Tag: Mamata Banerjee
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Mamata promises Rs.5 lakh each to Bengal sports bodies
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced financial aid of Rs.5 lakh each to all sports bodies in the state nurturing Olympic talents. The chief minister also loosened her purse strings for 13 top city clubs, each of which, she said, will get Rs.50 lakh from the state sports department for development of...
February 20, 2017 -
Will stop politics of vandalism in Bengal: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she would stop the "politics of vandalism" in the state, an issue she has taken up as a "challenge". The political parties should drop the "politics of vandalism" and instead, opt for discussion, she said, adding, "This politics of vandalism cannot go on in every second issue....
February 20, 2017 -
Will stop politics of vandalism in Bengal: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she would stop the "politics of vandalism" in the state, an issue she has taken up as a "challenge". The political parties should drop the "politics of vandalism" and instead, opt for discussion, she said, adding, "This politics of vandalism cannot go on in every second issue....
February 20, 2017 -
Mamata condoles death of Banasree Sengupta
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday condoled the death of noted Bengali singer Banasree Sengupta. “Deeply saddened at the passing of legendary singer Banashree Sengupta. My condolences to her family and fans” Mamata wrote on twitter. Banasree Sengupta, 71 who was undergoing treatment at the state-run SSKM Hospital passed away at 11.30 am...
February 19, 2017 -
Born-again Kalimpong
The upgrade of Kalimpong as West Bengal’s 21st district is much more than a mere extension of the loop of governance as an imperative for administrative exigence. For the delightful hill station, it is a watershed development after its annexation by the British on 6 December 1864. Last Tuesday, it was a born-again Kalimpong on...
February 18, 2017 -
No one voted for BJP in Punjab polls: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday suggested the BJP that it should manage its own house as "no one" had voted for it in the Punjab elections. She also accused the Narendra Modi government of threatening her with a probe by the CBI as she raised her voice against demonetisation. "BJP should manage its...
February 17, 2017 -
No one voted for BJP in Punjab polls: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday suggested the BJP that it should manage its own house as "no one" had voted for it in the Punjab elections. She also accused the Narendra Modi government of threatening her with a probe by the CBI as she raised her voice against demonetisation. "BJP should manage its...
February 17, 2017 -
Mamata declares Kalimpong as separate district
A new district of Kalimpong was on Tuesday carved out of Darjeeling, which has seen separate statehood demands since 1980s, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee making the formal announcement here. Announcing a slew of development projects for the newly created district at a colourful ceremony, Banerjee said "a Rs.220 crore road link project will be...
February 14, 2017 -
Bengal to have 3 new districts, says Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is set to formally launch Kalimpong as a new district on Tuesday, said three more districts will be created in the state in the coming days. Banerjee, who is on her second trip to the hills this year, said Burdwan district's Asansol and West Midnapore district's Jhargram sub-division...
February 13, 2017 -
West Bengal to get 3 more districts, says Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that three new districts would be created in the state – Kalimpong, Asansol and Jhargram. Besides, the state government has plans to create another district for Sundarbans, the famous mangrove forest area where Royal Bengal Tiger and other wildlife varieties can be found, she said. Banerjee...
February 13, 2017 -
West Bengal to get 3 more districts, says Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that three new districts would be created in the state – Kalimpong, Asansol and Jhargram. Besides, the state government has plans to create another district for Sundarbans, the famous mangrove forest area where Royal Bengal Tiger and other wildlife varieties can be found, she said. Banerjee...
February 13, 2017 -
Bengal Congress demands Mamata’s apology for Mannan assault
Demanding apology by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the eviction of Opposition leader Abdul Mannan from West Bengal Assembly last week leading to his illness, state Congress president Adhir Chowdhury today described Banerjee's visit to ailing Mannan as a 'drama'. Chowdhury also said that Banerjee's visit to the hospital where Mannan has been admitted on...
February 12, 2017 -
False campaign led to Bhangar agitation: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed that the agitation in West Bengal's Bhangar was based on "a false campaign" and denied that two villagers who died during the movement had fallen to police bullets. "A false campaign was going on… And that led to the situation," Banerjee said while addressing the state...
February 8, 2017 -
Restrictions, sufferings post note ban not over: Mamata
Criticising the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government's demonetisation move, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said "restrictions and sufferings" were "not over" even after three months of the note ban. Her comment came after Modi defended the decision of note ban in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Modi said the timing of...
February 8, 2017 -
TMC protests against Modi’s ‘vendetta politics’
Trinamool Congress MP on Friday protested against the Narendra Modi government in the Parliament House complex on Friday, alleging that it was indulging in "vendetta politics" in a probe into a chit fund scam. Half an hour before parliament was to meet for the day, the Trinamool Congress members gathered near the statue of Mahatama...
February 3, 2017 -
It is the duty of Indian government to protect IT personnel: Mamata
Expressing concern over the news about H1B visa in the United States, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said it is the duty of the Indian government to protect the interests of Indian IT companies and IT professionals abroad. "News about H1B visas is concerning. We must protect our IT companies and professionals and...
February 2, 2017 -
Mamata Banerjee upset over Ahamed’s death
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed sadness over the way IUML leader and Lok Sabha member E Ahamed's death was handled. "Controversial budget became even more controversial," Banerjee tweeted. "Very sad to see the way Ahamedji and family were handled." Banerjee condoled Ahamed's death – he collapsed in Parliament on Tuesday – and said he...
February 1, 2017