Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Defends Durga Puja Carnival Amid North Bengal Disaster, Visits Injured BJP MP
Oct 07, 2025 09:09 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee defended holding Durga Puja carnival despite north Bengal's flood disaster and made a courtesy visit to injured BJP MP Khagen Murmu, while political tensions escalate over disaster response and alleged attacks on opposition leaders. The Chief Minister promised support for affected families while facing criticism from BJP leadership over priorities and law enforcement.
BJP MP Khagen Murmu Attacked During Flood Relief Work in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri
Oct 06, 2025 10:51 pm CST
BJP MP Khagen Murmu suffered serious head injuries in an attack while distributing flood relief materials in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. The incident has sparked political tensions between BJP and TMC, with accusations flying as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urges against politicizing relief efforts. The violence may further escalate rivalries ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Devastating Floods and Landslides in North Bengal: Death Toll Rises to 28 as Rescue Operations Continue
Oct 06, 2025 08:55 pm CST
Rescue operations are ongoing in northern West Bengal as the death toll from devastating floods and landslides reaches 28. Thousands of tourists remain stranded in isolated hill areas while continuous rainfall hampers recovery efforts. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced compensation for victims' families as officials warn of continued heavy rainfall and risk of additional landslides.
Darjeeling Landslides Death Toll Reaches 24: Rescue Operations Continue as Thousands of Tourists Remain Stranded
Oct 06, 2025 02:51 pm CST
The devastating landslides in Darjeeling have claimed 24 lives as NDRF teams continue rescue operations in challenging conditions. Thousands of tourists remain stranded in hill areas, while officials warn of potential additional landslides due to ongoing heavy rainfall. Relief camps have been established as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee prepares to visit the affected regions.
Devastating Floods in Darjeeling: 17 Dead, Tourists Advised to Stay Put as Rescue Operations Underway
Oct 05, 2025 05:49 pm CST
Severe flooding and landslides have claimed at least 17 lives in Darjeeling, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee advising tourists to remain where they are until police can safely evacuate them. Following sudden heavy rainfall exceeding 300mm in 12 hours, multiple districts in North Bengal are underwater, critical bridges have collapsed, and road access to Sikkim has been cut off. State authorities have established 24/7 control rooms while Prime Minister Modi and other officials have pledged full support for rescue and relief operations.
Controversy Over Kolkata's 'Safest City' Status: RG Kar Victim's Parents Challenge NCRB Report
Oct 05, 2025 12:03 pm CST
The parents of an RG Kar Medical College rape victim have strongly contested Kolkata's designation as India's safest city for the fourth consecutive year according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). While official statistics show Kolkata having the lowest crime rate among 19 major Indian cities with only 83.9 cognizable offenses per lakh population, the victim's father claims 90% of incidents go unregistered. This controversy highlights the potential disconnect between official crime statistics and public perception of safety in the metropolitan city.
PM Modi Warns of Infiltrators Threatening India's Unity and Security at RSS Centenary Event
Oct 01, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns about infiltrators causing demographic shifts that threaten India's unity in diversity during the RSS centenary celebrations. He referenced his Demographic Mission aimed at protecting citizens and criticized West Bengal's government ahead of upcoming elections, highlighting tensions over border security and voter rolls as the BJP challenges Trinamool Congress in the state.
Calcutta High Court Demands Reports from CESC and KMC Following Multiple Electrocution Deaths Due to Waterlogging
Sep 25, 2025 10:04 pm CST
The Calcutta High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of multiple electrocution deaths in Kolkata due to waterlogging, demanding reports from both CESC Ltd and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation by November 7. Following accusations of negligence by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the court seeks clarification on safety protocols, emergency response mechanisms, and compensation for victims' families, with the state already announcing Rs 2 lakh for each affected family.
BJP Versus Trinamool After Mamata Banerjee's Dandiya At Kolkata Puja Pandal
Sep 25, 2025 02:09 am CST
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today joined women at a puja pandal in Kolkata in a few steps of Dandiya.
Need "Civic Consciousness": Mamata Banerjee After Kolkata Deluge
Sep 24, 2025 10:05 pm CST
Kolkata flooded after six hours of unprecedented rain, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed it partly on the garbage dumped on roads, which, she said, interfered with the drainage system and urged the people to have some civic sense.