Opposition hails Suvendu Adhikari's resignation, says it signals TMC 's end
Kolkata/IBNS: Amid the buzz around Trinamool heavyweight minister Suvendu Adhikar's resignation owing to speculations that he may follow the footsteps of his former party colleagues like Mukul Roy, Arjun Singh, Soumitra Khan and more recently Cooch Behar (South) MLA Mihir Goswami, all of whom left Trinamool and joined BJP, the opposition parties in West Bengal said the rebel leader's move was not unexpected and it only signals TMC's end.
Suvendu Adhikari's exit from party imminent? Trinamool Congress still hopeful for his stay
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's once-a-trusted lieutenant Suvendu Adhikari's gradual stepping down from various portfolios has raised speculations over his exit from the Trinamool Congress.
Jolt to Trinamool as Mihir Goswami joins BJP
Kolkata/IBNS: In another jolt to the Trinamool Congress just ahead of the 2021 West Bengal assembly polls, Trinamool Congress MLA Mihir Goswami on Friday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has called a meeting of senior party leaders at her Kalighat residence here this evening. The meeting has been called after rebel TMC leader Suvendu Adhikari resigned as West Bengal Transport Minister and the Chairman of the Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC).
Kolkata/IBNS: Even as the speculations are rife that heavy weight Trinamool Congress leader Suvendu Adhikari may quit the party membership after he resigned from ministership on Friday, senior party leader and MP Sougata Roy said all hopes were not lost till Adhikari continues to be in TMC.
West Bengal Transport Minister Suvendu Adhikari resigns
Kolkata/IBNS: In a significant development, Trinamool Congress leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday resigned as the West Bengal Transport Minister, media reports said.
Ahead of Bengal polls, Mamata Banerjee extends health scheme to all
Kolkata/IBNS: With just a few months left for the high-octane 2021 assembly elections in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday extended the coverage of existing health scheme 'Swasthya Sathi' to the entire population, which is approximately 10 crore, of the state.
Kolkata/IBNS: In a new low in the strained relationship between the Governor House and the ruling party, Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday said Jagdeep Dhankhar should be prosecuted for "obstructing" a corruption probe only to be hit back by the latter.
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Transport Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who has been recently seen maintaining distance from TMC and holding rallies without party banner or flag, on Thursday resigned as the Chairman of the Hooghly River Bridge Commissioners (HRBC), sources said.
Transport, banking services partially affected as trade unions call Bharat Bandh
Kolkata/IBNS: A nationwide bandh (strike) called by 10 central trade unions in protest against the union government's policies partially affected the transport, banking services on Thursday.
'Didi keeping all track': 'Trinamool Congress observer' Mamata Banerjee's message to party
Kolkata/IBNS: At a time the ruling Trinamool Congress is rattled by the dissents, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday sent a strong message to her own party.
'CPI-M surrendered itself to BJP to avoid facing consequences of corruption': Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata/IBNS: In an unsparing attack on the Left and the saffron camp, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said the CPI-M has surrendered itself to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) only to escape from facing the consequences of corruption.
'Suvendu Adhikari is still in party': Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy amid speculations
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Tuesday said his party colleague Suvendu Adhikari was still in his outfit amid speculations over the rebel leader's political position.
AIMIM's Bengal leader Anwar Pasha, others join Trinamool Congress ahead of 2021 polls
Kolkata/IBNS: Upsetting Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM which is set to contest the West Bengal assembly polls, several state leaders of the party joined the ruling Trinamool Congress here on Monday.
As counter to BJP, Mamata Banerjee announces state holiday on Birsa Munda's birth anniversary
Kolkata/IBNS: Days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah controversially paid respect to India's tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said her government will declare a state holiday on the birth anniversary of the folk hero.