Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has said her party will skip the all-party international delegation on Operation Sindoor, since the Centre had not consulted her party.

TMC MP Yusuf Pathan withdrew from the all-party delegation after the Centre's unilateral selection, sparking criticism from TMC leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, who emphasized the party's right to choose its representative. Congress also questioned the Centre's selection process, deeming it dishonest after its suggested names were rejected.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said the Centre, which named her party's MP in the all-party delegations to tour different countries to campaign against terrorism, cannot decide the member's name on its own.

Mamata Banerjee's TMC supports the Union government on external affairs. The party clarifies it is not boycotting the Centre's initiative against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. TMC awaits a formal request to send representatives. Banerjee emphasizes that parties should choose their delegates, not the Centre. She also mentions that the party was not contacted directly, but only through the parliamentary party.

Kolkata, May 19: Reaffirming her partys support for the Union government on matters of external affairs, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her party was not boycotting the Centres multi-party diplomatic mission aimed at countering Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and would send its representatives once a formal request is received from the Centre. She stressed that the Centre should not decide which party sends whom as part of the delegation. We were not contacted about this. Nowadays, they

Kolkata: The Centres action of selecting and including Yusuf Pathan, the cricketer-turned-politician and Lok Sabha member from Baharampur constituency of West Bengal, in the multi-party delegation on Operation Sindoor without consulting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, prompted Trinamool Congress to withdraw his name. Officially, as of now, nothing has been stated on the reasons that prompted Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top S

The Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has informed the Centre of its decision to withdraw its MP from the seven all-party delegations scheduled to visit multiple countries as part of India's global outreach ...

With the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election in sight, both BJP and Trinamool Congress are intensifying efforts to strengthen their positions in North Bengal. Mamata Banerjee is set to visit North Bengal, while Suvendu Adhikari will visit Banarhat after John Barla's switch to Trinamool Congress. Trinamool Congress also reshuffled its organizational framework in Birbhum, assigning election responsibilities to a Core-Committee.

The naming of a newly built Jagannath temple in Digha, West Bengal, as 'Jagannath Dham' by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sparked controversy. Odisha stakeholders, including the Puri temple servitors and the royal family, view it as an infringement on the original Jagannath Temple's legacy.

The decision will benefit 12 lakh employees and pensioners and is likely to cost 10,000 crore. Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari demanded Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees resignation over the matter

In a significant political shift ahead of the 2026 assembly polls, former BJP Union Minister John Barla joined Trinamool Congress, expressing gratitude to Mamata Banerjee for the opportunity to serve the people of West Bengal. Barla cited obstacles within the BJP, including the alleged obstruction of a hospital project by Suvendu Adhikari, as reasons for his departure.

In Kolkata, a clash occurred between police and teachers who lost their jobs. The incident took place near Bikash Bhawan. Teachers were protesting the Supreme Court's decision regarding appointments. They demanded Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's intervention. Protesters refused to take any fresh examinations. They insisted on reinstatement. The police used lathicharge. Several teachers sustained injuries. The situation remains tense.

I believe under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, I will be able to do justice to the cause of the tribal population, says former Union Minister John Barla

West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the alleged abduction of a farmer from Cooch Behar by Bangladeshi nationals, emphasizing diplomatic resolution between the two governments. She directed the Chief Secretary to prioritize the farmer's return, while also alleging local activists facilitated the abduction following the death of a Bangladeshi smuggler

Saha, known for his grassroots connect, was one of the early members of the Trinamool Congress and was considered close to party supremo Mamata Banerjee

Purnam, a BSF jawan, is back in India after spending 22 days in Pakistan Rangers custody. He had inadvertently crossed the border while on duty. His family in Rishra expresses immense relief and gratitude. Purnam's wife, Rajni, thanks PM Narendra Modi and CM Mamata Banerjee for their support. CM Banerjee speaks with Rajni and assures assistance.

West Bengal is set to establish an entertainment, technology, and creativity hub named Biswa Angan in New Town, near Eco Park, implemented by Hidco via PPP. The state has also received 25,000 crore in investment proposals for steel and other industries, allotting 2,515 acres of land across various locations, potentially creating 70,000 jobs.

BSF Jawan Purnam Shaw returned to India after 22 days in Pakistan custody, bringing immense relief to his family in Kolkata. His wife, Rajni, confirmed his identity through a phone call and shared the news with their son. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee assured Rajni of Purnam's well-being and expressed her desire to meet him upon his return.

BSF constable Purnam Kumar Shaw returned to India after being released by Pakistan, prompting his family to express gratitude to PM Modi and CM Mamata Banerjee. Shaw's family in Rishra, West Bengal, rejoiced at his safe return after 22 days, with his wife acknowledging Modi's role and Banerjee highlighting the collaborative efforts ensuring his well-being.

West Bengal CM and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee, who had extended full support to the Union government in Operation Sindoor, said that she does not see organising events to pay respects to armed forces as a political move.

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Wednesday, announced that Trinamool Congress will be organising Nationalist Rally for two consecutive days May 17 and May 18 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the state to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Chief Ministers announcement for []

BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw returned to India after inadvertently crossing into Pakistan while on duty in Punjab. His wife, Rajani Shaw, expressed immense relief and gratitude to the government and PM Modi for his safe return. She also thanked CM Mamata Banerjee and acknowledged the support from state and central authorities, emphasizing the nation's solidarity during the ordeal.

Border Security Force constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, from Bengal, returned to India via Wagah-Attari border. He was detained in Pakistan since April 23 after accidentally crossing the border near Ferozepur. His return was uncertain amidst heightened tensions following the Pahalgam attack. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee assured Shaw's wife of support. Ceasefire between India and Pakistan facilitated his release.

KOLKATA: The wife of BSF constable Purnam Kumar Sahu, who has been detained by Pakistan Rangers , claimed that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spoke to her over the phone and assured her of every effort to secure the release of the Border Security Force personnel. Rajani, wife of the BSF jawan, said the chief minister called her over the phone on Sunday evening after she expressed her desire to meet Banerjee to seek the CM's intervention to expedite her husband's release. Forty-year-o

The wife of detained BSF constable Purnam Kumar Sahu received assurance from West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee regarding efforts to secure his release after he inadvertently crossed the international border. Rajani, Sahu's wife, expressed hope for his return, possibly through a swap with a Pakistani Ranger apprehended in Rajasthan.

The family of BSF constable Purnam Kumar Shaw, detained in Pakistan since April 23 after inadvertently crossing the border, is increasingly worried amidst ongoing tensions. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has assured Shaw's pregnant wife, Rajni, of all possible assistance. Rajni, expressing her distress and uncertainty, seeks the CM's intervention to request Prime Minister Modi for her husband's safe return.

Several private schools in West Bengal have declared summer vacations from Friday, after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the educational institutions to advance the holidays by a week in the wake of the India-Pakistan military conflict.

If something happens here, people should be prepared, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said urging traders not to think about profits at the time of crisis

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his 164th birth anniversary, and said the Nobel laureate's creations have been illuminating the whole world.

Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the family of Border Security Force constable P K Sahu is worried. Sahu was detained by Pakistan Rangers after he inadvertently crossed the border. His wife, Rajani, seeks intervention from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The family hopes for Sahu's safe return. India retaliated to a terror attack by destroying terror sites.

Following chief minister Mamata Banerjee's warning against fake news amidst rising tensions, Kolkata Police have intensified efforts to combat the spread of misinformation. Cyber units are monitoring social media, focusing on content harmful to social harmony, and coordinating with central agencies.

Key INDIA bloc leaders have voiced their strong support for the Indian armed forces' precision strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and POK, following the Pahalgam attack. Leaders like M.K. Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, Sharad Pawar, and Akhilesh Yadav emphasized national unity and the necessity of a firm response to terrorism, setting aside political differences to back the government's actions.

A reaction hailing India posted by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on X, presumably on 'Operation Sindoor' that the country launched against Pakistan, attracted snide comments from people on Wednesday morning.

Odisha Chief Minister wrote to West Bengal counterpart about the Digha temple name. Puri king requested ISKCON to intervene in the naming dispute. Puri Shankaracharya criticized Mamata Banerjee's use of 'Jagannath Dham'. He suggested financial motivations behind it. Shankaracharyas declared Puri as the exclusive 'Jagannatha-Dham'.

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday wrote to his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee requesting her to reconsider the use of Jagannath Dham for the newly-inaugurated temple at Digha. Expressing deep concern over naming of the Digha temple as Jagannath Dham, Majhi said Shree Jagannath temple at Puri is one of the Char Dhams of Hinduism and holds unparalleled religious, spiritual and cultural significance, not just for people of Odisha but also millions of devotees across

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addressed Murshidabad residents following violence related to an anti-waqf law protest, which resulted in three deaths. She cautioned against communal strife, urging people not to participate in riots, assuring her support only to those who maintain peace.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has formally requested West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to cease using the term 'Jagannath Dham' for the Digha temple, asserting that it exclusively pertains to Puri. This appeal follows widespread objections and concerns that the usage dilutes Puri's unique religious and cultural significance, potentially hurting the sentiments of numerous pilgrims and misrepresenting the revered abode of Lord Jagannath.

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday wrote a letter to his West Bengal counterpart, Mamata Banerjee, urging her to refrain from referring to the Jagannath temple in Digha as dham. Banerjee inaugurated the temple in Digha last week and described it a Jagannath Dham, sparking a controversy. In the letter to Banerjee, Majhi []

On the second day of her visit to the violence-hit areas of Murshidabad, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that rioters are being brought to the state from outside to orchestrate violence. She urged people not to create division among themselves by paying heed to the BJP or religious fundamentalists. Rioters are being brought to Bengal from outside, do not get provoked by them... Do not create division among yourselves listening to the BJP or any religious fundamental

SUTI (WB) May 6: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday provided the widow of slain Indian Army Havildar Jhantu Ali Sheikh with the job of a police home guard and assured his family of all help in future. Banerjee said that the state government has taken the responsibility of educating Sheikhs children. Sheikh died in a gun battle between security forces and terrorists during a search operation in Jammu & Kashmirs Udhampur area last month. Jhantu Ali Sheikh [] The post Mamata prov

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused external elements of instigating violence in the state, urging people to resist divisive agendas promoted by the BJP and religious fundamentalists. Speaking in Murshidabad, she asserted that the Waqf Act would not be implemented in Bengal, appealing for calm amidst potential protests.

Mamata Banerjee visited the riot-affected areas of Murshidabad district and met the families of those affected in last month's communal clashes.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited Murshidabad after communal clashes. She met with victim families in Samserganj. Banerjee assured full government support and strict action against those responsible for the violence. The clashes occurred during protests against the Waqf Amendment Act. Banerjee blamed vested interests for inciting unrest. Heavy security was present during her visit to the district.

Mamata Banerjee, who is on the second day of her tour of the district, reached Samserganj by helicopter and held a meeting with the families of the victims.

BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi has criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, labeling her anti-Hindu and blaming her for societal divisions and communal violence in Murshidabad. Union Minister Giriraj Singh echoed these sentiments, accusing Banerjee of vote bank politics and delayed response to the Murshidabad unrest, alleging Hindu communities are unsafe under her governance.

The Bengal Chief Minister also expressed concern over reports of attacks on Bengali-speaking migrant workers in Odisha and said that they are targeted for speaking in Bengali

When Asked about the Bengal Governor's report on the Murshidabad violence, Banerjee said she has no knowledge of the report sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), or about the mention of Article 356 in the state. Banerjee is on a two-day visit to Murshidabad district, where three persons died in the violence following protests over the Waqf Amendment Act on April 8.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticizes the Odisha government. This follows a controversy over the Digha Jagannath Dham temple. Allegations arose about using sacred wood and mistreatment of Bengali workers. Banerjee defends the Digha temple construction. She highlights Bengal's support to Odisha during crises. She also condemns the show-cause notice to a Puri temple servitor.

NEW DELHI: The West Bengal Central School Service Commission (WBCSSC) has moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of its verdict annulling the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staffers in state-run and aided schools. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar, on April 3, upheld the Calcutta High Court verdict of April 22, 2024, invalidating the appointment of teachers and staffers in the state-run and aided schools, terming the entire selection pro

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee voiced her concern regarding BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw's detention by Pakistan Rangers after he mistakenly crossed the border on April 23. Banerjee assured that both the state government and Trinamool Congress are in contact with Shaw's family in Rishra, and are working towards his swift return.

Police and locals rescued the injured, who were admitted to Murshidabad Medical College Hospital.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led Centre of spreading communal hatred and failing to protect the country's border. She alleged that families affected by recent violence in Murshidabad were being prevented by the saffron camp from meeting her. Banerjee also criticized the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for its visit to Murshidabad and questioned its priorities, asking whether NHRC members visited BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh and ethnic violence-hit Manipur.

Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - prepping her Trinamool for what will be an explosive Assembly election next year - has labelled arch-rivals the BJP, and the party-led central government, a heavily-loaded virus that spreads communal hatred.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited riot-affected Murshidabad, accusing the BJP-led Centre of instigating communal tensions. She alleged the BSF's actions escalated the violence and accused the BJP of forcibly relocating victims to prevent them from meeting her. Banerjee also criticized the NHRC's swift response to Murshidabad, questioning their absence in Manipur and Uttar Pradesh, suggesting a pre-planned conspiracy.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee refuted allegations of using stolen neem wood from Puri's Jagannath temple for the Digha temple idols, dismissing them as baseless. She condemned the reported harassment of Bengali-speaking people in Odisha, directing the state DGP to address the issue with his counterpart.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed concern for the detained BSF Jawan. Trinamool Congress is in contact with the family. BSF has issued an advisory for increased vigilance during border patrol. Pakistan is not responding to flag meeting requests. An investigation is underway regarding the incident. The BSF trooper crossed the International Border near Firozpur in Punjab.

KOLKATA: Asserting that the situation in violence-hit Murshidabad has stabilised, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she has no knowledge of Governor CV Ananda Boses report on the riots to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) , nor of his mention of the possible implementation of Article 356 in the state. Banerjee, who left for a two-day visit to Murshidabad on Monday afternoon, said she could have visited earlier, but chose to wait until the situation had normalised. I have

Mamata Banerjee claims peace in Murshidabad. She denies knowledge of Governor CV Ananda Bose's report to the MHA. Banerjee is visiting Murshidabad to review the situation and compensate victims. The Governor suggests central forces outposts. Banerjee affirms support for national security after the Pahalgam attack.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticised the proposal to impose President's Rule in West Bengal over violence in Murshidabad

West Bengal CM to visit violence-hit Murshidabad district to meet victims; unveil schemes worth 703 crore

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to travel to violence-hit Murshidabad district on a two-day visit on Monday, an official said.

Kolkata: Almost a month after the communal violence broke out in minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal during protests over the Waqf Act, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be on a two-day visit to the district from Monday. As per the tentative schedule of the Chief Minister, she will be reaching Murshidabads administrative headquarters of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su

Kolkata: Almost a month after the communal violence broke out in minority-dominated Murshidabad district of West Bengal during protests over the Waqf Act, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be on a two-day visit to the district from Monday. As per the tentative schedule of the Chief Minister, she will be reaching Murshidabads administrative headquarters of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her delayed visit to violence-hit Murshidabad. Ghosh alleges Banerjee prioritized meeting with Imams and temple inaugurations while remaining silent on atrocities against Hindus, accusing her of allowing evidence to be removed before her visit.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to visit violence-hit Murshidabad district for two days, starting Monday. She will meet with riot victims in Berhampore and Samsherganj, providing financial assistance to affected families and those whose homes were damaged. Banerjee will also unveil development schemes worth Rs 703 crore for the district during an administrative meeting in Suti.

For things to be better, this government must be removed, but not from the backdoor by implementing the president`s rule

The BJP leader called the West Bengal police, under Mamata Banerjee, worse than Hitlers Gestapo.

Chief servitor of Puri's Jagannath Temple and other religious figures are strongly criticizing the West Bengal government for naming the newly constructed Jagannath temple in Digha as Jagannath Dham. They argue that this move distorts religious tradition, hurts sentiments, and is a politically motivated act by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, as only Puri can be designated as a 'Dham'.

The Bengal BJP on Sunday attacked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the alleged use of leftover timber from the Nabakalebara rituals at Puri's Jagannath Temple to carve the idols for the new Rs 250-crore grand Jagannath temple complex ...

Kolkata: BJP Information Technology cell chief and the partys central observer for West Bengal, on Sunday, lashed out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over multiple controversies surrounding the newly-built Jagannath Temple, officially termed as a cultural centre, at Digha in East Midnapore district. Notably, the Odisha Government has directed the Shree Jagannatha Temple Administration, Puri, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top

BHUBANESWAR: The newly inaugurated Jagannath temple at Digha in West Bengal has sparked a massive controversy over the purported use of Daru (neem wood) that had remained unused during the Holy Trinitys Nabakalebara in Puri in 2015 for carving the deities, and naming the shrine as Jagannath Dham. Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Friday ordered an enquiry into the use of Daru in making the deities and the association of Srimandir servitors in its consecration ceremony. While the nam

While many Hindu priests, researchers, servitors and scholars have rejected the naming of Dighas Jagannath Temple as a Dham, renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has sought a clarification from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

KOLKATA: Two days after fifteen people, including two children, were killed in a devastating hotel fire in central Kolkata, the city Municipal Corporation has announced a complete ban on rooftop restaurants and commercial setups atop buildings across the city. Under Building Rule 117/4, the KMC will issue formal notices to rooftop restaurant owners, instructing them to shut down operations immediately. If defied, strict legal action will follow. The rule states that every terrace on the topmost

In India, golden brooms are used in only a few special religious places. At Puri's Jagannath Temple, a gold broom cleans Lord Jagannaths chariot during the prestigious Rath Yatra

The owner and manager of Rituraj Hotel in Kolkata have been arrested following a devastating fire that killed 14 people. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered surprise checks of all establishments in the city to ensure fire safety compliance, after the tragedy highlighted serious violations at the hotel. The hotel has been sealed and special committees will be formed to monitor and identify establishments flouting fire safety norms.

Following a devastating fire in a Burrabazar hotel that claimed 15 lives, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has promised stringent action against those responsible. Kolkata Police have arrested the hotel owner and manager, while Banerjee has formed a committee to investigate fire safety compliance.

Dilip Ghosh's visit to the Jagannath Dham inauguration with Mamata Banerjee sparks controversy. BJP leaders criticize Ghosh's actions. Sukanta Majumdar clarifies the party's non-endorsement. Ghosh defends his actions and criticizes party colleagues. Protests erupt against Ghosh in Midnapore. Tathagata Roy calls for Ghosh's removal. The incident highlights internal divisions within the Bengal BJP.

A controversy has erupted within the Bengal BJP as senior leader Dilip Ghosh's attendance at the Jagannath Dham temple inauguration with Mamata Banerjee sparks outrage. Swapan Dasgupta has criticized Ghosh's actions as a etrayal, intensifying the internal conflict. This division surfaces amidst the BJP's efforts to challenge Banerjee over the Murshidabad violence, highlighting a significant rift within the party.

Dilip Ghosh, the Bengal BJP leader who delivered the party its highest ever seat tally in the state during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, seems to be engaged in a battle of perceptions with his own partymen.

Ms. Banerjee reached the MechuaFalpatti area of Burrabazarand said that special committees comprising police, administration and fire services department are being set up to identify establishments which are flouting fire safety norms

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the fire-ravaged hotel in central Kolkata and announced that those responsible for the death of 14 people will not be spared.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Jagannath Dham Temple in Digha amid political controversy. The BJP criticized the temple's state funding, calling Banerjee a fake Hindu and accusing her of minority appeasement. TMC leaders defended the project, questioning the BJP's definition of Hinduism. The Rs 250 crore temple project, envisaged by Banerjee in 2018 and built over 20 acres, was personally overseen by the chief minister who visited the site twice in the run-up to the i

The replica of Puri Jagannath temple, built at a cost of Rs 250 crore in Bengal's seaside town of Digha, was consecrated today, marking Mamata Banerjee's outreach to the Hindus.

A new Jagannath Temple was inaugurated in Digha on Wednesday by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The opening coincided with Akshay Trithiya, a day considered auspicious.

A grand Jagannath temple in Digha, costing Rs 250 crore, was built under CM Mamata Banerjee. Opposition accuses her of using public funds for political gains

A major fire broke out in a Kolkata hotel. The incident occurred in the Burrabazar area. Fifteen people died, including two children. Several others sustained injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced compensation. The State Government also announced ex-gratia. Authorities rescued many people from the hotel. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.

The Jagannath temple in Digha will be inaugurated on April 30 in the presence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

A newly built temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath in the coastal town of Digha in West Bengal has become the centre of a political flashpoint between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government and the BJP.

CM Mamata Banerjee has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for Havildar Jhantu Ali Shaikh's family and a government job for his wife.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced financial assistance and job opportunities for the families of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and martyred army Havildar Jhantu Ali Sheikh. The state government will provide ex-gratia payments, pensions, health cards, and employment to support the affected families.

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced that all the protesting teachers will get salaries till the review petition is filed in the Supreme Court. CM called a meeting with theprotesting teachers at Nabanna and over the phone, she told them that the state government wont discriminate between eligible and ineligible candidates, and Group C staff will get Rs 25,000 while Group D staff will get Rs 20,000. The review petition will be filed in the Supreme Court next m

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of three state residents who tragically died in the Pahalgam terror attack. Additionally, the family of Havildar Jhantu Ali Shaikh, who lost his life in Udhampur encounter, will also receive Rs 10 lakh along with a government job for his wife.

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the three persons from the state killed in the Pahalgam terror attack and to the next of kin of the Army havilder killed in Udhampur encounter . She added that the state government would also offer a job to the wife of Havildar Jhantu Ali Shaikh from Tehatta in Nadia district. Banerjee said the state government would provide Rs 10,000 pension to the father of Bitan Adhik

Ahead of Mamata Banerjee's visit to Murshidabad and Jangipur, the West Bengal government has transferred the police superintendents of both districts. Ananda Roy, involved in the Murshidabad violence SIT, is moved to West Midnapore, while Surya Kumar Yadav, part of the probe team, is transferred to Cooch Behar.

New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale on Friday said he will keep fighting harder, a day after the Delhi Hight Court ordered to attach part of his salary in a defamation case filed by former diplomat Lakshmi Puri. It doesnt matter to me Ill only keep fighting even harder. I am a soldier of Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool, Gokhale said in a brief statement issued to media. Sources close to the Trinamool MP said he would file an appeal against the order, and also q

In the letter, he requested an extension of the duration of the camps of Central and State security forces in the specifically affected areas of Bedbona in Dhuliyan Municipality, and Jafrabad under Tinpakuria Gram Panchayat in Samsherganj.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed the tragic loss of three state residents in the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. Banerjee expressed her condolences and assured that the government is arranging for the victims' families to return home from Delhi. The deceased are Bitan Adhikari, Samir Guha, and Manish Ranjan.

NEW DELHI : As the dastardly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmirs Pahalgam shook the nation, several leaders across the political spectrum condemned the attack, calling it a blot on humanity and urging the Central government to take decisive action against the perpetrators. RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale urged all political parties to rise above their differences. We pay homage to the deceased and pray for the early recovery of the injured in this attack... It is an attack on the unity and int

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee plans to visit Murshidabad in early May to investigate the recent violence, assuring support for affected families, including financial aid, education for children, and new housing. Police have arrested six individuals from Odisha in connection with the arson and rioting following protests related to the Waqf (Amendment) Act.