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Ganguly down, CM weighs options

The govt might write to the President to remove Ganguly as chairperson of West Bengal Human Rights Commission.




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The man known for cancelling 2G licences

A K Ganguly is best known for being part of the bench that quashed 122 2G spectrum licences issued in 2008.




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TMC MP demands Ganguly''s resignation

Trinamool Congress demanded the resignation of former Supreme Court judge Asok Ganguly from the post of chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission.




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NGT branch at Kolkata to function from Jan: SC

The Supreme Court Friday asked the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to operationalise its branch from January 1 in Kolkata.




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CM to Left: Keep mum for 10 yrs

Assembly: TMC chief says she needs time to clean muck left by LF''s 35 years of rule




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Thieves are now talking big: Didi on Saradha

'If needed we will beg, never steal people''s money''.




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'Attempt to set Writers''on fire''

Stating an inquiry would be made and those involved would be traced, Banerjee said the sleuths of Kolkata Police were on the scene.




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Feel my investment not needed in Bengal: Sahara

Sahara India Pariwar chief Subrata Roy said he wants to invest in West Bengal but never got an invitation from the ruling Trinamool Congress.




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Don''t vote for Trinamool, CPM, Shah urges Bengal

Shah said if his party formed the next government at the Centre it would give "due right" to the people of West Bengal.




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Altamas Kabir 'shocked'' over charges at Ganguly

Former Chief Justice Altamas Kabir Saturday expressed shock at the sexual harassment charges filed by a law intern against former SC judge Asok Kumar.




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Four detained for conspiracy to torch Writers'

Four persons were detained for alleged conspiracy to burn down the heritage Writers'' Buildings.




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Cong may boycott Bengal Assembly celebrations

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) may boycott the closing ceremony of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the West Bengal Assembly from December 4 to 6 over the Speaker''s permission to allow Congress members to counter the statement of CM Mamata Banerjee on price rise issue.




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Six months after villagers find Gupta era gold coins in Murshidabad, ASI yet to act

The discovery made headlines in newspapers, but the ASI remained unaware of the fact.




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Bagan wants AIFF to review Justice Ganguly''s verdict

Mohun Bagan has asked All India Football Federation (AIFF) to review a Rs 2 crore fine imposed on them after a ruling by retired Supreme Court judge A K Ganguly, who is now embroiled in the law intern molestation case.




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No regrets, my action was in public interest: IPS officer

DM granted bail after cops tell court he gave all the required info in one day




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A year after Aminul immolated self, rape accused walks free

Court cites lack of evidence, says victim never said she was raped by Shahzada




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Chinese man held with red sandalwood

Over 25 kg of red sandalwood was seized today from a Chinese national at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose international airport.




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Buddha calls for consolidation of Left forces

He said the party needed to motivate people to build a movement against "state-sponsored terrorism".




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Not averse to politics, says Pranab daughter

Sharmistha addressed a series of rallies for Congress in Delhi, which is going to polls on December 4.




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Lecturer moves HC over sexual harassment

The Calcutta High Court Monday admitted a petition filed by a woman lecturer alleging that she was sexually harassed in a meeting of the Teachers'' Council and later suspended.




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Orissa orders attachment of Saradha Group assets

Two days ago, the Orissa finance department passed an interim order for attachment of over 14 acres of land, and freeze Rs 2,740 crore of the group in IDBI account in Balasore district.




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Silent protest outside WBHRC office for Ganguly resignation

The activists staged a silent protest outside Bhabani Bhavan with banners reading "Jurisprudence calls for arrest of Mr Asok Ganguly".




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Custody death: SP told to reply in 3 weeks

The petition alleged that one Kazi Nasiruddin was arrested in connection with a murder case on November 3 by Kultali police station officials.




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IPS officer sticks to his stand; out on bail, DM told to go on leave

IG, Law and order Anuj Sharma was also present in the meeting.




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TMC to take call on Bangla boundary pact Bill today

The LBA envisages exchange of 161 enclaves adversely held by India and Bangladesh in each other''s territories and alterations of boundaries in some places.




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Top education officials left on their own, not removed: Bratya Basu

Stating that Bhattacharya had discussed with him his wish to leave Jadavpur University and return to his parent institute, Basu said that there was no question of removing him.




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Navy plans coast battery at Sagar Islands

In a strategic move in its defence and strengthen surveillance capabilities, the Navy is in planning for a full-fledged coast battery at the Sagar Islands on West Bengal''s coast.




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With Rahul nod, Cong to boycott House function

The Left Front is also likely to boycott the three-day special session.




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With Rahul nod, Cong to boycott House function

The Left Front is also likely to boycott the three-day special session.




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Bangla land pact: TMC to oppose Bill

The meeting, convened to discuss the party''s strategy in the winter Parliament session, was presided over by party supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.




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Delay services at your own peril: Mamata warns officials

Launched under the West Bengal Right to Public Services Act, 2013, Chief Minister said, the handbook would strengthen the public service delivery mechanism.




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Police commissioner removed to stop truth from coming out: LF

Bose pointed to the multi crore Saradha Chit Fund scam in which a Trianamool Congress MP has been arrested and the one in the Siliguri Jalpaiguri Development Authority and condemned them.




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Not decided on quitting: Ganguly

Sexual harassment: TMC demands his immediate removal from rights panel post




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Bengal lifts ban on potato export

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday lifted the ban on potato and vegetable export, allowing their movement from West Bengal to other states.




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TMC wants Ganguly to step down, NGO files police complaint

Derek O''Brien said TMC has followed an approach of zero tolerance when it comes to safety and dignity of women in the workplace.




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Oppn stays home as House celebrates its platinum jubilee

The Speaker praised Mamata for her work and determination, and pointed out Bengal''s contribution in various fields.




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HC stays termination of Barasat varsity registrar

Bera''s counsel had challenged the termination order, saying the vice-chancellor, as per legal provisions, does not have the authority to terminate the registrar.




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Shunted cop wrote twice to govt before arresting Malda DM

Case looked at as hierarchy battle between IAS, IPS.




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Crib deaths: Azad gives clean chit to doctors

Meets CM, reviews construction of cancer hospital.




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Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh worrying, says BJP

7-member team to visit Bangladesh High Commission today




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Home Secy seeks report on 'conspiracy'' to set Writers'' on fire

Jyotirmoy Nandi has been carrying out a routine pest control exercise for which he has been contracted by the Home Department.




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Mamata writes to Prez for urgent action

TMC's Lok Sabha member Saugata Roy said Ganguly should forthwith resign to "save his own face and save the prestige of the high office which he holds."




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SP MLA''s presence in Assembly draws Left Front ire

The Opposition leader also hurled accusations at the CM for running "a government riddled with corruption.




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Authorities postpone Aadhaar enrolment at LPG agencies

The postponement of the proposed enrolment for Aadhaar at gas agencies, which was supposed to begin on December 2, has left dealers apprehensive.




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Trinamool to contest LS polls in Assam, Tripura: Roy

Many leaders and workers of Forward Bloc joined the TMC in Jalpaiguri, a stronghold of the prominent constituent of the Left Front.




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Role reversal: Now, students to rate teachers at Presidency

An internal assessment conducted by the university in 2011 had found that 15 per cent of its teaching staff were below par.




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BJP asks Bangladesh to stop atrocities on Hindus

A seven-member delegation met Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner Abida Islam and submitted a memorandum expressing concern over the alleged violation of human rights of Hindus.




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In a first, govt prepares administrative calendar

The meeting presided over by the chief secretary was held at Nabanna on November 30 to review the preparation of the calendar.




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CPM seeks CBI probe into Saradha scam

Yechury said more time is being given to this company to siphon off its assets and relocate them.




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FIR against Taslima for 'hurting religious sentiments''

Taslima had criticised a meeting between AAP''s Arvind Kejriwal and UP cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan on Twitter.