Victor Dasgupta | Jun 13, 2026, 7:13 AM IST
The rebellion within the Trinamool Congress is expected to intensify, with a group of around 19 dissident MPs expected to submit a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker on Friday.
Victor Dasgupta | Jun 11, 2026, 9:33 AM IST
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee met Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday to review post-opposition alliance strategy and discuss the political situation after a wave of TMC defections following the BJP's victory in the West Bengal elections.
Victor Dasgupta | Jun 9, 2026, 6:46 AM IST
Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar said her decision was not linked to the party's electoral defeat, noting that she had stood by Mamata Banerjee for four decades, including when she was out of power.
Joy Pillai | Jun 8, 2026, 1:30 PM IST
Littering and the use of plastic in public places would be banned in West Bengal from September 1.
Victor Dasgupta | Jun 8, 2026, 12:58 PM IST
Jahangir Khan was a candidate for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) from the Falta constituency in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
Victor Dasgupta | Jun 7, 2026, 8:48 AM IST
"During my tenure, Kolkata faced several difficult situations, including Cyclone Amphan and the COVID-19 pandemic. We overcame those challenges with the support of KMC officials and the people of the city," Firad Hakim said.
Victor Dasgupta | Jun 3, 2026, 9:43 AM IST
Those who are yet to apply for the scheme must note that the Annapurna Yojana application form 2026 can be submitted in both online and offline modes
Tahir Qureshi | Jun 1, 2026, 5:19 PM IST
The 7 women ministers sworn in to Suvendu Adhikari's Bengal cabinet have been assigned different ministerial roles ranging from rural development to women and child welfare.
Abhijeet Sen | May 27, 2026, 11:14 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has launched the "Annapurna Yojana," a new welfare scheme providing Rs 3,000 monthly financial aid to eligible women.
Hritika Mitra | May 24, 2026, 7:29 PM IST
West Bengal government has set up 'holding centres' across the state for illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. The move follows Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's recent announcement of a tougher anti-infiltration strategy.
Victor Dasgupta | May 19, 2026, 8:09 AM IST
The violence left six police personnel and two CRPF jawans injured, Adhikari said, adding that 40 people had so far been arrested and that the probe was being directly monitored by the Commissioner of Police.
Abhijeet Sen | May 18, 2026, 3:40 PM IST
In a major move benefiting lakhs of state government employees, the newly formed Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government in West Bengal has officially approved the implementation and constitution of the 7th State Pay Commission.
