The state government will give Rs 4,200 as compensation to the families affected by the floods last week.

Even the Nobel Committee in 1913 had observed that the actual significance of Tagore''s works can be understood in a limited way.

The international sportsman met children of St James School who teach underprivileged children from nearby slums.

A TTE of Brahmaputra Mail was detained Monday by GRP personnel for allegedly outraging the modesty of a woman passenger.

BJP Tuesday accused Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of not providing adequate security for Narendra Modi''s Hunkar Rally.

In 2011, Kishenji had defied party line, urged cadres to vote for TMC.

After successfully hatching critically endangered Batagur turtles in captivity, officials at the Sunderbans Tiger Reserve (STR) would release a batch of the hatchlings in the Sunderbans mid-2014.

Work begins in 11 districts, distribution from Jan 7.

A 16-year-old girl from Humayunpur village in Madhyamgram has alleged that she was gangraped twice last week.

Ghosh who was grilled by the ED officials for three hours Tuesday named state transport minister Madan Mitra, TMC MP Srinjay Bose and former IPS officer Rajat Majumdar.

A Murshidabad court Tuesday extended the period of interim bail for Union Minister of State for Railways, Adhir Chowdhury until November 16.

West Bengal may pitch in for the inclusion of another 1,000 gram panchayats under the ISGPproject funded by the World bank.

Firm''s land, buildings next: Justice Sen panel member.

CPM Wednesday organised the convention, which was attended by 17 national political parties.

Veteran leader and CPM MLA Abdur Rezzak Mollah yet again embarrassed his party when he criticised the Left and congratulated the ruling Trinamool Congress over introducing women empowerment schemes.

The police Wednesday arrested another accused, Papai Ray, in connection with the Madhyamgram gang rape incident.

In order to check the spiralling prices of vegetables, especially potatoes, in the state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday imposed a ban on their export.

A group of farmers, numbering about 200, Thursday stalled a residential project of the Tata group.

Police arrested two of the three accused of raping a 19-year-old trainee nurse on October 27.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to design sarees sold under handloom brand Tantuja.

A girl, who had resisted the attempts by her family to marry her off as a child, died late Wednesday.

Kolkata police Thursday seized 206 turtles, belonging to an endangered species, from a bus depot at Sinthi in North Kolkata.

Yuva Cong rally: Commission to file report after depositions of CM, Buddha.

The CPM Friday predicted demise of the UPA government in the next year''s general elections.

Mamata demanded that the Aadhaar must not be made compulsory to receive LPG subsidy and called for immediate review of the move.

The Election Commission officials confirmed receiving the report.

The state government will send out teams to various districts and adjoining areas of Kolkata.

UPA government held a crucial meeting with estranged ally Trinamool Congress here to discuss financial relief for West Bengal.

Dissident Trinamool Congress MP Somen Mitra Friday said he has decided to leave the party and go back to Congress.

Only a five to ten percent are intrested in getting their Aadhar number linked to their bank accounts.

A woman sub-inspector of police has alleged that she was molested by the officer-in-charge of Ballygunge police station in the metropolis here.

With the arrival of Diwali comes better, brighter moments for sex workers in Watgunj area of Kidderpore who make a substantial sum after selling designer candles made by them to corporate executives and guests at hotels.

Ex-minister told girls to avoid western wear, said Left didn''t do much for women.

The CAB has decked up the stadium facade and interior with Tendulkar''s posters and cut-outs.

The Congress unit suffered another 'defection'' blow as it lost control over Cooper''s Camp Municipality in Nadia district with all its members deserting the party to join the ruling Trinamool Congress.

The election to elect the CEO of the GTA will be held on November 6 and the name will be announced the same day," said Harka Bahadur Chetri, GJM MLA.

Following directions from the State Election Commission, Murshidabad district''s Returning Officer Monday lodged police a complaint against Union Minister of State for Railways Adhir Chowdhury for his speech during a public meeting on October 27 there.

It remains unknown as to what charges Gazi was arrested under.

The Commission has directed the DIG of Presidency Range to get a probe conducted in the the incident.

The order has driven the normally abundant Jyoti potato virtually out of currency. Traders say the economics just doesn''t work out.

The government has taken this initiative following a directive from the Union Home Ministry.

This is the first time Mahapatra would approach a court personally over the issue.

Hinting at political links in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam, suspended Trinamool MP Kunal Ghosh on Tuesday met Finance Minister P Chidambaram and presented to him "certain details about the case".

District primary school chairperson Mina Ghosh said there were no possibility of Mukherjee''s transfer as of now.

Drill, cultural programmes to mark the day.

The mood, however, was a lot more business-like in the Indian camp as the team prepared for the two-match test series.

The TMC donated Rs 41 crore to close to 2,400 para clubs this year with most of them receiving Rs 2 lakh each.

Speaking to mediapersons, Mamata narrated how she conveyed her decision to the minister.

13-minute ceremony to be a daily routine at Petrapole-Benapole border post

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde Wednesday ruled out SPG cover for BJP''s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.