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West Bengal panchayat polls: Unhappy with candidate selection, TMC MLA Manoranjan Byapari quits party posts

June 21, 2023 12:25 pm

Writer-turned-politician Manoranjan Byapari’s decision came days after a few TMC party workers in Hooghly district had accused him of giving election tickets to party workers in exchange for money.

Was West Bengal 'founded' or an imperial creation? Latest Governor, Mamata face-off over history

June 21, 2023 8:15 am

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”

In West Bengal poll climate, a TMC 'reward' season

June 19, 2023 1:39 pm

A tribal woman made to crawl as 'penance' for joining BJP gets TMC nomination; MLA accused of fomenting trouble will now have Z-category security.

Over 64% nominations filed by Oppn, their claims baseless: Abhishek

June 19, 2023 4:04 am

'Nishobdo Biplab' talks about the various developmental works he has undertaken in his Lok Sabha constituency Diamond Harbour over the past nine years.

Bengal Panchayat election: TMC candidate beaten to death, party blames Congress

June 18, 2023 3:42 am

Widespread violence over the filing of nominations for the July 8 three-tier panchayat polls has left at least six people dead.

Union minister Nisith Pramanik's convoy attacked in Bengal

June 17, 2023 6:00 pm

The union minister also claimed that BJP workers were prevented from entering the BDO office.

Giant TMC vs fledgling ISF: In Bengal battleground, the rise and rise of Bhangar

June 15, 2023 9:36 pm

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

Uniform Civil Code: Congress leads charge against govt plans, but another spoke in Opposition unity wheels

June 20, 2023 8:52 am

JD(U), RJD, Left, TMC join Cong in slamming government, but past votaries of UCC like AAP and Shiv Sena (UBT) silent so far.

Bengal panchayat polls: Violence in various parts of the state over nomination filing

June 14, 2023 5:26 pm

Supporters of Indian Secular Front (ISF) and TMC clashed in Bhangore area of South 24 Parganas, nearly 30 km from Kolkata. A huge police contingent was rushed to the spot, which resorted to baton charge to control the situation.

Bengal rural polls: Clashes continue, bombs hurled in Bhangar

June 14, 2023 4:00 am

Several vehicles were vandalised and explosives and stones were hurled at the police. Both parties blamed each other and said several of their members had been injured.

Social distancing norms go for a toss as party supporters celebrate poll triumph

May 02, 2021 9:46 pm

As the nation is witnessing an unprecedented crisis, a huge violation of covid protocol and social distancing norms are a common site in victory celebrations

West Bengal polls: Glimpses of star-power and firepower on the campaign trail

April 02, 2021 7:23 pm

The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly election, scheduled to be held in eight phases, ended on April 1. The third phase will be held on April 6.

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee returns to campaigning on a wheelchair; pays tribute on 'Nandigram Divas'

March 25, 2021 4:36 pm

Former BJP leader and Union minister Yashwant Sinha joins TMC

March 25, 2021 4:54 pm

Sinha, a senior BJP leader during Atal Bihari Vajpayee rule, told reporters it was call of the hour to ensure TMC win the assembly elections with a thumping majority which will herald defeat of Modi government in 2024 Lok Sabha polls and save the country.

Mamata Banerjee in hospital for injuries to her ankle, right shoulder, neck

March 11, 2021 12:39 pm

Sources said the Election Commission has sought a report from West Bengal Chief Secretary Allapan Bandyopadhyay, its general observer Ajay Naik and special police observer Vivek Dubey on the incident by 5pm Friday.

TMC's Martyrs’ day rally goes virtual amidst Covid-19 pandemic

July 21, 2020 4:02 pm

The rally, held in memory of the 13 youth Congress workers killed in police firing in Kolkata on July 21, 1993, is usually held at Esplanade in the heart of Kolkata.

Mamata Banerjee's TMC observes its annual Martyrs' Day today, to unveil strategy for next LS polls

July 21, 2018 1:38 pm

In Photos: The Martyrs’ Day rally is organised by the party every year on July 21 in the memory of 13 Youth Congress activists killed in police firing in 1993 during the Left Front regime in West Bengal.

TMC supporters celebrate sweeping victory, BJP secures second spot

May 17, 2018 6:17 pm

The ruling Trinamool Congress is all set for a clean sweep in the three-tier West Bengal panchayat polls, the counting for which began on Thursday morning amid tight security.

Bengal civic polls: Trinamool Congress shows its grip on state with clean sweep

October 10, 2015 10:20 pm

The victories reiterate the Trinamool Congress’ continuing hold over urban electorate.

Jadavpur University crisis: Trinamool youth wing holds counter rally

September 23, 2014 11:07 am

Trinamool Congress Chatra Parishad (TMCP) took out a rally to counter the procession which students of Jadavpur University took out on September 19.

Govt. following 'Divisive India' over 'Digital India': Derek O' Brien

January 20, 2016 9:35 am

Hyderabad, Jan 20 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Derek O'Brien on Wednesday alleged that the NDA Government is following a 'Divisive India' policy by dividing students on the basis of caste.He added that on the one hand, Centre talks of 'Digital India' while on the other it plays politics of caste with students. He was addressing students protesting against the recent suicide of a Dalit scholar in the Hyderabad University.

PM Modi has links with terrorist: TMC

January 06, 2016 7:47 am

Kolkata, Jan 06 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) Party leader Idris Ali on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having links with terrorist in regard to the Pathankot terror attack. He questioned the recent visit of Prime Minister Modi to Pakistan, saying that there was something suspicious. He also stated that Communist Party of India (M) leader Gautam Deb would be strictly dealt with for making absurd remarks over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the Saradha scam row.