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Calcutta HC asks Bengal govt to file affidavit on NHRC post-poll violence report

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In an indictment of the Mamata Banerjee government, the NHRC inquiry committee report had said the situation in the State is a manifestation of “Law of Ruler” instead of “Rule of Law”

Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on July 22, 2021. Photo: RSTV/PTI

TMC MPs tear papers as IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reads statement in Rajya Sabha on snooping

NCP President Sharad Pawar and other senior leaders during a gathering to observe the Martyr's Day at Constitution Club in New Delhi on July 21.

Opposition leaders remotely participate in Trinamool’s Martyrs’ Day

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee shows her taped phone while speaking on the the Pegasus spyware row during the Trinamool Congress Martyrs’s Day event in Kolkata on July 21, 2021. Photo: West Bengal CMO via PTI

Mamata urges SC to take suo motu cognisance of Pegasus spyware row

Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly and BJP leader, Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata. File photo

BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari says he has details of phone calls made by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee to police

The West Bengal Board Class 10 examination result was declared on Tuesday with a record 100% pass percentage and 90% of the students securing more than 60% or more marks in the new evaluation method. Photo: Special Arrangement

100% pass percentage in W.B. Board Class 10 examination

West Bengal on Monday made it mandatory to produce either proof of full vaccination or negative report of RT-PCR tests for all inbound passengers to Kolkata.

Proof of vaccination a must for inbound passengers to Kolkata

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‘Music helped many troubled souls in pandemic’ Bishwanath Ghosh

Kolkata’s Tarak Biswas says lockdown did not hit his business of making, repairing string instruments

Health Ministry seeks immediate report on ‘fake’ vaccination camps in Kolkata

40% primary school students in Kolkata could not access classes during pandemic: study

2 more arrested in dubious COVID vaccine camps case in Kolkata

Bengal govt. extends COVID-19 restrictions till July 15

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Row over communal profiling of Board exam topper in Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari files petition before Calcutta HC seeking transfer of criminal cases to CBI

West Bengal colleges prepare for admissions

Post-poll violence case | Mamata Banerjee government gets time to file affidavit

TMC MPs tear papers as IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reads statement in Rajya Sabha on snooping

Lack of uniformity in awarding marks to students by schools: teachers’ organisations

Opposition leaders remotely participate in Trinamool’s Martyrs’ Day

Trinamool sees the attendance of heavyweights from various parties gives as a positive sign.

Mamata urges Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of Pegasus spyware row

“I have put plaster on my camera, GOI should be plastered out,” the Bengal Chief Minister said, showing her phone.

BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari says he has details of phone calls made by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee to police

Video of his address to party supporters surfaces on social media

100% pass percentage in W.B. Board Class 10 examination

Evaluation was based on the candidate's performance in the 2019 class examination in Class 9 and internal assessment for every subject in Class 10 on a 50:50 basis

Proof of vaccination a must for inbound passengers to Kolkata

City for the second time in the past three days does not report a death due to COVID-19

The vaccine scamster of Kolkata

Masquerading as an IAS officer, Debanjan Deb held several fake COVID-19 vaccination camps in the city, duping hundreds of people for money. Shiv Sahay Singh reports on Deb’s carefully cultivated image and how his web of lies was finally unravelled

After 2 months, Metro resumes in Kolkata

1.28 lakh passengers avail rides amid concern over COVID-19 protocol

Bring in Women’s Reservation Bill, says Trinamool Congress

Derek O’ Brien says party will raise this in monsoon session of Parliament

Deeply hurt, will explore legal options: WB minister on being tagged as 'criminal' by NHRC panel

Taking umbrage at the fact that his name has been included in the "list of notorious criminals" by the NHRC panel which prepared a report on post-

West Bengal Rajya Sabha by-election on August 9

The seat was vacated by the resignation of then Trinamool Congress MP Dinesh Trivedi in February

Notice issued to 3 MPs under anti-defection law

They have been asked to give their comments within 15 days

Hold bypolls to 7 vacant Assembly seats in Bengal, Trinamool urges EC

For Mamata to continue in CM chair, the byelections should be held before November.

NHRC panel seeks CBI probe into Bengal post-poll violence

Report cites cases of murder, rape and molestation.

West Bengal extends restrictions till July 30

Schools, colleges and educational institutions will remain closed till July 30

Suvendu Adhikari moves Supreme Court for transfer of Mamata Banerjee’s plea outside West Bengal

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s petition challenging his

Preserve documents on Nandigram polls: Calcutta HC

The court is hearing Mamata’s plea challenging the result in the constituency

Trinamool Congress delegation to meet ECI on holding bypolls for seven Assembly seats

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is most likely to contest from Bhawanipur.

15 JMB terrorists entered India, moved to Kashmir and other States: official

It was revealed during the interrogation of the three persons that 10 suspected JMB operatives have gone to Odisha, Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir.

CID takes over probe into death of Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari’s bodyguard

Subhabrata Chakraborty’s wife Suparna Chakraborty had recently filed a fresh complaint demanding a probe into her husband’s death.

Indian ink-maker scripts a new chapter

With a growing number of people discovering the joy of writing the old-fashioned way, the spotlight is back on this pre-Independence company.

TMC protests over fuel price hike, supporters served food cooked on firewood oven

The protests were held at important junctions in Kolkata.

Students clash in Kolkata college, cop injured

The incident took place around 7 pm when the two groups, both belonging to the youth wing of the ruling Trinamool Congress, gathered in front of the police station following differences of opinion,

‘Human crisis’ in Santiniketan as Visva-Bharati yet to pay salaries

While quick to issue notices disciplining staff in recent times, the university has not put out any circular explaining the delay

No need for CBI probe into fake vaccination racket: Calcutta High Court

‘Facts in fake jab racket don’t warrant investigation by agency’

Mukul Roy made Public Accounts Committee chief

Suvendu Adhikari says that as per norms, an MLA from Opposition is appointed as the panel chief

Bengal teachers unhappy with UGC’s new version of history

This is the first time there is an attempt to saffronise college textbooks, says expert.

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan made a victim, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal BJP Yuva Morcha president quits

Calcutta High Court judge recuses from hearing Mamata Banerjee’s election petition

Cost of ₹5 lakh imposed on the West Bengal CM for ‘vilification adopted to seek recusal’.

Job racket busted in West Bengal, 8 held

According to police, at least 3,000 people from across the state were duped of crores of rupees on the promise of government jobs.

Major fire breaks out at godowns in Kolkata's BBD Bagh

However, no one was injured in the fire

West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to set up Legislative Council

Mamata promised constitution of the Upper House during the run up to Assembly polls

Tension in Bengal district after man dies in police custody; two policemen suspended

A 21-year-old man died in police custody in Bengal’s Paschim Bardhaman district on July 6 morning, triggering tension in the area, as locals hurled

Pranab Mukherjee’s son Abhijit Mukherjee joins Trinamool

He was elected from Jangipur Lok Sabha seat twice

Anger in Visva-Bharati as salaries are delayed without explanation

The university PRO, the only official authorised to speak to the media, did not respond to calls for comment.

Two TMC activists attacked in Bengal, six arrested

Miscreants attacked two TMC activists and opened fire in the air outside one of the ruling party's offices in the city's northern outskirts,

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta denies meeting West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta has denied meeting West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari at his official residence in New Delhi after the Trinamool

Uttarakhand CM’s exit turns spotlight on Mamata, Bengal bypolls

The Chief Minister has repeatedly urged the ECI to hold byelections for seven seats of West Bengal Assembly

Two injured in fire at closed cinema hall in Kolkata

At least 15 fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze at "Mini Jaya" hall on Friday night.

‘Music helped many troubled souls in pandemic’

Kolkata’s Tarak Biswas says lockdown did not hit his business of making, repairing string instruments

Calcutta High Court asks Bengal Police to take note of NHRC report

The Bench also directed that medical treatment would be provided to those who suffered injuries during the violence.

Calcutta High Court allows affidavits of Mamata, Bengal govt. in Narada case

Bench says CBI should be entitled to respond to allegations in the affidavits

Mamata launches student credit card scheme, fulfils a poll promise

Education loan up to ₹10 lakh will be made available for higher studies in India and abroad

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