Calcutta High Court likely to decide fate of Bengal panchayat poll today
Apr 16, 2018, at 04:45 pm
Kolkata, Apr 16 (IBNS): The Calcutta High Court on Monday will hear the pleas challenging the State Election Commission's rescinding of its own order of extension of nomination filing deadline for the Bengal panchayat poll, which is uncertain at the present moment, media reports said.
Ram Navami row: WB CM Mamata Banerjee asks police to take actions against those who defied order
Mar 27, 2018, at 12:00 am
Kolkata, Mar 26 (IBNS): A day after the show of strength by West Bengal ruling party Trinamool Congress (TMC) and opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by taking out Ram Navami processions, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered the police to take strict actions against all those who have violated rules.
CPI-M, AIMIM to support TDP's no-confidence motion against BJP government
Mar 16, 2018, at 04:50 pm
Kolkata, Mar 16 (IBNS): The CPI-M has stated that it will extend its support to the Telegu Desam Party (TDP)'s no-confidence motion brought against the BJP-led union government in the parliament.
TMC raises PNB scam in Rajya Sabha, House adjourned till 2 p.m.
Mar 13, 2018, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Mar 13 (IBNS): Amid a huge ruckus by opposition parties over the PNB fraud case, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm and the Lok Sabha till noon on Tuesday.
TMC to back Congress candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi in Rajya Sabha polls
Mar 10, 2018, at 04:03 am
Kolkata, Mar 9 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that her party Trinamool Congress will back Congress candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
Our target is Red Fort: Mamata Banerjee
Mar 06, 2018, at 01:07 am
Kolkata, Mar 5 (IBNS): Challenging the BJP, West Bengal Chief Minster Mamata Banerjee on Monday said if the ruling party targeted Bengal then her TMC will attempt to capture 'Red Fort'.
Budget session of parliament resumes, TMC stages protest
Mar 05, 2018, at 05:24 pm
New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS): The Trinamool Congress (TMC) staged a protest outside the parliament as the budget session resumed on Monday, media reports said.
Bhaichung Bhutia resigns from TMC, ends political career
Feb 26, 2018, at 04:30 pm
Kolkata, Feb 26 (IBNS): Indian football icon and former national captain Bhaichung Bhutia has resigned from his post in the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party.
Independent Rajya Sabha MP Ritabrata Banerjee praises Mamata Banerjee
Feb 23, 2018, at 11:46 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): In a surprise move, expelled CPI-M MP Ritabrata Banerjee praised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her government's performance in the state.
Hardik Patel meets Mamata Banerjee, calls her ‘Lady Gandhi’
Feb 10, 2018, at 02:33 pm
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IBNS): Patidar agitation leader Hardik Patel on Friday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and called the TMC supremo ‘Lady Gandhi’.
Mamata Banerjee wishes party workers as TMC completes 20 years
Jan 02, 2018, at 12:43 am
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wished party workers as her Trinamool Congress completed 20 years on Monday.
Dilip Ghosh welcomes Mukul Roy's decision to join BJP
Nov 04, 2017, at 12:21 am
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS): West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh on Friday welcomed former TMC MP Mukul Roy's induction to the BJP and said the move will make the party stronger in West Bengal.
Nov 03, 2017, at 11:20 pm
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IBNS): Former Railway Minister Mukul Roy on Friday joined the ruling Bharatiya Jata Party (BJP).
Narada sting: TMC MP Sougata Roy deposes before ED
Oct 31, 2017, at 08:12 pm
Kolkata, Oct 31 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Sougata Roy on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with Narada sting operation, officials said.
Mamata Banerjee calls demonetisation as 'biggest scam', TMC to observe 'Black Day' on Nov 8
Oct 25, 2017, at 11:11 pm
Kolkata, Oct 25 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said her party will observe 'Black Day' on Nov 8.
Narada sting: ED interrogates TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar
Oct 24, 2017, at 09:28 pm
Kolkata, Oct 24 (IBNS): The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday quizzed Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar in connection with its ongoing probe into the Narada sting operation, officials said.
We are very happy today after Mukul Roy left TMC: Partha Chatterjee
Oct 11, 2017, at 10:53 pm
Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS): The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday said the party is happy that former Railway Minister Mukul Roy has quit the party.
Narada sting: CBI visits Kolkata hotel for reconstruction of episode
Oct 11, 2017, at 01:51 am
Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): Officials of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday visited a hotel in central Kolkata, where Narada News's ex-CEO Mathew Samuel reportedly began his sting operation and filmed his first conversation with Kolkata deputy Mayor Iqbal Ahmed, sources said.
TMC holds massive protests across Kolkata, throws city traffic out of gear
Oct 08, 2017, at 12:40 am
Kolkata, Oct 7 (IBNS): In a counter-attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday held protest rallies and demonstrations at several important locations in Kolkata, disrupting city's traffic movement for hours.
TMC suspends Mukul Roy for six years
Sep 26, 2017, at 02:07 am
Kolkata, Sept 25 (IBNS): The Trinamool Congress has suspended former Railway Minister Mukul Roy for six years for 'anti party activities'.
Narada sting: CBI summons former West Bengal minister Madan Mitra
Sep 12, 2017, at 10:17 pm
Kolkata, Sep 12 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned former West Bengal Transport and Sports Minister Madan Mitra in connection with its ongoing probe into the Narada sting operation, sources said.
CBI quizzes TMC MP Prasun Banerjee in Narada sting
Sep 06, 2017, at 01:26 am
Kolkata, Sep 5 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday interrogated footballer-turned-Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Prasun Banerjee in connection with the Narada sting operation, officials said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourns TMC MP Sultan Ahmed's death
Sep 04, 2017, at 11:00 pm
New Delhi, Sept 4 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the passing away of Lok Sabha MP and former Union Minister Sultan Ahmed.
TMC MP Sultan Ahmed passes away, Mamata expresses condolences
Sep 04, 2017, at 09:17 pm
Kolkata, Sept 4 (IBNS): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP from Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal's Howrah district, Sultan Ahmed, 64, died of a massive cardiac arrest on Monday, reports said.
Narada sting: CBI summons TMC lawmakers Sougata Roy, Sovan Chatterjee
Aug 29, 2017, at 09:37 pm
Kolkata, Aug 29 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday summoned Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Sougata Roy and Kolkata Mayor Sovan Chatterjee in connection with its ongoing probe into Narada sting, official said.
Patna: Sharad Yadav calls for grand alliance at national level, Mamata Banerjee slams Centre
Aug 27, 2017, at 11:39 pm
Patna, Aug 27 (IBNS): Rebel JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav on Sunday said a grand alliance will be formed at the national level to take on the BJP at the next Lok Sabha elections.
Opposition leaders protest in Rajya Sabha against government's decision of hiking LPG prices
Aug 02, 2017, at 12:42 am
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS): A unified Opposition in the Upper House on Tuesday protested against the government's decision of hiking prices of LPG cylinders, media reports said.
WB: 12-hour general strike underway in North Dinajpur after 1 killed in BJP-TMC clash
Jul 09, 2017, at 06:36 pm
Kolkata, Jul 9 (IBNS): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is observing a 12-hour shut down in West Bengal's North Dinajpur district on Sunday, a day after its activist was killed during an alleged clash with Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the same district.
Basirhat riot: Tripura Guv, Sanghis spreading bile, says TMC
Jul 05, 2017, at 06:23 pm
Kolkata, Jul 5 (IBNS): The Chief National Spokesperson of All India Trinamool Comgress Derek O'Brian accused Tripura Governor Tathagata Roy and BJP faithfuls of spreading bile against the state government.
Narada sting: CBI interrogates TMC MP Sultan Ahmed in Kolkata
Jul 04, 2017, at 03:34 am
Kolkata, Jul 3 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday quizzed Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Sultan Ahmed in connection with its ongoing probe into Narada sting, reports said.