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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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May 14 municipal polls: BJP eyeing position of primary OppositionSubscriber Only
May 12, 2017 05:47 IST
State BJP President Dilip Ghosh has been campaigning in Raiganj municipality and has accused TMC of threatening voters.
Fri, May 12, 2017
For growth in West Bengal, BJP turns to Muslim nomineesSubscriber Only
May 12, 2017 02:55 IST
The BJP is contesting only the plains municipalities — Raiganj, Domkal and Pujali —and has left the four hill municipalities to its alliance partner the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha.
Fri, May 12, 2017
At Malda College, examinees sit in corridor to write Part 1 papersSubscriber Only
April 29, 2017 05:37 IST
Some students also sat on benches placed near a cycle stand on the campus to write the one-hour examination.
Sat, Apr 29, 2017
CPM pushes for alliance, its partners warySubscriber Only
April 24, 2017 01:20 IST
Its partners are, however, unsure if such a move would yield good electoral result.
Mon, Apr 24, 2017
No need to worry, it’s a political game: CMSubscriber Only
April 18, 2017 00:18 IST
"This is a political game and we will fight it politically," said Mamata Banerjee
Tue, Apr 18, 2017
West Bengal: In Trinamool win, BJP triples vote share at expense of LeftSubscriber Only
April 14, 2017 02:15 IST
BJP snatched the second position from the CPI, which had been in alliance with the Congress last year.
Fri, Apr 14, 2017
TMC retains Kanthi Dakshin Assembly seat, BJP emerges SecondSubscriber Only
April 13, 2017 14:59 IST
Bhattacharya won with a huge margin of 42,526 votes while the BJP's Sourindra Mohan Jana emerged second after bagging 52,843 votes.
Thu, Apr 13, 2017
President at IIM-Calcutta: ‘Let there be debate, dissent … but let there not be intolerance’Subscriber Only
April 02, 2017 03:56 IST
“Let there be debate, let there be dissentient...but let there not be confrontation, intolerance. To my mind, this is essential to reach the standard you want to achieve...,” the president added.
Sun, Apr 02, 2017
Shunyota controversy: Only followed rules as there was no consensus, says CBFCSubscriber Only
March 31, 2017 03:01 IST
Ghosh added that he did not receive any communication either from CBFC chairperson Pahlaj Nihalani or his office.
Fri, Mar 31, 2017
Three-star hotel sealed, it lacked fire safety equipmentSubscriber Only
March 31, 2017 02:34 IST
The two who died in the fire — Anup Agarwal and Chamar Kishan — were declared brought dead on arrival at SSKM Hospital.
Fri, Mar 31, 2017
VHP to hold rallies to ‘build opinion’ on construction of Ram templeSubscriber Only
March 28, 2017 04:15 IST
The VHP will organise procession at around 1,200 places from April 5 to April 11 and will also hold a religious meet at Rani Rashmoni Avenue in Kolkata on April 11, the day of Hanuman Jayanti.
Tue, Mar 28, 2017
UGC directive on Aadhaar: Universities await West Bengal govt’s moveSubscriber Only
March 23, 2017 01:20 IST
Jadavpur University vice-chancellor Suranjan Das said all students needed to have Aadhaar before the implementation of such a decision.
Thu, Mar 23, 2017
Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Narada case: ‘West Bengal police puppets’Subscriber Only
March 18, 2017 05:27 IST
Mamata Banerjee said the West Bengal police department was not allowed to probe the Narada sting operation.
Sat, Mar 18, 2017
Calcutta HC Judge rejects apex court’s warrant in contempt caseSubscriber Only
March 18, 2017 05:00 IST
Ramesh said Karnan would be leaving for Tamil Nadu in the evening.
Sat, Mar 18, 2017Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Narada sting, Mamata Banerjee questions timingSubscriber Only
March 18, 2017 00:11 IST
Stating that the respondents did not deny being featured in the video footage, the court said the conduct of public figures must be beyond reproach.
Sat, Mar 18, 2017
After UP win, Amit Shah to train guns on TMCSubscriber Only
March 16, 2017 04:51 IST
BJP national president Amit Shah will visit the state in April, hold multiple rallies and chair key meetings with the state leadership to chalk out strategies for next year’s panchayat elections.
Thu, Mar 16, 2017
‘Saffron surge’ in UP spurs Bengal BJP to prep early for ’18 panchayat pollsSubscriber Only
March 14, 2017 00:05 IST
Party sources revealed that the committee will be headed by state president Dilip Ghosh, while BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha will be chief advisor and former BJP MLA Samik Bhattacharya the special advisor.
Tue, Mar 14, 2017
Cultivation Under Contract: West Bengal shows the way in win-win potato farmer-corporate tie-upSubscriber Only
March 09, 2017 02:05 IST
Farmers are getting Rs 8.40 per kg for potatoes under collaborative farming with PepsiCo, compared with Rs 3.40-3.80 per kg for normal potatoes.
Thu, Mar 09, 2017
West Bengal: ABVP to protest against ‘anti-nationals’ in front of Calcutta UniversitySubscriber Only
March 02, 2017 01:02 IST
“It is the duty of every individual to uphold the true sense of nationalism and recognise the contribution made by Indian Army,"said said Subir Haldar, ABVP state vice-president.
Thu, Mar 02, 2017
CPM executive meeting: Ritabrata Banerjee likely to get clean chitSubscriber Only
February 23, 2017 01:09 IST
During the meeting, Banerjee was asked to speak in his defence following the allegation made by a 24-year-old CPM supporter.
Thu, Feb 23, 2017
Jalpaiguri: Jolted by child trafficking taint, BJP to set up screening committeeSubscriber Only
February 22, 2017 04:09 IST
The state BJP has been issued instructions by its central leadership to set up a screening committee to to do background checks on newcomers before they are inducted.
Wed, Feb 22, 2017
Kolkata: Reopen factories, make contract labourers permanent, demands CITUSubscriber Only
February 22, 2017 03:18 IST
The two-month long protest campaign is planned to culminate in a workers’ convention on April 5 in Kolkata.
Wed, Feb 22, 2017After CPM MP goes after critic, party set to discuss actionSubscriber Only
February 21, 2017 04:18 IST
“Criticism within and outside the party is common, but that does not mean one would go after individuals who raise questions on, say, lifestyle. This is unbecoming of an MP,” a party leader said.
Tue, Feb 21, 2017
Questioned MP’s lifestyle, he reached out to my company: CPM workerSubscriber Only
February 20, 2017 04:16 IST
The allegation that Banerjee tried to influence a company soon gained traction on social media.
Mon, Feb 27, 2017
Bengal budget has Rs 250 crore to aid those hit by demonetisationSubscriber Only
February 11, 2017 04:35 IST
According to the Budget statement, Rs 50,000 each will be provided to 50,000 workers to help them start their own business.
Sat, Feb 11, 2017Journalism of Courage
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