Elections 2025

Will not fill up my SIR form till all of Bengal does, says Mamata Banerjee

In an assertive move, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared her intention to withhold completion of enumeration forms until all residents have participated. This announcement coincides with an intensive revision of electoral rolls currently taking place.

6 Nov 2025 11:41 pm
Didi: Won't Fill Up SIR Form Until All Others Do; 3 More Deaths Over SIR Fear In WB

Different media and newspapers have reported that I came out of my house and received the enumeration form from the BLO in my own hands. This is news is totally false, misleading and a vindictive campaign: Mamata Banerjee

6 Nov 2025 11:13 pm
Mamata Banerjee refutes TMC mouthpiece report, says she did not personally receive SIR forms

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she did not personally receive any enumeration form for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from any official. The Trinamool Congress supremo refuted the media reports, which stated that she accepted the forms at her residence in person on Wednesday, as completely false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt at spreading misinformation. Banerjee, who has been protesting against the SIR, took to Facebo

6 Nov 2025 5:52 pm
Mamata Banerjee Livid After Trinamool Mouthpiece Reports She Filled SIR Form

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, embarrassed after a report in her party mouthpiece that she had filled in a form for the ongoing voter list revision exercise, has issued a flat denial.

6 Nov 2025 4:55 pm
Mamata Banerjee shuns media reports that claimed she personally received SIR enumeration forms from BLO

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been vehemently opposing the manner in which the SIR exercise is being implemented by the Election Commission of India

6 Nov 2025 4:53 pm
Mamata Banerjee Personally Receives Enumeration Form As SIR Debate Heats Up In Bengal

Mamata Banerjee received her enumeration form following her protest against the SIR electoral roll revision and accusations of Election Commission bias.

5 Nov 2025 10:59 pm
Bhangar mans suicide adds to what TMC says are eight deaths linked to SIR fears in West Bengal

Two men in West Bengals North and South 24 Parganas districts allegedly died by suicide this week and last week, with their families and political leaders linking the deaths to anxiety over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 assembly polls, according to PTI reports. The Trinamool Congress has alleged that as many as eight people in the state have died by suicide due to fear over the SIR, though the figure is yet to be independently verified. In the South 24

5 Nov 2025 3:57 pm
Mamata pays tribute to Deshbandhu CR Das on his birth anniversary

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday paid tribute to Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das on his birth anniversary and recalled his enduring legacy of unity and sacrifice. Banerjee described Deshbandhu as one of the pioneers of Indias independence movement and extended her salutations to the legendary leader. On the birth anniversary of Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on Wha

5 Nov 2025 2:11 pm
Watch: Mamata Banerjee warns BJP will fall if a voter is removed under SIR 2.0

Leading a protest march in Kolkata, she accused the BJP and the Election Commission of using the revision drive as a political tool to intimidate voters and manipulate the rolls.

5 Nov 2025 11:58 am
Joint INDIA bloc action missing in anti-SIR fight

NEW DELHI: While some Opposition-ruled states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal have intensified their protest against the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the INDIA bloc is yet to come up with a collective strategy on the issue. The DMK government in Tamil Nadu moved the Supreme Court on Monday challenging the SIR exercise, while West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit the streets on Tuesday. The Kerala government is holding an all-party mee

5 Nov 2025 7:36 am
BJP's Malviya hits out at Mamata over Ram remarks

Amit Malviya, BJP Bengal co-incharge, has strongly criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He stated her recent comments about Lord Ram during an anti-SIR rally were offensive. Malviya accused Banerjee of crossing a line while defending illegal Bangladeshi Muslims. He further alleged this is not the first instance of her insulting Hindu deities.

5 Nov 2025 12:39 am
Mamata Banerjee slams SIR bias; questions BJP for exempting Assam from drive

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a strong warning to the central government. She stated that if the names of genuine voters are removed, the people of Bengal will be urged to remove the government at the Centre. Banerjee questioned the selective implementation of SIR in poll-bound states. She vowed to protect the Constitution and Bengal's identity.

5 Nov 2025 12:35 am
SuvenduAdhikari leadsParivartan Yatra rally, demands proper execution of SIR in West Bengal

This comes on the on the same day that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a rally in Kolkata against the SIR process

5 Nov 2025 12:00 am
Mamata leads TMC anti-SIR stir in Kolkata, Suvendu dares CM to stop exercise

Kolkata: Rallies, counter-rallies, and fiery speeches from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her chief critic, Suvendu Adhikari, escalated the states already hyper-charged political atmosphere on Tuesday which marked the effective start of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The political activities, coupled with fresh reports of multiple deaths during the day Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top

4 Nov 2025 11:58 pm
Mamata Banerjee slams BJP, EC over voter list drive in Bengal

The BJP countered, saying Banerjee should move the Supreme Court and accused her government of demographic manipulation.

4 Nov 2025 10:06 pm
SIR 2.0 begins in 12 States, Union Territories

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleges silent, invisible rigging, while the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu moves SC, terming the exercise arbitrary, unreasonable, and prone to disenfranchising voters

4 Nov 2025 10:04 pm
Mamata Banerjee tears into BJP, EC over SIR; warns of Modi govt's fall if one eligible voter struck off rolls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee fiercely criticized the BJP and the Election Commission, alleging a silent, invisible rigging through the voter list revision ahead of the 2026 polls. She warned of the BJP government's downfall if any eligible voter is removed, accusing them of bias against opposition-ruled states and demanding accountability for potential errors.

4 Nov 2025 7:39 pm
Speaking In Bengali Does Not Mean Bangladeshi: Mamata Banerjee Slams BJP

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a massive footmarch in Kolkata against the Special Intensive Revision of voter list that was rolled out by the Election Commission today across a number of states.

4 Nov 2025 6:35 pm
BJP government will fall if even one eligible voter is removed in Bengal: CM Mamata

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that the fall of the BJP-led government at the Centre would be inevitable if even a single eligible voter was omitted from the electoral rolls. She accused the saffron party and the Election Commission (EC) of allegedly using the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR) as a political tool to intimidate voters ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. Leading a massive anti-SIR rally in Kolkata, CM Mamata charged that the Election

4 Nov 2025 5:55 pm
Mamata Banerjee Leads SIR Protest In Kolkata, BJP Says 'Rally Of Jamat'

Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Election Commission, in coordination with the BJP, is carrying out silent rigging through the SIR exercise

4 Nov 2025 4:34 pm
'Be ready': Mamata leads TMC's rally against SIR; Abhishek claims 'revision fear claimed 7 lives'

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a massive protest in Kolkata against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging silent invisible rigging by the BJP and Election Commission. The TMC claims the revision, the first since 2002, is a ploy to manipulate voter lists before the 2026 Assembly elections, while the BJP hails it as a transparency measure.

4 Nov 2025 4:13 pm
Mamata, Abhishek Banerjee to hit the streets on SIR as 80,681 BLOs begin crucial house-to-house visits across Bengal

Trinamool Congress is holding a major rally in Kolkata today. Party leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee will address the gathering. They are protesting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The party alleges this process is a form of silent rigging. Trinamool Congress has also written to the Chief Electoral Officer regarding concerns about outdated voter rolls.

4 Nov 2025 1:03 pm
SIR is a hurried exercise that aims to terrorise people of West Bengal, says TMC

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lead a rally in protest against SIR in Kolkata on Tuesday, while the LoP Suvendu Adhikari will be lead a rally in Panihati supporting the SIR

3 Nov 2025 10:56 pm
Sovan Rejoins TMC After 7 Years

The political heavyweights comeback became certain following his recent meeting with chief minister and party supremo Mamata Banerjee in Darjeeling and his subsequent appointment as the chairman of the New Town Kolkata Development Authority under the state urban development department

3 Nov 2025 10:38 pm
BJP`s dig at Mamata Banerjee`s post congratulating Team India goes viral

On Monday, the West Bengal CM took to X (formerly Twitter) to laud the Indian womens cricket team, writing, Today, the entire nation is incredibly proud of our Women in Blue for their feat in the World Cup final. Her post received a cheeky reply from West Bengal BJP, which indirectly took a dig at her earlier comment

3 Nov 2025 6:11 pm
Returned To My Roots: Mamata Banerjee's Close Aide Sovan Chatterjee Back In TMC After 7 Years

Sovan Chatterjee rejoined the party along with his partner Baisakhi Bandopadhyay in Kolkata in the presence of senior TMC leaders.

3 Nov 2025 4:36 pm
Bengal SIR row: TMC 'misinformation' sparks NRC fears, opposition accuses political intimidation

Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls faces political turmoil as the Trinamool Congress allegedly spreads misinformation, equating the process to NRC registration and warning of detention camps. Opposition parties accuse the TMC of deliberately misleading voters to secure victory in the 2026 assembly polls, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee plans protests against the revision.

3 Nov 2025 3:49 pm
Bengals Swasthya Sathi scheme crosses 1 cr hospitalisations: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said the states flagship health assurance scheme, Swasthya Sathi, has crossed a significant milestone of one crore hospitalisations as of October 31. She said under the scheme, residents have received cashless medical treatment worth Rs 13,156 crore, fully funded from the state budget, she said. Swasthya Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegr

3 Nov 2025 3:29 pm
OMG Theyre Playing Till 12: BJP Mocks Mamatas Congratulatory Post For Womens Cricket Team

The sharp remarks by the BJP were in response to Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's earlier remarks after a medical college student was gang-raped outside her campus in Durgapur.

3 Nov 2025 11:21 am
Mamata Banerjee to protest against SIR on Tuesday

House to house visits for electoral roll revision begin November 4 in Bengal. Trinamool Congress leaders are calling it NRC and discussing detention camps. Opposition parties claim this is misinformation. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will protest the revision on November 4 in Kolkata.

3 Nov 2025 12:45 am
West Bengals model to fight type 1 diabetes emulated globally: Mamata

Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said the state has attracted international attention in diabetes treatment, as the West Bengal model to fight type 1 diabetes has turned into a global model for others. Banerjee, in a post on X, cited the recognition given to the state-run SSKM hospital by an internationally known expert Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan

2 Nov 2025 3:10 pm
West Bengal's model to fight type 1 diabetes emulated globally: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal's approach to Type 1 diabetes treatment has gained international acclaim. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that the state's model is now a global benchmark. An expert from Harvard Medical School visited SSKM Hospital and praised the initiative. This state-led program is a pioneering effort in India. The Chief Minister congratulated everyone involved in this significant project.

2 Nov 2025 2:04 pm
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to hit the streets in Kolkata against SIR on November 4

Trinamool Congress has also sent a complaint to the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) West Bengal alleging that Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari has issued threats to Booth Level Officers (BLOs)

1 Nov 2025 3:42 pm
Mamata Banerjee blames BJP for 'avoidable tragedies' linked to SIR exercise in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the BJP's alleged instigation of the SIR exercise, citing multiple suicides and suicide attempts as tragic consequences. She vowed to fight against the implementation of NRC in Bengal, assuring citizens that her government stands with them and will protect their rights.

30 Oct 2025 4:16 pm
Democratic rights of all genuine voters must be upheld: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stressed protecting voters' rights. The Trinamool Congress is campaigning against the CAA, linking it to NRC fears. A man died by suicide due to NRC worries. TMC leaders criticized election officials and vowed to protest any voter list deletions during the ongoing exercise.

30 Oct 2025 12:24 am
Democratic rights of all genuine voters must be upheld: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stressed protecting voters' rights. The Trinamool Congress is campaigning against the CAA, linking it to NRC fears. A man died by suicide due to NRC worries. TMC leaders criticized election officials and vowed to protest any voter list deletions during the ongoing exercise.

30 Oct 2025 12:24 am
BJP leader Adhikari trashes Mamata's charge, says Bengal man's suicide not linked to NRC

A man's death near Kolkata sparks a political row. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blames the BJP's National Register of Citizens campaign for spreading fear. Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari refutes this, stating the death is unrelated to the NRC. He accuses the ruling party of creating false narratives for political gain.

29 Oct 2025 4:49 pm
Mamata Banerjee Aide's Would Break Legs Threat To Poll Body, BJP

West Bengal Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim has stoked controversy through his remarks that the state's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) would reak the legs of the Election Commission (EC) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

29 Oct 2025 11:52 am
Mamata claims NRC responsible for death of a person as SIR exercise begins in the State

The social media post by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee linking the death of the Khardah resident with NRC is the first response after the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced SIR in 12 states, including West Bengal

29 Oct 2025 10:25 am
Man dies by suicide in Bengal, leaves note mentioning NRC; Mamata blames BJP for spreading fear

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee charged the BJP with spreading fear over the National Register of Citizens on Tuesday, hours after the alleged suicide of a man near Kolkata, who reportedly left behind a note blaming the NRC for his death. Barrackpore Police Commissionerate Muralidhar Sharma said after visiting the spot that 57-year-old Pradeep Kar was found hanging at his residence in Panihati in North 24 Parganas on Tuesday morning. A suicide note was found in which NRC was

28 Oct 2025 11:19 pm
Poll body serves notice to Prashant Kishor after reports of voter enrollment in two states

The district election office in Bihar's Rohtas on Tuesday issued a notice to Jan Suraaj Partyfounder Prashant Kishor after multiple media reports suggested that his name had been registered as a voter in two states. The poll official has directed Kishor to respond to the notice within three days. TNIE earlier today reported that Kishor is registered as a voter in both his home state of Bihar and adjoining West Bengal. In Bihar, Kishor is registered as a voter in the Kargahar assembly constituenc

28 Oct 2025 5:04 pm
Prashant Kishor enrolled as voter in both Bihar and West Bengal, triggers row ahead of State polls

PATNA: Prashant Kishor, poll strategist turned politician whose Jan Suraaj Party is contesting the Bihar Assembly polls , has his name enrolled in the voter lists of two states West Bengal and Bihar. According to reports, in Bihar, Kishor is registered as a voter in the Kargahar assembly constituency under the Sasaram parliamentary constituency in Rohtas district. His polling station is Madhya Vidyalay in his ancestral village Konar. In Bengal, Kishor's address is listed as 121 Kalighat Road, w

28 Oct 2025 10:42 am
Prashant Kishor enrolled as voter in Bihar, West Bengal

PATNA: Prashant Kishor, poll strategist turned politician whose Jan Suraaj Party is contesting the Bihar Assembly polls , has his name enrolled in the voter lists of two states West Bengal and Bihar. According to reports, in Bihar, Kishor is registered as a voter in the Kargahar assembly constituency under the Sasaram parliamentary constituency in Rohtas district. His polling station is Madhya Vidyalay in his ancestral village Konar. In Bengal, Kishor's address is listed as 121 Kalighat Road, w

28 Oct 2025 10:42 am
TMC 'helping' Rohingya infiltrators to settle in Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari

KOLKATA: Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday accused the Trinamool Congress of helping Rohingya infiltrators to settle in the state by providing them fake documents. Speaking at the 'Bijoy Sankalp' rally at Gangarampur in Dakshin Dinajpur district, Adhikari said that if the TMC government is not dislodged in the next assembly elections, then the day is not far when the demography of the state will change. He claimed that the BJP was not against Indian Musl

25 Oct 2025 5:55 pm
Fact-Check: Does This Video Show Mamata Banerjee Cooking Without Fire? No!

A longer video shows fire on the stove while Banerjee prepares bhog for Kali Puja.

25 Oct 2025 1:35 pm
West Bengal S.I.R News: Mismatch Of Voter-List Explained District Wise | Mamata Banerjee News

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22 Oct 2025 10:59 am
2026 Bengal polls: BJP to focus on people's issues, not Mamata Banerjee

The BJP is in full swing mode as it gears up for the West Bengal assembly elections. Their game plan revolves around pressing issues, particularly women's safety and the shortcomings of existing governance. Theyre determined to make a mark across every polling booth, ensuring engagement even in Muslim-majority regions.

22 Oct 2025 12:18 am
BJP Leader Compares Mamata Banerjee To Mir Jafar, Says No Compassion

Former Tripura Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb - known for his unfiltered comments -- launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today, saying she has turned into a demon.

21 Oct 2025 6:46 pm
Mamata Banerjee urges Modi to revoke Gorkhaland interlocutor appointment amid federalism concerns

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed shock and demanded the Centre revoke the appointment of an interlocutor for Gorkhaland issues. She stated the unilateral action, taken without state government consultation, contradicts cooperative federalism. Banerjee emphasized her government's commitment to peace in the region and urged prior consultation for any initiatives concerning the Gorkha community.

18 Oct 2025 11:41 pm
Reconsider, Revoke Appointment Of Gorkha Talks Interlocutor: Mamata Banerjee To PM Modi

Expressing surprise and shock over the appointment of an interlocutor to hold discussions on the issues relating to Gorkhas, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded revocation of the decision.

18 Oct 2025 5:14 pm
In letter to Modi, Mamata seeks revocation of appointment of interlocutor on Gorkha issues

KOLKATA, Oct 18: Expressing surprise and shock over the appointment of an interlocutor to hold discussions on the issues relating to Gorkhas, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded revocation of the decision. Banerjee claimed her government was not consulted before retired IPS officer Pankaj Kumar Singh was appointed as an interlocutor to hold discussions on the issues relating to Gorkhas in Darjeeling Hills, Terai and Dooars reg

18 Oct 2025 4:45 pm
In letter to PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee seeks revocation of appointment of interlocutor on Gorkha issues

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed surprise and shock over the appointment of an interlocutor for Gorkha issues without consulting her government. She wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the revocation of the decision, citing it as inconsistent with cooperative federalism and potentially disrupting the region's hard-earned peace.

18 Oct 2025 4:12 pm
Mamata Banerjee's Ex-Close Aide Sovan Chatterjee Returns. What It Means for Trinamool

Former Kolkata Mayor and minister Sovan Chatterjee, once a close aide of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has made a comeback to the administration after seven years. His return is being seen as a significant political move for Trinamool Congress

18 Oct 2025 12:58 pm
CM Mamata clarifies on outsiders remark, says referred to a party, not people

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjeealleged that Bhabanipur, the Assembly seat she has been representing, was being filled by bohiragoto(outsiders) in a planned manner.

18 Oct 2025 4:24 am
West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee targets BJP over 'outsider' voters

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused an outside party, the BJP, of bringing in voters from other regions to disrupt local voting. She also stated that multiple voter registrations under single names are occurring. Banerjee defended the state's safety, asserting that people continue to live and work in Bengal, indicating its security.

17 Oct 2025 11:24 pm
TMC to launch anti-SIR campaign; Kolkata rally in November likely to be addressed by Mamata, Abhishek Banerjee

The Trinamool Congress is planning a large rally in Kolkata next month. This event will oppose the proposed Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee are expected to address the gathering. The party alleges this revision is a BJP ploy to bring NRC through the backdoor.

17 Oct 2025 6:25 pm
'Mahakaal' temple will be constructed in Siliguri: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that a large 'Mahakaal' temple will come up in Siliguri, for which a trust will be formed. Speaking to reporters in Darjeeling, she said the temple will be constructed next to the proposed convention centre in Siliguri. Mahakaal is another name of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. A large Mahakaal temple will come up near the proposed convention centre in Siliguri. For this, a trust needs to be formed, she said after offering pray

16 Oct 2025 2:31 pm
Mamata Banerjee hails Khadya Sathi, other schemes; says WB ensures food security for all on World Food Day

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asserted that her government has taken groundbreaking steps to ensure food security for every person in the state. Extending greetings to people on World Food Day, Banerjee said the state government's flagship 'Khadya Sathi' provides free ration to nearly nine crore people. Heartfelt greetings to all on World Food Day! Ensuring food security for every person in the state is the primary goal of our government. To achieve this goal, w

16 Oct 2025 11:52 am
Durgapur gang rape: After initial criticism, victim's father apologises to 'mother-like' Mamata

KOLKATA: Two days after claiming that West Bengal is under Aurangzeb's rule, the father of the Durgapur gang rape victim on Wednesday described Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as a mother-like figure and urged her to forgive him if he had said anything wrong against her. He also appealed to Banerjee to help his daughter get justice, but said he wants to take his daughter back home in Odisha. Mamata Banerjee is like a mother-like figure to me. If I have said anything wrong, I ask her to forgive me

16 Oct 2025 12:11 am
Durgapur rape case: Victim's father apologises to 'mother-like' Mamata; seeks justice for daughter

The father of Durgapur gang rape victim has sought forgiveness from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after previously criticizing her remarks on women's safety. He described Banerjee as a mother-like figure and pleaded for her help in securing justice for his daughter, urging her to forgive any harsh words spoken earlier.

15 Oct 2025 6:13 pm
Criticism won't help, stand by people in distress: Bengal CM Mamata

Mere criticism (of the State's relief and rescue measures) won't help in mitigating the miseries of people. One should stand by the affected physically and extend help, says Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

15 Oct 2025 2:38 pm
Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to APJ Abdul Kalam on his birthday

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday paid a heartfelt tribute to former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his birthday. The CM remembered the late scientist and visionary leader for his contributions to the country. Also ReadMamata terms Durgapur gangrape shocking, says no accused will be spared Solemnly remembering former President Dr APJ Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram

15 Oct 2025 1:56 pm
Some people indulging in politics over North Bengal flood relief, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee maintained that Centre has not provided any funds for flood relief in North Bengal.

15 Oct 2025 5:21 am
Some people indulging in politics over North Bengal flood relief, says Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee maintained that Centre has not provided any funds for flood relief in North Bengal.

15 Oct 2025 5:21 am
Mamata Banerjee announced Rs 1.2 lakh for families who lost homes in landslides

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited Mirik, Darjeeling, after devastating landslides. She met affected families and promised financial aid for damaged homes. Relief efforts are underway, including rebuilding houses and bridges. The Chief Minister highlighted the swift distribution of compensation and jobs to victims. Administrative meetings reviewed ongoing work, with all affected areas cleared and relief camps operational.

14 Oct 2025 11:50 pm
Mamata visits landslide-hit Mirik, says government ensuring 'round-the-clock relief ops'

DARJEELING: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday visited landslide-hit Mirik in Darjeeling district and met the affected people. A total of 32 people have been killed, including 27 in Mirik and Darjeeling alone, and thousands rendered homeless in floods and landslides in north Bengal earlier this month following heavy rain. This was Banerjee's second visit to the landslide-hit area. Banerjee met with the families of the victims and assured them of all help from the administratio

14 Oct 2025 5:07 pm
Bhutan should pay compensation for North Bengal losses, says CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has blamed Bhutan for the recent North Bengal deluge, demanding compensation from the neighboring country. She announced that the state will provide financial aid and crop insurance to affected families, while also highlighting the upcoming Indo-Bhutan River Commission meeting.

13 Oct 2025 11:53 pm
Durgapur gangrape: Survivor's father says he wants to take daughter back to Odisha

The father of an MBBS student allegedly gangraped in Durgapur expressed safety concerns and criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's remarks. He plans to transfer his daughter back to Odisha, citing the state's deteriorating law and order. The incident has sparked protests and renewed debate on women's safety.

13 Oct 2025 10:17 pm
Durgapur Gangrape Case: BJP Leaders Slam Mamata Banerjee For Misleading Public, Shifting Blame

The political storm surrounding the alleged gangrape of an Odia MBBS student in West Bengals Durgapur intensified on Monday, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of distorting facts and misleading the public over the incident.

13 Oct 2025 10:04 pm
'Women should be cautious as police can't be everywhere': TMC MP Saugata Roy on Durgapur gang rape case

KOLKATA: A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced condemnation for advising female students to not venture out at night, senior TMC leader Saugata Roy on Monday said that women should exercise caution, as the police cannot be everywhere at once. Roy claimed that women's safety in the state is better compared to other regions. Such cases are rare in Bengal. Women's safety in Bengal is better than in any other place. But women shouldn't leave their colleges so late at night, as

13 Oct 2025 7:02 pm
Evening news wrap: SC orders CBI probe into Karur stampede; Netanyahu hails Trump for Gaza ceasefire & more

The Supreme Court ordered a CBI probe into the Karur stampede, supervised by a retired judge. Meanwhile, Donald Trump received a nomination for Israel's highest civilian honor amid ongoing hostage exchanges. In India, Tejashwi Yadav decried the IRCTC scam charges as political vendetta, while Mamata Banerjee faced criticism for her remarks on a gangrape incident.

13 Oct 2025 5:37 pm
Durgapur rape case: Victim's father refutes Mamatas claim, criticises remark on womens safety

A medical student's father refuted West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's claim about the timing of her assault, stating it occurred between 8-9 pm, not after midnight. He also criticized Banerjee's remark about women avoiding late-night outings. Odisha officials reviewed the investigation, deeming it satisfactory with three arrests made within 36 hours.

13 Oct 2025 5:10 pm
After Mamata Banerjee, another TMC leader makes shocking comments on Durgapur rape case: 'Women shouldn't...'

Earlier, TMC supremo and Bengal CM Banerjee had sparked a row as she said colleges should not allow women students to step out late, after which she claimed her comments had been distorted. A 23-year-old medical student was gang-raped near her private college last week. Read more here.

13 Oct 2025 5:10 pm
Bhutan should compensate WB as floods caused by water gushing down from Himalayan kingdom: Mamata

KOLKATA, Oct 13: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday claimed that water flowing down from adjoining Bhutan caused floods in north Bengal and sought compensation from the Himalayan kingdom. The chief minister, who is visiting the natural disaster-hit region to oversee relief and rehabilitation work, said at Nagrakata in Jalpaiguri district that the losses occurred owing to rainwater flowing down from Bhutan through various rivers. We have faced losses due to water coming down from Bhutan We

13 Oct 2025 4:47 pm
Two more arrested in Durgapur rape case; all five accused now in custody: Bengal Police

KOLKATA: The West Bengal Police on Monday arrested two more persons in connection with the alleged gang rape of a medical student in Durgapur , taking the total number of apprehensions in the case to five, a senior officer said. The 23-year-old woman, hailing from Jaleswar in Odisha's Balasore district was gang-raped on Friday night when she went outside the private medical college with a friend to have dinner. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abhisekh Gupta of the Asansol-Durgapur Police Com

13 Oct 2025 2:13 pm
From Durgapur to RG Kar: Are West Bengals campuses safe for female students? CMs stay indoors stance underlines policy failure

Despite Kolkata's reputation as India's safest city, female students in West Bengal face a growing crisis of insecurity. Recent brutal assaults, like the Durgapur gang rape, highlight persistent gaps in campus security and institutional accountability. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's advice for women to stay indoors has drawn widespread condemnation, reinforcing a culture of victim-blaming rather than addressing systemic failures.

13 Oct 2025 1:05 pm
Chit fund scam: SC to hear CBI's plea against pre-arrest bail to IPS officer Rajeev Kumar

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will later this week hear the CBI's plea challenging the anticipatory bail granted to West Bengal cadre senior IPS officer Rajeev Kumar in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam case. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran on Monday took note of the vehement submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI, and posted the matter on October 17 (Friday). The solicitor general submitted that the probe agency's plea be

13 Oct 2025 12:33 pm
Exclusive: Gang-Rape Survivor's Father Responds To Mamata Banerjee Shocker

The father of the MBBS student gangraped near a medical college in West Bengal's Durgapur has slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks on women stepping out of college campuses late at night.

13 Oct 2025 11:41 am
How Was She Out At 12:30AM Mamatha Bangerjee On Durgapur Gangrape Case

The nation is devastated and reeling under the horrific tragedy of the gangrape case occurred in a private medical college at Durgapur, West Bengal. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has uttered an irresponsible and insensible statement with respect to the case. In a shocking assertion she has tried to shift the responsibility on the college Continue reading How Was She Out At 12:30AM Mamatha Bangerjee On Durgapur Gangrape Case The post How Was She Out At 12:30AM Mamatha Bangerjee On Du

13 Oct 2025 11:23 am
No Chief Minister, Gang-Raped Student Didn't Leave Campus At 12.30 am

The 23-year-old MBBS student gangraped near a medical college in West Bengal's Durgapur did not leave the campus at midnight, as suggested by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

13 Oct 2025 10:30 am
'Imagine, if a BJP CM ...': Kiren Rijiju on Mamatas remark on student rape case; takes dig at 'liberal gang'

Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's remarks on a Durgapur gangrape, calling out an illiberal gang for their silence. Banerjee questioned why a student was allowed to leave a campus in a forested area late at night, drawing parallels to a past incident. Three suspects have been arrested in the Durgapur case.

13 Oct 2025 9:49 am
Father of Durgapur gang-rape survivor seeks her transfer to Bhubaneswar, cites threat to life

BHUBANESWAR: The father of a 23-year-old woman, who was allegedly gang-raped in West Bengal's Durgapur, appealed to the Odisha government to shift her to Bhubaneswar for treatment, citing a threat to her life. The survivor, a second-year MBBS student, is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Durgapur. Her parents, residents of Jaleswar in Balasore district, rushed to West Bengal after being informed about the incident. I appeal to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to help shift my daug

13 Oct 2025 8:52 am
She does not feel the pain: Odisha Women Commission chairperson slams Mamata Banerjee ahead of Durgapur visit

Odisha State Commission for Women Chairperson Sovana Mohanty criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's remarks advising girls not to go out at night. Mohanty stated Banerjee doesn't feel the survivor's pain and urged her to ensure women's safety. The commission is visiting Durgapur to meet the gangrape survivor and her family.

13 Oct 2025 8:42 am
RG Kar victim's father slams Mamata Banerjee over Durgapur gang-rape: 'CM should issue...'

Earlier, CM Banerjee expressed shock over the gang-rape incident and reportedly advised private colleges not to allow girls to step outside at night. I'm shocked to see the incident, but private medical colleges also should take care of their students, and especially girls, she reportedly said.

12 Oct 2025 11:23 pm
Mamata terms Durgapur gangrape shocking, says no accused will be spared

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday termed the alleged gangrape of a medical student in Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district as shocking and said that no accused would be spared. Speaking to reporters at Kolkata airport before leaving for natural disaster-hit north Bengal to oversee relief and rehabilitation work, Banerjee said her Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by

12 Oct 2025 10:47 pm
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee clarifies her remark on Durgapur rape case: 'Do not try...'

Earlier, the West Bengal Chief Minister had questioned why the young engineering student had been out of her hostel post-midnight.

12 Oct 2025 9:26 pm
Mamata Banerjee is a 'blot on womanhood', says BJP over her remarks on Durgapur gangrape incident

The BJP has strongly criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Her comments advising female boarders against going out at night following an alleged gangrape have drawn sharp condemnation. The party accuses her of victim shaming and demands her resignation. They state a leader who cannot support women in distress has no right to govern.

12 Oct 2025 6:53 pm
Bengal 'gang rape' horror: BJP leaders stopped from meeting victim; spar with cops - watch

BJP leaders were prevented from meeting a med student allegedly gangraped in Durgapur, sparking accusations of a flawed probe. CM Mamata Banerjee's advice for girls to stay indoors at night drew sharp criticism, with one MLA comparing her administration to the Taliban. The accused have been remanded to police custody.

12 Oct 2025 5:11 pm
Don't Allow Girls Outside Colleges In Night: Mamata Banerjee

A second-year student of a private medical college was allegedly gangraped in Durgapur. The survivor is from Jaleswar, Odisha

12 Oct 2025 4:09 pm
How Was She Out At 12.30 am? Mamata Banerjee's Shocker After Gang Rape

In shocking remarks in the aftermath of an MBBS student's gangrape in West Bengal's Durgapur, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has tried to shift the responsibility of students' security to private colleges

12 Oct 2025 3:36 pm
'Girls shouldn't be allowed out at night': Mamata's shocking remark on Durgapur gangrape

Reacting to the gangrape of a medical student in West Bengal's Durgapur, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday made a controversial remark suggesting that girls should not be allowed to go outside college at night. Speaking to reporters at Kolkata airport, Mamata called the incident shocking and said no accused would be spared. This is a shocking incident...We have zero tolerance for such crimes. Three accused have been arrested and police are conducting search for others. Nobody will be spar

12 Oct 2025 3:24 pm
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's SHOCKING statement on Durgapur MBBS student gangrape: 'Girls should not be allowed...'

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee made a shocking statement on the gangrape of 23-year-old MBBS student in Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district.

12 Oct 2025 3:02 pm
Mamata to visit natural disaster-hit north Bengal again to oversee relief ops

Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will on Sunday again visit natural calamity-hit north Bengal to oversee the ongoing relief and rehabilitation work, officials said. She will also hold a series of administrative meetings to expedite assistance to the affected families, they said. At least 32 people have been killed and thousands left homeless in landslides Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram

12 Oct 2025 2:57 pm
Mamata terms Durgapur gang rape shocking, says no accused will be spared

This is a shocking incident... We have zero tolerance for such crimes. Three accused have been arrested and police are conducting search for others, says Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

12 Oct 2025 2:53 pm
Mamata to revisit flood-hit north Bengal to review relief, rehab efforts

KOLKATA: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will on Sunday again visit natural calamity-hit north Bengal to oversee the ongoing relief and rehabilitation work, officials said. She will also hold a series of administrative meetings to expedite assistance to the affected families, they said. At least 32 people have been killed and thousands left homeless in landslides and floods in the northern districts of West Bengal since October 4, following heavy rain. Banerjee was in north Bengal for four days s

12 Oct 2025 1:17 pm
ED seizes Rs 45 lakh in cash, documents during raids linked to Bengal municipality recruitment scam

KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 45 lakh in unexplained cash, incriminating documents, and digital devices during raids conducted in connection with the alleged irregularities in recruitment to South Dum Dum Municipality in West Bengal, the agency said in a statement. Sleuths of the agency's Kolkata zonal office carried out search operations at 13 locations in and around Kolkata, including the residence and firms of West Bengal Fire Minister Sujit Bose, on Friday in connec

12 Oct 2025 12:19 pm
Odisha CM speaks to Bengal gang rape survivor's father, assures him of support

Mr. Majhi told the survivor's father that he has urged his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee to ensure that the culprits get the strictest punishment

12 Oct 2025 11:17 am
Three arrested in connection with gang rape of medical college student in Bengal's Durgapur

The West Bengal police have arrested three men in connection with the gang-rape of a second-year medical student on the premises of a private medical college in Durgapur , reported PTI citing police sources. Two other accused remain at large. The identities of the three arrested accused were yet to be disclosed by the police. We have arrested three persons in connection with the case. They are being questioned. This is a very sensitive case and we will give out further details later, the police

12 Oct 2025 9:07 am