Articles for Bengal State

Mithun Chakraborty Claims Bengal Throne Will Be BJP's After 2026 Assembly Polls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mithun Chakraborty Claims Bengal Throne Will Be BJP's After 2026 Assembly Polls

Live Mint  

Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the government in West Bengal after the 2026 Assembly elections in the state. He called upon the BJP functionaries in the state to ensure one crore membership in the campaign that will last till November 30.

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2021 post-poll violence: Supreme Court pulls up CBI for ‘scandalous allegations’ against West Bengal judiciary
3 months ago

2021 post-poll violence: Supreme Court pulls up CBI for ‘scandalous allegations’ against West Bengal judiciary

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation for casting “scandalous” aspersions against the West Bengal judiciary to justify its plea to transfer the trial of cases related to the violence which occurred after the State Assembly elections in 2021. It is very unfortunate that the Central agency has chosen to cast aspersions on courts in …

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Nabanna Abhijan Highlights: Violence mars rally; BJP calls 12-hour Bengal bandh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nabanna Abhijan Highlights: Violence mars rally; BJP calls 12-hour Bengal bandh

Hindustan Times  

Nabanna Abhijan LIVE updates: Police detain an activist as they march towards the state secretariat demanding the resignation of Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of India's West Bengal state in Kolkata on August 27, 2024. Nabanna Abhijan Highlights: Students' organisations had given call for a ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ rally, marching till the West Bengal state secretariat today, August 27, to peacefully protest …

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Seeking Stay Of HC Judgment Scrapping OBC Classifications, West Bengal Govt Tells Supreme Court
4 months ago

Seeking Stay Of HC Judgment Scrapping OBC Classifications, West Bengal Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The West Bengal Government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it was seeking stay of the Calcutta High Court's judgment which quashed the classification of seventy seven communities as Other Backward Classes.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the State, mentioned the matter before Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today at 2 PM when the Court assembled after. The West …

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Mamata Banerjee taking initiatives to bring back migrant labourers stranded in landslide-hit Wayanad: TMC
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Mamata Banerjee taking initiatives to bring back migrant labourers stranded in landslide-hit Wayanad: TMC

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is taking initiatives to bring back migrant labourers from the state who are currently stranded in landslide-hit Wayanad district in Kerala, the Trinamool Congress said on Saturday. In a post on X with the caption 'Didi aachen sakaler sange, sakaler pase ', the ruling party in West Bengal said the state government is ensuring …

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West Bengal's suit on CBI probe despite withdrawal of general consent maintainable: SC
5 months, 2 weeks ago

West Bengal's suit on CBI probe despite withdrawal of general consent maintainable: SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday held as maintainable a suit filed by the West Bengal government which alleged that the CBI was continue probes into various cases despite the state's withdrawal of general consent on November 16, 2018.A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta said the state's suit shall proceed in accordance with law on …

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SC orders formation of committee for appointment of V-Cs in WB universities
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SC orders formation of committee for appointment of V-Cs in WB universities

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the constitution of a search and selection committee to resolve the impasse between the West Bengal government and Governor CV Ananda Bose over the appointment of vice-chancellors of universities in the state. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan ordered the committee’s formation within two weeks, noting that both the state and …

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West Bengal governor seeks white paper from CM Mamata Banerjee on State finances
5 months, 3 weeks ago

West Bengal governor seeks white paper from CM Mamata Banerjee on State finances

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing stand-off between Raj Bhavan and West Bengal government, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has called upon Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to table a white paper on the State’s financial situation. “Considering the grave nature of the economic scenario in the State, the Governor calls upon the Chief Minister, upon the authority vested in him under Article 167 of …

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Opinion: How Didi succeeded in mobilising Bengali mistrust of Centre
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: How Didi succeeded in mobilising Bengali mistrust of Centre

India Today  

Inclusion, not polarisation, is West Bengal’s 7. As she crisscrossed the state, addressing a staggering 150 rallies, and walking miles to connect with her constituents, Mamata Banerjee’s message was simple: do not allow West Bengal to be overpowered by the Centre. It was a rejoinder to Modi’s campaign that if West Bengal’s voters joined him, he would oust Mamata Banerjee …

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News18 Evening Digest: Pune Porsche Crash Accused Family's Underworld Connection Revealed And More Stories
7 months ago

News18 Evening Digest: Pune Porsche Crash Accused Family's Underworld Connection Revealed And More Stories

News 18  

In today’s digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on the Pune Porsche accident case, Calcutta High Court’s decision to scrap several classes, and other top stories. Pune Porsche Accident: Agarwal Family’s Underworld Connection Revealed? ‘Supari’ Was Allegedly Paid to Chhota Rajan The grandfather of the 17-year-old Pune boy, who is accused of running his Porsche car over two people, …

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Rajnath Singh attacks Mamata Banerjee: ‘Anarchy in West Bengal’
8 months ago

Rajnath Singh attacks Mamata Banerjee: ‘Anarchy in West Bengal’

Hindustan Times  

Defence minister Rajnath Singh, addressing a rally in West Bengal's Murshidabad on Sunday, claimed that an atmosphere of anarchy has been created under chief minister Mamata Banerjee's rule. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Rajnath Singh claimed there was no law and order in West Bengal. Rajnath Singh said the Enforcement Directorate and CBI officers were attacked by goons in West …

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'Surgical strikes' by central agencies must to curb anti-national activities in Bengal: Dilip Ghosh
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Surgical strikes' by central agencies must to curb anti-national activities in Bengal: Dilip Ghosh

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh believes that under the TMC regime, West Bengal is sitting on a ticking time bomb and security and central agencies need to conduct "surgical strikes" to curb anti-national activities in the bordering state. The former state BJP president said, "There exists an anti-national chain in West Bengal, encompassing not only terror modules but also …

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Left Front releases list of 16 candidates from West Bengal; says there is still scope for tie-up with Congress
9 months, 1 week ago

Left Front releases list of 16 candidates from West Bengal; says there is still scope for tie-up with Congress

The Hindu  

Amid talks of an electoral understanding with the Congress, the Communist Party of India -led Left Front on Thursday announced candidates for 16 of the 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in West Bengal. If the Congress wants seat adjustments, we are not going to say no,” Left Front Chairperson Biman Basu told journalists. Mr. Basu said that since the Left Front …

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Amid Mamata's 'deactivation' charge against Centre, UIDAI says ‘no Aadhaar number has been cancelled’
10 months ago

Amid Mamata's 'deactivation' charge against Centre, UIDAI says ‘no Aadhaar number has been cancelled’

India TV News  

Amid allegations levelled by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding the “deactivation” of Aadhaar cards of SC-STs and minorities of the state ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Unique Identification Authority of India on Monday clarified that to keep the Aadhaar database updated, intimations are issued to Aadhaar number holders from time to time, but no number has been …

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'Bengal deteriorating under Mamata,' says Adhir Ranjan after stopped from visiting violence-hit Sandeshkhali
10 months, 1 week ago

'Bengal deteriorating under Mamata,' says Adhir Ranjan after stopped from visiting violence-hit Sandeshkhali

India TV News  

West Bengal Congress chief and MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has hit out at I.N.D.I.A bloc member and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government saying that the state's condition is deteriorating and there is no democracy left here. Chowdhury's statement came as he along with other leaders wanted to visit violence-hit Sandeshkhali to meet the victims but were stopped by the police. …

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Mamata Banerjee blames RSS for Sandeshkhali violence, says ‘there were other plans’
10 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee blames RSS for Sandeshkhali violence, says ‘there were other plans’

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday blamed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh for the unrest in violence-hit Sandeshkhali village and claimed “there were other plans” during Saraswati Puja. Stressing her commitment to justice, Banerjee outlined steps taken by her administration in the wake of violence in Sandeshkhali village, which has been on the edge since last week over allegations of …

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In blow to Bengal govt, HC sets aside prohibitory orders under Section 144 in Sandeshkhali
10 months, 1 week ago

In blow to Bengal govt, HC sets aside prohibitory orders under Section 144 in Sandeshkhali

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: In a major blow to the West Bengal government, the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday set aside the promulgation of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC in the ruling Trinamool Congress’s stronghold of Sandeshkhali that has been witnessing protests by locals over the past week. Responding to a petition filed by two residents of Sandeshkhali seeking a direction …

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Centre unrelenting, Bengal to pay MGNREGS workers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre unrelenting, Bengal to pay MGNREGS workers

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced that the State government will clear the wages of 21 lakh workers of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, which have been kept pending by the Centre for the past two years., which have been kept pending by the Central government for the past two years. The decision by …

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'Release pending central funds to Bengal', Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi
11 months, 1 week ago

'Release pending central funds to Bengal', Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking the release of pending financial dues to the state by the Centre. According to sources, the West Bengal government has stated that the Centre did not release Rs 7,000 crore as funds for the ration of the state. On December 20, 2023, Banerjee met PM …

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Mamata Banerjee to lead religious harmony rally in Kolkata on Jan 22
11 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee to lead religious harmony rally in Kolkata on Jan 22

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, who earlier called the inauguration of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya on January 22 a “gimmick show” by the Bharatiya Janata Party before the Lok Sabha polls, announced on Tuesday that she will lead a rally in Kolkata on that day and visit places of worship associated with every religion. Although the issue of …

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‘ED is itself an idiot’: Adhir Chowdhury after central agency officials attacked in Bengal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘ED is itself an idiot’: Adhir Chowdhury after central agency officials attacked in Bengal

Live Mint  

Two days after the Enforcement Directorate officials were attacked in West Bengal, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury—leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha—Sunday criticized the central enforcement agency as “an idiot” and the ruling Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in the state over the incident. ED is itself an idiot,” the West Bengal Congress chief said. On January 5, the economic …

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MGNREGA workers in West Bengal seek work under ‘Khela Hobe’ scheme
1 year, 1 month ago

MGNREGA workers in West Bengal seek work under ‘Khela Hobe’ scheme

The Hindu  

With no sign of the implementation of the ‘Khela Hobe’ scheme to provide employment to the people of West Bengal on the lines of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, a union of agricultural workers has stepped up the heat on the Trinamool Congress by applying for work under the scheme. After the MGNREGA scheme came to a …

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Calcutta High Court Weekly Round-Up: October 9 To October 15, 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Calcutta High Court Weekly Round-Up: October 9 To October 15, 2023

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX State of WB v Sudipta Ghosh 2023 LiveLaw 312 Shantibala Naskar Vs. State of West Bengal and others 2023 LiveLaw 313 Srimanta Malik & Ors. 2023 LiveLaw 317 Suvendu Adhikari v Rajiva Sinha State Election Commissioner & connected applications 2023 LiveLaw 318 Review Of Judgement Cannot Be “Cloaked Appeal,” Must Be Within Contours Of Order 47 Rule 1 …

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Calcutta High Court Monthly Digest: September 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

Calcutta High Court Monthly Digest: September 2023

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Sarat Chatterjee and Co. Fishing & Roving Inquiry’ On Plausible Defence Not Acceptable At Revisional Stage: Calcutta HC Refuses To Quash Abetment Of Suicide Case Case: Rajiv Kumar Sing alias Chotu Sing v The State of West Bengal Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 265 The Calcutta High Court has refused to quash criminal proceedings against the petitioner, who along with …

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