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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cold storages release 5,000 tonne against demand of 12,000 tonne, CPM says crisis fuelled by TMC govt for petty gains.

Birbhum Superintendent of Police C Sudhakar conceded that the rape incident took place three days ago.

Patil said she had told Singh to Keep all issues aside and serve the nation.

The commandos were clad in navy blue safari suits and had wireless devices plugged in their ears.

A truck can carry up to 10 tonnes of potato.

As a mark of respect, Mamata also presented Tendulkar with a turban apart from her painting.

Hearing a petition filed by the company, Justice Sanjib Banerjee directed that the state government should be added as a party in the case.

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.

Bengal is the largest supplier of potatoes to Orissa, and everday over 350 to 400 truckloads from the state carry the commodity to Orissa on a regular basis.

"Bengal becomes ideal for trafficking as it shares border with Bangladesh and Nepal," said Mudar Pathera, one of the event initiators.

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

Changed equations: Shivpal now most visible face of party after Mulayam, Akhilesh.

West Bengal government Monday relaxed its ban on export of potatoes, albeit with a rider, saying it would help in further stabilisation of prices in the state.

Murlidhar, however, didn''t name the businessman, who, he claimed, was the main accused.

Partha Chatterjee, tried to brush aside the auto firm's submission.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may meet the visiting dignitary during his 7-hour-long stay.

After getting the information a a team of police officials from Manick Chowk police station rushed to the spot.

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

Sudipta Sen has lost 30 kg of bodyweight in the last month and is keeping unwell.

Cameron is the second British Prime Minister to visit Kolkata.

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

Five days after the Short Street shootout, Kolkata witnessed yet another incident in Lake Town Friday.

Those identified spots include Victoria Memorial Hall, Nakhoda Maszid, St Paul''s Church, and Town Hall.

Modi effect: 230 have applied; party yet to name its own men.