The protests come days after the Supreme Court upheld a Calcutta HC verdict that invalidated the appointments of over 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff across state-run and state-aided schools
Calcutta HC allows Howrah Ram Navami rally from 3-5 pm with conditions: no arms or motorcycles permitted; rally must remain peaceful under proper police supervision
The reaction of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee came after the Supreme Court cancelled the appointments of 25,753 teachers and staff in government-run and aided schools in 2016
Supreme Court invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staff at West Bengal schools due to large-scale irregularities
In an apparent reference to the BJP, Banerjee described it as a jumla outfit with a sole agenda to divide the country on the basis of religion
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Oxford speech turned chaotic as protesters heckled her. In response, she held up an old injury photo, calling it proof of an attack on her
BJP leader Amit Malviya shared a video claiming Bengali Hindus confronted CM Mamata Banerjee at Kellogg College, London, during her visit
Addressing a gathering at the Kellogg College in the University of Oxford, she stressed the importance of inclusive development
Speaking at the High Commission of India in London where she attended a high-tea reception, CM Banerjee called the relationship very deep
Banerjee's lecture at Oxford University is slated for March 27. During her stay, she will also meet industrialists on March 25 to seek investments for the state
One of the major changes introduced is the removal of restrictions on the employment of women in ON-category liquor shops
The West Bengal government on Tuesday informed the apex court of its decision to conduct a fresh survey to identify OBCs in the state
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said he was "greatly touched" by the concerns expressed across party lines which contributed to his speedy recovery
Citing official figures, he said West Bengal ranked fourth in investment intentions for January-November 2024, attracting proposals worth Rs 39,133 crore (7.45 per cent of total investment intentions)
Bengal CM added that the state has emerged as the leader in workers engaged in 'Manufacturing Enterprises,' contributing 13.81 per cent
BJP is trying to manipulate the electoral rolls by bringing in fake voters from other states. So, along with our party workers, we are on a door-to-door visit to verify the voter list
Earlier, CM Mamata Banerjee alleged that BJP was manipulating the voters' list with the blessing of the Election Commissioner
Taking a dig at the BJP, the TMC supremo recalled the saffron party's slogans in the past elections
She asserted that the government should have ensured their return with respect
Urging party members to focus on public service instead of internal conflicts, Banerjee said, Forget about your own differences next year and concentrate on working for the people