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Pandemic protocol should not be violated during Durga Puja: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the pandemic protocol should not be violated during the coming Durga Puja

BJP is the biggest pandemic: Mamata Banerjee at protest rally on Hathras

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee took out a rally in Kolkata against the recent Hathras incident and lashed out at the govts in Uttar Pradesh and at the Centre stating that BJP was the biggest pandemic

Dalits being tortured most, dictatorship going on in the country: Mamata

Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central govt for running a "dictatorship" in the country and said the saffron party is a "pandemic" which is torturing dalits the most

Bengal administration bowing down to extra-constitutional authorities: Guv

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar hit out at the West Bengal govt, claiming that power corridors in the state are "getting infested" with extra-constitutional authorities

BJP leader who threatened to hug Mamata if he's infected contracts Covid

BJP leader Anupam Hazra, who had threatened to hug West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee if he got infected with Covid-19, has tested positive for the disease, health officials said

Mamata Banerjee equates cremation of Hathras victim Sita's Agni Pariskas

The alleged gang rape at Hathras heat up the political scene with Mamata Banerjee equating the late-night cremation of the victim with Sita's 'Agni Parikasha' and Congress staging state-wide protests

Will take decision on reopening schools after mid-November, says Mamata

In an administrative review meeting in North Bengal, Banerjee said a decision in this regard will be taken after Kali puja on November 14

Mamata leaves for north Bengal to hold review meetings after 7 months

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee left for Siliguri on Monday to hold administrative review meetings with officials

Multiplex operators ask Centre to reopen cinema halls as losses mount

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has permitted cinema halls to function from October 1 in the state

Govt accountable to people, shocking it said no data was available: Mamata

Asserting that every citizen has the right to information, Mamata Banerjee hit out at the central government for not providing answers to "most questions" during the recent Parliament session

Kolkata movie hall owners await govt order to resume functioning from Oct 1

Owners of many single-screen movie theatres in Kolkata said on Sunday that they are awaiting notifications from the Centre and the state government before deciding on reopening cinema halls which had been closed for over six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced on Saturday that movie theatres are set to reopen in the state from October 1. "To return to normalcy, Jatras, Plays, OATs, Cinemas & all musical, dance, recital & magic shows shall be allowed to function with 50 participants or less from 1 Oct, subject to adherence to physical distancing norms, wearing of masks & compliance to precautionary protocols," the chief minister had said on Twitter. Navin Chokhani, owner of Navina Cinema in south Kolkata told PTI, "we are happy with the positive indication, but there has to be official notifications by both the state and central governments before we reopen the cinema halls. "The chief minister said in ..

Refrain from surpassing CM: Mamata to West Bengal Governor Dhankhar

In a nine-page long letter, Banerjee said that the governor's 'aspersions sadly consist of uncorroborated judgements and insinuations' against the police and the state government.

Cinema halls to reopen in West Bengal from Oct 1, says CM Mamata Banerjee

Cinema halls and open air theatres will be allowed to operate in West Bengal from October 1 with limited number of participants, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday. She also said musical, dance and magic shows would be permitted in the state from next month. "To return to normalcy, Jatras, Plays, OATs, Cinemas & all musical, dance, recital & magic shows shall be allowed to function with 50 participants or less from 1 Oct, subject to adherence to physical distancing norms, wearing of masks & compliance to precautionary protocols," the chief minister said on Twitter. Cinema halls have remained shut since the nationwide coronavirus lockdown began in late March.

Cinema halls to reopen in West Bengal from October 1: Mamata Banerjee

Cinema halls are set to reopen in West Bengal from October 1 after remaining closed for over six months in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday. She also said musical, dance and magic shows would be permitted in the state from next month. "To return to normalcy, Jatras, Plays, OATs, Cinemas & all musical, dance, recital & magic shows shall be allowed to function with 50 participants or less from 1 Oct, subject to adherence to physical distancing norms, wearing of masks & compliance to precautionary protocols," the chief minister said on Twitter. The decision comes amid repeated requests by actors of the Bengali film industry, including Trinamool Congress MPs Dev, Nusrat Jahan and Mimi Chakraborty, and industry bodies to reopen movie theatres, underscoring that cinema hall owners and employees are under severe financial stress. The Eastern India Motion Pictures Association (EIMPA) and the Multiplex Association of ..

Suspension of 8 MPs unfortunate, will fight against 'fascist' govt: Mamata

Terming the suspension of eight MPs from Rajya Sabha for one week as "unfortunate", West Bengal Chief Minister and founder Chairperson of Trinamool Congress (TMC) Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that her party will fight against the "fascist" government in Parliament and on the streets."Suspension of the 8 MPs who fought to protect farmers interests is unfortunate & reflective of this autocratic Govt's mindset that doesn't respect democratic norms & principles. We won't bow down & we'll fight this fascist Govt in Parliament & on the streets. #BJPKilledDemocracy," Banerjee tweeted.TMC accused the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of murdering democracy by "ruthlessly silencing all the opposition leaders" in Rajya Sabha."Absolutely unbelievable! @BJP4India MURDERED democracy by ruthlessly silencing all the opposition leaders in Rajya Sabha yesterday. Citizens of the nation, raise your voice before we're completely under @narendramodi ji's dictatorship! ...

Mamata Banerjee made WB a safe-haven for 'nefarious activities': Supriyo

After NIA busted Pak-sponsored Al-Qaeda modules in Murshidabad, West Bengal, Babul Supriyo said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has made Bengal a safe-haven for 'nefarious activities'

Don't let coroanvirus dampen festive spirit: Mamata Banerjee on Mahalaya

Wishing people on Mahalaya, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday urged everyone to come forward and extend help to those in need in this hour of crisis. She said that though COVID-19 has changed the daily lives, people should not let the prevailing pandemic dampen the spirit of the festivities. On the auspicious occasion of Mahalaya, I extend my warm regards to one & all. Although #COVID19 has restricted how we celebrate festivals, we shall not allow it to dampen the spirit of this Durga Puja. To this end & to lighten up every home, I undertake #MahalayaProtishruti, Banerjee tweeted. As a part of this pledge, I vow to ensure that this Durga Pujo, no one is devoid of the festivities. I urge everyone to come forward, extend a helping hand to those in need & spread joy everywhere. Shubho Mahalaya to everyone! she added. Mahalaya is an auspicious occasion celebrated at the end of Pitri Paksha, a 16-day period when Hindus pay homage to their ...

Those involved in movements are being targeted: Mamata after Umar's arrest

Reacting to the arrest of JNU alumnus and rights activist Umar Khalid in connection with Delhi riots, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said that action should be taken if there is evidence of wrongdoing

WB: Mamata announces monthly allowance, free housing for Brahmin priests

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a monthly allowance of Rs 1,000 and free housing for more than 8,000 poor Sanatan Brahmin priests of the state

Over 1.5 mn to appear for NEET tomorrow amid strict Covid-19 precautions

A total of 1.59 million candidates have registered for the exam