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Economist, eight others held in Bengal for protests against Deocha Pachami coal project

Rights, environmental activists have raised questions on the proposed plan that is likely to displace 5,000 families

The Hindu

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Narendra Modi over Ganga erosion in 3 districts

KOLKATA: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday wrote to PM Narendra Modi over the “perpetual river erosion” along the Ganga in Malda, Murshidabad and Nadia districts, causing severe loss of public utilities, private properties and agricultural land.

The Times of India

Mamata writes to PM on Ganga erosion in south central Bengal

She asks him to fulfill Centre’s earlier commitment to protect river bank

The Hindu

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West Bengal to set up memorial for language martyr

KOLKATA: At a programme on International Mother Language Day on Monday, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said the Bengal government will set up a memorial to honour Abul Barkat, one of the five language martyrs, at his village, Babla, in Salar, Murshidabad.

The Times of India

Deocha Pachami land givers to receive thrice plot value, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

KOLKATA/SURI: Land givers in the Deocha Pachami-Dewanganj-Harisingha coal block in Birbhum will receive nearly three times the prevailing market price of their land, with the state government announcing on Monday an extra 100% payout, over and above the double-market rate compensation that was already on offer.

The Times of India

SIT takes over Anis Khan probe after Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee ‘justice’ promise

KOLKATA/HOWRAH: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday formed a special investigation team to probe Aliah University alumnus Anis Khan's death and invited his father to Nabanna, assuring the family that she would ensure "justice" and that she stood with them in their bereavement.

The Times of India

SIT to probe student leader Anish Khan's death: Mamata Banerjee

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that a special investigation team (SIT) will be formed to probe student leader Anish Khan's "mysterious" death that has sparked widespread protests by opposition parties. Banerjee, who also holds the Home (Police) portfolio, said that the SIT will submit its…

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The storm in the Trinamool abates, but the scars remain

Mamata is still in grip of the Trinamool, but Abhishek Banerjee’s position cannot be undermined

The Hindu

West Bengal Minister, nine-time MLA Sadhan Pande passes away

‘Deeply pained at this loss. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, followers,’ says CM Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu

Abhishek Banerjee returns as the TMC’s general secretary

Trinamool Congress to have three vice presidents

The Hindu

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar seeks talks with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Mr. Dhankhar’s initiative comes weeks after Ms. Banerjee went on record to say that she has blocked him on Twitter

The Hindu

State govt. to meet industrialists to attract investments in north Bengal: Mamata

Chief Secretary H.K. Dwivedi will chair the meeting to be held in Siliguri on Wednesday, Ms. Banerjee said

The Hindu

Goa Assembly elections: TMC says it will win 12 seats, ally MGP 7

Before the polls, the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress had forged an alliance with Goa’s oldest regional party MGP

The Hindu

All those who call themselves secular must come together, says Mamata

“It is not my responsibility. It is the responsibility of all. All those who call themselves secular must come together,” she said.

The Hindu

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Mamata overhauls Trinamool amid growing dissent

Party chairperson announced a 20-member working committee, new office bearers to be announced

The Times of India

After Paray Sikshalay, full school reopening on Bengal govt radar

KOLKATA: CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday indicated that Bengal would consult with school authorities on whether 50% primary and upper primary students can return to school campus on any given day.

The Hindu

Bengal govt. built more houses for poor than U.P., says Mamata

A real sage is someone who gives up everything, the Chief Minister remarks

Newslaundry

Did IPAC and TMC ‘lure’ Goan leaders with the promise of party tickets?

On a sunny afternoon last October, Aishwarya Salgaonkar, president of the Shiv Sena Goa’s womens’ wing, got a phone call from an unknown number.

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U.P. is a one-on-one fight between SP and BJP: Mamata

She appeals to voters to beware of “vote-cutter koels” and ensure there is no division of anti-BJP votes

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Assembly polls: BJP's plane of lies won't land in UP this time, says Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday in a rally with Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee launched a veiled attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after his physical visit to Bijnor was cancelled citing 'bad weather' on Monday, and said, "the BJP's plane of lies won't be able to land…

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Mamata urges people vote for Akhilesh, don't fall for BJP's false promises

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday urged people to vote for Samajwadi Party and defeat Bharatiya Janata Party in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly polls.

The Times of India

No forcible land takeover for second Kolkata airport, says CM Mamata Banerjee

KOLKATA: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday made it loud and clear that her government will not acquire land "forcibly" for setting up a second airport in Kolkata.

The Times of India

Civic poll candidate list signed by 2 senior leaders final, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

KOLKATA: Before leaving for Lucknow on Monday, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee broke her silence in the wake of growing dissent over the February 27 civic poll candidate list to say that the list, signed by Subrata Bakshi and Partha Chatterjee, was final.

The Hindu

Mamata silent on differences with I-PAC, to streamline tickets for civic polls

Official candidate list will be singed by two senior leaders, she says

The Times of India

Want Akhilesh Yadav to win in Uttar Pradesh: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

LUCKNOW: West Bengal chief minister and All India Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Monday was all support for SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and said she would like to see his party win the UP elections.

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