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Page 6 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee

Of migrants, mother tongue, and Mamata Banerjee's move in West Bengal

Ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, the CM is leading a bhasha andolan, alleging migrant harassment and invoking Bengali pride to counter the BJP's narrative

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Updated On : 03 Aug 2025 | 11:08 PM IST

Mamata slams Delhi police for calling Bengali a Bangladeshi language

Mamata Banerjee called the act 'scandalous' and urged everyone to strongly protest against the government for disrespecting Bengali-speaking people

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Updated On : 03 Aug 2025 | 10:33 PM IST

CM Mamata hikes Durga Puja grant to ₹1.1 lakh, waives taxes for committees

Addressing a mega coordination meeting of Puja committees at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here, Banerjee said the enhanced financial assistance, up from Rs 85,000 last year

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 7:26 PM IST

WB govt drafts rules on women's safety ahead of RG Kar case 1st anniversary

According to the proposed rules, night shifts would not be mandatory for female employees of an entity, and an organisation has to ensure the safety of women even during their travel

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2025 | 10:22 AM IST

Mamata asks officials to ensure no harassment during voter roll revision

Banerjee said the alleged "persecution" of Bengali-speaking migrants in various states is a "deliberate" and "politically motivated" act

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2025 | 1:42 PM IST

Staffers at border seek Bengal CM intervention to lift ban on jute imports

The Petrapole Clearing Agents' Staff Welfare Association claimed that the trade flow at the border checkpost in North 24 Parganas district has been affected due to the restriction

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Updated On : 22 Jul 2025 | 3:11 PM IST

Mamata warns BJP of backlash over harassment of Bengali-speaking people

Banerjee also alleged that the ruling dispensation at the Centre was influencing the Election Commission of India to achieve its political ambitions across states

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Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 11:12 PM IST

Mamata to lead protest on harassment of Bengali speakers in other states

'This is a battle to defend Bengal's honour, language and identity. If someone calls a Bengali a Bangladeshi, we will not take it lying down,' TMC leader Mamata Banerjee said

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Updated On : 16 Jul 2025 | 12:07 PM IST

India offers help to restore Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Bangladesh

The Indian government has offered to help restore the noted filmmaker's ancestral home in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, urging its preservation as a cultural landmark instead of being demolished

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2025 | 10:57 PM IST

Mamata blames DVC water release for Bengal floods, cites Centre's neglect

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee blames DVC for repeated floods due to excess water release and accuses the Centre of neglecting Bengal's flood management and relief needs

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2025 | 10:04 PM IST

After Singur, a new chapter unfolds in Tata Group-West Bengal saga

A meeting between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran has rekindled hopes of fresh investments by the group in the state that goes to polls next year

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Updated On : 13 Jul 2025 | 11:13 PM IST

Comeback after Singur: Tata Chairman Chandrasekaran calls on Mamata

In a post on X, the Trinamool Congress, the party Banerjee leads, said she hosted Chandrasekaran for a dialogue on West Bengal's industrial growth

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2025 | 11:48 PM IST

Mamata seeks Niti Aayog's apology on misrepresented West Bengal map

The West Bengal CM said that the issue raised legitimate concerns about the rigor and reliability of Niti Aayog's work

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2025 | 8:58 PM IST

Mamata slams NITI Aayog for map error showing Bihar as West Bengal

The error, found in the "Summary Report for the State of West Bengal" published on NITI Aayog's website, incorrectly depicted the territory of Bihar in place of West Bengal

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2025 | 5:55 PM IST

Will reveal names of TMC leaders causing chaos on college campuses: Suvendu

Adhikari alleged that all these leaders belong to the 'bhaipo (nephew) gang', an apparent reference to TMC's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who is the nephew of CM Mamata Banerjee

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Updated On : 06 Jul 2025 | 8:19 PM IST

Bengal govt to keep air ambulance in Digha during Rath Yatra on July 5

The decision to keep an air ambulance in Digha during the 'Ulto Rath Yatra' of Lord Jagannath was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the state secretariat on Wednesday

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Updated On : 03 Jul 2025 | 12:48 PM IST

Law college gang rape: BJP's 4 member 'fact-finding team' reaches Kolkata

The members of the team include former Union ministers Satpal Singh, Meenakshi Lekhi and MPs Biplab Kumar Deb and Manan Kumar Mishra

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Updated On : 30 Jun 2025 | 12:15 PM IST

Crude bomb kills girl in Nadia amid TMC bypoll victory celebrations

A teenage girl was killed in a crude bomb explosion during Kaliganj bypoll celebrations in Bengal, with unverified reports linking the blast to TMC victory festivities

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Updated On : 23 Jun 2025 | 5:22 PM IST

TMC slams Oppn after HC stays relief scheme for sacked non-teaching staff

The remarks came after the Calcutta HC barred the West Bengal govt from implementing its relief scheme for sacked Group C and D staff, staying monetary support until September 26

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Updated On : 20 Jun 2025 | 1:26 PM IST

PM Modi wishes Prez Murmu on birthday, praises her efforts to empower poor

'She has always worked to empower the poor and downtrodden. May she be blessed with a long and healthy life in service of the people,' Modi said

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Updated On : 20 Jun 2025 | 8:35 AM IST