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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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In maiden trip to Bengal, President Kovind seeks state’s support to create a better India by 2022Subscriber Only
November 28, 2017 15:25 IST
"In 2022, India will be celebrating 75 years of independence. Bengal was one of the leaders of our freedom movement. It must lead this effort for a better India by 2022," Ram Nath Kovind said
Tue, Nov 28, 2017
Mamata Banerjee lends support to Padmavati, says such protests are aimed at curbing the freedom of expressionSubscriber Only
November 20, 2017 14:34 IST
"The Padmavati controversy is not only unfortunate but also a calculated plan of a political party to destroy the freedom to express ourselves. We condemn this super emergency. All in the film industry must come together and protest in one voice," Mamata tweeted.
Mon, Nov 20, 2017
Bajrang Dal starts drive to recruit youths across BengalSubscriber Only
November 20, 2017 05:52 IST
“Today was the official launch of the campaign, which will continue till December 6 across the state. In some places, such as Berhampore, Barasat, Asansol, Midnapore and Kolkata the campaign has already been launched,” VHP spokesperson Sourish Mukherjee told The Indian Express
Mon, Nov 20, 2017
Why can’t star-struck Mamata do without Amitabh Bachchan?Subscriber Only
November 18, 2017 08:59 IST
It is Banerjee who decides the fate of the week-long festival’s inaugural ceremony and almost announces the line-up of Bollywood stars for the next year’s inaugural event.
Sat, Nov 18, 2017
Bandhan Express makes its first commercial run between Kolkata and Khulna todaySubscriber Only
November 16, 2017 08:41 IST
The fully air-conditioned weekly passenger Kolkata-Khulna Bandhan Express will run every Thursday from both cities. Although it has a capacity of 456 passengers, only 53 made the journey today.
Thu, Nov 16, 2017
On exhibit: Vintage cameras owned by Lumiere brothersSubscriber Only
November 13, 2017 11:47 IST
Twelve vintage cameras were put on display at the exhibition, titled Look Thru, held as part of the 23rd Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).
Mon, Nov 13, 2017
Kolkata: For many traders, it’s back to cash as digital payment trend endsSubscriber Only
November 08, 2017 01:33 IST
Arun Bhuwalka, president of a textile body, said 60 per cent of transactions are made in cash
Wed, Nov 08, 2017
BJP is the only alternative to the TMC, it will bring the real ‘parivartan’, says Mukul RoySubscriber Only
November 07, 2017 06:01 IST
"I am mentally prepared to fight against the TMC and that is why I joined BJP. Even Pandavas had to fight against Kauravas," said Mukul Roy, who addressed his first press conference after joining the BJP
Tue, Nov 07, 2017
West Bengal BJP welcomes Mukul Roy in party, Congress says BJP compromised on its stand on corruptionSubscriber Only
November 03, 2017 20:20 IST
On September 25, Roy, a founding member of Trinamool Congress, had quit the party and resigned from Rajya Sabha membership after fallout with party chief Mamata Banerjee.
Fri, Nov 03, 2017
BJP steps up effort to woo Muslim voters in North Bengal ahead of panchayat pollsSubscriber Only
November 03, 2017 01:19 IST
A senior BJP leader said making inroads in North Bengal is not possible without the support of the minority populations in these districts.
Fri, Nov 03, 2017
Dengue outbreak in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee says no need to panic as 40 people dieSubscriber Only
October 30, 2017 16:54 IST
Mamata Banerjee on dengue outbreak: There is no need to panic. Some people are trying to create a panic with a vested interest. Some corporate houses, which had opposed our decision to set up a health commission, are passing wrong information.
Tue, Oct 31, 2017
FIFA Under-17 world cup semi-final match: Online queue, glitches on website leave football fans without ticketsSubscriber Only
October 25, 2017 07:28 IST
For the semi-final match, FIFA priced all tickets at Rs 100 and each person was allowed to buy only four tickets
Wed, Oct 25, 2017
BJP hatching conspiracy to divide Bengal: Mamata Banerjee on withdrawal of forces from DarjeelingSubscriber Only
October 16, 2017 17:18 IST
The Bengal CM said the Centre didn't want peace to prevail in Darjeeling and alleged the Centre was being run from the BJP party office
Mon, Oct 16, 2017Sub-inspector dies in gunfight in Darjeeling; Mamata government offers jobs to his father, wifeSubscriber Only
October 13, 2017 17:56 IST
A police team had reached the Sirubari area in Darjeeling in search of GJM Chief Bimal Gurung this morning and came under sudden fire by Gurung’s followers from the adjoining dense forests which resulted in the death of Sub-inspector Amitava Malik.
Fri, Oct 13, 2017
Ahead of panchayat polls, BJP to organise ‘padyatras’ in West BengalSubscriber Only
October 10, 2017 01:46 IST
Corruption, the unrest in Darjeeling and lack of industry in Bengal are some of the key issues the party will highlight during its campaign.
Tue, Oct 10, 2017
Fans throng Maidan market in search of team jerseysSubscriber Only
October 06, 2017 01:17 IST
Jerseys sold in this market are either locally-made or imported from China and Thailand. The locally-made jerseys are sold at Rs 100 while the ones imported from China are sold for Rs 330-400. Better quality jerseys imported from Thailand are sold at Rs 500.
Fri, Oct 06, 2017
‘GST a stunt, demonetisation a disaster’: Mamata Banerjee reiterates demand for probeSubscriber Only
October 05, 2017 18:25 IST
Mamata Banerjee has been a fierce critic of demonetisation and has also voiced her opposition against the 'hurried implementation' of GST.
Thu, Oct 05, 2017
No TMC opposition for ‘Swachhta Hi Seva’ campaign: BJPSubscriber Only
October 05, 2017 01:04 IST
According to state BJP leaders, the movement was carried out successfully in several places, and party workers received no opposition from either the state government or ruling party activists.
Thu, Oct 05, 2017
Humanity is the only religion, says Kolkata pandalSubscriber Only
September 27, 2017 07:36 IST
The artist of the pandal, Gouranga Kuila, has installed a rainbow at the entrance of the pandal to signify seven religions
Wed, Sep 27, 2017
GJM withdraws indefinite shutdown in Darjeeling hills after Home Minister’s appealSubscriber Only
September 26, 2017 21:12 IST
The announcement comes hours after Rajnath Singh made an appeal to the GJM leadership to withdraw the indefinite shutdown and also convened a meeting to resolve the unrest in the Darjeeling hills.
Tue, Sep 26, 2017
Mukul Roy quits TMC post, party suspends himSubscriber Only
September 26, 2017 05:21 IST
Announcing Roy’s suspension, Trinamool secretary-general Partha Chatterjee said he was colluding with the BJP. “For the last few years Roy has indulged in anti-party activities and tried to weaken the party,” Chatterjee said at a news conference.
Tue, Sep 26, 2017
TMC suspends Mukul Roy for six years after he announces decision to quit partySubscriber Only
September 25, 2017 15:14 IST
“The party is united and we have full confident in the leadership of Mamata Banerjee. The party is not about an individual. It is about our team under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee,” Trinamool Congress Secretary General Partha Chatterjee said.
Mon, Sep 25, 2017
Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata: Circus tent on the outside, night sky insideSubscriber Only
September 25, 2017 07:17 IST
Inside the circus tent is a seating area modelled after the skyline, while the ceiling twinkles with LED lights, resembling the night sky.
Mon, Sep 25, 2017
Kolkata pandal to pay tribute to ‘babus’ who popularised Durga Puja in colonial eraSubscriber Only
September 23, 2017 13:51 IST
An organiser from the committee said the pandal would pay tribute to the “babus” who had popularised Durga Puja in Kolkata during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Sat, Sep 23, 2017
Mamata Banerjee forms GTA panel under GJM leader Binay TamangSubscriber Only
September 21, 2017 04:38 IST
Following the unrest in Darjeeling hills, all 45 elected members of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), including its Chief Executive Bimal Gurung, had resigned from the administrative body.
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