MAMATA GOVT
Governor CV Ananda Bose asks TMC govt to issue white paper on West Bengal's financial situation
"The fiscal situation of West Bengal is confronting multiple fiscal risks and public finance management issues exposing serious lapses on the part of the (state) government. It is very disturbing, shocking, and shattering to see that West Bengal is facing a financial breakdown. Its public finance is in the doldrums," Governor CV Ananda Bose claimed in a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan on Saturday.
West Bengal Governor, state govt at loggerheads over oath taking ceremony of new MLAs
The dispute between the Governor and the state government over oath ceremonies for Trinamool MLAs intensifies. The Speaker's letter was deemed disrespectful by the Governor, leading to tensions. Trinamool MLA Sayantika Banerjee prefers an Assembly oath. A Raj Bhavan message sparked the conflict, involving Mamata Banerjee and Nirmal Chandra Roy. Governor CV Ananda Bose criticized the Speaker's letter.
Not happy with Centre for excluding Bengal government from Teesta talks with Bangladesh: Mamata Banerjee to PM
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expresses 'strong reservation' over Centre excluding state govt from discussions with Bangladesh on Teesta water sharing and Farakka Treaty.
Calcutta HC orders Bengal Govt to ensure safe return of displaced post-poll violence victims by Tuesday
The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to ensure the safe return of displaced victims of alleged post-poll violence by Tuesday. A Division Bench, headed by Justice Harish Tandon, reviewed the situation and numerous petitions were submitted. The court ordered the displaced people to be sent back to their homes by next Tuesday and ordered increased police surveillance in affected areas to prevent recurrence of violence.
West Bengal forms panel to prevent grabbing of govt land
The committee consists of state Finance Secretary Manoj Pant, senior IAS officer Prabhat Mishra, ADG (Law and order) Manoj Verma and Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal, the official said.
Kanchenjunga Express train mishap: Govt doing nothing; wants to privatise Railway, TMC’s Firhad Hakim slams NDA govt
Sealdah (Kolkata): Mayor and Kolkata Minister Firhad Hakim on June 18 expressed grief over the Kanchenjunga Express train accident in West Bengal and informed that West Bengal govt has set up a help desk and all the ministers and secr...
- Go To Page 1
Kuwait fire tragedy: Victim's body arrives in Kolkata; BJP's Agnimitra Paul attacks Mamata govt
The body of Dwarikesh Pattanayak, a victim of the Kuwait fire tragedy, arrived at Kolkata airport. West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose and BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul paid their respects. Paul demanded Rs 10 lakh compensation and education sponsorship for the victim's family. Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh expedited bringing the deceased Indians' remains back.
INDIA not staking claim to form govt today does not mean it won't tomorrow: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the opposition INDIA bloc may not have claimed government today, but could do so in the future, emphasising a need for change and terming the BJP-led NDA government as weak and unstable. Banerjee stated that the country's mandate was against Narendra Modi, urging for a different prime minister. The TMC supremo also mentioned that her party will not attend the new government's swearing-in ceremony and will work towards repealing the Citizenship Amendment Act.
TMC govt wasn't adequately prepared for cyclone, people left to fend for themselves: Adhir Ranjan
Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticized Mamata Banerjee's government for its lack of preparedness in handling the aftermath of cyclone Remal, stating that the people were left to deal with the calamity on their own.
Bengal govt to move higher court to challenge Cal HC order on OBC certificates: Mamata Banerjee
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday struck down as illegal the OBC status of several classes in West Bengal granted since 2010, sparking a political debate in the middle of the Lok Sabha elections.
Mamata Banerjee wants maximum seats to help INDIA bloc in forming govt at Centre
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee emphasized the importance of winning maximum seats for Trinamool Congress to strengthen the opposition bloc at the Centre. She criticized BJP's promises, alleging they do not deliver on essentials like cooking gas and electricity. Banerjee urged voters to support TMC to counter BJP's alleged conspiracies and highlighted past struggles.
Nirmala Sitharaman slams TMC govt for West Bengal's 'decline'
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Trinamool Congress government of degrading West Bengal through corruption and societal degradation. She compared the current state under TMC rule to the previous Left regime, highlighting various issues including low per capita expenditure, loss of chip manufacturing, financial misappropriation, and the Sandeshkhali incident.
Sandeshkhali 'mistruth' spread by BJP using money, EC working under Modi govt's diktats: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of spreading false allegations about Sandeshkhali, a district in West Bengal, using money. The TMC released a video on social media, in which a man claimed to be a BJP mandal president in Sandeshkhali, claimed that Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, was behind the conspiracy.
West Bengal SSC recruitment case: SC stays CBI probe; sets May 6 to hear state govt's plea
The Indian Supreme Court has halted the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) investigation into the recruitment of School Service Commission (SSC) teachers and set May 6 as the date for further hearing of the West Bengal Government's plea against the Calcutta High Court decision that declared the entire panel of 2016 SSC teachers' recruitment null and void and cancelled appointments of 24,000 teachers and non-teaching staff.
Banerjee govt has sympathy for terrorists, says JP Nadda
Addressing election rallies in West Bengal's Murshidabad and Krishnanagar districts, Nadda said, "We talk about a 'Majboot Sarkar' (strong government) under Modiji's leadership, we want to create a strong government. As we talk about a 'mazboot' government, Mamataji wants a 'majboor' government which is engaged in appeasement, divisive politics, softness towards terrorists and sympathetic towards terrorism."
SC asks WB Governor to appoint 6 as VCs from list sent by Mamata govt
SC directs WB Governor to appoint 6 VCs amid state feud. AG opposes Bill. High Court upholds appointments. Petitioner claims illegality. Potential search committee for more appointments.
Anurag Thakur accuses TMC govt in Bengal of providing shelter to 'anti-govt forces'
Union Minister Anurag Thakur criticised the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal for allegedly protecting 'anti-government forces' and aiding those committing crimes against women. He questioned why terrorists find refuge in the state and condemned CM Mamata Banerjee for overlooking corruption and atrocities. The NIA's recent arrests sparked a political clash.
ECI has given permission to WB govt to pay ex-gratia to families affected by storm: Adhikari
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and TMC of lying about not being able to compensate storm-affected families due to election conduct rules. Adhikari shared ECI's approval for ex-gratia payments on social media, criticising the alleged deception.
Sandeshkhali: Mamata govt surpassed CPI(M) in subjecting people to atrocities, says BJP
The BJP accused Mamata Banerjee-led government of atrocities in West Bengal. Ravi Shakar Prasad criticized the opposition's silence on the Sandeshkhali incident. He demanded Mamata Banerjee's reply and warned of a political reply from the public.
Time to save West Bengal, throw out Mamata Banerjee govt: BJP on Sandeshkhali violence
The BJP criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for questioning the accounts of women complainants in Sandeshkhali, calling her remarks "cheap" and urging to oust her government. BJP MP Locket Chatterjee claimed the protests were spontaneous and not politically motivated, accusing Banerjee of protecting the accused, Shajahan Sheikh. Chatterjee demanded Sheikh's hanging, alleging Hindu women were targeted, and accused the TMC of sheltering criminals for votes. Banerjee had blamed the BJP for orchestrating the incident.
If Centre fails, Bengal govt will fund 'Ghatal Master Plan': CM Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee announced that ₹1,250 cr will be needed for the Plan and it will help 17 lakh people. Ghatal is a low-lying riverine area in Paschim Medinipur district that gets inundated by floods almost every year.
Load More
