Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Bengal's first BJP chief ministerSuvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's ninth chief minister on Saturday. He leads the state's first BJP government. Governor RN Ravi a...
10 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister at historic Brigade rallySuvendu Adhikari took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal. Five other ministers were also sworn in at a grand ceremony. Pri...
09 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
West Bengal winner list 2026: As BJP wins over 200 seats in stunning victory, check full list of TMC, Congress winners hereThe Bharatiya Janata Party secured a strong lead in West Bengal's election and bagged 207 seats. This outcome presents a significant challe...
05 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Assam BJP sending as many as 50 leaders including ministers to campaign for West Bengal pollsWest Bengal polls: The list is a combination of Members of Parliament (MPs), and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), who have been ...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
West Bengal is working for welfare of people, not bribing them: Chandrima Bhattacharya“It has been said that we will introduce social welfare schemes for ‘instant gratification’. We have introduced social schemes as our India...
17 Feb, 2023, 10.51 PM IST
'Sourav Ganguly under pressure to join politics'; CPI(M) leader's comment triggers storm"Some people wanted to use Ganguly politically. That probably exerted pressure on him. He is not a political element. He should be known as...
04 Jan, 2021, 09.35 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh government to initiate move for getting GI Registration of Khamti Lahi Rice, Tawang Maize and Adi GingerDeputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein and the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Agriculture University (AAU), Jorhat, Prof Ashok B...
27 May, 2020, 05.19 PM IST
Eight Executive Directors appointed in various banksNeelam Damodharan and Atanu Kumar Das have been appointed as EDs in Bank of India. Damodharan is General Manager in Bank of Baroda and Das ...
17 Feb, 2017, 01.56 PM IST
Takeda India chief Aman Bajaaj resignsBajaaj will be replaced by Ashok Bhattacharya, the current head of commercial operations. A spokesperson for Takeda confirmed the top level...
30 Jun, 2016, 01.20 AM IST
With Baichung Bhutia in fray, Siliguri poised for interesting contestBaichung, who had campaigned for Bhattacharya in 2011, appeared in a new role this time and is toiling hard to cement his mass contact.
14 Apr, 2016, 11.24 AM IST
Congress alliance needed for CPM survival: Siliguri Mayor Ashok BhattacharyaIn 2011, Bhattacharya, who had been a minister for two decades broke down in his office following his defeat by a margin of 5,000.
13 Apr, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
Strike hits normal life in West Bengal, 200 arrestedThe clashes took place at Baharampore and Domkal in Murshidabad district, while instances of scuffle were also reported from other parts of...
02 Sep, 2015, 04.35 PM IST
Ball set rolling for Justice Ganguly's removal: Law ministerAsked if he would resign, Ganguly had said, "I have not decided. I am undecided. Time has not come to think about it."
06 Dec, 2013, 06.06 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee concedes GJM demand to persuade centre for tri-partite meetThe CM is in Darjeeling now on her 5 days long trip that is to conclude on Saturday.
25 Oct, 2013, 06.28 PM IST
- Mamata Banerjee's fine balance between agri and industry a success
The roots of Mamata's success lay in her striking a fine balance between aspirations of agriculture and industry sectors, and the state's d...
14 May, 2011, 08.06 PM IST
- Will Sourav be face of Brand Bengal?
The former India captain may be West Bengal's brand ambassador.
07 Nov, 2008, 01.08 PM IST
- Separate logos for Terai, Dooars tea
The Tea Board has been asked to provide separate logos for the Terai and Dooars tea, in order to avoid adulteration in the quality of tea f...
19 Jun, 2006, 02.30 PM IST