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1.72 crore individuals brought out of poverty in West Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, February 6: During the conclusion of the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2025 on Thursday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that "1.72 crore individuals have been brought out of poverty" in the state.
BGBS-25 attracted Rs 4.40 lakh crore investment proposals for Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Feb 6: The Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS)- 2025 has attracted total investment proposals worth Rs 4.40 lakh crore for West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on the second and final day of the annual event to showcase the state as an ideal investment destination.
State received Rs 4.4 lakh crore investment proposals at Business Summit: West Bengal CM
Kolkata, February 6: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the 8th Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) on Thursday, where she said that the state government has received an investment proposal worth Rs. 4.4 lakh crore at BGBS 2025.
Lack of cooperation from Bengal govt holding back airports' development: Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata, Feb 6: Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday alleged that lack of cooperation from the state government has been posing major hurdles for airports' development in the state and highlighted several instances for the same.
CM Hemant Soren invites entrepreneurs to invest in Jharkhand at Bengal Global Business Summit
Kolkata, Feb 5: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, addressing the Bengal Global Business Summit here on Wednesday, invited entrepreneurs and investors from India and abroad to explore investment opportunities in Jharkhand.
Strike-free, power cut free Bengal is ideal business destination now: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Feb 5: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that West Bengal is an ideal business destination now as it does not witness power outages and strikes anymore.
Business Summit: Mamata Banerjee welcomes delegations; Jharkhand CM seeks collaboration
Kolkata, February 5: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday extended gratitude towards the business delegations present at the Bengal Global Business Summit while appreciating the efforts of renowned businessman Mukesh Ambani to make Kolkata as a "gateway" for his company to connect to the world.
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group has Rs 10,000 crore worth investments in pipeline for Bengal
Kolkata, February 5: RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, which has big investments in West Bengal, is planning for another Rs 10,000 crore worth investments in the fields of energy, healthcare, and education in the eastern state.
Mamata Banerjee may fix 'conduct guidelines' for maverick party MLAs on February 10
Kolkata, Feb 4: Trinamool Congress supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may fix strict "conduct guidelines" for the maverick party MLAs at a crucial meeting on the state Assembly premises on February 10, party sources said.
Two specific pictures of Mamata Banerjee shortlisted for use in Trinamool programmes
Kolkata, Feb 3: West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress leadership has shortlisted two pictures of the party supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee that would henceforth be used in different party programmes, including organisational and public meetings.
CPI-M's draft political resolution for 24th Congress stresses more on 'independent line'
Kolkata, Feb 3: The CPI-M, which is heading to its 24th party Congress at Tamil Nadu's Madurai in April, on Monday released a draft political resolution which has a focus more on an "independent political line" in the coming days, rather than on electoral understandings.
Politicians join hands to hail Team India's emphatic win in Women's U19 WC 2025
New Delhi, February 2: Politicians across political parties joined hands to congratulate Team India on winning the prestigious ICC Women's U19 World Cup 2025 on Sunday.
In her new book Mamata Banerjee blames Congress for BJP's success in 2024 LS polls
Kolkata, Jan 29: In her new book, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has squarely blamed Congress for the BJP’s return to power at the Centre for the third consecutive term in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Mamata Banerjee remembers Netaji's connections with Germany at Kolkata Book Fair
Kolkata, Jan 28: At the inauguration of the 48th Kolkata International Book Fair on Tuesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee remembers the connections of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose with Germany.
West Bengal Budget to be presented on Feb 12
Kolkata, Jan 27: West Bengal Budget for the financial year 2025-26 will be presented in the Assembly on February 12, as per the decision taken at a meeting of the state cabinet at the state secretariat Nabanna on Monday which was presided over by the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Kolkata Police musical band allowed to perform at Governor's house after CM's intervention on Republic Day
Kolkata, January 26: A controversy erupted at the West Bengal Governor's house in Kolkata on Republic Day after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Kolkata police musical band was initially denied entry to perform in Republic Day celebration at Raj Bhawan on Sunday evening. The band was allowed to perform only after her intervention.
Karthik Maharaj was conferred Padma Shri for attacking Mamata Banerjee: TMC leader
Kolkata, January 26: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after Karthik Maharaj was conferred the Padma Shri award, alleging that the BJP awarded him for his attacks on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee participates in Republic Day celebrations in Kolkata
Kolkata, January 26: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday participated in the 76th Republic Day celebrations in Kolkata.
HC denies permission to VHP for stall at Kolkata Book Fair
Kolkata, Jan 24: A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Friday, rejected the appeal from the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) for allotment of a stall at the forthcoming Kolkata International Book Fair this year which will be organised by the Publishers & Booksellers Guild.
Society cannot have humanitarian approach towards an inhuman: CM Mamata Banerjee on RG Kar verdict
Kolkata, Jan 21: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that society cannot have a “humanitarian” approach towards an “inhuman” individual.
West Bengal govt moves to Calcutta HC, demands capital punishment for accused in RG Kar case
Kolkata, January 21: The West Bengal government on Tuesday moved to the Calcutta High Court demanding capital punishment for the accused Sanjay Roy in the RG Kar rape and murder case, against the Sealdah Civil and Criminal Court order giving life imprisonment.
Bengal 'expired' saline case: Expert report does not out rule out impact of injected liquids
Kolkata, Jan 21: While the West Bengal government is sticking to its stand that the doctor's negligence was the reason behind the death of one woman and a newborn baby at a state-run hospital in West Midnapore district earlier this month, an expert committee of the state health department has not ruled out the possibility of adverse impact of injection of essential liquids like Ringers' Lactate and oxytocin triggering the mishaps.
Punishment, no matter how severe doesn't end crime in total: Bengal Governor CV Bose on RG Kar case verdict
Kolkata, January 20: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose stressed that even a severe punishment does not end the crime in total and called for a robust and proactive policy to combat these atrocities.
Doctors in Bengal hospital on hunger strike in protest against suspension of 12 colleagues
Kolkata, Jan 19: A total of 38 doctors of state-run Medinipur Medical College and Hospital in West Bengal are on a marathon hunger strike to protest against the state government's decision to suspend 12 of their colleagues.
CM Mamata Banerjee told me to resign: Kerala MLA Anvar
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13: Soon after submitting his resignation as legislator, estranged Independent-backed Left legislator P.V. Anvar on Monday said it was West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee who suggested that he should resign.
Kerala: PV Anvar submits resignation to Speaker, accuses leaders of changing their stand on corruption issue
Thiruvananthapuram, January 13: Nilambur Independent MLA PV Anvar on Monday morning met Kerala Assembly Speaker AN Shamseer and submitted his resignation from the assembly. Anvar had recently joined Trinamool Congress (TMC) as the party's state coordinator.
Unhappy with Vijayan-led Left govt, Anvar resigns as MLA
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 13: Estranged Independent-backed Left legislator P.V. Anvar on Monday submitted his resignation to the Speaker of the Kerala Assembly.
I am 65 now, not 70, clarifies Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Jan 8: Three days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted her on her 70th birthday on Sunday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that her current age is just 65 and that is not mentioned in the official records.
West Bengal CM meets repatriated Indian fishermen during Sagar Island visit
Kolkata, Jan 6: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the 95 Indian fishermen who returned from Bangladesh on Monday and urged them not to venture close to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing in the Bay of Bengal.
Unfair comparison: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's nephew on comparison with Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, January 6: Chandra Kumar Bose, nephew of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on Sunday said that it is unfair to draw a comparison between Netaji and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and one should not compare the two leaders.
PM Modi greets Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on her 70th birthday
Kolkata, Jan 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, greeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on her 70th birthday.
India, Bangladesh to release detained fishermen on Sunday
Kolkata, Jan 4: India and Bangladesh, on Sunday, will exchange fishermen of both countries who were arrested after their fishing boats crossed the international coastal borders and entered the coastal area of the other country.
Mamata Banerjee felicitates Bengal football team after Santosh Trophy triumph
Kolkata, January 3: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday felicitated the Bengal football team for their historic triumph in the 2024 Santosh Trophy. In a grand ceremony held at Nabanna, the CM lauded the players and the team's coach, Sanjay Sen.