West Bengal elections 2026: Mamata Banerjee's 'Shree' formula runs the political math in the stateWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has built her governance model around targeted welfare schemes since 2011, using them as a core ...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose appoints officiating VC of another varsity amid rowHis announcement came just hours after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's blistering attack against him during a Teachers' Day programme, whe...
06 Sep, 2023, 06.58 PM IST
Let's rise above divisions for better, brighter INDIA: Mamata Banerjee"The chapters of our history are written in courage and resilience. As we hoist the tricolour, let's remember the sacrifices of our freedom...
15 Aug, 2023, 01.27 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee to roll out 'Students Credit Card' todayIn a unique initiative, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will roll out 'Students' Credit Card' on Wednesday. The one-of project o...
30 Jun, 2021, 11.00 AM IST
West Bengal performed poorly in almost all governance issues: SurveyProviding better employment opportunities, agriculture loan availability and higher price realisation for farm products have been neglected...
05 Apr, 2019, 07.44 PM IST
Bengal becomes first state to opt out of ‘Modicare’The Centre has drawn up a health plan in which 40% of the fund has to come from states. But why should the state spend on another programme...
14 Feb, 2018, 10.37 AM IST
‘Beti Bachao’ helps bridge sex-ratio gapBesides North Sikkim, the districts Gandhi highlighted are Karnal where sex ratio is up from 758 to 884, Saiha in Mizoram where the trend r...
29 Jul, 2017, 12.52 PM IST
West Bengal government receives prestigious UN award'Kanyashree Prakalpa' scheme was chosen among 552 projects from 62 countries which were nominated for the award, the Indian embassy in The ...
24 Jun, 2017, 06.36 PM IST
Mobile App for Mamata Banarjee’s Kanyashree schemeApplicants can also lodge their grievances through the app and at the same time, a user can also view activities and events related to Kany...
16 Aug, 2016, 07.05 PM IST
Kailash Satyarthi wants to work with Bengal govt on anti-traffickingThe international child rights activist said they had already launched a collaborative anti-trafficking programme with the Assam government.
16 Mar, 2016, 01.24 PM IST
How Trinamool Congress hopes to use Mamata government's welfare programmes to return to power in West BengalTMC leaders said they will highlight these welfare schemes in the upcoming elections. The CPI-M and BJP, however, don’t give credit for pro...
05 Mar, 2016, 04.20 AM IST
Mamata blames Centre for not paying Bengal enough as financial package; blames Left Front for debt burdenWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee continued her tirade against Centre and accused it of indifferent attitude towards her demand fo...
27 Nov, 2015, 05.33 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates development projects in Cooch BeharChief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said the north Bengal district had got nothing for the past 66 years but in the four years of her gove...
02 Nov, 2015, 06.34 PM IST
West Bengal to help educated girls build career through 'Kanyashree Prakalpa' schemeFollowing the success of its 'Kanyashree Prakalpa' scheme for the girl child, the WB govt is now planning to expand the programme by reachi...
12 Apr, 2015, 11.39 AM IST
West Bengal Governor K N Tripahi asks people to work for rule of law, social justiceWest Bengal Governor K N Tripahi today called upon people to respect democratic and secular values, social justice for the under-privileged...
26 Jan, 2015, 04.07 PM IST
Bengal cultivating onions to meet growing demand: Mamata BanerjeeTo meet the demand of onions and control the hike in its prices, the West Bengal govt has started cultivation of the vegetable in Bankura d...
01 Aug, 2014, 06.36 PM IST
No forceful acquisition of land for industrialisation: Mamata BanerjeeMamata said, "We are against forceful acquisition of land. In West Midnapore district the Haldia Development Authority and WBIDC have land ...
15 Jul, 2014, 05.42 PM IST