Page 4 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal's GST revenues rise 12% in July, Tripura leads with 41% surge
Several states posted double-digit growth in GST collections in July 2025, led by Tripura at 41 per cent. However, Mizoram, Jharkhand bucked the trend, reporting declines in revenue during the month
 "West Bengal's GST revenues rise 12% in July, Tripura leads with 41% surge")
West Bengal records 12% growth in GST collection for July: CM Mamata
In a post on X, Banerjee said the state collected Rs 5,895 crore in GST revenue last month, up from Rs 5,257 crore in July 2024
 "West Bengal records 12% growth in GST collection for July: CM Mamata")
TMC's Kalyan Banerjee quits as LS chief whip amid row with Mahua Moitra
The move came hours after a virtual meeting of TMC MPs chaired by party supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
 "TMC's Kalyan Banerjee quits as LS chief whip amid row with Mahua Moitra")
ZEE5 Bangla bets on affordable prices to lure viewers, says official
The OTT platform is trying to keep pace with changing audience preferences by innovating with different genres and storytelling formats to stay relevant and engaging, West Bengal CM said
 "ZEE5 Bangla bets on affordable prices to lure viewers, says official")
Direct insult to language in which National Anthem was written: MK Stalin
Stalin said that statements like these were not "inadvertent errors" but exposed the dark mindset of a regime that undermines diversity
 "Direct insult to language in which National Anthem was written: MK Stalin")
Mamata to be held accountable for inciting linguistic conflict: BJP
He argued that her reaction to the entire issue was 'misplaced and dangerously inflammatory', while adding that Delhi Police's letter does not describe Bangla as a 'Bangladeshi' language
 "Mamata to be held accountable for inciting linguistic conflict: BJP")
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
 "Of migrants, mother tongue, and Mamata Banerjee's move in West Bengal")
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
 "Mamata slams Delhi police for calling Bengali a Bangladeshi language")
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
 "CM Mamata hikes Durga Puja grant to ₹1.1 lakh, waives taxes for committees")
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
 "WB govt drafts rules on women's safety ahead of RG Kar case 1st anniversary")
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
 "Mamata asks officials to ensure no harassment during voter roll revision")
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
 "Staffers at border seek Bengal CM intervention to lift ban on jute imports")
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
 "Mamata warns BJP of backlash over harassment of Bengali-speaking people")
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
 "Mamata to lead protest on harassment of Bengali speakers in other states")
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
 "India offers help to restore Satyajit Ray's ancestral home in Bangladesh")
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
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
 "After Singur, a new chapter unfolds in Tata Group-West Bengal saga")
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
 "Comeback after Singur: Tata Chairman Chandrasekaran calls on Mamata")
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
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
 "Mamata slams NITI Aayog for map error showing Bihar as West Bengal")
