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Bengal schools to reopen on Feb 3, flights from Delhi, Mumbai allowed

Schools for classes 8 to 12, colleges and varsities will reopen in West Bengal on February 3, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Monday.

Disturbed by Bengal Governor's posts, blocked him on Twitter: Mamata

Bengal CM also said that Dhankhar has threatened the chief secretary and the director general of police on several occasions.

Bengal Guv attacks Mamata govt, alleges violence, trampling of human rights

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, and launched another attack on the Mamata Banerjee government

Mamata likely to hold state-level admin review meet on February 3

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is likely to hold a state-level administrative meeting here on February 3 to review work of various departments and progress of development projects

Mamata calls on people to protect federal character of Constitution

She saluted the freedom fighters and jawans who have sacrificed their lives to protect the country and ensure the safety and security of the citizens

Mamata Banerjee urges Centre to declare Bose's birthday a national holiday

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appealed to the Central Government to declare Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary as a national holiday

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek to campaign for TMC in Goa

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee are among the 30 star campaigners of the party for the Goa assembly poll,

The concept of All India Services needs to be re-examined

The idea of an All India Service is at cross purposes with its actuality.

Mamata govt not providing info sought, flouting constitutional norms: Guv

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday accused the Mamata Banerjee government of not providing any information related to his previous queries on a host of issues including a probe into purchase of kits and medical equipment to fight Covid-19 and alleged that it is an "unprecedented constitutional transgression". In a letter to Banerjee, which he shared on Twitter, Dhankhar claimed that "for two years" the state government has provided no information sought by him. The ruling Trinamool Congress alleged that the governor is trying to boost the morale of the state unit of the BJP which facing an internal feud. "In disregard of constitutional 'duty' under Article 167 @MamataOfficial there is failure to provide any information to Guv including: Pandemic Purchase Enquiry, BGBS, Bengal Aerotropolis Project, GTA, MAA Canteen, & Pegasus Notification. Unprecedented constitutional transgression," Dhankhar tweeted. Dhankhar had earlier flagged the hosting of the Bengal Global ...

SC grants protection from arrest to Bengal CM's poll agent in murder case

The Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to SK Supiyan, who was the election agent of Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, in connection with a murder case under the CBI's investigation.

Mamata again writes to PM flagging proposal to amend IAS cadre rules

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the second time in a week expressing her 'strong reservations to the Centre's proposal to amend the IAS (Cadre) Rules, 1954.

Devout Hindus in UP will reject Mamata Banerjee: Suvendu Adhikari

"Her campaign in UP will do more harm than good for SP," he said

Mamata Banerjee to campaign for Samajwadi Party in UP poll: Nanda

Nanda, who returned from poll bound Uttar Pradesh on Monday, held an hour-long meeting with Banerjee at her residence on the issue

R-Day tableau row: Rajnath tries to smooth Mamata's ruffled feathers

In his letter, Singh hinted since the Central Public Works Department's tableau already featured Bose, West Bengal's float was not included for the parade

Mamata Banerjee to campaign for Samajwadi Party in UP poll : Nanda

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will campaign for Samajwadi Party in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly poll, SP vice-president Kiranmay Nanda said on Tuesday.

After Mamata, Tamil Nadu CM writes to PM as R-Day tableau row intensifies

While some leaders from the non-BJP ruled states including Kerala alleged that it was an "insult" by the Centre, sources at the Union government rejected the charge

Amid Covid surge, Bengal CM makes RT-PCR mandatory for inter-state movement

Mamata Banerjee urged people to abide by the Covid-19 protocol and restrictions imposed by the state government to check the surge in the contagion

Praying for your speedy recovery, get well soon: Mamata to Kejriwal

In a message on Twitter, Kejriwal on Tuesday said he has tested positive for Covid and has "mild symptoms"

Can't impose Covid restrictions everywhere as it may impact economy: Mamata

The Bengal CM said Covid cases in Kolkata were rising as it was a transit point for people travelling on trains and flights

Poor work culture in Land Revenue Deptt, should be scrapped: Mamata

Lashing out at the poor work culture of the state's Land Revenue Department, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the division should be scrapped altogether. Banerjee, while chairing an administrative review meeting here, directed officials to resolve all land-related disputes at 'Duare Sarkar' camps. "The Land Revenue Department has become a place where no work is done these days it should be done away with, she said, without elaborating. The chief minister also appointed a special officer for the Gangasagar Mela' in order to make the annual fair more organised. "CID ADG Gyanwant Singh will be on this duty," she said. Every year on Makar Sankranti, lakhs of Hindus flock the Sagar Island in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district to take the holy dip and offer prayers at the Kapil Muni temple. At the meeting, Banerjee announced a slew of schemes for South 24 Parganas district, including providing tap-water connection to households. Banerjee also inaugura