Page 4 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
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
 "Mamata blames DVC water release for Bengal floods, cites Centre's neglect")
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 seeks Niti Aayog's apology on misrepresented West Bengal map")
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")
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
 "Will reveal names of TMC leaders causing chaos on college campuses: Suvendu")
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
 "Bengal govt to keep air ambulance in Digha during Rath Yatra on July 5")
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
 "Law college gang rape: BJP's 4 member 'fact-finding team' reaches Kolkata")
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
 "Crude bomb kills girl in Nadia amid TMC bypoll victory celebrations")
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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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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Bengal govt's shift from industry incentives sparks business concern
Incentives - or the lack thereof and outstanding dues - have long been a pet peeve of the industry
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Police prevents BJP leaders from visiting violence-hit Bengal's Maheshtala
Leader of Opposition in the state assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, called on Governor C V Ananda Bose at Raj Bhavan to apprise him about the situation
Smart meters will be normal, consumers to pay bills every 3 months: WB govt
West Bengal Power Minister Arup Biswas claimed that the decision to install the meters for domestic power consumers was a directive from the central government
 "Smart meters will be normal, consumers to pay bills every 3 months: WB govt")
Backwardness only benchmark to decide OBC status, not religion: Mamata
The chief minister said that 49 subsections have been included under the OBC-A and 91 under OBC-B categories
 "Backwardness only benchmark to decide OBC status, not religion: Mamata")
Complainant against influencer Sharmistha Panoli arrested in Kolkata
Wajahat Khan, who filed the complaint against Sharmistha Panoli, was arrested in Kolkata after allegedly absconding since 1 June following counter-allegations against him
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Visit Bengal to see real democracy under Mamata: Sukanta Majumdar to Rahul
Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had alleged that the Maharashtra Assembly election held in November 2024 was "rigged", and claimed that the same will be repeated in Bihar Assembly polls due later this year
 "Visit Bengal to see real democracy under Mamata: Sukanta Majumdar to Rahul")
Bengal cabinet clears addition of 76 castes to OBC list, new subdivision
The cabinet also gave its nod to a proposal to make Farakka a new subdivision in Murshidabad district
Amit Shah to arrive in Kolkata today for West Bengal's two-day visit
According to the official itinerary, the Home minister will begin his day with the inauguration of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Rajarhat, on the outskirts of Kolkata
 "Amit Shah to arrive in Kolkata today for West Bengal's two-day visit")
'Vicious' campaign launched at PM's rally for power gains, claims CM Mamata
She further said that this effort aimed to downplay and erase out the significant development works of our government for the people in Alipurduar district
 "'Vicious' campaign launched at PM's rally for power gains, claims CM Mamata")
