Page 3 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
Bengal govt to allocate 1.6 mn houses under state scheme by 2026 mid-Jan
Announcing this after a cabinet meeting on Monday, senior minister Chandrima Bhattacharya accused the central government of depriving the state of funding for the scheme
 "Bengal govt to allocate 1.6 mn houses under state scheme by 2026 mid-Jan")
TMC accuses Election Commission of bias, links SIR to multiple deaths
The party also claimed that 34 people in the state have died during the ongoing SIR exercise and demanded that the ECI take responsibility for these deaths
 "TMC accuses Election Commission of bias, links SIR to multiple deaths")
Mamata Banerjee to hold SIR protest rally in West Bengal's Matua heartland
According to TMC leaders, Banerjee will fly from Kolkata on Tuesday afternoon, with a temporary helipad being prepared at Pratapgarh ground on Chakdah Road
 "Mamata Banerjee to hold SIR protest rally in West Bengal's Matua heartland")
Suvendu accuses Mamata of undermining EC, shielding 'illicit vote-bank'
The Leader of the Opposition in the assembly hit back late on Thursday with a four-page counter, calling her missive to the EC misleading, politically motivated and factually distorted
 "Suvendu accuses Mamata of undermining EC, shielding 'illicit vote-bank'")
West Bengal SIR: Mamata Banerjee writes to EC, seeks immediate intervention
The Chief Minister expressed serious concerns about the ongoing SIR, citing inadequate planning, insufficient training, and unrealistic timelines that are "compromising the process's credibility"
Mamata writes to CEC, alleges SIR is 'unplanned, coercive and dangerous'
Banerjee said she had time and again flagged her concerns over the ongoing SIR process, and told the CEC that she is now compelled to write because the situation has deeply deteriorated
Mamata slams ECI after death of BLO, alleges 'unbearable SIR pressure'
Banerjee criticised the Election Commission for what she described as an "unplanned, relentless workload" ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections
Bengal govt's telemedicine consulations surpass 70 mn mark: CM Mamata
The programme is playing a crucial role in linking remote and underserved regions with specialised medical care, supported by a vast network of health centres
Red Fort explosion kills 8: Opposition leaders condemn 'alarming' incident
Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand are among the states that have been placed on high alert
 "Red Fort explosion kills 8: Opposition leaders condemn 'alarming' incident")
Bengal's Swasthya Sathi scheme crosses 10 mn hospitalisations: CM Mamata
She said under the scheme, residents have received cashless medical treatment worth Rs 13,156 crore, fully funded from the state budget
 "Bengal's Swasthya Sathi scheme crosses 10 mn hospitalisations: CM Mamata")
All 5 accused arrested in Durgapur gangrape case: Here's everything we know
The 23-year-old student, hailing from Jaleswar in Odisha's Balasore district, was allegedly raped by a group of men on Friday night outside the campus when she went out with a friend for dinner
 "All 5 accused arrested in Durgapur gangrape case: Here's everything we know")
CM Mamata seeks compensation from Bhutan for floods in north Bengal
Maintaining that the state government has to arrange all relief and rehabilitation, she claimed that the Centre does not pay for it
 "CM Mamata seeks compensation from Bhutan for floods in north Bengal")
BJP, Congress hold protest over 'gang rape' of medical student in Durgapur
Another opposition CPI(M) and the BJP questioned the law and order situation in West Bengal after the alleged incident, and claimed that the state is not safe for women
 "BJP, Congress hold protest over 'gang rape' of medical student in Durgapur")
Mamata to visit disaster-hit north Bengal to oversee relief ops today
She will also hold a series of administrative meetings to expedite assistance to the affected families
 "Mamata to visit disaster-hit north Bengal to oversee relief ops today")
TMC MP Saugata Roy criticises party's focus on 'khela, mela' over politics
Opposition parties in West Bengal have long been accusing the TMC govt of giving attention only to "khela and mela", ignoring the serious development and administrative issues
 "TMC MP Saugata Roy criticises party's focus on 'khela, mela' over politics")
Mamata Banerjee visits landslide-hit Mirik, interacts with locals
She handed over compensation cheques to the next of kin of the deceased and assured them of all possible government assistance
 "Mamata Banerjee visits landslide-hit Mirik, interacts with locals")
Centre rejects Mamata's claim, says ₹1,290 cr released for flood relief
Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Centre provides no funds for flood management and has even halted the Ganga Action Plan for cleaning the river
Bengal floods man-made, DVC releasing water to save Jharkhand: Mamata
Banerjee also announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the next of kin of those who died in the floods and landslides
Darjeeling landslide: Over 40 villagers in relief camp; CM to visit today
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives caused by the heavy rains and landslides
 "Darjeeling landslide: Over 40 villagers in relief camp; CM to visit today")
Kolkata rains: 7 dead, over 30 flights cancelled amid heavy downpour
As rain-battered Kolkata struggle with widespread flooding and electrocution, CM Mamata Banerjee slammed poor dredging of the Farakka barrage and lapses by a private power utility for the crisis
 "Kolkata rains: 7 dead, over 30 flights cancelled amid heavy downpour")