Page 9 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee
22 held over violence during protests against Waqf Act in WB's Murshidabad
The official further said that the situation remains under control even though stone pelting occurred
 "22 held over violence during protests against Waqf Act in WB's Murshidabad")
PM Modi pays tribute to Lord Mahavir, hails message of non-violence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that the government last year conferred the status of classical language on Prakrit, a decision which received a lot of appreciation
 "PM Modi pays tribute to Lord Mahavir, hails message of non-violence")
Mamata Banerjee says Waqf Amendment Act will not be implemented in Bengal
Speaking at a programme organised by the Jain community in Kolkata, CM Mamata Banerjee said she would always stand by the minority communities and protect their rights
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BJP slams Mamata for 'vote bank politics' over Murshidabad Waqf protest
Reportedly, during the protest against the controversial Waqf Amendment Act in Murshidabad, violence broke out on Tuesday
 "BJP slams Mamata for 'vote bank politics' over Murshidabad Waqf protest")
Supreme Court stays HC order for CBI probe into Bengal SSC jobs case
The Supreme Court's stay gives interim relief to the West Bengal government, which was under scrutiny over alleged irregularities in the appointment of staff through the SSC recruitment process
 "Supreme Court stays HC order for CBI probe into Bengal SSC jobs case")
Mamata Banerjee meets teachers who lost jobs, asks them to 'keep working'
The Supreme Court, in a strongly worded verdict last week, upheld an earlier verdict of the Calcutta High Court invalidating over 25,000 appointments of teaching and non-teaching staff
'Mamata Banerjee should be in jail': BJP, Cong protest over SSC jobs case
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
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari slams Mamata govt over Ram Navami celebrations
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
 "BJP's Suvendu Adhikari slams Mamata govt over Ram Navami celebrations")
Ready to be arrested for supporting candidates: Mamata to BJP over SSC scam
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
 "Ready to be arrested for supporting candidates: Mamata to BJP over SSC scam")
BJP demands Mamata's resignation after verdict on teacher recruitment scam
Supreme Court invalidated the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staff at West Bengal schools due to large-scale irregularities
 "BJP demands Mamata's resignation after verdict on teacher recruitment scam")
Mamata appeals for peace during Ram Navami, warns against rumours
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
 "Mamata appeals for peace during Ram Navami, warns against rumours")
Mamata Banerjee heckled at Oxford, shows 1990s attack photo in reply. WATCH
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
 "Mamata Banerjee heckled at Oxford, shows 1990s attack photo in reply. WATCH")
BJP calls Mamata 'a disgrace to Bengal' as protests mar her Oxford speech
BJP leader Amit Malviya shared a video claiming Bengali Hindus confronted CM Mamata Banerjee at Kellogg College, London, during her visit
 "BJP calls Mamata 'a disgrace to Bengal' as protests mar her Oxford speech")
At Oxford, Mamata says her governance model doesn't allow discrimination
Addressing a gathering at the Kellogg College in the University of Oxford, she stressed the importance of inclusive development
Look forward to fostering ties with partners in UK, says Mamata Banerjee
Speaking at the High Commission of India in London where she attended a high-tea reception, CM Banerjee called the relationship very deep
 "Look forward to fostering ties with partners in UK, says Mamata Banerjee")
Matter of pride that CM Mamata is going to Oxford University, says Governor
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
 "Matter of pride that CM Mamata is going to Oxford University, says Governor")
West Bengal passes bill allowing women to work in bars, amends excise act
One of the major changes introduced is the removal of restrictions on the employment of women in ON-category liquor shops
 "West Bengal passes bill allowing women to work in bars, amends excise act")
At least 200,000 recruitments in Bengal once OBC issue sorted out: Mamata
The West Bengal government on Tuesday informed the apex court of its decision to conduct a fresh survey to identify OBCs in the state
Sonia Gandhi, Mamata among those who inquired about my health: VP Dhankhar
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said he was "greatly touched" by the concerns expressed across party lines which contributed to his speedy recovery
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BJP rejects Mamata's claim on Bengal leading in investments as 'lie'
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)
 "BJP rejects Mamata's claim on Bengal leading in investments as 'lie'")