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Atri Mitra

Introduction

Atri Mitra is a highly accomplished Special Correspondent for The Indian Express, bringing over 20 years of experience to his reporting. His work is characterized by deep regional knowledge and a focus on critical administrative and political developments, establishing strong Expertise and Authority in his domain....Read More

Atri Mitra is a highly accomplished Special Correspondent for The Indian Express, bringing over 20 years of experience to his reporting. His work is characterized by deep regional knowledge and a focus on critical administrative and political developments, establishing strong Expertise and Authority in his domain.

Experience 
  • Current Role: Special Correspondent, The Indian Express.

  • Decades of Experience: Over two decades of extensive reporting experience, primarily covering administration and political news.

  • Geographical Focus: Holds significant reporting experience from West Bengal, Bihar, and the North-East, providing a comprehensive understanding of the socio-political landscape in these regions.

  • Key Coverage: Has dedicated more than ten years to covering administration and political news, with a keen focus on political developments in West Bengal.

  • Electoral Reporting: Demonstrated a commitment to crucial political moments, having covered the 2009 Lok Sabha election and 2010 assembly elections during his time at Anandabazar Patrika, and the 2019 Bihar Lok Sabha election while working with News18-Bangla.

  • Career Foundation: Began his career at the leading vernacular daily Anandabazar Patrika, where he worked for more than fifteen years, including a three-year stint as the Bihar correspondent.

Education
  • Advanced Degree: Holds a Master's degree in Economics from Rabindrabharati University, providing an analytical framework for his political and administrative reporting.

  • Undergraduate Education: Holds a Bachelor's degree from Calcutta University.

  • Prestigious Alumni: His educational background includes attending esteemed institutions: he is an alumnus of St. Xavier's, Kolkata and Ramakrishna Mission Asrama, Narendrapur.

Atri Mitra's decades of dedicated reporting, substantial focus on political and administrative beats, and solid academic credentials make him a trusted and authoritative source for news and analysis from Eastern and North-Eastern India.

Atri Mitra Industry Experience
  • Years of experience: 20+
  • Qualification, Degrees / other achievements: Atri holds a master degree in Economics from Rabindrabharati University and bachelor degree from Calcutta University. He is also an alumni of St. Xavier's, Kolkata and Ramakrishna Mission Asrama, Narendrapur.
  • Previous experience: He started his career with leading vernacular daily Anandabazar Patrika. He worked in Anandabazar Patrika for more than fifteen years.

Articles by Atri Mitra

👁 Shankar Ghosh’s press conference

Bengal Assembly Session starts June 18: First BJP government’s first Budget on June 22

Jun 17, 2026 04:54 IST

TMC rebel camp leaders invited to all-party meet, MLAs loyal to Mamata left...

Wed, Jun 17, 2026
👁 Suvendu-Adhikari-1_20260608233755.jpg

‘I haven’t come here as a tourist but to work’: Suvendu Adhikari in North Bengal

Jun 16, 2026 17:08 IST

Suvendu Adhikari said he has a clear roadmap for North Bengal’s development and that the people...

Tue, Jun 16, 2026
👁 kakoli-dastidar_20260615185547.jpg

40 years a Mamata loyalist, now leading TMC rebellion: Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar’s dramatic break

Jun 16, 2026 07:15 IST

20 of the party’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs, led by Barasat MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, split from the TMC...

Tue, Jun 16, 2026
👁 National Citizens Party of India (NCPI)’s office at Hatgacha in Howrah district

At new home for Trinamool rebel MPs, leaders in the dark: ‘Don’t know who new president is’

Jun 16, 2026 07:15 IST

Registered in 2022, NCPI got 822 votes in total in Tripura Assembly polls. Asked about TMC’s 20...

Tue, Jun 16, 2026
👁 Monsoon session of Parliament

Et tu, Saayoni Ghosh? Mamata-Abhishek protégé deals Trinamool its worst blow

Jun 15, 2026 13:56 IST

Ghosh currently represents Jadavpur, the Lok Sabha seat that propelled Mamata Banerjee onto the...

Mon, Jun 15, 2026
👁 SUDIP1

Sudip Bandopadhyay: A longtime Mamata loyalist’s second break with TMC

Jun 15, 2026 12:58 IST

Bandopadhyay was one of the first parliamentary faces of the TMC and a key figure in the Lok Sabha....

Mon, Jun 15, 2026
👁 Mamata Banerjee Murshidabad

TMC removes Sudip Banerjee from organisational role after rebel move, Manas Bhuiyan resigns

Jun 14, 2026 11:54 IST

TMC sources said Kunal Ghosh has replaced Sudip Banerjee as the party president for North...

Sun, Jun 14, 2026
👁 syndicate closed TMC office (1)

Not just at top, TMC cracks at grassroots too as people step out against ‘syndicates’Subscriber Only

Jun 14, 2026 04:45 IST

It was under Left that the syndicate system originated. Under TMC, it expanded and dug in deeper,...

Sun, Jun 14, 2026
👁 Madan Mitra

Bengal municipal recruitment scam: ED searches multiple properties linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra

Jun 13, 2026 17:13 IST

ED claims Madan Mitra is linked to more than 125 illegal appointments in...

Sat, Jun 13, 2026
👁 tmc (1)

TMC stares at a split as Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Satabdi Roy join huddle with Bhupender Yadav

Jun 13, 2026 16:14 IST

Bandyopadhyay's switch to rebel TMC MPs' group would increase their number to 20, deal a severe...

Sun, Jun 14, 2026
👁 aroop biswas

Lionel Messi fiasco: Aroop Biswas handed 3rd police summons after Calcutta High Court order

Jun 13, 2026 13:57 IST

Former TMC minister Aroop Biswas had allegedly threatened and extorted passes from event organiser...

Sat, Jun 13, 2026
👁 Himanta Sushmita meeting.jpg

‘Himanta Sarma critical factor’: Sushmita Dev on Trinamool exit decision

Jun 12, 2026 14:16 IST

Sushmita Dev spoke to The Indian Express on the reasons behind the decision to quit Trinamool and...

Fri, Jun 12, 2026
👁 Baraik1

Third Trinamool Rajya Sabha MP resigns: Who is Prakash Chik Baraik?

Jun 11, 2026 14:40 IST

The resignation comes days after Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Sushmita Dev also quit the beleaguered...

Thu, Jun 11, 2026
👁 tmc_edfea1_20260610202328.jpg

Are Saayoni Ghosh, Mala Roy in TMC rebel camp? Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar’s cryptic ‘yes’

Jun 11, 2026 06:18 IST

This comes amid daylong speculation that 33-year-old Sayoni Ghosh, a close confidante of both TMC...

Thu, Jun 11, 2026
👁 swapan

Suvendu Adhikari ministry takes shape: Swapan Dasgupta gets Finance, Tapas Roy Industries

Jun 10, 2026 14:07 IST

In the 41-member ministry, Dilip Ghosh will continue to hold the portfolios of Panchayats, Rural...

Thu, Jun 11, 2026
👁 Digha-Jagannath-Temple_20260609210046.jpg

Why West Bengal is now dropping ‘Dham’ from Digha Jagannath temple

Jun 10, 2026 05:35 IST

New BJP govt in state accepts Odisha’s request. 12th-century Puri Jagannath Temple has long been...

Wed, Jun 10, 2026
👁 Suvendu-Adhikari-1_20260608233755_064f48

BJP’s first month in power in West Bengal: Evaluating the hits and the misses

Jun 09, 2026 20:39 IST

Opposition parties have criticised the CM Suvendu Adhikari-led government over its “bulldozer...

Tue, Jun 09, 2026
👁 sukhendu

TMC crisis deepens as first MP quits: Who is Sukhendu Sekhar Ray?

Jun 08, 2026 12:43 IST

A former TMC chief whip in the Rajya Sabha, Ray’s differences with the party have been growing...

Mon, Jun 08, 2026
👁 TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee speaks during a protest over post-poll violence

Amid TMC rebel crisis, Mamata Banerjee pins hopes on INDIA help for firefighting

Jun 07, 2026 07:02 IST

As Mamata arrives in Delhi to attend Opposition bloc's June 8 meet, a senior TMC leader says,...

Sun, Jun 07, 2026
👁 kolkata metro (2)

Rs 1 lakh crore rail overhaul for Bengal: Vaishnaw, CM Adhikari review status of ongoing projects

Jun 06, 2026 16:38 IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw travelled on the Kolkata Metro from Jai Hind station to Noapara...

Sun, Jun 07, 2026
👁 Former West Bengal CM and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee arrives to stage a protest

Trinamool Congress overhaul: Old-timers in, Abhishek Banerjee loyalists dropped

Jun 06, 2026 05:40 IST

The announcement was made after the national working committee meeting of the party, which,...

Sat, Jun 06, 2026
👁 TMC MPs Mamata Abhishek Banerjee

Facing imminent split, Mamata overhauls party, brings in old-timers

Jun 05, 2026 20:05 IST

Senior leader, MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy says: “I have never seen around 60 MLAs leave in such a...

Sat, Jun 06, 2026
👁 Abhishek Banerjee attacked express photo

Local TMC leader main name among 6 held for attack on Abhishek Banerjee

Jun 05, 2026 18:22 IST

The others are “BJP supporters” or have links to the party. All are out on...

Sat, Jun 06, 2026
👁 5Hakim

TMC leader Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor: ‘Can’t hold on to this chair and bring it into disrepute’

Jun 05, 2026 17:06 IST

Sources close to Firhad Hakim said that after the BJP came to power in West Bengal, his effective...

Fri, Jun 05, 2026
👁 tmc (3)

Signature forgery case: CID now questions TMC’s Firhad Hakim

Jun 05, 2026 10:41 IST

CID questioned Firhad Hakim and collected signature samples as part of its probe into alleged...

Fri, Jun 05, 2026
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