Mamata Banerjee said : “Chiro Kal Ami Thakbo Na...Kothay Amar Jubo Joddha Ra...Tomra Egiye Esho..Ami Toiri Kore Dey Jabo (I will not be there forever...Where are my young warriors...Step forward..I will train you to serve Bengal before I go),”

news18 Tuesday, August 4, 2020 3:08:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote ( about Raksha Bandhan ) : “After Lord Curzon decided to divide #Bengal, Kabiguru Rabindranath Thakur started the Rakhi Bandhan tradition to give a message of unity and harmony. He also penned ‘Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol’”

expressindia Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:25:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee alleged : “a few people holding constitutional posts”

financialexpress Sunday, August 2, 2020 6:31:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Sheikh Hasina ) : “We hope you (Sheikh Hasina) will pass the festival well,”

dhakatribune Saturday, August 1, 2020 9:31:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote ( about Somen Mitra ) : "Saddened to hear about the passing away of veteran leader, former MP and @INCWestBengal president Somen Mitra. My deepest condolences to his family, followers and well-wishers,"

news18 Thursday, July 30, 2020 3:46:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote ( about Somen Mitra ) : "Saddened to hear about the passing away of veteran leader, former MP and @INCWestBengal president Somen Mitra. My deepest condolences to his family, followers and well-wishers,"

news-yahoo-in Thursday, July 30, 2020 9:29:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Bakri Eid ) : “We will not do any lockdown this week because of Bakri Eid. We want the minorities to cooperate and avoid any gatherings. I request them all to celebrate indoors,”

expressindia Thursday, July 30, 2020 6:53:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Till 31st August all educational institutions will remain closed in the state. If the situation improves then we will think about reopening schools on alternate days starting on Teacher’s day till Durga Puja. But only if situation permits,”

dnaindia Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2:17:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee alleged : "a few people holding constitutional posts"

business-standard Wednesday, July 29, 2020 8:41:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "The lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31. The biweekly total lockdown across the state will also remain in place till the end of next month,"

news18 Wednesday, July 29, 2020 6:36:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “The lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31. The biweekly total lockdown across the state will also remain in place till the end of next month,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 29, 2020 12:03:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "The lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31. The biweekly total lockdown across the state will also remain in place till the end of next month,"

economictimes Tuesday, July 28, 2020 5:33:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Bakri Eid ) : “We will not do any lockdown this week because of Bakri Eid. We want the minorities to cooperate and avoid any gatherings. I request them all to celebrate indoors,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “Schools and colleges will remain closed until August 31. If the situation improves in August, we will reopen schools and colleges on September 5. Classes may continue on alternate days for a month and then there will be recess for Durga puja in October. We will take the call in August,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:30:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “As Bakr-Eid and Independence Day will be observed on August 1 and 15, respectively, the lockdown will be enforced on August 5 and August 17. The rest of the days will be on weekends. It will be a total lockdown,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:30:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "The lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31. The biweekly total lockdown across the state will also remain in place till the end of next month,"

timesofindia Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:14:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "I would like to thank the prime minister for holding several discussions (with chief ministers) on the Covid crisis. And so far, there has been no non-cooperation from his end. I want to thank him for that. But a few people, who are holding constitutional posts, are regularly disturbing the state government. This is not acceptable,"

timesofindia Monday, July 27, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “She wanted a peaceful death and that’s how it happened,”

timesofindia Friday, July 24, 2020 10:15:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “Bengal will not tolerate conspiracy, humiliation and insult from outsiders. Bengal will show the path in future. When I go to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, I speak in their language. There is nothing wrong in speaking in their language. If someone is living in Bengal, he or she should learn Bengali,”

news18 Thursday, July 23, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : "There will be times when we will have to face cyclones like Amphan, Aila, Fani or have to stand against dengue or COVID-19. We all have to stand against them unitedly, loving each other,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, July 22, 2020 10:06:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “My heartfelt condolences to the family of Vikram Joshi, a fearless journalist who passed away today. He was shot in UP for filing an FIR to book his niece’s molesters. An atmosphere of fear has been created in the country. Voices being muzzled. Media not spared. Shocking,”

financialexpress Wednesday, July 22, 2020 4:37:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "My heartfelt condolences to the family of Vikram Joshi, a fearless journalist who passed away today. He was shot in UP for filing an FIR to book his niece's molesters. An atmosphere of fear has been created in the country. Voices being muzzled. Media not spared. Shocking,"

timesofindia Wednesday, July 22, 2020 9:20:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “At present, we are testing around 13,000 samples per day. By August 15 we would try to conduct around 25,000 tests per day,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 22, 2020 6:18:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We are going to increase the testing rate further over the next few days as a result of which the number of Covid-19 cases will also rise. There is no need to panic,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 22, 2020 6:18:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Get set from today. Make BJP candidates lose their deposit next May,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 22, 2020 6:09:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Gujarat will not rule Bengal. There is a conspiracy against our government. I faced a lot of humiliation in life. I am not a machine. I have feelings. I will not tolerate this. Remember that an injured tiger can be dangerous,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Don’t think that people have forgotten how you (BJP) want to divide people using the National Register of Citizens and National Population Register. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians are all citizens of India,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Commission ) : “Railways, Air India, Coal India Limited et al are being sold off. I am sorry that you are in power at the Centre. If Gujarat has to rule all states then what is the use of the Election Commission of India, the judiciary, the other parties? Let there be one party and a Presidential form of government,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “I invite those who joined other parties to return. I am inviting dedicated youths to join us and work on the field. We want the next line of leadership,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “The Centre is conspiring against Bengal, saying there is violence every day. There are some people who don’t have any political experience. They speak of killing people and setting things ablaze,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 21, 2020 8:46:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : "An attempt is being made to stir up communal disharmony. Remember that people from all faiths are equal. This country and West Bengal are for all,"

thedailystarBD Tuesday, July 21, 2020 7:30:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "We will throw the BJP out of West Bengal in the 2021 Assembly elections. Trinamool Congress will form the government again. The next elections will show a new direction to the state as well as to the country,"

dnaindia Tuesday, July 21, 2020 6:28:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "The Centre hasn`t given us money. They have looked down upon us and always neglected us. I have reached this stage after getting bashed up brutally all my life by the CPM. Now the BJP abuses me. Their desire is to dislodge the government. Don`t let them do this," "If you want development, we will support you. And if you think that by playing dirty politics, you will make government here that will not happen... No one has any liberty to speak. We have to prove by taking revenge in 2021. We have to win Bengal. They will try to purchase people by offering money but remember don`t vote on the basis of money,"

dnaindia Tuesday, July 21, 2020 6:28:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee pointed out : “What is happening in Uttar Pradesh? People in that state are afraid of lodging complaints with the police. Several policemen were killed in a single incident,”

india Tuesday, July 21, 2020 2:59:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Due to the Covid-19 pandemic this year, it is not possible to mark July 21 at the Maidan. Therefore, I have decided to address my people through a virtual platform at 2 pm. I would like to request my people to gather at their respective booths from 1 pm to hoist flags and pay respects to the martyrs. Please don’t gather in large numbers and maintain social distancing,”

news18 Sunday, July 19, 2020 8:08:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "Sapna is a very good girl. A Rajbongshi girl. The pride of Bengal. I love her very much. The forest department has filed a case against her for illegally stockpiling timber. I didn't know that before. I called her as soon as I found out. She talked to me. I told her not to worry about it,"

news18 Saturday, July 18, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Uchcho Madhyamik (Higher Secondary) results are out. Students are taking another step forward in their beautiful lives. Congratulations to them all, along with their principals, teachers and parents. The future is waiting for you,”

expressindia Friday, July 17, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "Our only mistake was that we tried to quickly release the funds to those affected by the cyclone. ..That's when a few people tried to take advantage of it," "Only 0.5 per cent and some tried to do that (misapproproation),"

business-standard Friday, July 17, 2020 6:58:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “What have you done for us? We expected 10,000 ventilators, free personal protective equipment and gloves from the government of India. We have got nothing. I am saying this with a lot of pain,”

timesofindia Friday, July 17, 2020 5:35:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “There is a reluctance in people to allow safe homes in their neighbourhoods,”

timesofindia Friday, July 17, 2020 5:35:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Just 0.5 per cent of cases have mistakes because we did it in a hurry. After that, we got 40,000 fresh applications. Out of which, 26,000 names are already in District Magistrates’ list. Six thousand names were rejected and 6,000 applicants will be paid the relief within two to three days,”

expressindia Friday, July 17, 2020 5:02:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee stated : "Five years of no pay in this situation when people want cash,"

newindianexpress Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:20:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "Is this the manner in which a democratic government works? Everything is lost...Everybody is afraid, scared and ashamed. What will they do?"

newindianexpress Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:20:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee stated : "Five years of no pay in this situation when people want cash,"

news18 Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:34:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "Is this the manner in which a democratic government works? Everything is lost... Everybody is afraid, scared and ashamed. What will they do?"

news18 Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:34:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “How can Air India send its employees on leave without pay for five years? Don’t forget that in these five years there is also the election year. Don’t forget, it is very important. I request all state and Central government employees to fight. I also request the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) trade unions not to surrender,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Is a democratic government working under democratic rule? If the credential is lost everything is lost. Everybody is scared. Everybody is ashamed. This is the agony of the people. The government should take care of the people,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Even senior economists are asking the government to give money to the people,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We are in regular touch with the governor. I have spoken to him four times on Wednesday… It’s as if we are servants and work taking salaries and we will have to answer (him) every moment,”

financialexpress Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:44:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “I told him (governor) yesterday that if the vice- chancellors have collectively written to him that they cannot do it (attend the meeting), then it’s absolutely their freedom of choice… Governor can definitely send them his advise through the (education) department… But I told him that remember if anything vindictive is done against them (the VCs), entire Bengal will roar,”

financialexpress Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:44:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We respect VCs, they have our 100 per cent support,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 5:33:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “In the forefront of our fight against Covid-19, Debdatta was an outstanding warrior who fought this crisis with extreme courage and determination. I salute her great spirit and sacrifice for the State,”

expressindia Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:22:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “On receipt of post mortem report and on primary investigation West Bengal police has reported that it is a cause of suspected suicide and could be related to some local money transfer activities. The note found in a pocket of the deceased also names two persons who are allegedly found to be related to such money transfer activities in the locality,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:51:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "If a COVID warrior loses his/her life in the fight against COVID-19, one member of his/her family will be given a government job,"

news-yahoo-in Wednesday, July 15, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Housing societies should keep at least two to three oximeters in their offices. Not everyone needs to be hospitalized. Only those who oxygen level in the blood has depleted below a certain level should be hospitalized,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:55:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : “Out of the 403 persons who have survived, 284 persons have already received a sum of Rs 1 lakh each and the rest is bin processed. All 12 persons who died have received Rs 10 lakh each. The government has spent Rs 5.23 crore,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:45:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “On receipt of post mortem report and on primary investigation West Bengal police has reported that it is a cause of suspected suicide and could be related to some local money transfer activities. The note found in a pocket of the deceased also names two persons who are allegedly found to be related to such money transfer activities in the locality,” “Therefore, I am sorry to say that it does not appear to be a political case as being projected by BJP,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 15, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : “I would like to congratulate all students in advance,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 15, 2020 6:41:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : “I would like to congratulate all students in advance,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “Grieved to hear about the untimely passing away of Debdatta Ray, who was posted as Deputy Magistrate & Deputy Collector in Chandannagar. A young WBCS (Exe) Officer, she was at the forefront fighting the pandemic & displayed outstanding devotion in discharge of her duties,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 14, 2020 4:33:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : "The students, their parents, and other stakeholders have overwhelmingly appreciated our advisory issued on 27th June. In fact, I am now receiving hundreds of e-mails, from the students and the teaching community raising their concern o holding examinations, as per the revised guidelines issued by UGC, compelling me to take up this matter with your good office,"

dnaindia Sunday, July 12, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "I understand that various states have already raised the issue with the government of India, expressing their concerns and disagreement with the new guidelines,"

timesofindia Saturday, July 11, 2020 5:39:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “I am now receiving hundreds of emails, from the students and the teaching community raising the concern of holding examinations, as per the revised guidelines issued by the UGC, compelling me to take up this matter with your good office,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, July 11, 2020 5:16:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "This lockdown in containment zones in West Bengal will continue for seven days from 5 pm Thursday. Will review the situation after seven days and then decide next course of action on lockdown,"

dnaindia Thursday, July 9, 2020 4:34:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “MCH is the No. 1 hospital. We chose this hospital in order to instil confidence in people. Patients think their ailment will be cured if they go to Medical College. The hospital is already offering effective services . It can become more efficient to set itself as a role model for other hospitals. What all are required for services to be better?”

timesofindia Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:35:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “Now, the expert committee has given its report. Please get ready, accordingly,”

timesofindia Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:35:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : "We strongly object to this and appeal the HRD Ministry to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

mid-day Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:27:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We have thought of these small containment zones so that people are not inconvenienced,”

timesofindia Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:02:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Since in a few places we are getting #COVID19 patients, we are thinking of containment zones. The police need to be strict about the precautionary measure. If people do not wear masks, they will be sent home,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 9, 2020 6:53:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Central Board ) : "Shocked to know that the Central Govt has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism & Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during #COVIDCrisis. We strongly object to this & appeal @HRDMinistry, GoI to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

newindianexpress Thursday, July 9, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : "We strongly object to this and appeal the HRD Ministry to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

khaleejtimes Thursday, July 9, 2020 6:16:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “In Ayushman Bharat, they (Centre) will only offer 40 per cent help, and take full credit, whereas Swasthya Sathi gives 100 per cent help to people,”

expressindia Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:56:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “This lockdown in containment zones in West Bengal will continue for seven days from 5 pm on Thursday. Will review the situation after seven days and then decide the next course of action on lockdown,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:30:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Central Board ) : "Shocked to know that the Central Govt has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism & Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during #CovidCrisis. We strongly object to this & appeal @HRDMinistry, GoI to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

timesofindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 7:59:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Central Board ) : "Shocked to know that the Central Govt has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism & Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during #COVIDCrisis. We strongly object to this & appeal @HRDMinistry, GoI to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

outlookindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:43:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Shocked to know that the Central government has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism and Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during Covid-19 crisis,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:09:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : “We strongly object to this and appeal HRD Ministry, Government of India to ensure these vital lessons aren’t curtailed at any cost,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:09:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "This lockdown in containment zones in West Bengal will continue for seven days from 5 pm Thursday. Will review the situation after seven days and then decide next course of action on lockdown,"

dnaindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 4:56:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “What is this? They seem to have added one community ward after another without doing any survey. Who has done this? This will not do. Prepare a fresh list,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 8, 2020 4:43:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “I did not say anything about containment zones in Kolkata. But in South 24 Parganas it seems they did nothing but copy the addresses from the voters’ list. You go through the list right now. I want it changed immediately,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 8, 2020 4:43:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Central Board ) : "Shocked to know that the Central Govt has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism & Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during #CovidCrisis. We strongly object to this & appeal @HRDMinistry, GoI to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

timesofindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 2:26:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Central Board ) : "Shocked to know that the Central Govt has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism & Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during #COVIDCrisis. We strongly object to this & appeal @HRDMinistry, GoI to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, July 8, 2020 2:10:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "The West Bengal health department has built a plasma bank at the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital's Immunohematology department for Covid-19 treatment,"

thedailystarBD Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:01:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “I would always want to use a mobile application prepared on our own. It reflects patriotism. What Bengal thinks today, the whole country thinks tomorrow,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 7, 2020 2:58:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "The state health department has built a plasma bank at the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital's Immunohematology department for COVID-19 treatment,"

newindianexpress Monday, July 6, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “The state health department has built a plasma bank at the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital’s Immunohematology department for COVID-19 treatment,”

financialexpress Monday, July 6, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "I would always want to use an app prepared in my country. It reflects patriotism. What Bengal thinks today, the whole world thinks tomorrow,"

timesofindia Monday, July 6, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "We've implemented a robust economic strategy to tackle #COVID19 and the devastation caused by Amphan. Proof lies in West Bengal's unemployment rate for the month of June 2020 which stands at 6.5 per cent, far better than that of India at 11 per cent, UP at 9.6 per cent and Haryana at 33.6 per cent, as per CMIE,"

timesofindia Saturday, July 4, 2020 1:58:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "We've implemented a robust economic strategy to tackle #COVID19 and the devastation caused by Amphan. Proof lies in West Bengal's unemployment rate for the month of June 2020 which stands at 6.5 per cent, far better than that of India at 11 per cent, UP at 9.6 per cent and Haryana at 33.6 per cent, as per CMIE,"

business-standard Saturday, July 4, 2020 12:04:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We will not tolerate corruption. Those who are involved in the corruption of Amphan cyclone relief, they will not be spared. The administration will take action against them. Those who are involved in corruption, the party will take action against them. We will appoint new leaders in the party. No leader is indispensable,”

expressindia Saturday, July 4, 2020 11:21:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "We've implemented a robust economic strategy to tackle #COVID19 and the devastation caused by Amphan. Proof lies in West Bengal's unemployment rate for the month of June 2020 which stands at 6.5 per cent, far better than that of India at 11 per cent, UP at 9.6 per cent and Haryana at 33.6 per cent, as per CMIE,"

news-yahoo-in Saturday, July 4, 2020 10:54:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We’ve implemented a robust economic strategy to tackle #COVID19 and the devastation caused by Amphan. Proof lies in West Bengal’s unemployment rate for the month of June 2020 which stands at 6.5 per cent, far better than that of India at 11 per cent, UP at 9.6 per cent and Haryana at 33.6 per cent, as per CMIE,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, July 4, 2020 9:48:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We are ramping up the telemedicine infrastructure to help patients talk to doctors, without having to visiting hospitals. Our aim is to create dedicated telemedicine services for each district,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We have announced a state holiday on July 1 and want the Centre to announce it a national holiday,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "I am extending the free ration scheme till June next year. Out of the central scheme, only 60 per cent people are getting ration. They give ration to only half of the people. Why there is such discrimination? I would say that they should give ration to 100 per cent people,"

timesofindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “The transport minister, the chief secretary, the home secretary, the transport secretary have met them. Even I have spoken with them. The government then decided to give them a Rs-27 crore subsidy for three months despite severe financial constraints because I did not want to burden commuters during the pandemic (by hiking bus fares). They gave us their word. But now they are adamant,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “But, if private buses do not resume service, the government has to do something. We will acquire off-road private buses and run them. Drivers and conductors of these buses can work and the government will pay their wages,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “Therefore, we have decided to follow the law which will take its own course as per the Disaster Management Act. The government will run the buses and if needed, we will employ drivers who work for private buses,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “I am extending free ration for the poor till June 2021,”

financialexpress Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:34:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “From now onwards, we will be allowing 50 people both at weddings and last rites,”

thehindu Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:04:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “I am extending free ration for poor till June 2021,”

india Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:58:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Since the night curfew is from 10 PM to 5 AM, the morning walk will be allowed in the state. However, masks have to be worn and social distancing should be maintained,”

india Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:58:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “From now onwards, we will be allowing 50 people both at weddings and last rites,”

Hindu Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:24:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Only banning some apps will not give results. We want to give China a befitting reply. How we do it -- the central government now has to decide,”

newindianexpress Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:19:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “This Covid Warrior Club may seem unnatural now, but soon it will be an example for the country,”

expressindia Tuesday, June 30, 2020 4:15:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "We have declared July 1 which is Doctor's Day as state holiday to pay gratitude to doctors, nurses and others, who are working as frontline warriors. I request Centre to declare it as a national holiday to pay respect to frontline warriors,"

dnaindia Monday, June 29, 2020 7:42:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “The unique initiative, perhaps, the first in the country, is on display at Berhampore in Murshidabad district, where out of the 170 recovered Covid-19 patients, 60 have agreed to join the club. Ten each will serve in dedicated Covid-19 hospitals in Murshidabad and Malda districts and the rest 40 in various healthcare facilities in Kolkata,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 29, 2020 4:38:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : “They have fought against Covid-19 and have seen the viral disease from close quarters. We will need their help to treat other patients, who are undergoing treatment. They can give mental support to the patients and do other work in Covid-19 hospitals,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 29, 2020 4:38:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : "We have decided that (from July 1) the night curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 5 am. We also want the metro rail to resume services from July 1 while following all the precautionary and sanitisation norms and only with a 100-per cent seat occupancy policy,"

business-standard Friday, June 26, 2020 10:12:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "As far as international flights are concerned, we will send a letter to the Centre to stop the service as of now. If they want to go ahead with their plan, then I think they should allow one flight a month by strictly following all the safety norms," "The domestic flights within the state from Kolkata to Bagdogra in Siliguri and Andal in Burdwan can operate. We do not have any objection to that,"

business-standard Friday, June 26, 2020 10:12:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “We have decided that (from July 1) the night curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 5 am. We also want the metro rail to resume services from July 1 while following all the precautionary and sanitisation norms and only with a 100-per cent seat occupancy policy,”

india Friday, June 26, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “As far as international flights are concerned, we will send a letter to the Centre to stop the service as of now. If they want to go ahead with their plan, then I think they should allow one flight a month by strictly following all the safety norms,” “The domestic flights within the state from Kolkata to Bagdogra in Siliguri and Andal in Burdwan can operate. We do not have any objection to that,”

india Friday, June 26, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “We have decided that (from July 1) the night curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 5 am. We also want the Metro railways to resume services from July 1, by following all the precautionary and sanitization norms and only with 100 per cent seat occupancy policy,”

expressindia Friday, June 26, 2020 8:25:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : "We have decided that (from July 1) the night curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 5 am. We also want the Metro railways to resume services from July 1, by following all the precautionary and sanitisation norms and only with 100 per cent seat occupancy policy,"

timesofindia Friday, June 26, 2020 5:55:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : "We have decided that (from July 1) the night curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 5 am. We also want the metro rail to resume services from July 1 while following all the precautionary and sanitisation norms and only with a 100-per cent seat occupancy policy,"

newindianexpress Friday, June 26, 2020 5:43:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "As far as international flights are concerned, we will send a letter to the Centre to stop the service as of now. If they want to go ahead with their plan, then I think they should allow one flight a month by strictly following all the safety norms," "The domestic flights within the state from Kolkata to Bagdogra in Siliguri and Andal in Burdwan can operate. We do not have any objection to that,"

newindianexpress Friday, June 26, 2020 5:43:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “This policy can neither bring FDI nor can it bring technologies or knowhow which we are unable to access today. The recent trend and empirical evidences clearly showcase the interest of global investors more in renewable energy projects as comparable to coal mining projects. In fact research suggests about 100 global financial institutions have divested their thermal coal investments. Therefore FDI in thermal coal is a far cry”

HindustanTimes Friday, June 26, 2020 4:35:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “At a time when the world’s largest coal mining company Coal India Limited (CIL) is producing 80% of our coal with Profit Before Tax of Rs 27,000 crore (2018-19) and holding a reserve of Rs 31,000 crore the decision of the Central government to relax FDI restrictions demeans the capability of CIL,”

HindustanTimes Friday, June 26, 2020 4:35:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee observed : “Further it is observed that in many under-developed and developed countries there has been continuous resistance by the locals against any effort of their possible exploitation. As a result it would create a great impact on the domestic economy in the long run,” “As regards possibility of multinational corporations bringing appropriate new technologies in the thermal coal sector it may be mentioned that relevant technologies are universally available in this sector and our companies are already using them widely,”

HindustanTimes Friday, June 26, 2020 4:35:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : "I express my serious reservation on this policy announcement on cogent grounds. This policy can neither bring foreign direct investments nor can it bring technologies or knowhow which we are unable to access today,"

economictimes Friday, June 26, 2020 4:12:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “This policy can neither bring in FDI, nor can it bring technologies or knowhow which we are unable to access today. The recent trend and empirical evidences clearly showcase th interest of global investors more in renewable energy projects as compared to the coal mining projects. In fact, research suggests that about 100 global financial institutions have divested their thermal coal investements. Therefore, FDI in coal is a far cry”

business-standard Friday, June 26, 2020 4:02:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : "We have decided that (from July 1) the night curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 5 am. We also want the Metro railways to resume services from July 1, by following all the precautionary and sanitization norms and only with 100 per cent seat occupancy policy,"

news18 Friday, June 26, 2020 3:52:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Everybody should get compensation. Political background of people should not be considered. I request people not to vandalize officers of the BDOs. The administration will prepare the list of beneficiaries,”

HindustanTimes Friday, June 26, 2020 1:23:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “I have reports that people are paying through the nose. This is the time to give service to people,”

timesofindia Friday, June 26, 2020 6:45:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee disse : "Nunca tinha visto um desastre assim"

noticias-r7 Friday, May 22, 2020 11:16:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee afirmou : "71 pessoas morreram, incluindo 15 em Calcutá. Nunca vi um desastre dessa magnitude"

noticias-terra-br Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:39:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee disse : “Não quero manter ladrões no meu partido”

ionline Monday, July 1, 2019 9:54:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Chiro Kal Ami Thakbo Na...Kothay Amar Jubo Joddha Ra...Tomra Egiye Esho..Ami Toiri Kore Dey Jabo (I will not be there forever...Where are my young warriors...Step forward..I will train you to serve Bengal before I go),”

news18 Tuesday, August 4, 2020 3:08:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote ( about Raksha Bandhan ) : “After Lord Curzon decided to divide #Bengal, Kabiguru Rabindranath Thakur started the Rakhi Bandhan tradition to give a message of unity and harmony. He also penned ‘Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol’”

expressindia Tuesday, August 4, 2020 5:25:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee alleged : “a few people holding constitutional posts”

financialexpress Sunday, August 2, 2020 6:31:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Sheikh Hasina ) : “We hope you (Sheikh Hasina) will pass the festival well,”

dhakatribune Saturday, August 1, 2020 9:31:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote ( about Somen Mitra ) : "Saddened to hear about the passing away of veteran leader, former MP and @INCWestBengal president Somen Mitra. My deepest condolences to his family, followers and well-wishers,"

news18 Thursday, July 30, 2020 3:46:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote ( about Somen Mitra ) : "Saddened to hear about the passing away of veteran leader, former MP and @INCWestBengal president Somen Mitra. My deepest condolences to his family, followers and well-wishers,"

news-yahoo-in Thursday, July 30, 2020 9:29:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Bakri Eid ) : “We will not do any lockdown this week because of Bakri Eid. We want the minorities to cooperate and avoid any gatherings. I request them all to celebrate indoors,”

expressindia Thursday, July 30, 2020 6:53:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Till 31st August all educational institutions will remain closed in the state. If the situation improves then we will think about reopening schools on alternate days starting on Teacher’s day till Durga Puja. But only if situation permits,”

dnaindia Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2:17:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee alleged : "a few people holding constitutional posts"

business-standard Wednesday, July 29, 2020 8:41:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "The lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31. The biweekly total lockdown across the state will also remain in place till the end of next month,"

news18 Wednesday, July 29, 2020 6:36:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “The lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31. The biweekly total lockdown across the state will also remain in place till the end of next month,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 29, 2020 12:03:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "The lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31. The biweekly total lockdown across the state will also remain in place till the end of next month,"

economictimes Tuesday, July 28, 2020 5:33:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Bakri Eid ) : “We will not do any lockdown this week because of Bakri Eid. We want the minorities to cooperate and avoid any gatherings. I request them all to celebrate indoors,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:52:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “Schools and colleges will remain closed until August 31. If the situation improves in August, we will reopen schools and colleges on September 5. Classes may continue on alternate days for a month and then there will be recess for Durga puja in October. We will take the call in August,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:30:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “As Bakr-Eid and Independence Day will be observed on August 1 and 15, respectively, the lockdown will be enforced on August 5 and August 17. The rest of the days will be on weekends. It will be a total lockdown,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:30:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "The lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31. The biweekly total lockdown across the state will also remain in place till the end of next month,"

timesofindia Tuesday, July 28, 2020 4:14:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "I would like to thank the prime minister for holding several discussions (with chief ministers) on the Covid crisis. And so far, there has been no non-cooperation from his end. I want to thank him for that. But a few people, who are holding constitutional posts, are regularly disturbing the state government. This is not acceptable,"

timesofindia Monday, July 27, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “She wanted a peaceful death and that’s how it happened,”

timesofindia Friday, July 24, 2020 10:15:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “Bengal will not tolerate conspiracy, humiliation and insult from outsiders. Bengal will show the path in future. When I go to Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, I speak in their language. There is nothing wrong in speaking in their language. If someone is living in Bengal, he or she should learn Bengali,”

news18 Thursday, July 23, 2020 4:07:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : "There will be times when we will have to face cyclones like Amphan, Aila, Fani or have to stand against dengue or COVID-19. We all have to stand against them unitedly, loving each other,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, July 22, 2020 10:06:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “My heartfelt condolences to the family of Vikram Joshi, a fearless journalist who passed away today. He was shot in UP for filing an FIR to book his niece’s molesters. An atmosphere of fear has been created in the country. Voices being muzzled. Media not spared. Shocking,”

financialexpress Wednesday, July 22, 2020 4:37:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "My heartfelt condolences to the family of Vikram Joshi, a fearless journalist who passed away today. He was shot in UP for filing an FIR to book his niece's molesters. An atmosphere of fear has been created in the country. Voices being muzzled. Media not spared. Shocking,"

timesofindia Wednesday, July 22, 2020 9:20:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “At present, we are testing around 13,000 samples per day. By August 15 we would try to conduct around 25,000 tests per day,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 22, 2020 6:18:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We are going to increase the testing rate further over the next few days as a result of which the number of Covid-19 cases will also rise. There is no need to panic,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 22, 2020 6:18:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Get set from today. Make BJP candidates lose their deposit next May,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 22, 2020 6:09:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Gujarat will not rule Bengal. There is a conspiracy against our government. I faced a lot of humiliation in life. I am not a machine. I have feelings. I will not tolerate this. Remember that an injured tiger can be dangerous,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Don’t think that people have forgotten how you (BJP) want to divide people using the National Register of Citizens and National Population Register. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians are all citizens of India,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Commission ) : “Railways, Air India, Coal India Limited et al are being sold off. I am sorry that you are in power at the Centre. If Gujarat has to rule all states then what is the use of the Election Commission of India, the judiciary, the other parties? Let there be one party and a Presidential form of government,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “I invite those who joined other parties to return. I am inviting dedicated youths to join us and work on the field. We want the next line of leadership,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 21, 2020 10:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “The Centre is conspiring against Bengal, saying there is violence every day. There are some people who don’t have any political experience. They speak of killing people and setting things ablaze,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 21, 2020 8:46:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : "An attempt is being made to stir up communal disharmony. Remember that people from all faiths are equal. This country and West Bengal are for all,"

thedailystarBD Tuesday, July 21, 2020 7:30:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "We will throw the BJP out of West Bengal in the 2021 Assembly elections. Trinamool Congress will form the government again. The next elections will show a new direction to the state as well as to the country,"

dnaindia Tuesday, July 21, 2020 6:28:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "The Centre hasn`t given us money. They have looked down upon us and always neglected us. I have reached this stage after getting bashed up brutally all my life by the CPM. Now the BJP abuses me. Their desire is to dislodge the government. Don`t let them do this," "If you want development, we will support you. And if you think that by playing dirty politics, you will make government here that will not happen... No one has any liberty to speak. We have to prove by taking revenge in 2021. We have to win Bengal. They will try to purchase people by offering money but remember don`t vote on the basis of money,"

dnaindia Tuesday, July 21, 2020 6:28:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee pointed out : “What is happening in Uttar Pradesh? People in that state are afraid of lodging complaints with the police. Several policemen were killed in a single incident,”

india Tuesday, July 21, 2020 2:59:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Due to the Covid-19 pandemic this year, it is not possible to mark July 21 at the Maidan. Therefore, I have decided to address my people through a virtual platform at 2 pm. I would like to request my people to gather at their respective booths from 1 pm to hoist flags and pay respects to the martyrs. Please don’t gather in large numbers and maintain social distancing,”

news18 Sunday, July 19, 2020 8:08:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "Sapna is a very good girl. A Rajbongshi girl. The pride of Bengal. I love her very much. The forest department has filed a case against her for illegally stockpiling timber. I didn't know that before. I called her as soon as I found out. She talked to me. I told her not to worry about it,"

news18 Saturday, July 18, 2020 11:41:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Uchcho Madhyamik (Higher Secondary) results are out. Students are taking another step forward in their beautiful lives. Congratulations to them all, along with their principals, teachers and parents. The future is waiting for you,”

expressindia Friday, July 17, 2020 2:32:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "Our only mistake was that we tried to quickly release the funds to those affected by the cyclone. ..That's when a few people tried to take advantage of it," "Only 0.5 per cent and some tried to do that (misapproproation),"

business-standard Friday, July 17, 2020 6:58:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “What have you done for us? We expected 10,000 ventilators, free personal protective equipment and gloves from the government of India. We have got nothing. I am saying this with a lot of pain,”

timesofindia Friday, July 17, 2020 5:35:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “There is a reluctance in people to allow safe homes in their neighbourhoods,”

timesofindia Friday, July 17, 2020 5:35:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Just 0.5 per cent of cases have mistakes because we did it in a hurry. After that, we got 40,000 fresh applications. Out of which, 26,000 names are already in District Magistrates’ list. Six thousand names were rejected and 6,000 applicants will be paid the relief within two to three days,”

expressindia Friday, July 17, 2020 5:02:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee stated : "Five years of no pay in this situation when people want cash,"

newindianexpress Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:20:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "Is this the manner in which a democratic government works? Everything is lost...Everybody is afraid, scared and ashamed. What will they do?"

newindianexpress Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:20:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee stated : "Five years of no pay in this situation when people want cash,"

news18 Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:34:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "Is this the manner in which a democratic government works? Everything is lost... Everybody is afraid, scared and ashamed. What will they do?"

news18 Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:34:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “How can Air India send its employees on leave without pay for five years? Don’t forget that in these five years there is also the election year. Don’t forget, it is very important. I request all state and Central government employees to fight. I also request the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) trade unions not to surrender,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Is a democratic government working under democratic rule? If the credential is lost everything is lost. Everybody is scared. Everybody is ashamed. This is the agony of the people. The government should take care of the people,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Even senior economists are asking the government to give money to the people,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:27:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We are in regular touch with the governor. I have spoken to him four times on Wednesday… It’s as if we are servants and work taking salaries and we will have to answer (him) every moment,”

financialexpress Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:44:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “I told him (governor) yesterday that if the vice- chancellors have collectively written to him that they cannot do it (attend the meeting), then it’s absolutely their freedom of choice… Governor can definitely send them his advise through the (education) department… But I told him that remember if anything vindictive is done against them (the VCs), entire Bengal will roar,”

financialexpress Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:44:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We respect VCs, they have our 100 per cent support,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 16, 2020 5:33:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “In the forefront of our fight against Covid-19, Debdatta was an outstanding warrior who fought this crisis with extreme courage and determination. I salute her great spirit and sacrifice for the State,”

expressindia Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:22:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “On receipt of post mortem report and on primary investigation West Bengal police has reported that it is a cause of suspected suicide and could be related to some local money transfer activities. The note found in a pocket of the deceased also names two persons who are allegedly found to be related to such money transfer activities in the locality,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:51:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "If a COVID warrior loses his/her life in the fight against COVID-19, one member of his/her family will be given a government job,"

news-yahoo-in Wednesday, July 15, 2020 8:24:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Housing societies should keep at least two to three oximeters in their offices. Not everyone needs to be hospitalized. Only those who oxygen level in the blood has depleted below a certain level should be hospitalized,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:55:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : “Out of the 403 persons who have survived, 284 persons have already received a sum of Rs 1 lakh each and the rest is bin processed. All 12 persons who died have received Rs 10 lakh each. The government has spent Rs 5.23 crore,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 15, 2020 2:45:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “On receipt of post mortem report and on primary investigation West Bengal police has reported that it is a cause of suspected suicide and could be related to some local money transfer activities. The note found in a pocket of the deceased also names two persons who are allegedly found to be related to such money transfer activities in the locality,” “Therefore, I am sorry to say that it does not appear to be a political case as being projected by BJP,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 15, 2020 1:52:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : “I would like to congratulate all students in advance,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 15, 2020 6:41:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : “I would like to congratulate all students in advance,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 15, 2020 5:06:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “Grieved to hear about the untimely passing away of Debdatta Ray, who was posted as Deputy Magistrate & Deputy Collector in Chandannagar. A young WBCS (Exe) Officer, she was at the forefront fighting the pandemic & displayed outstanding devotion in discharge of her duties,”

HindustanTimes Tuesday, July 14, 2020 4:33:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : "The students, their parents, and other stakeholders have overwhelmingly appreciated our advisory issued on 27th June. In fact, I am now receiving hundreds of e-mails, from the students and the teaching community raising their concern o holding examinations, as per the revised guidelines issued by UGC, compelling me to take up this matter with your good office,"

dnaindia Sunday, July 12, 2020 5:05:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "I understand that various states have already raised the issue with the government of India, expressing their concerns and disagreement with the new guidelines,"

timesofindia Saturday, July 11, 2020 5:39:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “I am now receiving hundreds of emails, from the students and the teaching community raising the concern of holding examinations, as per the revised guidelines issued by the UGC, compelling me to take up this matter with your good office,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, July 11, 2020 5:16:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "This lockdown in containment zones in West Bengal will continue for seven days from 5 pm Thursday. Will review the situation after seven days and then decide next course of action on lockdown,"

dnaindia Thursday, July 9, 2020 4:34:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “MCH is the No. 1 hospital. We chose this hospital in order to instil confidence in people. Patients think their ailment will be cured if they go to Medical College. The hospital is already offering effective services . It can become more efficient to set itself as a role model for other hospitals. What all are required for services to be better?”

timesofindia Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:35:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “Now, the expert committee has given its report. Please get ready, accordingly,”

timesofindia Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:35:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : "We strongly object to this and appeal the HRD Ministry to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

mid-day Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:27:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We have thought of these small containment zones so that people are not inconvenienced,”

timesofindia Thursday, July 9, 2020 7:02:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Since in a few places we are getting #COVID19 patients, we are thinking of containment zones. The police need to be strict about the precautionary measure. If people do not wear masks, they will be sent home,”

HindustanTimes Thursday, July 9, 2020 6:53:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Central Board ) : "Shocked to know that the Central Govt has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism & Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during #COVIDCrisis. We strongly object to this & appeal @HRDMinistry, GoI to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

newindianexpress Thursday, July 9, 2020 6:47:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : "We strongly object to this and appeal the HRD Ministry to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

khaleejtimes Thursday, July 9, 2020 6:16:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “In Ayushman Bharat, they (Centre) will only offer 40 per cent help, and take full credit, whereas Swasthya Sathi gives 100 per cent help to people,”

expressindia Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:56:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “This lockdown in containment zones in West Bengal will continue for seven days from 5 pm on Thursday. Will review the situation after seven days and then decide the next course of action on lockdown,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:30:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Central Board ) : "Shocked to know that the Central Govt has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism & Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during #CovidCrisis. We strongly object to this & appeal @HRDMinistry, GoI to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

timesofindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 7:59:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Central Board ) : "Shocked to know that the Central Govt has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism & Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during #COVIDCrisis. We strongly object to this & appeal @HRDMinistry, GoI to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

outlookindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:43:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Shocked to know that the Central government has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism and Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during Covid-19 crisis,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:09:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : “We strongly object to this and appeal HRD Ministry, Government of India to ensure these vital lessons aren’t curtailed at any cost,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 5:09:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "This lockdown in containment zones in West Bengal will continue for seven days from 5 pm Thursday. Will review the situation after seven days and then decide next course of action on lockdown,"

dnaindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 4:56:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “What is this? They seem to have added one community ward after another without doing any survey. Who has done this? This will not do. Prepare a fresh list,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 8, 2020 4:43:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “I did not say anything about containment zones in Kolkata. But in South 24 Parganas it seems they did nothing but copy the addresses from the voters’ list. You go through the list right now. I want it changed immediately,”

HindustanTimes Wednesday, July 8, 2020 4:43:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Central Board ) : "Shocked to know that the Central Govt has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism & Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during #CovidCrisis. We strongly object to this & appeal @HRDMinistry, GoI to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

timesofindia Wednesday, July 8, 2020 2:26:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said ( about Central Board ) : "Shocked to know that the Central Govt has dropped topics like Citizenship, Federalism, Secularism & Partition in the name of reducing CBSE course during #COVIDCrisis. We strongly object to this & appeal @HRDMinistry, GoI to ensure these vital lessons aren't curtailed at any cost,"

newindianexpress Wednesday, July 8, 2020 2:10:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "The West Bengal health department has built a plasma bank at the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital's Immunohematology department for Covid-19 treatment,"

thedailystarBD Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:01:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “I would always want to use a mobile application prepared on our own. It reflects patriotism. What Bengal thinks today, the whole country thinks tomorrow,”

expressindia Tuesday, July 7, 2020 2:58:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "The state health department has built a plasma bank at the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital's Immunohematology department for COVID-19 treatment,"

newindianexpress Monday, July 6, 2020 10:52:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “The state health department has built a plasma bank at the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital’s Immunohematology department for COVID-19 treatment,”

financialexpress Monday, July 6, 2020 9:03:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "I would always want to use an app prepared in my country. It reflects patriotism. What Bengal thinks today, the whole world thinks tomorrow,"

timesofindia Monday, July 6, 2020 3:48:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "We've implemented a robust economic strategy to tackle #COVID19 and the devastation caused by Amphan. Proof lies in West Bengal's unemployment rate for the month of June 2020 which stands at 6.5 per cent, far better than that of India at 11 per cent, UP at 9.6 per cent and Haryana at 33.6 per cent, as per CMIE,"

timesofindia Saturday, July 4, 2020 1:58:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "We've implemented a robust economic strategy to tackle #COVID19 and the devastation caused by Amphan. Proof lies in West Bengal's unemployment rate for the month of June 2020 which stands at 6.5 per cent, far better than that of India at 11 per cent, UP at 9.6 per cent and Haryana at 33.6 per cent, as per CMIE,"

business-standard Saturday, July 4, 2020 12:04:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We will not tolerate corruption. Those who are involved in the corruption of Amphan cyclone relief, they will not be spared. The administration will take action against them. Those who are involved in corruption, the party will take action against them. We will appoint new leaders in the party. No leader is indispensable,”

expressindia Saturday, July 4, 2020 11:21:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "We've implemented a robust economic strategy to tackle #COVID19 and the devastation caused by Amphan. Proof lies in West Bengal's unemployment rate for the month of June 2020 which stands at 6.5 per cent, far better than that of India at 11 per cent, UP at 9.6 per cent and Haryana at 33.6 per cent, as per CMIE,"

news-yahoo-in Saturday, July 4, 2020 10:54:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We’ve implemented a robust economic strategy to tackle #COVID19 and the devastation caused by Amphan. Proof lies in West Bengal’s unemployment rate for the month of June 2020 which stands at 6.5 per cent, far better than that of India at 11 per cent, UP at 9.6 per cent and Haryana at 33.6 per cent, as per CMIE,”

HindustanTimes Saturday, July 4, 2020 9:48:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We are ramping up the telemedicine infrastructure to help patients talk to doctors, without having to visiting hospitals. Our aim is to create dedicated telemedicine services for each district,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “We have announced a state holiday on July 1 and want the Centre to announce it a national holiday,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "I am extending the free ration scheme till June next year. Out of the central scheme, only 60 per cent people are getting ration. They give ration to only half of the people. Why there is such discrimination? I would say that they should give ration to 100 per cent people,"

timesofindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “The transport minister, the chief secretary, the home secretary, the transport secretary have met them. Even I have spoken with them. The government then decided to give them a Rs-27 crore subsidy for three months despite severe financial constraints because I did not want to burden commuters during the pandemic (by hiking bus fares). They gave us their word. But now they are adamant,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “But, if private buses do not resume service, the government has to do something. We will acquire off-road private buses and run them. Drivers and conductors of these buses can work and the government will pay their wages,”

timesofindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:42:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “Therefore, we have decided to follow the law which will take its own course as per the Disaster Management Act. The government will run the buses and if needed, we will employ drivers who work for private buses,”

expressindia Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:41:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “I am extending free ration for the poor till June 2021,”

financialexpress Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:34:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “From now onwards, we will be allowing 50 people both at weddings and last rites,”

thehindu Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1:04:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “I am extending free ration for poor till June 2021,”

india Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:58:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Since the night curfew is from 10 PM to 5 AM, the morning walk will be allowed in the state. However, masks have to be worn and social distancing should be maintained,”

india Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:58:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “From now onwards, we will be allowing 50 people both at weddings and last rites,”

Hindu Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:24:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Only banning some apps will not give results. We want to give China a befitting reply. How we do it -- the central government now has to decide,”

newindianexpress Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:19:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “This Covid Warrior Club may seem unnatural now, but soon it will be an example for the country,”

expressindia Tuesday, June 30, 2020 4:15:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "We have declared July 1 which is Doctor's Day as state holiday to pay gratitude to doctors, nurses and others, who are working as frontline warriors. I request Centre to declare it as a national holiday to pay respect to frontline warriors,"

dnaindia Monday, June 29, 2020 7:42:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “The unique initiative, perhaps, the first in the country, is on display at Berhampore in Murshidabad district, where out of the 170 recovered Covid-19 patients, 60 have agreed to join the club. Ten each will serve in dedicated Covid-19 hospitals in Murshidabad and Malda districts and the rest 40 in various healthcare facilities in Kolkata,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 29, 2020 4:38:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee added : “They have fought against Covid-19 and have seen the viral disease from close quarters. We will need their help to treat other patients, who are undergoing treatment. They can give mental support to the patients and do other work in Covid-19 hospitals,”

HindustanTimes Monday, June 29, 2020 4:38:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : "We have decided that (from July 1) the night curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 5 am. We also want the metro rail to resume services from July 1 while following all the precautionary and sanitisation norms and only with a 100-per cent seat occupancy policy,"

business-standard Friday, June 26, 2020 10:12:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "As far as international flights are concerned, we will send a letter to the Centre to stop the service as of now. If they want to go ahead with their plan, then I think they should allow one flight a month by strictly following all the safety norms," "The domestic flights within the state from Kolkata to Bagdogra in Siliguri and Andal in Burdwan can operate. We do not have any objection to that,"

business-standard Friday, June 26, 2020 10:12:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “We have decided that (from July 1) the night curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 5 am. We also want the metro rail to resume services from July 1 while following all the precautionary and sanitisation norms and only with a 100-per cent seat occupancy policy,”

india Friday, June 26, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “As far as international flights are concerned, we will send a letter to the Centre to stop the service as of now. If they want to go ahead with their plan, then I think they should allow one flight a month by strictly following all the safety norms,” “The domestic flights within the state from Kolkata to Bagdogra in Siliguri and Andal in Burdwan can operate. We do not have any objection to that,”

india Friday, June 26, 2020 9:10:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : “We have decided that (from July 1) the night curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 5 am. We also want the Metro railways to resume services from July 1, by following all the precautionary and sanitization norms and only with 100 per cent seat occupancy policy,”

expressindia Friday, June 26, 2020 8:25:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : "We have decided that (from July 1) the night curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 5 am. We also want the Metro railways to resume services from July 1, by following all the precautionary and sanitisation norms and only with 100 per cent seat occupancy policy,"

timesofindia Friday, June 26, 2020 5:55:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : "We have decided that (from July 1) the night curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 5 am. We also want the metro rail to resume services from July 1 while following all the precautionary and sanitisation norms and only with a 100-per cent seat occupancy policy,"

newindianexpress Friday, June 26, 2020 5:43:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : "As far as international flights are concerned, we will send a letter to the Centre to stop the service as of now. If they want to go ahead with their plan, then I think they should allow one flight a month by strictly following all the safety norms," "The domestic flights within the state from Kolkata to Bagdogra in Siliguri and Andal in Burdwan can operate. We do not have any objection to that,"

newindianexpress Friday, June 26, 2020 5:43:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “This policy can neither bring FDI nor can it bring technologies or knowhow which we are unable to access today. The recent trend and empirical evidences clearly showcase the interest of global investors more in renewable energy projects as comparable to coal mining projects. In fact research suggests about 100 global financial institutions have divested their thermal coal investments. Therefore FDI in thermal coal is a far cry”

HindustanTimes Friday, June 26, 2020 4:35:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : “At a time when the world’s largest coal mining company Coal India Limited (CIL) is producing 80% of our coal with Profit Before Tax of Rs 27,000 crore (2018-19) and holding a reserve of Rs 31,000 crore the decision of the Central government to relax FDI restrictions demeans the capability of CIL,”

HindustanTimes Friday, June 26, 2020 4:35:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee observed : “Further it is observed that in many under-developed and developed countries there has been continuous resistance by the locals against any effort of their possible exploitation. As a result it would create a great impact on the domestic economy in the long run,” “As regards possibility of multinational corporations bringing appropriate new technologies in the thermal coal sector it may be mentioned that relevant technologies are universally available in this sector and our companies are already using them widely,”

HindustanTimes Friday, June 26, 2020 4:35:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee wrote : "I express my serious reservation on this policy announcement on cogent grounds. This policy can neither bring foreign direct investments nor can it bring technologies or knowhow which we are unable to access today,"

economictimes Friday, June 26, 2020 4:12:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “This policy can neither bring in FDI, nor can it bring technologies or knowhow which we are unable to access today. The recent trend and empirical evidences clearly showcase th interest of global investors more in renewable energy projects as compared to the coal mining projects. In fact, research suggests that about 100 global financial institutions have divested their thermal coal investements. Therefore, FDI in coal is a far cry”

business-standard Friday, June 26, 2020 4:02:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee told : "We have decided that (from July 1) the night curfew hours will be from 10 pm to 5 am. We also want the Metro railways to resume services from July 1, by following all the precautionary and sanitization norms and only with 100 per cent seat occupancy policy,"

news18 Friday, June 26, 2020 3:52:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “Everybody should get compensation. Political background of people should not be considered. I request people not to vandalize officers of the BDOs. The administration will prepare the list of beneficiaries,”

HindustanTimes Friday, June 26, 2020 1:23:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee said : “I have reports that people are paying through the nose. This is the time to give service to people,”

timesofindia Friday, June 26, 2020 6:45:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee disse : "Nunca tinha visto um desastre assim"

noticias-r7 Friday, May 22, 2020 11:16:00 AM EAT

Mamata Banerjee afirmou : "71 pessoas morreram, incluindo 15 em Calcutá. Nunca vi um desastre dessa magnitude"

noticias-terra-br Thursday, May 21, 2020 9:39:00 PM EAT

Mamata Banerjee disse : “Não quero manter ladrões no meu partido”

ionline Monday, July 1, 2019 9:54:00 AM EAT