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Identity politics: Rename West Bengal to 'Bangla', says Trinamool MP

This comes at a time when Mamata Banerjee has raised the issue of Bengali identity as a means to counter the BJP's increasing influence in the state

WB doctors' strike: Mamata to meet 2 representatives from each medical college

As doctors' strike enteres the seventh day in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will meet two representatives from each medical college of the state in Nabanna later on Monday.Banerjee on Saturday had extended an olive branch to the agitating doctors by promising not to invoke the stringent Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) and appealed to them to resume work immediately.She also said that the state government would bear all medical expenses for the treatment of the two junior doctors, who were assaulted in a Kolkata hospital that triggered the strike.Meanwhile, while attacking the TMC supremo, BJP leader and Union Minister Babul Supriyo said, "Doctors are unwilling to speak to Mamata Banerjee. They think that they made be threatened by her inside a closed room. This shows a lack of trust the people have on Mamata Banerjee."Both the junior and senior doctors are on strike from the past five days after two of their colleagues were attacked and seriously injured over ..

BJP gets first Zilla Parishad in Bengal as TMC members switch sides

A number of TMC leaders have joined the BJP after it emerged as a strong challenger to the state's ruling party by winning 18 Lok Sabha seats of the total 42 there

W Bengal governor calls TMC, BJP, others for talks on law and order problem

The call comes in the wake of fresh violence in the state, with four killings in this week alone

Bengal violence: At least two killed, three injured in North 24 Parganas

The TMC claimed that the victims were supporters of the party and were targeted by miscreants hired by the BJP, a charge denied by the saffron party

Violence 'planted game' to topple my govt: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

BJP took out rallies in Kolkata and elsewhere on Monday, as they observed a "Black Day" to protest against the killing of its workers and the alleged "deteriorating" law-and-order situation

BJP marks 'Black Day' with protest rallies across Bengal, bandh in Basirhat

The BJP took out protest rallies in the district subdivision, demanding immediate arrest of the culprits involved in the killings of its workers

West Bengal: 14 injured in 'stampede-like situation' at Santragachi station

The incident occurred when an express train and two EMU locals arrived at the station at the same time

West Bengal govt waives off 10% property tax for senior citizens: Mamata

Plans are afoot to open geriatric care units in district hospitals

BJP's Bengal bandh: Train services disrupted, bus drivers wear helmets

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called the bandh to protest against the death of two students in a clash with the police on October 20

Asansol riot: Normalcy slowly returning; BJP hits out at Mamata: 10 updates

Asansol riots in West Bengal has claimed the Imam's son's life who has said that he would leave the mosque and town if anyone retaliates against his son's death

Congress, TMC prepare to be frenemies to stall BJP's chances in WB in 2019

During the recent Sabong bypoll Manas Bhunia, the sitting Congress legislator from the seat, had quit to join the TMC and his wife Gita Rani contested and won

What led to West Bengal's latest turmoil?

What turn the state's politics takes remains to be seen

West Bengal: CBSE, ICSE students will have to learn Bengali upto Class X

Decision follows a feedback, revealing Bengali was not being offered as an option in many schools

Hours before I-League final match, Aizawl FC complained about match officials

Hours before I-League final match, Aizawl FC complained about match officials

Tax-free Budget in West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee brushed aside claims that the state was in a debt trap

Bengal govt eyes liquor supply biz

IMFL distributors ask for a full financial year prior to takeover so that loans can be repaid

West Bengal receives over Rs 2 lakh crore investment proposals

Terming the summit as super successful, Mamata urged the industrialists to invest in Bengal

BJP to send 3-MP delegation to West Bengal's violence-hit Dhulagarh

Tension erupted in Dhulagarh after two groups reportedly clashed during a procession last week

West Bengal tries to lure IT firms, industry wants SEZ status

Govt is offering a maximum of 50% property tax waiver for 12 years and a higher FAR for cos