq Bill, Centre says shamSubscriber Only
January 04, 2018 05:17 IST
The show of strength by the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, where it outnumbers the ruling coalition, drew a sharp response from the government.
Thu, Jan 04, 2018
SN Bose birth anniversary: PM Modi urges scientists to use vernacular languages to promote science among youthsSubscriber Only
January 01, 2018 14:57 IST
"You have to see whether through your innovations the life of any poor is getting easier, whether difficulties of the middle-class are reducing," Modi said
Mon, Jan 01, 2018
GST, demonetisation, Independence Day: Mamata-Centre spats set tone for panchayat, Lok Sabha electionsSubscriber Only
January 01, 2018 00:15 IST
In bypolls and municipal elections, TMC continued its winning streak from the 2016 Assembly polls and emerged victorious. However, the BJP emerged as the main challenger to the TMC and increased its vote share in every election.
Mon, Jan 01, 2018
Some trying to rewrite history, distort truths: Mamata BanerjeeSubscriber Only
December 30, 2017 11:37 IST
"Today our historians are unhappy because of that. I also do not know what the future of Indian history is under these circumstances is. It is a big crime to rewrite history and distort truths. We cannot change our history as it links our past with the present and future,” Mamata said
Sat, Dec 30, 2017
Sabang bypoll: TMC’s Gita Rani Bhuniya wins by a margin of 64,192 votesSubscriber Only
December 25, 2017 02:14 IST
In 2016 Assembly election, Congress candidate Manas Bhuniya had won the Sabang seat with the support from Left Front. However, he had switched to TMC which necessitated the bypoll.
Mon, Dec 25, 2017
Bengal panchayat polls next year: BJP to hold conference on January 11 to reach out to MuslimsSubscriber Only
December 23, 2017 02:12 IST
BJP state minority cell president Ali Hossain said the party plans to field a large number of Muslim candidates in the panchayat polls.
Sat, Dec 23, 2017
Bengali film Roktokorobi makes Oscars longlist for general categorySubscriber Only
December 22, 2017 02:10 IST
Roktokorobi was released in Indian theatres on July 28, and features Bengali actors Kaushik Sen, Shantilal Mukherjee, Rahul and Mumtaz Sorcar, among others.
Fri, Dec 22, 2017
Jews from across the globe attend rededication ceremonySubscriber Only
December 18, 2017 00:56 IST
The restoration of the synagogues began in 2015, for which architects and experts who had worked on other Indian monuments were brought to Kolkata from Delhi and Lucknow.
Mon, Dec 18, 2017
Jerusalem has been the capital of Jewish community for 5000 years, says Israeli Ambassador to IndiaSubscriber Only
December 17, 2017 19:12 IST
"Jerusalem is the capital of modern state of Israel and it will continue to be so forever,” Carmon said.
Sun, Dec 17, 2017
West Bengal: In rural polls next year, BJP set to field poets, teachers & doctorsSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 04:33 IST
Panchayat polls are scheduled to be held in the state in April or May next year.
Tue, Dec 12, 2017
Rajasthan hacking: Murder of humanity; Mamata backs victim’s familySubscriber Only
December 09, 2017 01:58 IST
Mamata announced ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh for the family of Mohammad Afrazul (48) as well as a job for one of his family members
Sat, Dec 09, 2017
Mohammad Afrazul buried, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announces ex-gratiaSubscriber Only
December 08, 2017 16:21 IST
A resident of Saiyadpur under Kaliachak Police Station in Malda district, 48-year-old Mohammad Afrazul was attacked with a axe-like weapon and later burnt alive by a person named Shambhulal Regar in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan.
Sat, Dec 09, 2017
‘Border Protection Grid’ in states bordering Bangladesh to strengthen security soon: Rajnath SinghSubscriber Only
December 08, 2017 02:00 IST
The Union Home Minister announced this after chairing a meeting with chief ministers of Indo-Bangladesh border states at the auditorium of state secretariat in Kolkata.
Fri, Dec 08, 2017
Kolkata sexual assault case: School regrets revealing victim’s identity, rights group threatens actionSubscriber Only
December 06, 2017 11:55 IST
The matter was brought to the notice of the management after some parents pointed out that it was a crime to disclose the name of a sexual assault victim. The management sent copies of that letter which was signed by the school principal to the parents on Monday.
Wed, Dec 06, 2017
Kolkata sexual assault case: No arrest, no meeting, say agitating parentsSubscriber Only
December 05, 2017 12:53 IST
After being asked to appear for questioning, school principal went to Lalbazar on Tuesday morning and the interrogation is on.
Tue, Dec 05, 2017
“Shameful” to witness Sri Lankan cricketers wearing masks during match due to air pollution: Mamata BanerjeeSubscriber Only
December 04, 2017 16:21 IST
On day two of the third test between India and Sri Lanka in Delhi, Sri Lankan players were seen wearing masks while fielding and two Sri Lankan fast bowlers had to leave the field following breathing difficulties.
Mon, Dec 04, 2017
Kolkata: Four-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted in school toilet, teacher being questionedSubscriber Only
December 01, 2017 12:40 IST
Kolkata sexual assault: The child was constantly crying and complained of severe pain after returning from school on Thursday. She also had blood stains on her clothes.
Fri, Dec 01, 2017
Bengal was a ‘slow starter’ in India’s IT revolution: President Ram Nath KovindSubscriber Only
November 29, 2017 12:33 IST
President Ram Nath Kovind said: "Bengal was India's earliest industrial and manufacturing economy. With that legacy and with its educational institutions it should have led the IT revolution all over the country."
Wed, Nov 29, 2017Journalism of Courage
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