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“ Why were NRC notices slapped in the name of SIR? Are they (Union government) trying to enforce the NRC in the state? They will never be successful. The SIR is actually a conspiracy to delete the names…
Chief Minister,
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Slams SIR Process, Says Wont Tolerate…
“ On behalf of the Prime Minister, I have come to meet the families of the victims and take stock of the situation of the areas hit by flood and landslides. After assessing the damages, I will report to…
Kiren Rijiju,
Bengal rains: Death toll rises to 33, Mamata denies administrative…
“ Police and administration have been doing rescue and restoration operations in all affected areas. Community kitchens have been opened, distressed people are being given all-out support. Tourists are…
Chief Minister,
Darjeeling rains: Every area of Gorkhaland Territorial Administration…
“ Bijoya Dashami marks the close of Durga Puja — a time for joy, cheer and renewed hope. Yet instead of allowing the people of West Bengal to conclude the festival in peace, the DVC released 65,000…
Chief Minister,
Mamata Banerjee attacks Centre-run Damodar Valley Corporation for…
“ Water levels have receded significantly, although the Ganga experienced substantial flooding. Except for a few low-lying areas, most of the water has drained. Nature is beyond our control,
Chief Minister,
WB CM announces compensation for electrocution deaths, urges CESC to…
“ For those who tragically lost their lives due to electrocution yesterday, the State govt. will provide ₹2 lakh to their families. While money cannot replace lives, we will also ensure that employment…
Chief Minister,
WB CM announces compensation for electrocution deaths, urges CESC to…
“ CESC should take responsibility for such deaths. They should immediately deploy their people on an emergency basis to prevent recurrence of similar tragedies,
Chief Minister,
Amit Malviya Ridicules Mamata Banerjee’s ’Blame-Game For Deaths In…
“ You people must be aware that the Central government is not spending even one paisa for it (the GST rate cut). All the money is going from the State government exchequer. One person is taking credit…
Chief Minister,
West Bengal will lose ₹20,000 crore due to GST rate cuts, says Mamata
“ They now say provide the parents’ certificate for SIR. How will they give if they were born at home? We used to call our school certificate the birth certificate,
Chief Minister,
How will people find parents’ birth certificates: Mamata