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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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Kolkata street lit up with ‘longest’ alpana
September 20, 2017 14:31 IST
The plan received co-operation from the Kolkata Police and Kolkata Municipal Corporation, which had given its permission to use the road for puja. The road was divided into stretches and each was closed for traffic when work was in progress.
Wed, Sep 20, 2017
All Rohingyas are not terrorists, says Mamata BanerjeeSubscriber Only
September 18, 2017 19:03 IST
“I feel that all commoners are not terrorists. There might be some terrorists in that community who should be considered as terrorists. But they must not be confused with commoners. There is a difference between them,” Banerjee said.
Mon, Sep 18, 2017
Durga Puja 2017: State, central schemes feature in Salt Lake pandal
September 18, 2017 05:46 IST
Around 35 workers, including 20 artists, worked on the “Ami Sei Meye (I am that girl)” theme and has cost the committee around Rs 28 lakh
Mon, Sep 18, 2017
BJP to put up bookstalls but says ‘fearful of upsetting Trinamool, many backed out’Subscriber Only
September 18, 2017 05:38 IST
“The festival is a great time to reach out to a large number of people and this year we have decided to increase the number of stalls in puja pandals. We are planning to set up about 2000 such stalls,” West Bengal BJP Vice-President Dr. Subhash Sarkar told The Indian Express
Mon, Sep 18, 2017
Club uses mahogany log to build idol, activist moves NGTSubscriber Only
September 16, 2017 09:21 IST
Environment activist Subhas Dutta said NGT had given him permission to file a petition against the puja committee to find out whether the mahogany log was procured legally.
Sat, Sep 16, 2017
Ritabrata Banerjee formally expelled from CPMSubscriber Only
September 15, 2017 18:47 IST
The CPM’s West Bengal State Committee issued a press statement informing the party’s Politburo's approval of the decision to expel its Rajya Sabha MP Ritabrata Banerjee from the party for "grave anti-party activities".
Fri, Sep 15, 2017
Amit Shah slams TMC, says political violence in Bengal amounts to violation of human rightsSubscriber Only
September 12, 2017 14:01 IST
The BJP President slammed the ruling Trinamool Congress of inflicting such violence on Opposition party workers and said "such violence is not seen anywhere in the world'.
Tue, Sep 12, 2017
In London, Kanyashree scheme to feature in Durga Puja eventSubscriber Only
September 11, 2017 03:59 IST
This is the first time that a government scheme will feature at the event, popularly known as ‘Camden Durga Puja’, which has been an annual affair for the last 54 years.
Mon, Sep 11, 2017
BJP staging ‘drama’ over booking of state-run auditorium: Mamata BanerjeeSubscriber Only
September 07, 2017 17:44 IST
While authorities of Netaji Indoor Stadium allegedly said the venue was unavailable, authorities of Mahatajati Sadan had said the venue has to undergo maintenance work.
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
Mamata Banerjee condemns murder of Gauri Lankesh, says she was killed because of her ‘hard-hitting writing’Subscriber Only
September 06, 2017 17:20 IST
Without taking the name of NDA government, she slammed it saying, "They are only taking care of a particular community. I have to say this after the death of Gauri Lankesh. This is happening because of a single point…. to divide the people, to divide the humanity."
Wed, Sep 06, 2017
West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh asks party workers to beat up copsSubscriber Only
September 06, 2017 00:05 IST
Addressing a public meeting in Howrah yesterday, Dilip Ghosh said it was a “democratic right in West Bengal” to assault policemen. A clip of his speech has gone viral on social media.
Wed, Sep 06, 2017
Kolkata building collapse: Three dead in BurrabazarSubscriber Only
September 05, 2017 13:36 IST
Kolkata building collapse: The victims were identified as 90-year-old Taraprasanna Saha, his wife Sobharani Saha (70) and daughter Beauty Saha (52). The Saha family had been living at the ground floor of the four-storey building as tenants.
Tue, Sep 05, 2017
Mamata govt cancels Kolkata auditorium booking for Mohan Bhagwat eventSubscriber Only
September 05, 2017 12:47 IST
In January this year, Kolkata Police had denied permission for Bhagwat’s rally in the city but the high court had overruled the decision.
Tue, Sep 05, 2017
TMC MP Sultan Ahmed passes away after suffering cardiac arrestSubscriber Only
September 04, 2017 13:16 IST
Sultan Ahmed was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha from Uluberia (Lok Sabha constituency) on a Trinamool Congress ticket. "Shocked and deeply saddened at the passing of Sultan Ahmed," Mamata Banerjee tweeted.
Mon, Sep 04, 2017
Immersion row: Will ask Durga Puja committees to ignore Mamata order, say Hindu outfitsSubscriber Only
August 25, 2017 04:55 IST
Jishnu Basu, RSS karyavaha (secretary) for the southern part of Bengal, also told The Indian Express that Hindus would hold immersions as per their rituals. “I want to ask the police how many Durga puja committees were given permission last year and how many were given the same to hold Muharram processions?"
Fri, Aug 25, 2017
No immersion on Oct 1 to avoid clash with Muharram: Mamata BanerjeeSubscriber Only
August 24, 2017 04:54 IST
Speaking to puja organisers in Kolkata, Mamata said, “There will be no immersions on October 1 due to Muharram. However, immersions will resume on October 2 and continue till October 4 — the day before Lakshmi Puja.”
Thu, Aug 24, 2017
TMC MLA Siddiqullah Chowdhury describes SC verdict on instant triple talaq as ‘unconstitutional’Subscriber Only
August 23, 2017 15:18 IST
Chowdhury also informed that if needed then his organisation will organise meetings and rallies in Kolkata to create a mass awareness on this. However he said that there should be no misuse of triple talaq.
Wed, Aug 23, 2017
Mamata Banerjee convenes a meeting with hill parties to restore peace in DarjeelingSubscriber Only
August 22, 2017 18:36 IST
GNLF President Mann Ghising wrote a letter to the CM on “the present crisis of the hill areas in Darjeeling” and requested her to open a dialogue immediately to restore normalcy.
Tue, Aug 22, 2017
Fishworkers’ forum raises funds to organise global meetSubscriber Only
August 22, 2017 08:02 IST
The campaign was held across the country in coastal states such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Pondicherry and Diu and Daman. It will continue till August 23 in West Bengal.
Tue, Aug 22, 2017
West Bengal floods: Centre must not discriminate between states in providing relief funds, says CM Mamata BanerjeeSubscriber Only
August 21, 2017 18:17 IST
Earlier in the day, Banerjee had visited flood-affected districts of Malda, South Dinajpur and North Dinajpur and interacted with the affected people. The Chief Minister gave assurance that there will be no paucity of relief materials to the flood affected-people from the state government.
Mon, Aug 21, 2017
Bengal civic polls: Trinamool sweeps all seven bodies, BJP emerges as main challengerSubscriber Only
August 17, 2017 14:50 IST
West Bengal civic polls: The BJP remained second after it won four out of sixteen wards in Dhupguri Municipality and one ward each in Panskura and Buniadpur municipalities.
Thu, Aug 17, 2017
Submerged and stranded, North to NortheastSubscriber Only
August 15, 2017 05:07 IST
The States: 32 lakh hit by floods in Assam, 35 lakh in Bihar
Tue, Aug 15, 2017
‘Schools celebrating I-Day as per their choice’, says Mamata BanerjeeSubscriber Only
August 15, 2017 01:25 IST
Ahead of Independence Day, the Centre had written to all states to organise events in schools towards creating a “patriotic mood” and a “mass fervour” to help realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “New India” vision.
Tue, Aug 15, 2017
Civic polls in West Bengal marred by isolated incidents of violenceSubscriber Only
August 13, 2017 12:46 IST
Bengal Transport Minister Suvendu Adhikari, however, denied the allegations. “The Opposition is saying all this because they have lost the support of the people. Elections are being held peacefully in the state,” Adhikari said.
Sun, Aug 13, 2017
‘Amid fear of violence’, seven civic bodies in West Bengal go to polls todaySubscriber Only
August 13, 2017 01:14 IST
CPM leader and former MLA Gouranga Chatterjee told The Sunday Express that his party workers will protest in Durgapur civic area if the Trinamool indulges in electoral malpractice or intimidate voters.
Sun, Aug 13, 2017Journalism of Courage
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