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Page 2 - Latest Updates on Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee backs Modi govt on Bangladesh violence, calls for action

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee backs Modi govt's stance on Bangladesh violence against Hindus and arrest of Iskcon monk, urging the Centre to take action on the escalating crisis

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 4:54 PM IST

'ED's conviction rate very poor', says SC in Partha Chatterjee bail plea

Earlier in August, the Supreme Court had questioned the 'quality of prosecution and evidence' garnered in cases related to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, by the Directorate of Enforcement

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Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 3:45 PM IST

Your blessings will help us work: Mamata to people after TMC's bypoll wins

She said the results of the by-elections would help her work for the people

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Updated On : 23 Nov 2024 | 2:43 PM IST

WB Guv draws upon grassroots experiences, highlights 'regional imbalances'

Governor Ananda Bose, however, emphasised that he maintains a strong professional relationship with the CM, but added, 'Politician Mamata Banerjee is not my cup of tea'

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Updated On : 20 Nov 2024 | 11:15 AM IST

RG Kar case: Bengal Guv asks for report over Kolkata CP's involvement claim

In a post on X, Raj Bhavan Media Cell said that Governor Bose has urged the state government to look into the matter and inform him of the factual position

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Updated On : 13 Nov 2024 | 6:46 AM IST

Crimes against women to stop only when Mamata ceases to be CM: Adhikari

Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, made this assertion while campaigning for the BJP candidate at Taldangra assembly seat in Bankura district

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Updated On : 09 Nov 2024 | 8:02 PM IST

Economist Bibek Debroy passes away, leaders reflect on his life and legacy

Condolences and tributes poured in from across India for renowned economist Bibek Debroy, including heartfelt messages from PM Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 5:19 PM IST

Bengal home to all, people celebrate every festival together: CM Mamata

Inaugurating a number of community Kali Puja pandals across Kolkata, she also urged the people to celebrate with environment-friendly firecrackers

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Updated On : 28 Oct 2024 | 10:44 PM IST

West Bengal extends ban on tobacco-based gutkha, pan masala till Nov 2025

Gutkha and pan masala, both see a wide usage of tobacco as well as nicotine as ingredients

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Updated On : 28 Oct 2024 | 5:15 PM IST

Peace can be established in Bengal only after infiltration stops: Amit Shah

There can be peace in Bengal only when infiltration stops Land ports play an important role in improving connectivity and relations between the two countries, he added

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Updated On : 27 Oct 2024 | 2:59 PM IST

Cyclone Dana: 216K people moved to relief camps, says CM Mamata Banerjee

Addressing a press conference Chief Minister Mamata said, "Some districtsare affected badly due to cyclone, especially kaccha houses

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Updated On : 25 Oct 2024 | 9:47 PM IST

Mamata urges Bangladesh to release 84 jailed Bengal fishermen after arrests

Banerjee said that the fishermen were repeatedly told by the unions not to venture into the water of our neighbouring countries referring to the current political situation there

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Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 7:32 AM IST

Bengal govt forms task force to ensure safety of doctors, health workers

It mentioned that there would be two representatives from senior and junior resident doctors, one female nominee from students, and one from the state-level grievance redressal committee

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Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 6:57 AM IST

Bengal braces for cyclonic storm, schools to close from Oct 23-26: Mamata

She said teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and SDRF have already been deployed and integrated control rooms, at both state and district levels, become functional 24X7

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Updated On : 22 Oct 2024 | 10:07 PM IST

Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital sees 53% drop in patients amid doctor protests

The strike by junior doctors at RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata led to a 53 per cent drop in patient footfall and a 91 per cent decline in major surgeries, severely disrupting hospital services for months

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Updated On : 22 Oct 2024 | 9:31 AM IST

RG Kar case: Junior doctors end hunger strike after meeting with CM Mamata

Speaking more about the meeting, Halder expressed his surprise that the meeting was held live though they were not told about that

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Updated On : 22 Oct 2024 | 8:32 AM IST

Mamata meets Kultuli rape-murder victim's parents, assures quick justice

Mamata Banerjee on Sunday directed the police to register the alleged rape-murder case of a 10-year-old girl under the Pocso Act

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Updated On : 22 Oct 2024 | 7:34 AM IST

RG Kar: Meeting between CM, junior docs to resolve impasse ends after 2 hrs

Seventeen doctors from various medical colleges in the state joined the meeting chaired by Banerjee

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Updated On : 21 Oct 2024 | 5:55 PM IST

Kolkata RG Kar case: Protesting junior doctors to meet CM Mamata today

The striking doctors said the outcome of the meeting will determine the future of the protest; they demand removal of Health Secretary NS Nigam as a key condition for resolving the situation

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Updated On : 21 Oct 2024 | 1:50 PM IST

Amid CM's appeal to withdraw stir, doctors' hunger strike enters 16th day

Banerjee on Saturday spoke to the agitating doctors over phone during a visit by Pant and Home Secretary Nandini Chakraborty to the protest site in Kolkata's Esplanade area

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Updated On : 20 Oct 2024 | 11:22 AM IST