One company of central forces in every district in West Bengal: SEC WBSEC on Tuesday requisitioned the deployment of one company of central forces in every district in the State. The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023
West Bengal on the boil as filing of papers continues for panchayat polls Violence and chaos was witnessed in certain parts of West Bengal on June 14, 2023 during the filing of nomination papers for panchayat polls. Read more on The Hindu The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023
Field Central forces for Bengal panchayat polls: Calcutta High Court The Calcutta High Court has ordered that the West Bengal State Election Commission “should and shall requisition central forces to work in tandem with State police to ensure free and fair elections” to the panchayat in the State. The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023
TMC leader accuses BJP of desecrating holy Matua land Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee accused the BJP of desecrating the holy place of the Matuas by harassing women devotees hours before his visit to Thakurbari in West Bengal’s North 24-Parganas on Sunday. The Hindu · Jun 11, 2023
West Bengal panchayat polls | Violence erupts at several places during filing of nomination papers A day after a Congress worker was killed in West Bengal, incidents of violence and allegations of intimidation continued on Saturday, the second day of filing of nomination papers for the panchayat polls in the State. The Hindu · Jun 10, 2023
Panchayat poll in West Bengal on July 8 The panchayat poll in West Bengal will be held in a single phase on July 8, State Election Commissioner Rajiva Sinha said on Thursday. The election will be held for three-tier panchayats across 20 districts and two-tier panchayats in hill districts of Darjeeling and Kalimpong. The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023
Trinamool Congress behind Odisha train accident, alleges Suvendu Adhikari The Leader of Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari accuses Trinamool Congress of being behind the Balasore triple train accident in which at least 275 people were killed. The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023
BJP worker shot dead at Dinhata in Cooch Behar The killing ahead of the panchayat poll in the State triggered strong political reactions The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023
West Bengal parties use Sagardighi defection and NRC to reach out to Muslims This was not the first time Mr. Adhikari has raised the issue of the NRC. The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023
Four more arrested in West Bengal for attack on Abhishek Banerjee's convoy, Minister’s vehicle Four more people from Kurmi Samaj were arrested in West Bengal for attacking Abhishek Banerjee’s convoy The Hindu · May 28, 2023
4 more arrested in attack on Abhishek Banerjee's convoy, minister's vehicle in West Bengal JHARGRAM(WB): Four more people were arrested from West Bengal's Jhargram district for their alleged involvement in the attack on senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's convoy and also on the vehicle of state minister Birbaha Hansda, police said on Sunday. The Times of India · May 28, 2023
West Bengal Government sets up committee to check illegal firecracker units After consecutive blasts at illegal cracker manufacturing units claimed at least 14 lives in the past one week, the West Bengal Government on May 22 set up a committee to look into such illegal units The Hindu · May 22, 2023
Protesting government employees bring Opposition on one platform in West Bengal While the police had denied permission for the rally, the Calcutta High Court allowed the same to the protesters. The Hindu · May 6, 2023
IT raids on West Bengal PAC chairman’s home sparks debate on MLA’s political affiliation In October 2021, Krishna Kalyani joined the Trinamool Congress. The Hindu · May 3, 2023
The Hindu · May 3, 2023 Calcutta HC directs second post-mortem of BJP worker killed at Moyna The BJP worker was allegedly killed at Moyna in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district in the early hours of Tuesday.
The Hindu · May 2, 2023 BJP worker killed in Moyna, party observes ‘martyrs day’ to mark two years of Trinamool government The murder of a BJP worker at Moyna in Purba Medinipur district on May 2, 2023 triggered a political row with parties in the Opposition targeting the ruling Trinamool Congress on the day it completed two years of governance in its third consecutive term
The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023 Trinamool grappling with repeated Calcutta HC orders of probe by central agencies in West Bengal The developments centering cases relating to West Bengal school job scam has brought the focus on the repeated directions by the Calcutta High Court ordering investigation by central agencies in scams, irregularities and incidents of violence in the State
The Hindu · Apr 29, 2023 Trinamool struggles to keep game on in Birbhum in absence of strongman who popularised Khela Hobe The arrest of Anubrata Mondal has made the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hopeful in the district.
Dynamite News · Apr 6, 2023 WB Panchayat Poll: SC junks Suvendu Adhikari's plea against Calcutta HC order A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala said that they will not interfere with the Calcutta HC order. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Times of India · Dec 11, 2022 BJP will sweep panchayat polls in Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari KOLKATA: Leader of Opposition in West Bengal assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday claimed that the BJP will sweep the panchayat polls next year, as the ruling TMC is set to witness “rapid erosion” of its support base.
The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022 BJP to hold protest programme in West Bengal's Contai weeks after Abhishek Banerjee's rally KOLKATA: A fortnight after Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee held a rally--nearly 200 meters away from leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari's residence, the BJP will hold a public meeting to protest against "corruption and lawlessness" in the state. The rally, organised by the district BJP on December 21, has…
The Times of India · Nov 25, 2022 West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee meets Suvendu Adhikari over tea at her assembly chamber KOLKATA: In a first since last year's state elections, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday held a "courtesy meeting" with leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari at her chamber in the state assembly, raising eyebrows in political circles.
Dynamite News · Nov 23, 2022 Adhikari Skips Oath-Taking Ceremony Of Bengal Governor Over Seat Allocation, Says 'Felt Humiliated' Leader of Opposition in Bengal Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday skipped the oath-taking ceremony of the new governor. Read on for details:
The Hindu · Oct 10, 2022 Prohibitory orders in Kolkata’s Ekbalpore after clashes erupts between two communities There was stone pelting, and according to locals, crude bombs were hurled late on Sunday evening
The Hindu · Sep 29, 2022 Post-poll violence-themed Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata The pandal was inaugurated by BJP State president Sukanta Majumdar and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari