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Justice Soumitra Sen not to quit - 01 Jan 2008
Kolkata, Sept 9 (ANI): Calcutta High Court Judge Soumitra Sen, against whom the Chief Justice of India, K. G. Balakrishnan has recommended impeachment, will not resign and defend himself as and when required, said his counsel. Subhas

Somnath Chatterjee in hospital with chest congestion - 06 Nov 2008
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has been admitted to the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) here with chest congestion. Chatterjee, who was admitted to hospital Wednesday, would be in hospital for a few

Speaker Somnath Chatterjee in hospital - 06 Nov 2008
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has been admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital after he complained of chest congestion and fatigue, officials said here Thursday. Chatterjee, 79, was admitted

Somnath Chatterjee turns 79 - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who was expelled from the Communist Party of India-Marxist CPI (M) a couple of days ago, turned... nuclear deal. However, Chatterjee refused to toe the party line and chaired

Somnath Chatterjee discharged from hospital - 08 Nov 2008
New Delhi, Nov 8 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has been discharged from the Army's Research and Referral Hospital on Saturday. Chatterjee, 79, had been admitted to the hospital on November 5 and underwent treatment

Somnath Chatterjee to address Bangladesh MP's - 20 Feb 2009
New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee will address... sharing his experiences, Chatterjee will talk on several issues, including... in Parliament.  Chatterjee has, on a regular basis, expressed his anguish over

Manmohan Singh meets Somnath Chatterjee - 01 Jan 2008
Speaker Somnath Chatterjee at his residence early this morning.  The meeting... Natarajan, a Congress spokesperson said that Chatterjee's expulsion would have no bearing on his continuation as Speaker.  "Chatterjee does not belong to any

Somnath Chatterjee discharged from hospital - 08 Nov 2008
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who was admitted to the Army Research and Referral Hospital here after he complained of chest congestion and fatigue, was discharged Saturday, officials said. Chatterjee

Birthday wish for Shri Somnath Chatterjee - 26 Jul 2008
Shri Somnath Chatterjee, one... was not wished by his old fellows and comrades, for many causes Mr. Chatterjee was very... before Shri Somnath Chatterjee was a beloved comrade, experience advisor

UPA rallies behind Somnath Chatterjee - 01 Jan 2008
) expelled Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee from the party, Prime Minister....  Dr. Singh drove to Chatterjee's residence this morning to convey... expulsion, the ruling UPA leaders hailed the caliber of Chatterjee as presiding officer

Somnath Chatterjee meets Jyoti Basu - 01 Jan 2008
Kolkata, July 13 (ANI): Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee today met former... a 50-minute meeting with Basu. However, Chatterjee did not talk to the media...;According to sources, Chatterjee sought Basu's opinion on resigning from the Lok Sabha

Somnath Chatterjee meets Jyoti Basu - 01 Jan 2008
Kolkata, July 13 (ANI): Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee today met former... a 50-minute meeting with Basu. However, Chatterjee did not talk to the media...;According to sources, Chatterjee sought Basu's opinion on resigning from the Lok Sabha

Speaker should vote for government: Chatterjee - 06 Oct 2008
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Sunday said he... in case of a tie during the July 22 trust vote. Chatterjee, who... is not a matter of choice for the speaker' in the event of a tie, Chatterjee

Somnath Chatterjee withdraws his comments against MPs - 20 Feb 2009
New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): The Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Friday... of frustration. Chatterjee said that the MPs should not take his comments... with people's support," Chatterjee said.  On Thursday, Chatterjee criticized Members

Chatterjee calls for more cooperation between India, Pakistan - 19 Nov 2008
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Wednesday called..., Chatterjee expressed hope that there would be more synergy in bilateral relations... percent, Chatterjee lamented that the representation of women in Indian

Heptullah opposes Chatterjee's stand on agitating MPs - 20 Feb 2009
on Friday opposed Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee's views on agitating MPs... situations than what happened yesterday, but never said what Chatterjee had said. Chatterjee said on Thursday that MPs did not deserve even one paisa of public

CPM expels Somnath Chatterjee - 23 Jul 2008
Chatterjee from the party. After Congress-led UPA government leading life sans Left, it was perhaps for Mr. Chatterjee to see sky outside the CPM's gamut. Left's... within a month with the Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee. A CPI-M press

Being Lok Sabha Speaker was a "great opportunity": Chatterjee - 26 Feb 2009
New Delhi, February 26 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Thursday... it. Speaking about his bad experiences in Parliament, Chatterjee termed July 22..., when asked further about the lows in his career, Chatterjee refused to comment

Somnath Chatterjee chairs all-party meet - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee today chaired... to the UPA on the nuclear deal issue. The issue of resignation of Chatterjee from... of the confidence vote. Chatterjee, who has repeatedly stated

Political movements lacking in ideology, says Somnath Chatterjee - 03 Mar 2009
Thiruvanathapuram, Mar 3 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Tuesday said that it was a matter of concern that many political movements... precepts.  Chatterjee was here to receive the first 'Baby John award

Naseeruddin Shah inspires Tannishtha Chatterjee - 12 Nov 2008
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IANS) Actress Tannishtha Chatterjee, who won rave reviews for her performance as the repressed Bangladeshi housewife in 'Brick Lane', worked with Naseeruddin Shah in forthcoming film 'Barah Anna' and says she learnt

Parliament is ultimate conflict resolution forum: Chatterjee - 17 Oct 2008
nurtured and strengthened, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee said Friday. ... by renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, Chatterjee said: "It is here (parliament...;Referring to the message of the Zen master, Chatterjee said that violence

Speaker Chatterjee earns praise for conduct of the house - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee earned... by the UPA Government, Chatterjee chose to stick to the Constitutional norm of being... of hand, Chatterjee did not hesitate to express his anguish and disgust

Somnath Chatterjee criticises the inner rivalry in Election Commission - 04 Feb 2009
New Delhi, Feb 4 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee expressed his... Commissioner from the Election Commission. Chatterjee said...;Chatterjee appealed all the national organizations to work honestly and sincerely

West Bengal good for investors, says Somnath Chatterjee - 31 Dec 2008
Kolkata, Dec 31 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who has been... for welcoming investment in future,' he said.   Chatterjee, who...;  But Chatterjee's statement Wednesday was in support of the state's Leftist

Somnath Chatterjee calls meeting of floor leaders to discuss trust vote - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee called a meeting of the floor leaders of different political parties here today. ... on the Indo-US nuclear deal will be discussed during the meeting. Chatterjee, who has

"Extraordinary laws" to deal with terror prone to misuse: Somnath Chatterjee - 01 Jan 2008
Chandigarh, Sept 21 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Sunday said...;Chatterjee, while addressing the inaugural function of the 73rd All India Conference... leading to the undermining of the rule of law."  Chatterjee's comments came

When Somnath Chatterjee showed his magnanimity for Vajpayee - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee showed his magnanimity in Parliament when he gave special permission to former Prime Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee to leave the lobby

Bribery issue will be investigated, says Somnath Chatterjee - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has today said that he would get the issue of money being offered to three BJP MPs, allegedly by the Samajwadi Party, investigated. A sting operation was conducted

Somnath Chatterjee unveils BN Basu's portrait - 24 Feb 2009
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Tuesday unveiled a portrait of veteran freedom fighter Bhupendra Nath Basu in the Central Hall of Parliament.  Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari, Deputy Chairman

Ansari, Chatterjee congratulate Slumdog Millionaire teams - 24 Feb 2009
Speaker Somnath Chatterjee today congratulated the Slumdog Millionaire team... the Oscars," Ansari said.  In the Lok Sabha, Chatterjee made a statement... Oscars," Chatterjee added.  "India is proud for their achievement

Chatterjee releases stamp at Human Rights Day function - 11 Dec 2008
New Delhi, Dec.11 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee released... on the occasion, Chatterjee said, human rights have no meaning...;Chatterjee expressed serious concern over the human rights violations of women

Retired Somnath Chatterjee omnipresent in old constituency - 03 Apr 2009
Bolpur (West Bengal), April 3 (IANS) In 1985 Somnath Chatterjee arrived here... from Bolpur was beyond Chatterjee's reach after the constituency was reserved for the Scheduled Castes by the Delimitation Commission. Last year, Chatterjee

Emotional Chatterjee appeals for respect, order in the house - 23 Oct 2008
of the day, Speaker Somnath Chatterjee had had enough and said in an emotional outburst... be strengthened'. Chatterjee lashed out at the MPs at 11 a.m. soon after...;A visibly agitated Chatterjee said about the repeated adjournments of the house

Personal success gaining over public service: Chatterjee - 18 Nov 2008
Somnath Chatterjee said here Tuesday.  "Unfortunately, over the years...," Chatterjee said.  Delivering a speech at the plenary session on 'New... the means nor the end matters," Chatterjee said.  "The country

Somnath Chatterjee commends India's test victory against England - 16 Dec 2008
New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee today commended... of Mumbai terror attacks. Addressing the members of Lok Sabha, Chatterjee...;Chatterjee also congratulated the four Indian boxers on their return from Moscow where

Speaker Somnath Chatterjee defends live coverage of Lok Sabha proceedings - 07 Jan 2009
New Delhi, Jan.7 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Wednesday... Chatterjee while stating that a section of the people think "different type... the Hindi website of the Lok Sabha, Chatterjee said: "Hindi was a major language

Speaker should disassociate from party after being elected: Chatterjee - 27 Feb 2009
New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Friday said... Sabha impartial," Chatterjee said after the main opposition alleged that he...;On Thursday, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh had described Chatterjee

Chatterjee expresses regret over UP Andhra assemblies ruckus - 11 Feb 2009
New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, on Wednesday, expressed great regret over the ruckus during the joint session of the Uttar...," Chatterjee told reporters. The Uttar Pradesh budget session on February

Upamanyu Chatterjee gets French award, says new book next year - 12 Dec 2008
New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) Author Upamanyu Chatterjee, who has been honoured... that will hit bookstores late next year. Chatterjee, of 'English August: An Indian... it,' Chatterjee said about his latest project as he surveyed the elite crowd that had

Karat terms Chatterjee's expulsion unfortunate, says had no other option - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Terming the decision of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to expel Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee as unfortunate, party... disciplinary action against the veteran Marxist. Chatterjee's refusal

Somnath Chatterjee calls a meeting of floor leaders to discuss trust vote - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has called a meeting of the floor leaders of different political parties on Monday ahead of the special session of the House to decide on the confidence motion. 

Speaker Chatterjee accepts resignation of Janata Dal (United) lawmakers - 11 Nov 2008
New Delhi, Nov.11 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee accepted the resignation of five Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MPs from Bihar on Tuesday, days after... Sabha Secretary General P D T Acharya on Friday.  Chatterjee received

Kolkata HC judge to face impeachment - 08 Sep 2008
The impeachment process will be initiated against the Calcutta High Court judge Soumitra Sen for misconduct. Union Law and Justice Minister Hansraj Bhardwaj confirming the decision said on Monday that government will move a motion

58 MPs file petition seeking removal of Calcutta judge - 20 Feb 2009
New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Fifty Eight Rajya Sabha members on Friday filed a petition before the House Chairman seeking the removal of Calcutta High Court Judge Soumitra Sen on grounds of financial misconduct. Members of Parliament from

Hindi website of Lok Sabha launched - 07 Jan 2009
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Wednesday launched... website will help bring parliament nearer to the people,' Chatterjee said.  ... Informatics Centre for launching the website, Chatterjee said: 'One

Life threat to Forward Bloc leader - 20 Oct 2008
Kolkata, Oct 20 (IANS) Forward Bloc leader Naren Chatterjee Monday alleged... to kill him. The incident occurred when Chatterjee was on his way to Kolkata... right in front of it. My driver had to stop the car,' added Chatterjee, who

Somnath may face suspension or expulsion - 17 Jul 2008
Now it is Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee vs the Left, which could... for Chatterjee whether he quits from the post or faces expulsion from the party..., the committee could authorise the politburo to take appropriate action against Chatterjee

LS Speaker teaches lesson on parliamentary code - 03 Mar 2008
, Somnath Chatterjee at the same time also showered his anger over the increasing... of the parliamentarians gives off-putting impression in the minds of commoners. Chatterjee said... surrounding Chatterjee For his forthright speech, the Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath

Somnath likely to quit as Lok Sabha Speaker - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): Left leader Somnath Chatterjee is likely to quit... Chatterjee to resign from the post of Speaker of the Lok Sabha.  Reportedly... home in Kolkata on Friday evening and urged him to ask Chatterjee to quit

'Opposition key pillar of parliamentary democracy' - 23 Feb 2009
The Indian Lok Sabha speaker, Somnath Chatterjee, left Dhaka Monday after... Chatterjee was addressing the inaugural ceremony of a four-day orientation..., coming up after a two-year long military backed emergency regime. Chatterjee

Miffed Speaker refers MPs name to Privileges Committee - 02 May 2008
of the Parliamentarians, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has referred names of as many... Committee, Somnath Chatterjee referred the matter to the Privileges Committee under... that Chatterjee has taken such a serious note against MPs. For the second time within

Tapan Sinha wins Dada Saheb Phalke award - 01 Jan 2008
Signal".  The Best Actor Award was given to famous Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee for film "Podokkhep" and best actress award was conferred on Tamil

'Barah Aana' superbly highlights vulnerabilities of migrants(IANS Film Review; Rating: ***) - 21 Mar 2009
Film: 'Barah Aana'; Director: Raja Menon; Cast: Neseeruddin Shah, Vijay Raaz, Arjun Mathur, Tannishtha Chatterjee; Rating: *** A mellow, mirthful... Chatterjee. As the flamboyant Rani, she shocks you after her quiet performance

LS seeks response from Thackeray on Bihar remark - 13 Mar 2008
Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has forwarded notice of breach of privilege to Bal Thackeray, the chief of the Hindu’s political outfit, Shiv Sena... and Maharashtra. Somnath Chatterjee has taken serious note of Bal

LS Speaker Somnath to leave for Kuala Lumpur today - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somanth Chatterjee will leave for Kuala Lumpur today to attend the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) meeting. The conference will witness a direct contest for the chairmanship

Hindrance in ways of implementation of Anti-defection laws - 30 Jan 2008
In an unprecedented move Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has disqualified three MPs from the Lower House on grounds of defection. The three BSP MPs named Bhalchandra Yadav, Ramakant Yadav and Mohammad Shahid, who had voluntarily

Somnath criticizes MPs for disrupting Question Hour - 19 Feb 2009
New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Thursday... don't deserve one paise of public money," Chatterjee said as several MPs stormed... by the member's behaviour, Chatterjee hoped that the people of the country

Bengali actor Sabyasachi's dream comes true with 'Tintorettor Jishu' - 12 Dec 2008
no intention of comparing himself with veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who has...;'Chatterjee played Feluda for Ray, I play it for his son Sandip, so where's the scope

Lok Sabha speaker for collective action against terrorism - 20 Jan 2009
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Tuesday called for a collective fight against terrorism as he welcomed a delegation led by Macedonia's Foreign Minister Antonio Milososki. Chatterjee also emphasised

Fractured polity leading to parliament disruption: speaker - 02 Nov 2008
Somnath Chatterjee. 'No national issues are discussed seriously in the house,' Chatterjee said at a roundtable conference on 'Strengthening Parliamentary... Murthy suggested.  Concluding the discussion, Chatterjee said

Tug of war between CPI-M, Somnath continues - 22 Oct 2008
-Marxist and Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee continues, with the party... of the house. This prompted Chatterjee to suspend Abdullakutty for the day... issues' in the house. This was after Chatterjee did not permit CPI-M Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha Speaker calls for an all party meet on human trafficking - 25 Apr 2007
April 25: Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has called for an all-party meeting to discuss the conduct of MPs involved in human trafficking. He said that he... tomorrow. In todayâ??s meting Chatterjee and the party leaders arrived

Somnath asks political parties to reserve seats for women - 30 Mar 2009
reservation bill, outgoing Lok Sabha Speaker Somanath Chatterjee Monday said all political...,' Chatterjee said at the Women Achievers Award programme organised by FICCI... Sabha polls, Chatterjee said: 'Even the party I was affiliated to, they have also

Bishnoi contradicts Somnath on resignation issue - 06 Oct 2008
Chatterjee's statement that Bishnoi's resignation letter had not reached him. ... at the statement by Chatterjee.  The Lok Sabha Speaker said here last week... him.  'It was really disheartening for me when Somnath Chatterjee gave

Somnath to retire after term, not keen to rejoin CPM - 01 Jan 2008
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 8 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Friday said... the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM).  Chatterjee, who is leading... why he did not resign from the party when he became the Speaker, Chatterjee said

Legal experts say role of Speaker limited in cash for vote scam probe - 01 Jan 2008
Somnath Chatterjee had a very limited role to play in ruling on the cash for vote... said Chatterjee could not suspend the House or even order an inquiry before... said that what Chatterjee could do was to confiscate the money and bring

Bishnoi contradicts Somnath on resignation issue - 01 Jan 2008
Chatterjee's statement that Bishnoi's resignation letter had not reached him. ... at the statement by Chatterjee.  The Lok Sabha Speaker said here last week... him.  'It was really disheartening for me when Somnath Chatterjee gave

Trinamool leader meets WB Governor to resolve Singur deadlock - 01 Jan 2008
Kolkata, Sep 1 (ANI): Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee today met... initiative to resolve deadlock over Singur issue.  Chatterjee, who is the Leader.... It could not be ascertained if Chatterjee delivered any communication from

President presents 54th National Film Awards - 03 Sep 2008
Soumitra Chatterjee won the Best Actor Award for his film &lsquo... Soumitra Chatterjee(Podokkhep) Best Actress Priyamani (Poruthiveeran) Best

Somnath protests CPI-M's 'insulting' behaviour - 24 Oct 2008
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who was Friday..., alleging that the chair was being insulted. Chatterjee invited Deputy... rule 193 does not.  Chatterjee then invited Acharya to speak but Das

Congress fails to cause split in CPI(M) over Speaker issue - 01 Jan 2008
to create a rift in Bengal CPI(M) over Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee's role... to the beleaguered UPA government. Happy over the manner in which Chatterjee defied..." in favour of Chatterjee after his summary expulsion from the party by the CPI(M

Congress fails to cause split in CPI(M) over Speaker issue - 01 Jan 2008
to create a rift in Bengal CPI(M) over Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee's role... to the beleaguered UPA government. Happy over the manner in which Chatterjee defied..." in favour of Chatterjee after his summary expulsion from the party by the CPI(M

Speaker disqualifies JD-U MP for defying party whip - 12 Jan 2009
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Monday disqualified Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MP P.P. Koya from the house for violating his party's whip. Koya had voted in favour of the the Manmohan Singh government

In case of tie, I would have supported government: Somnath - 16 Nov 2008
Chatterjee Sunday said he would have voted for the United Progressive Alliance...,' Chatterjee said in an interview aired on a Bengali television channel here Sunday.  Chatterjee was expelled from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M

BJP to file formal complaint of cash-for-vote with Speaker today - 01 Jan 2008
a complaint with Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, alleging that Samajwadi Party general... sources said. On Wednesday, Chatterjee had said that nobody would be spared... was called by Chatterjee in his chamber. In the presence of leaders of other parties

No thought of returning to CPI-M: Somnath - 10 Nov 2008
Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Sunday said he did not harbour any thought..., I don't think any more on this,' Chatterjee said when asked whether he expected... to a Bengali news channel Star Ananda, Chatterjee said: 'There is no scope for the Lok

Speaker asks scientists to counter global warming - 04 Feb 2009
New Delhi, Feb. 4 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Wednesday has asked the scientific community to look for ways to reverse the trends of global... needs should guide us in our developmental activities," he said Chatterjee

LS committee set up to look into "cash-for-vote" scam to meet today - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): The seven-member Lok Sabha committee set up by Speaker Somnath Chatterjee to look into the "cash-for-vote" scandal will hold its..., Chatterjee had said that nobody would be spared if found guilty. The BJP

Ministers' assets case referred to Lok Sabha Speaker - 16 Mar 2009
are members of Lok Sabha, to Speaker Somnath Chatterjee. The decision... Chatterjee, speaker of the Lok Sabha,' Habibullah noted in the order.    

Speaker breaks silence on his expulsion by CPM - 01 Jan 2008
Kolkatta, July 29 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, who was expelled by the Communist Party of India-Marxist for refusing to quit his constitutional... sister at her Salt Lake home in Kolkata. This was Chatterjee' first statement

Speaker will vote with government in the event of a tie, says former Speaker Sangma - 01 Jan 2008
Chatterjee would vote in favour of the UPA Government in the event of a tie during the trust vote. Praising Chatterjee for remaining firm about not stepping down

Hema Malini keen to learn Rabindra Sangeet - 18 Nov 2008
a recitation of Tagore's poem by eminent actor Soumitra Chatterjee.  

A Bengali grammar book, now in Polish - 25 Dec 2008
Tagore and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee'. Elzbieta Waltorwa, who has been... Tagore and Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.  'My book is also a dedication... Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's historical novels for my thesis and my love for Bengali

Breach of CPI (M)'s discipline led to Somnath's expulsion: Karat - 01 Jan 2008
Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee since he chose to remain in the post defying its.... It is unfortunate that it had happened with a person of the stature of Somnath Chatterjee," he told Kairali TV. Karat denied that the action against Chatterjee had

Take Somnath back into the party, says senior CPI-M leader - 13 Jan 2009
secretary Biman Bose asking that Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee... told reporters here Tuesday.   He said the decision to take Chatterjee... expelled Chatterjee from the party in July 23 last year following the trust vote

RJD justifies Somnath's fury over unruly parliamentarians - 20 Feb 2009
Chatterjee's reprimand of some Members of Parliament over their unruly behavior on Thursday... Heptullah on Friday opposed Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee's views... worse situations than what happened yesterday, but never said what Chatterjee had

Lankan Tamil issue rocks Parliament again - 19 Feb 2009
New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): The plight of Tamils in Sri Lanka rocked proceeding in the Lok Sabha, for the second consecutive day on Thursday, with Speaker Somnath Chatterjee adjourning the House due to pandemonium. Several lawmakers

Lok Sabha Speaker disqualifies BJP and JD (U) MPs under anti-defection law - 07 Oct 2008
New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee today disqualified Dr. H. T. Sangliana and Ramswaroop Prasad from the membership of the House under the Anti-Defection Provisions of the constitution. A Lok Sabha

Devaluation of Parliamentary Democracy - 21 Feb 2009
Lok Sabha Speaker, Somnath Chatterjee, may have taken his words back in which he scolded MPs for their unruly behaviour, but the frequent disruption... a fit verdict,’ Chatterjee had stated. His outburst found justified

Somnath hopeful of good score by Left Front - 30 Mar 2009
the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee... on the sidelines of a programme here, Chatterjee said the CPI-M-led LF tally would not go... third alliance, Chatterjee said: 'The Third Front has just been constituted. It'll

People should come out to protest Maoist attacks: Somnath - 16 Nov 2008
Chatterjee has urged people to fight against the left-wing insurgents in India. ... group,' Chatterjee said in an interview aired on a Bengali television news channel... to the red terror,' Chatterjee said. 

Left parties' 'insulting' behaviour angers Somnath - 24 Oct 2008
and Karnataka, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Friday abruptly left the house... Chatterjee to accuse them of being 'allergic' toward him. He then invited Deputy... that under rule 193 does not.  Chatterjee then invited Acharya to speak

Speaker suspends Lok Sabha debate following opposition ire - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee was forced... Government, after the opposition stalled proceedings. Chatterjee took the decision...;In a clear expression of his frustration over the developments, Chatterjee said

Lok Sabha trust vote will take place from 7 p.m. - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): All party meeting called by Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee has decided that the confidence motion will take place from 7 p.m. After the Bharatiya Janata Party charged the Samajadi Party of bribing

Book on the art of interpretation released by speaker - 19 Dec 2008
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Friday released a book on the art of interpretation written by Shimla, joint director in the Lok... a uniting role, both in societal and parliamentary dimensions,' Chatterjee said.  

Speaker accepts resignation of five JD-U MPs - 11 Nov 2008
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee Tuesday accepted the resignation of five Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MPs from Bihar who resigned... Sabha secretary general. Chatterjee, who was discahrged from the the Army

14th Kolkata Film Festival inaugurated - 11 Nov 2008
debut 'Firaq'.   Among others present were actor Soumitra Chatterjee

Taslima: Shift continues from Kolkata to Jaipur, now to Delhi - 23 Nov 2007
. Celebrated actor Soumitra Chatterjee said that Taslima had a valid visa

54th National Film Award announced - 11 Jun 2008
MBBS. The best actor award went to Soumitra Chatterjee, the veteran Bengali film