Page 8 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
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
 "Bengal govt's shift from industry incentives sparks business concern")
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
 "Police prevents BJP leaders from visiting violence-hit Bengal's Maheshtala")
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
 "Complainant against influencer Sharmistha Panoli arrested in Kolkata")
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")
West Bengal govt to recruit 35,726 assistant teachers after SC order
The school service commission will prepare merit panels based on the candidates' performance in the written test, oral interview, and lecture demonstration
 "West Bengal govt to recruit 35,726 assistant teachers after SC order")
Steel & ferro-alloy industry seeks Bengal CM's help over power tariff hike
Trade bodies in West Bengal's steel sector urge CM Mamata Banerjee to intervene as a steep power tariff hike by DVC threatens operations, jobs, and the survival of crucial industrial units in state
 "Steel & ferro-alloy industry seeks Bengal CM's help over power tariff hike")
'I challenge, go for elections tomorrow': Mamata hits back at PM Modi
Stating that her government stands for compassion, Banerjee accused the BJP of following divisive policies and alleged that the ruling party at the Centre incites riots
 "'I challenge, go for elections tomorrow': Mamata hits back at PM Modi")
PM Modi slams Mamata govt, says Bengal suffering from 'selfish politics'
PM Modi criticised the Trinamool Congress TMC government for showing 'enmity towards poor, Dalits, Adivasis and women'
 "PM Modi slams Mamata govt, says Bengal suffering from 'selfish politics'")
Bengal CM Mamata skips NITI Aayog meet in Delhi, TMC silent on her absence
Till Saturday evening, there was no official confirmation on whether the West Bengal government was represented at the meeting
NITI Aayog meeting: PM calls for faster development, states back Op Sindoor
At the NITI Aayog meeting, PM Modi urged states to develop future-ready cities and one world-class tourist spot each to help achieve the goal of a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047
 "NITI Aayog meeting: PM calls for faster development, states back Op Sindoor")
Opposition slams CM Mamata Banerjee for skipping NITI Aayog meet
It is the first major meeting of the prime minister with the CMs of states and lieutenant governors of Union Territories after Operation Sindoor
Mamata urges North Bengal officials to stay alert for cross-border threats
She also asked the officials to stay alert in view of potential flooding due to heavy rain
 "Mamata urges North Bengal officials to stay alert for cross-border threats")
Abhishek Banerjee to represent TMC in India's global anti-terror delegation
The Trinamool Congress will send Abhishek Banerjee instead of MP Yusuf Pathan to represent the party in the all-party delegation
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TMC's Yusuf Pathan to opt out of all-party mission on anti-terror stand
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerje asserted that the leadership of a party should decide the names of its representatives for the Centre's multi-party diplomatic mission
 "TMC's Yusuf Pathan to opt out of all-party mission on anti-terror stand")
Not opting out of Centre's diplomatic mission, clarifies WB CM Mamata
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her party was not boycotting the Centre's multi-party diplomatic mission aimed at countering Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.