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HC seeks reply from RVNL on filling up of water bodies

RVNL, which started work in 2011-2012, has filled up several water bodies thereby affecting the ecological balance of the area, the petition alleged .




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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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One killed, three injured in Hooghly market shootout

Police suspect gang rivalry over turf control and extortion as possible reasons behind the shootout.




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Measures planned by govt will help economy bounce back: President

The President was here to inaugurate an international conference of the Institute of Charted Accountants of India.




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Space at Re 1 for banks willing to open branches in gram panchayats: Mamata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday said two years form now no Gram Panchayat in the state would be without banking service.




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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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Sudipta wanted to see Mamata as PM, she told him to project her work, claims Ghosh

Ghosh would be writing to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh requesting him to start a CBI probe into the scam.




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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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Not only killer tracks, poachers another big threat for elephants

Besides having to deal with the speeding trains, the elephants in north Bengal also have poachers wreaking havoc in their lives.




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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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Duty of the workplace to protect women: Meira

Lok sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Saturday said the onus of women''s safety at workplace was with the company management and they must follow the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court to tackle sexual harassment cases.




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Gold biscuits seized at Kolkata airport

Customs department Saturday seized a consignment of gold biscuits weighing 3 kg from the NSCBI airport.




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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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Kamduni case: Chargesheet to be translated in Bengali for acccused

A second fast track court at the City Sessions Court Monday asked the chargesheet in the Kamduni rape case be translated to Bengali and handed over to the accused, Rafiqul Islam, before the next hearing on December 11.




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Man shot at in Narkeldanga, cops say gang war

In a suspected fallout of gang war, some bike-borne persons shot at a man near Narkeldanga Post Office early on Tuesday, police said.




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Mamata knew all about Sudipta, never warned me, says Kunal Ghosh

In pre-recorded video, arrested MP claims Saradha Group media houses were like TMC mouthpiece; says he is being made scapegoat




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Those named by Ghosh have no link with Saradha: Sudipta

Sudipta Sen, chairman of the bust Saradha Group that left thousands defrauded, Tuesday said that the persons named by arrested Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh in a Facebook post, had no link with his company.




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Loans eating into 10 lakh jobs: CM

She said she had told the Finance Commission, Finance Minister and the Prime Minister on several occasions that this should be stopped.




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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Far away in Kolkata, Mandela lives on

CM Jyoti Basu had received Mandela and a civic reception was accorded to him at the Eden Gardens.




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Minutes before Prez landed, Man killed in freak mishap at airport

Bapi Oraon was killed when a dumper accidentally started and ran over him.




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Telangana Bill revives Gorkhaland demand

GJM panel to meet BJP leaders in Delhi, plans dharna at Jantar Mantar.




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'Suffocated'' Mitra''s 'to quit TMC soon'' plan keeps getting longer

Mitra said he felt good to be in the company of Congress leaders with whom he had worked closely in the past.




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Kolkata confidential: Reshuffle on the cards

Trinamool Congress ministers are keeping their fingers crossed when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will preside over a review meeting of all departments.




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PIL seeks direction to state on WBHRC

The petition is likely to come up for hearing on Thursday.




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NTPC to start work on Burdwan thermal power plant

The project was caught in a controversy over acquisition of land as well as acquisition of coal block.




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Defections continue, more civic bodies fall in Trinamool''s kitty

The TMC also took control of the New Barrackpore Municipality, which it was managing jointly with the Congress.




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Left stages walkout after denied to read out adjournment motion

Along with former MLA Ajit Patra, Naren De a senior Forward Bloc leader, was attacked allegedly by Trinamool supporters in Dhanekhali.




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'Matter can be taken up if placed before univ council'

The judge has denied the allegations.




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Sir, please don''t mock your office, says Derek

Several rights activists and organisations also asked Ganguly to step down.




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TMC workers assault FB leader, Left stalls House

But the opposition alleged that the police were not doing anything.




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MiG-21 FL jet, workhorse of the Indian Air Force, flies into history

Operational conversion unit bid farewell to its oldest workhorse after five decades of service.




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HC seeks to know state stand on Siladitya

Four months on, the compensation to Siladitya Chaudhury remains unpaid.




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Slain Maoist''s wife to attend convention in Kolkata

Padma was arrested in 2012 along with six of her associates.




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TMC supports Lokpal Bill

The state governments must have the full freedom to set up and run Lokayuktas, said Derek O''Brien.




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AAP seeks permission to take out rally

AAP procession is planned from College Square to Metro Channel.




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Let Left leaders meet Ban Ki-moon next on ponzi issue: TMC MP

The MP went on to claim that a large number of irregular chit fund companies had come into existence.




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Doctor who treated Kishenji held for sedition

We are investigating into the the links between the Maoists and the retired doctor, said Goyal.