4 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 04:23 PM IST First published on: Jul 30, 2026 at 04:18 PM IST A banter between senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee in the Parliament complex on Thursday captured how political necessities have led to breakaways and reunions. Banerjee, MP from West Bengal’s…
Abhishek Banerjee’s Amatala office demolished. KOLKATA: A demolition drive targeting a Trinamool Congress party office linked to the party’s national general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee began in Amtala on Saturday, with district authorities alleging that the five-storey building had been constructed without an approved building plan and in violation of building rules.The…
Howrah: A National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) health centre clerk in the Howrah Municipal Corporation area was arrested on Tuesday night after women health workers accused him of obscene and inappropriate behaviour.The accused, Loknath Saha, allegedly misbehaved with the women during duty hours on Tuesday afternoon, leading to protests. But he denied the allegations and…
Trinamool on Sunday alleged that Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee are being “forcibly confined” in their Kalighat home by cops to prevent them from meeting the parents of the Baruipur victim. Trinamool MPs Derek O’Brien and Mahua Moitra shared photographs of police patrolling near her home. Police did not issue any statement on this. Mamata…
Last Updated:June 24, 2026, 10:28 IST A day after ousting Mamata Banerjee as chairperson, rebel MLAs led by LoP Ritabrata Banerjee moved the EC seeking recognition as the official TMC. Mamata vs Ritabrata: TMC Symbol Battle Reaches Election Commission The battle for control of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) intensified after rival factions led by Mamata…
Former sports minister Aroop Biswas Kolkata: Former state sports minister Aroop Biswas — now being probed for last December’s “Messigate” at Salt Lake stadium — wrote a letter six days ago to HDFC Bank, asking for the party’s account to be frozen.The letter, to the bank’s Central Plaza branch, sought a “freeze” till “competent authorities”…
Howrah: State urban development and municipal affairs minister Agnimitra Paul on Thursday ordered a clean-up of drains, drainage channels, and canals across Howrah, warning strict action against officers and engineers if work is not done properly. She also directed stronger prevention and surveillance against dengue and other infectious diseases.In Howrah to oversee a cleanliness drive…
Last Updated:June 14, 2026, 10:58 IST The political uncertainty intensified after senior TMC leader and six-time MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay met BJP leader and Union Minister Bhupender Yadav in Delhi on Saturday. Shantanu Thakur Predicts TMC’s End as Rebel Camp Gains Momentum Amid the growing crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Union Minister Shantanu Thakur claimed…
Last Updated:June 10, 2026, 13:07 IST Sushmita Dev met Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma after quitting as Rajya Sabha MP and is expected to return to the Rajya Sabha as a BJP nominee. Sushmita Dev meeting Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in Delhi. The Trinamool Congress suffered another political setback on Wednesday after Rajya Sabha…
Last Updated:June 10, 2026, 14:30 IST Sayoni Ghosh contacted Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and extended her support to the breakaway TMC group and signed the documents backing the faction. Sayoni Ghosh Switches to Rebel Camp, Says She Sees ‘No Future in TMC’ (Photo: PTI file) The crisis within the Trinamool Congress deepened on Wednesday as Jadavpur…
