'Abhishek Banerjee crossed a red line...': Bengal governor lambasts Mamata's nephew
The comments came in response to remarks made by Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee against the court order that directed a CBI probe on him for the alleged recruitment scam.
May 29, 2022, 15:24 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee urges Governor to ask Centre `not to disturb' industrialists using central agencies
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to ensure that industrialists are “not disturbed by some agencies”.
Apr 20, 2022, 17:56 PM IST
Birbhum arson: Mamata Banerjee slams Governor, says ‘Ladsahab' making statements against Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday slammed Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar terming him as ‘one ladsahab’ who has been making negative statements against the state.
Mar 23, 2022, 18:05 PM IST
Gas chamber of democracy: Guv Dhankhar after violence mars civic polls in Bengal
BJP has called for a 12-hour bandh - from 6 am till 6 pm on Monday.
Feb 28, 2022, 09:15 AM IST
BJP meets West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, demands fresh polls in 107 civic bodies
A BJP delegation consisting of General Secretary Agnimtra Paul and Sisir Bajoria made the request to Dhankhar Sunday night after meeting the State Election Commission.
Feb 27, 2022, 23:38 PM IST
West Bengal Minister Sadhan Pande passes away, CM Mamata Banerjee expresses grief
Pande was the sitting Minister for Consumer Affairs and Self Help Group and Self-Employment in the Mamata Banerjee government. He was the MLA from the Maniktala constituency in Kolkata.
Feb 20, 2022, 13:12 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee blocks governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Twitter, he takes to WhatsApp to get even
The Trinamool Congress chief said she had blocked the West Bengal governor's official Twitter handle because of his posts repeatedly targeting her government.
Feb 01, 2022, 07:11 AM IST
West Bengal example of human rights violations: Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar targets Mamata Banerjee govt
Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar tweeted, "West Bengal has set an example of human rights violations... Fear among the people is such that they cannot even discuss this openly."
Dec 10, 2021, 19:25 PM IST
Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar admitted to AIIMS after contracting malaria
Dhankhar tested positive for malaria on Sunday. He had reached Delhi on Friday and underwent blood test on Saturday.
Oct 25, 2021, 18:59 PM IST
West Bengal: Crude bombs hurled at BJP MP Arjun Singh’s house
Some miscreants reportedly hurled crude bombs at BJP MP Arjun Singh’s residence situated at Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. While no member of Arjun Singh’s family was hurt, the incident took place in presence of central security right outside the gate.
Sep 08, 2021, 10:56 AM IST
West Bengal: Ruckus in Bengal Assembly
After the elections in West Bengal, the first session of the Legislative Assembly began. As soon as Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar got up to read the address in the assembly, the BJP MLAs started shouting slogans loudly.
Jul 02, 2021, 18:00 PM IST
Bengal Governor should resign on moral grounds: Journalist Vineet Narain after Mamata Banerjee rekindles 1996 Jain Hawala scam
Notably, Dhankhar was one of the persons charge-sheeted in the 1996 Hawala case in which several Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers, Governors and Leaders of Opposition besides bureaucrats were charge-sheeted for corruption.
Jun 29, 2021, 15:36 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee calls Jagdeep Dhankar 'corrupt', Governor says 'will not be cowed down by little sister'
The Trinamool Congress supremo also said she has written multiple letters to the Centre for the removal of Dhankhar. "As per the Constitution, I will continue to meet him, talk to him. And follow all the courtesies... But, the union government should act based on my letters," she said.
Jun 28, 2021, 18:55 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Speaker complains to Om Birla about 'excessive interference' of Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar
West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee said, "I told the Lok Sabha speaker about the excessive interference of Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar in parliamentary democracy and the functioning of the Assembly."
Jun 23, 2021, 14:00 PM IST
Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar arrives in Darjeeling on 7-day visit, shown black flags by Trinamool Congress workers
Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar's visit to Darjeeling on Monday comes within days of meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah twice amid allegations of post-poll violence. Dhankar went to Delhi on Tuesday, a day after a delegation of BJP MLAs petitioned him on the alleged deterioration of the law and order situation in the state.
Jun 21, 2021, 18:42 PM IST
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar calls post-poll violence in state 'worst since independence'
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is likely to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah for a second time to discuss the law and order situation in the state.
Jun 19, 2021, 16:47 PM IST
Have written thrice to PM Narendra Modi to withdraw Dhankhar as governor: Mamata Banerjee
Dhankhar, who has shared a strained relationship with the Trinamool Congress government since taking charge as the governor of the state in 2019, is in the national capital on a four-day trip. He has not specified any reason for the visit. The governor met Union ministers Prahlad Joshi and Prahlad Singh Patel on Wednesday.
Jun 17, 2021, 19:00 PM IST
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah today
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday (June 17) will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah at 7 pm today.
Jun 17, 2021, 14:58 PM IST
Violating constitutional norms, should not return, says TMC says as Bengal Governor visits Delhi
As West Begal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar reached at the national capital for a four-day trip, TMC accused him of violating constitutional norms and asked him not to return.
Jun 16, 2021, 22:12 PM IST
Breaking News: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar shares video of Chandannagar violence
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar once again questioned the law and order situation in the state by sharing the video of the Chandan Nagar violence. The governor demanded action from the Mamta government in the matter. BJP MP Locket Chatterjee's car was attacked in Chandan Nagar.
Jun 10, 2021, 21:18 PM IST