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Delhi: TMC leaders detained during dharna at Krishi Bhavan on second day of protest for release of funds to West Bengal

NEW DELHI: TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and several other party leaders were detained on Tuesday night in Delhi after they held a dharna at the Union Rural Development Ministry office demanding a meeting with the minister.

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023

The advent of franchisee politics in West Bengal

Bhattacharya's paper examines the 'franchisee politics' of West Bengal, tracing its roots to the left's agrarian reforms and its evolution under the Trinamool Congress. It argues that this model, which fuses business with politics, has limited the BJP's expansion in the State. It also explains how the BJP's polarisation tactics…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Abhishek Banerjee blasts Delhi police action at Rajghat

KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday questioned the BJP's idea of "democracy" after Delhi cops broke up his press conference at Rajghat and gave his party's protesters five minutes to disperse after a two-hour dharna.

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023

Civil engineer from Kolkata is first Bengali to reach true summit of Mount Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in world

KOLKATA: Arijit Dey, a Kolkata based civil engineer, has achieved a rare feat after he made it to the summit of Mount Manaslu (8,163 meter) -- the eighth highest mountain in the world without a Sherpa on Sunday evening. On Tuesday, Dey claimed that he made it to the summit…

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2023

Medha Patkar urges Mamata to agree to Teesta water treaty with Bangladesh

Medha Patkar urges West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to agree to sharing of Teesta water with Bangladesh. She refers to The Helsinki Rules and Parliamentary Standing Committee's recommendation. She also raises concern over construction of barrages and dams on Teesta and manipulation of water level in Narmada river basin. Patkar…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Dengue in West Bengal: Opposition blames State Government; TMC hits back

Opposition slams TMC Govt for failing to prevent dengue menace in West Bengal. TMC urges them to refrain from politicising issue. Govt directs district authorities to clean dengue hotspots. Central Govt offices asked to ensure cleanliness & preventive measures. Oppn accuses TMC of trying to hide death toll. TMC says…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

West Bengal Governor cancels U.S. visits citing burden on public exchequer

Gov. C.V. Ananda Bose of Kolkata, West Bengal cancelled his proposed visit to the US due to financial difficulties in the State. He was scheduled to attend the World Culture Festival and hold discussions with American universities. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently returned from a 12-day visit to Spain and…

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Titas Sadhu: Scorekeeper-turned-accidental cricketer and now an Asian Games champion

HANGZHOU: Titas Sadhu must be believing in pleasant coincidences.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose cancels US trip over dengue upsurge in state

KOLKATA: West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose on Monday cancelled his scheduled USA trip to attend the World Culture Festival as he felt that it would not be appropriate to accept foreign hospitality when the state is facing financial difficulties and dengue deaths, officials said on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

Mamata can go to Spain but can’t understand people’s pain: Adhir Ranjan takes dig at Bengal CM

Congress West Bengal president slams CM for Spain trip, criticizes Vande Bharat Express, Women's Reservation Bill & Ramesh Bidhuri episode in LS. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticizes CM Mamata Banerjee for her trip to Spain amid dengue spread, Vande Bharat Express, Women's Reservation Bill & Ramesh Bidhuri episode in…

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023