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TMC govt drops Jyoti Basu name from New Town Bill

Left Front stages walkout over 'politically motivated'' move.




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To avoid bypoll, Mitra to resign from LS in Jan

Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Somen Mitra will resign from the Lok Sabha in January, before joining the Congress, to avoid byelection in his Diamond Harbour constituency.




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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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Govt bans union rallies, protests at Nabanna

In A move that has angered even those who owe allegiance to the ruling Trinamool Congress, the Mamata Banerjee government Tuesday banned all processions, rallies and demonstrations by government employees at Nabanna, the new secretariat building at Howrah.




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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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Biman Bose deposes before panel probing ''93 police firing

Biman Bose Tuesday deposed before a commission set up to probe into the police firing on a Youth Congress rally.




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Mayhem in Assembly over renaming Jyoti Basu Nagar

The House, however, was not adjourned and continued with its business till recess.




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Ghosh FB post: Police to file impersonation case

Police will lodge a case of impersonation against unidentified persons for using the Facebook account of Kunal Ghosh.




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Babus defy protest ban order at Nabanna, may move court

The employees gathered outside Nabanna, chanted slogans and burnt a copy of the circular.




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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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Audio-video piracy now a non-bailable cognizable offence in Bengal

The West Bengal Assembly Thursday passed a Bill making audio and video piracy a non-bailable cognizable offence in the state.




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'Who got money siphoned off by Saradha Group?''

The Congress Thursday said the people need to know who took away the money involved in the Sardha scam swindle.




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Left demands new Bill with Jyoti Basu name

Significantly, Governor M K Narayanan had said that he does not agree with the name change Bill.




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TMC leader who assaulted principal on board of GB univ

Gautam Pal, Itahar Zilla Parishad member and a TMC leader, is accused of assaulting the principal and teachers of Meghnad Saha College in North Dinajpur.




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WB govt explores options as justice Ganguly named in sexual harassment case

Justice Ganguly had been appointed as the chairman of the WBHRC in 2011 at the behest of Mamata Banerjee.




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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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Thieves are now talking big: Didi on Saradha

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




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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pressure up on Ganguly to go: Didi writes to Pranab; Sibal, Jaitley want action

Arun Jaitley also urged the Supreme Court not to adopt an escapist route.




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Babri Masjid should be rebuilt: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata said that her government would never allow any attempt to incite communal violence.




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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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'Modi represents forces that brought down Babri Masjid''

Karat said BJP and RSS are trying to add fuel to the fire of communalism in the country.




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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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CPM will soon become history, says BJP

BJP state president Rahul Sinha claimed that whatever "traces of CPM remain in Kerala would soon be wiped out".




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Assembly results trailer of film set to release next year: BJP

Rahul Sinha said the victory is indication of the huge wave that would soon follow.