Page 14 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
Willing to lead INDIA bloc if I get opportunity: WB CM Mamata Banerjee
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo said she could manage the dual responsibility of running the opposition front while continuing her role as the chief minister of Bengal
 "Willing to lead INDIA bloc if I get opportunity: WB CM Mamata Banerjee")
Bengal giving central welfare scheme funds to 'undeserving' people: Chouhan
Chouhan strongly refuted Trinamool Congress member Kalyan Banerjee's allegation that Central funds of various welfare schemes had not been released to West Bengal
 "Bengal giving central welfare scheme funds to 'undeserving' people: Chouhan")
Centre targeting Muslims with Waqf Bill; lacks majority to pass: CM Mamata
Touching upon the reduction of the minority Hindu population in Bangladesh and the ongoing unrest in the neighbouring country, she questioned the Centre's alleged inaction in the matter
Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeeping in Bangladesh amid violence
Bangladesh unrest: Mamata Banerjee's appeal comes after reports of escalating unrest in Bangladesh, where three Hindu priests from the Iskcon have been detained
 "Mamata Banerjee calls for UN peacekeeping in Bangladesh amid violence")
KMC asks shops to put up signboards in Bengali alongside other languages
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is determined to enforce the usage of Bengali in signages, and has set a tentative deadline of February 21, 2025 to initiate the process
 "KMC asks shops to put up signboards in Bengali alongside other languages")
J'khand CM takes note of 'stopping' potato-laden vehicles on Bengal borders
West Bengal government has allegedly put restriction on interstate supply of the tuber since Thursday in a bid to maintain the stock and keep the price of potato under control in its state
 "J'khand CM takes note of 'stopping' potato-laden vehicles on Bengal borders")
Potato traders threaten strike if Bengal doesn't allow selling elsewhere
West Bengal recently re-imposed curbs on selling potatoes to neighbouring states in an effort to control the prices in the local markets
 "Potato traders threaten strike if Bengal doesn't allow selling elsewhere")
ONGC awaits mining lease for new oil field discoveries in WB's Ashokenagar
ONGC notified the first Asokenagar discovery in Block WB-ONN-2005/4 on September 24, 2018, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha
 "ONGC awaits mining lease for new oil field discoveries in WB's Ashokenagar")
Mamata Banerjee backs Modi govt on Bangladesh violence, calls for action
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee backs Modi govt's stance on Bangladesh violence against Hindus and arrest of Iskcon monk, urging the Centre to take action on the escalating crisis
 "Mamata Banerjee backs Modi govt on Bangladesh violence, calls for action")
'ED's conviction rate very poor', says SC in Partha Chatterjee bail plea
Earlier in August, the Supreme Court had questioned the 'quality of prosecution and evidence' garnered in cases related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, by the Directorate of Enforcement
 "'ED's conviction rate very poor', says SC in Partha Chatterjee bail plea")
Your blessings will help us work: Mamata to people after TMC's bypoll wins
She said the results of the by-elections would help her work for the people
 "Your blessings will help us work: Mamata to people after TMC's bypoll wins")
WB Guv draws upon grassroots experiences, highlights 'regional imbalances'
Governor Ananda Bose, however, emphasised that he maintains a strong professional relationship with the CM, but added, 'Politician Mamata Banerjee is not my cup of tea'
 "WB Guv draws upon grassroots experiences, highlights 'regional imbalances'")
RG Kar case: Bengal Guv asks for report over Kolkata CP's involvement claim
In a post on X, Raj Bhavan Media Cell said that Governor Bose has urged the state government to look into the matter and inform him of the factual position
 "RG Kar case: Bengal Guv asks for report over Kolkata CP's involvement claim")
Crimes against women to stop only when Mamata ceases to be CM: Adhikari
Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, made this assertion while campaigning for the BJP candidate at Taldangra assembly seat in Bankura district
 "Crimes against women to stop only when Mamata ceases to be CM: Adhikari")
Economist Bibek Debroy passes away, leaders reflect on his life and legacy
Condolences and tributes poured in from across India for renowned economist Bibek Debroy, including heartfelt messages from PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders
 "Economist Bibek Debroy passes away, leaders reflect on his life and legacy")
Bengal home to all, people celebrate every festival together: CM Mamata
Inaugurating a number of community Kali Puja pandals across Kolkata, she also urged the people to celebrate with environment-friendly firecrackers
West Bengal extends ban on tobacco-based gutkha, pan masala till Nov 2025
Gutkha and pan masala, both see a wide usage of tobacco as well as nicotine as ingredients
 "West Bengal extends ban on tobacco-based gutkha, pan masala till Nov 2025")
Peace can be established in Bengal only after infiltration stops: Amit Shah
There can be peace in Bengal only when infiltration stops Land ports play an important role in improving connectivity and relations between the two countries, he added
 "Peace can be established in Bengal only after infiltration stops: Amit Shah")
Cyclone Dana: 216K people moved to relief camps, says CM Mamata Banerjee
Addressing a press conference Chief Minister Mamata said, "Some districtsare affected badly due to cyclone, especially kaccha houses
 "Cyclone Dana: 216K people moved to relief camps, says CM Mamata Banerjee")
Mamata urges Bangladesh to release 84 jailed Bengal fishermen after arrests
Banerjee said that the fishermen were repeatedly told by the unions not to venture into the water of our neighbouring countries referring to the current political situation there