West Bengal

Skirmishes, threats and irregularities reported as state wraps up single phase panchayat poll

Governor CV Ananda Bose appeals for peace amid rising instances of violence in the West Bengal panchayat election

Absence of central forces from several booths raises questions as state goes to vote for panchayat election

Governor CV Ananda Bose calls out State Election Commissioner ahead of panchayat polls, questioning responsibility for violence and killings in West Bengal

HM Amit Shah calls BJP Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar to check on deployment of central forces; Sources say HM Shah also advises Majumdar on poll strategy

In her first public meeting since suffering an injury during the election campaign, West Bengal CM talks about close aide Anubrata Mondal, who is in judicial custody for his alleged involvement in a cattle smuggling case

KOLKATA: The pitched battle over the deployment of central forces in poll-bound West Bengal took another twist as the Union Home Ministry reportedly sought details of the deployment of the forces by the West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC). According to buzz in the state, the Union Home Ministry sought details of the deployment of […]

KOLKATA: As the state of West Bengal prepares for the upcoming panchayat elections, the Opposition has raised concerns about the deteriorating law and order situation and the potential for violence. CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakroborty, on Saturday, questioned the government’s commitment to conducting fair and peaceful elections scheduled for July 8. Chakroborty highlighted Chief Minister Mamata […]

KOLKATA: Former Twitter boss Jack Dorsey ruffled quite more than a few feathers as he claimed that the Indian government has requested to block Twitter accounts that were focussing on farmers’ protests. The Twitter co-founder’s comments drew sharp reactions from the opposition parties, with Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC), which cautiously supported […]

With most of the passengers belonging to West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government was quick to deputise officials to aid relief efforts