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Was West Bengal ‘founded’ or an imperial creation? Latest Governor, Mamata face-off over history
June 20, 2023 20:51 IST
On June 20, 1947, Bengal Assembly voted two ways, to stay in India, or go to Pakistan; TMC says it is a day of sorrow, CPM joins in, attacks BJP over “distortion of history”
Wed, Jun 21, 2023
A decade after, a mother from Sunderbans reunites with her daughter in Kashmir
June 18, 2023 20:16 IST
The story of the reunion made possible by community radio and a six-year-long persistent effort by the woman's brother-in-law
Mon, Jun 19, 2023
Nominations done in West Bengal, Oppn says bracing for next battle: threats to withdraw
June 18, 2023 04:16 IST
Want SEC to reduce duration to withdraw nominations to withstand pressure allegedly from ruling party; last time, hundreds of nominations had been withdrawn during this period
Sun, Jun 18, 2023
2013 Bengal panchayat polls: When SEC went against TMC govt
June 17, 2023 19:46 IST
SEC, TMC govt on the same page now; but then, on every matter, from central forces to dates to district break-up, the State Election Commissioner was in conflict with govt
Sat, Jun 17, 2023
Panchayat polls: EC panel, govt to move SC against HC order on central forces deployment
June 17, 2023 05:34 IST
The decision was taken after senior officials of the State Election Commission and the government attended a meeting with the state's legal advisors on Friday, sources in the Commission said.
Sat, Jun 17, 2023
Giant TMC vs fledgling ISF: In Bengal battleground, the rise and rise of Bhangar
June 15, 2023 21:36 IST
The ISF won only 1 seat in 2021, and that was Muslim-dominated Bhangar. As violence during panchayat polls kills 2 here Thursday, TMC leaders admit Bhangar's importance to them
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
No pause to violence in Bengal ahead of rural polls: Clashes in Bhangor, Canning
June 15, 2023 00:45 IST
While the TMC workers gheraoed the nomination centre, ISF members blocked Basanti Highway, demanding safe passage for their candidates for filing nominations.
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Panchayat Polls: SEC to file review petition in HC against deployment of central forces
June 15, 2023 00:14 IST
Poll panel keen to bring in forces from other states, already in talks with non-BJP ruled states
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Bengal panchayat polls: When BJP, Cong spoke in similar voice, got HC’s ear
June 13, 2023 19:22 IST
As HC orders central forces for rural polls, advises more time to file nominations, a look at petitions filed by BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, Cong's Adhir Chowdhury
Wed, Jun 14, 2023
Calcutta High Court orders deployment of central forces for West Bengal panchayat polls
June 13, 2023 18:41 IST
In addition to the deployment of Central forces, the court also ordered the SEC to install CCTV cameras at every booth and corner of the counting centers.
Tue, Jun 13, 2023
Newsmaker | Poll panel chief’s ‘warmth’ towards TMC adds to Bengal panchayat heat
June 13, 2023 11:39 IST
Rajiva Sinha has held top posts in state since Mamata first came to power; day after he was picked as State Election Commissioner post-retirement, he announced the rural polls
Wed, Jun 14, 2023
Bengal panchayat polls: Amid clashes, opposition claims candidates stopped from filing nomination
June 13, 2023 06:53 IST
Governor warns: 'violence won't be tolerated'; poll panel chief says police action only if situation warrants.
Tue, Jun 13, 2023
Bengal panchayat polls off to a rocky start, chased by ghosts of 2018 violence
June 09, 2023 21:31 IST
HC takes up “inadequate” nomination time after BJP, Cong file pleas, asks SEC to consider Central forces; 2018 saw large-scale violence, with 34% of seats going unopposed to TMC
Fri, Jun 09, 2023
Ahead of panchayat polls, another trouble for TMC: Raids on civic bodies
June 09, 2023 13:33 IST
The TMC had won all but one civic body in the 2021 elections; all those raided, for charges reportedly emerging from SSC scam, are controlled by TMC
Fri, Jun 09, 2023
In Bengal, Junglemahal faultlines flare as Kudmis up the ante in ST status stirPremium Story
June 04, 2023 15:47 IST
Several Kudmi leaders of TMC as well as Oppn, including panchayat members, have quit their parties or posts to step up the community’s agitation, which is now even seeing messages on villagers’ houses forbidding parties from using walls for graffiti
Mon, Jun 05, 2023
‘My daughter is injured but alive’: At Howrah railway station, many count their blessings
June 03, 2023 00:30 IST
At a press conference, the state’s Chief Secretary, Harikrishna Dwivedi, said they had information that the accident was “severe and grave”.
Sat, Jun 03, 2023
In blow to Opposition unity, bad blood between Cong, TMC flares on heels of uneasy truce
May 31, 2023 07:30 IST
Ahead of June 12 Patna meeting, both parties accuse each other of hurting Oppn's cause to BJP's advantage after Congress's lone Bengal MLA switches to TMC
Wed, May 31, 2023
Newsmaker: A new house for Bayron Biswas, back to 0 for West Bengal Congress
May 30, 2023 11:33 IST
Son of an old-time Cong loyalist, the 40-year-old has long oscillated between Cong, TMC. But his latest exit, after scooping a bypoll for Cong in a surprise win, will sting the most
Tue, May 30, 2023
Bengal boomerang: Cong MLA who wrested Sagardighi seat from TMC, joins TMC
May 29, 2023 16:51 IST
The Sagardighi bypoll win just 3 months ago had given Cong its only MLA in Bengal House; for TMC, it had been a big blow in its stronghold seat
Tue, May 30, 2023
Sourav Ganguly caught in Bengal power play over bid to bat for Tripura Tourism
May 25, 2023 21:40 IST
TMC and BJP trade fireworks in West Bengal as Tripura BJP govt appoints former Indian cricket team captain its tourism brand ambassador
Fri, May 26, 2023
AAP gets Mamata boost in ordinance fight: ‘If we fail to unite now against BJP, people won’t forgive us’
May 23, 2023 18:25 IST
West Bengal CM holds hour-long discussions with Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Sanjay Singh, Raghav Chadha, and Atishi at state secretariat Nabanna.
Wed, May 24, 2023
Kejriwal-Mamata to hold talks today; meeting may lead to ‘new formula of Oppn unity’, says TMC
May 23, 2023 07:39 IST
Arvind Kejriwal's visit to Kolkata comes days after he sought other Opposition parties’ support to defeat an ordinance promulgated by the Centre.
Tue, May 23, 2023
An Express Investigation- Part II: Off the radar, easy to get and assemble: why it’s easy for bombs to be Made in Bengal
May 20, 2023 04:27 IST
Bomb-making is a thriving cottage industry, its raw materials easy to access and procure. Priced at an average of just over Rs 150 per bomb in rural areas, it’s “cost-effective” too.
Sat, May 20, 2023
Egra blast: Main accused Bhanu Bag dies in Odisha hospital
May 19, 2023 11:18 IST
Krishnapada Bag alias Bhanu Bag was the owner of the illegal firecracker unit in Egra where a blast killed nine persons on Tuesday.
Fri, May 19, 2023
Express Investigation-Part I | All these kids were killed by bombs: meet the casualties of Bengal’s crime cottage industryPremium Story
May 19, 2023 04:15 IST
The Indian Express tracks down 24 families in five districts where bomb-making is an enterprise with many clients, and one that has left in its wake tragedy and death
Sat, May 20, 2023