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Gold prices may be low now but could rise again

Gold prices if compared to the prices in 1980-82 should rise soonGold has nothing to do with QE tapering. When Fed announces QE3 it was trading near All Time high of $1920 in 2011 and Since then if fell below $1200 till December 2013 despite F...




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Should AAP leaders be given security?

If security is needed for an AAP leader, it should be given. It's not an ideological debate.




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Report of journalists contracting Covid-19 makes scribes in Lucknow jittery

Some of these journalists had urged the Uttar Pradesh government to conduct their sample tests




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Krishnagar civic body poll: Congress, Left members join TMC

The TMC Tuesday nominated its candidates for the KMC by-election in ward numbers 1 and 24.




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Urban Devp ministry set to intervene over Bengal 'cycle ban''

According to UD officials, the ban comes at a time when more and more cities in the world are creating dedicated amenities for cycles.




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Jharkhand denies Mamata''s charge: 'Bengal was informed''

Jharkhand Wednesday denied West Bengal''s claim that it had released water without consultation.




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Before 'March to Nabanna'', CPM to hold 40 trial runs

The 40 meets will be held in N 24-Parganas to guage people''s mood




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Before her Darjeeling visit, GJM MLAs seek CM''s appointment

There was a lot of positive discussions about GTA.




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Ex-DGP proposed as HRC member

Former Director General of Police Naparajit Mukherjee has been recommended as a member of the state Human Rights Commission.




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State avoiding CBI probe to save its ministers: BJP

In a letter to Governor M K Narayanan, the BJP''s state unit has alleged that the state government is avoiding CBI investigation into the Saradha scam to shield its own ministers involved in it.




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Mamata to meet industrialists on October 28

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will meet industrialists of the state and members of chambers of commerce on October 28:Partha Chatterjee.




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22 months on, panel begins recording statements

A judicial commission set up to probe into the incident began recording statements of victims'' family members Wednesday.




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32 new govt colleges to be set up in state: Basu

In a major boost to the education sector in West Bengal, 32 new government colleges will be opened.




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Original text of Tagore''s Nobel nomination on display

The original text of Rabindra nath Tagore's nomination for the prestigious award was displayed publicly in India for the first time Friday.




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Personal enmity behind Nitish ignoring Modi security: Hussain

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




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Captive-bred rare species of turtles to be released in Sunderbans

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.




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CPM trying to gain lost ground in Bengal: TMC

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




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20 yrs after July 21 firing, probe panel to finally fix responsibility

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




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Will quit LS before joining Cong: Mitra

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




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Sachin Tendulkar at Eden Gardens: Of memories some past, some waiting to be created

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




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Man beaten to death for protesting against bursting illegal crackers

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




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Soon, photo I-cards must for buying acid in West Bengal

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




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Retreat ceremony begins at 'Wagah of the East''

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




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To curb chit fund, Bengal launches investment scheme

The minimum and maximum deposit is Rs 1,000 and Rs 25,000 and it will earn interest between 9 and 9.25 per cent depending on its maturity period.




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Twin rallies widen chasm between victim kin, locals

Two separate processions were taken out to mark five months of the incident.




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Bill to rename Rajarhat New Town likely to be tabled this session

The state government is likely to bring a bill to change the name of Rajarhat New Town in the winter session of Assembly scheduled to start November 18.




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UP to tweak minority girls aid scheme to add more beneficiaries

The girl''s family can choose to use the amount either for her further education or in her marriage.




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Star-studded beginning for Kolkata film festival

Declaring the festival open,Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that it will be competitive event from its next edition.




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Tatas want to retain Singur land: 'will return to Bengal for expansion''

Auto giant waiting for 'conducive enviornment'' in the state.




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Mamata sets up five-member committee for speedy clearance of industrial projects

The committee will operate as a task force, will promote the "single window" system for the clearance of proposals.




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Govt told to file affidavit on ex-DGP as rights panel member

A K Banerjee directed the state government to file the affidavit by December 2.




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Debt-burdened Bengal seeks Rs 2.5 lakh cr relief package

The CM also requested for specific grant of Rs 1,55,000 crore to boost various development programmes.




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Now, panic buying of salt in north Bengal

Kitchen essential sold for Rs 100 a kg in Darjeeling after shortage rumours.




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Dissatisfied with police, HC asks CID to probe dowry torture case

After going through the BPC report, Justice Sanjib Banerjee said the police did not investigate into the FIR.




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Army seeks land to set up 2 stations in north Bengal

Later, a press release of the army said, a joint inspection would soon be carried out to identify feasibility of land in North Bengal.




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2 cold storage chains coming up in Bengal, says Anwar

He said there was no shortage of agricultural produce in the country and attributed the recent crisis to poor transportation.




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Family belies KMC claim on migrant''s return from Saudi




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SFIO to begin probe against Tower Infotech

The SFIO, now, would investigate into the affairs of firm as per the court''s order, said a counsel of the SEBI.




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GTA seeks autonomy, wants members freed

The GTA delegation also want the release of GJM men and GTA executive members who are behind bars.




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Pranab to kick off two-day Bengal tour today

In the evening, he will attend a function at Raj Bhavan in connection with the presentation of a copy of the commemorative volume on Rev.




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GJM wishlist: Hill tribe status for Gorkhas, right to collect revenue

Tripartite meet : Demands 3-tier Panchayati Raj system in hills, backward status for GTA area




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In GJM hill tribe demand, whiff of GNLF

The Subhas Ghising-led GNLF had sought the tribal status for all the people living in the hills under the Sixth Schedule.




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HC seeks govt stand on illegal hotels at Tajpur beach

The Calcutta High Court Friday directed the state government to file affidavit within two weeks explaining its stand on the illegal construction of hotels and resorts at the Tajpur sea beach in the East Midnapore district.




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SC notice to Centre, Bengal over IT Act

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Centre and the West Bengal government over a PIL challenging a provision in the Information Technology Act that provides for a maximum three-year jail term for posting offensive online speeches or writings.




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Biman Bose demands CBI probe into Saradha scam

Left Front chairman Biman Bose today demanded a CBI probe into the multi-crore Saradha Group ponzy scam and claimed that several names other than that of its chairman Sudipta Sen had cropped up in connection with it.




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Before arrest, Kunal put 9 persons in the dock

Ghosh was arrested in connecction with scam Saturday evening.




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'Bengal''s revenue up 21.6 pc in 5 months''

Amit Mitra said Bengal's collection is second highest in the country.




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Denmark to help renovate 116 heritage buildings in Bengal

A total of 116 heritage buildings, constructed in 18th and 19th centuries and located on the bank of river Hooghly in West Bengal, will be renovated and preserved with the help of Denmark.




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Cong fears probe bias, says case must go to CBI

The Opposition Congress in West Bengal Monday reiterated its demand for a CBI probe in the Saradha chit fund scam.




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HC directs SFIO to further probe Tower Infotec chit fund scam

Tower Infotec had collected money from public without taking permission from concerned authorities.