April 11, 2013 15:22 IST
Litterateur Mahasweta Devi,who has been critical of Trinamool chief's policies,has condemned the attack on Mamata.
Thu, Apr 11, 2013
April 07, 2013 21:49 IST
Realtors prey on Boral,a village near Kolkata where Satyajit Ray shot his iconic films.
Sun, Apr 07, 2013April 04, 2013 03:18 IST
The widow of sub-inspector Prabal Roy,who had died in a car crash on Monday,committed suicide by hanging herself at their apartment on Tiljala Road.
Thu, Apr 04, 2013April 04, 2013 03:09 IST
Death of SFI leader Mondal say they were two with only sticks,so how could they beat up busload of activists.
Thu, Apr 04, 2013April 04, 2013 01:29 IST
The injured homeguard was in the bus from which SFI leader Sudipta Gupta allegedly fell.
Wed, Feb 05, 2014April 03, 2013 05:02 IST
Indian-Origin US astronaut Sunita Williams on Tuesday said that she sees an immense potential of space exploration by Indians in the days ahead.
Wed, Apr 03, 2013March 27, 2013 01:46 IST
The incident happened at Jharalta Gram in East Daukimoni in Jalpaiguri district.
Wed, Mar 27, 2013March 21, 2013 02:10 IST
Sources close to the family of the councillor said that Kow is hand in glove with some of the big builders,who have their projects in the area.
Thu, Mar 21, 2013
March 10, 2013 03:56 IST
Born in Kolkata,author Mitali Perkins,along with her family had migrated to the United States when she was seven years old.
Sun, Mar 10, 2013
March 06, 2013 03:34 IST
State Urban Development Minister Firhad Hakim dressed in an impeccable white kurta pyjama and sporting a skull cap met Siddiqui on Tuesday.
Wed, Mar 06, 2013March 04, 2013 04:53 IST
With Transport Minister Madan Mitra ruling out any fare hike in the wake of the diesel price hike,transport operators in the state feel that operating buses will not be viable anymore.
Mon, Mar 04, 2013March 01, 2013 02:39 IST
Trinamool Congress managed to make a dent into the Congress bastion of Malda where the magic of ABA Ghani Khan Chowdhury helped the party to win many elections in the past.
Fri, Mar 01, 2013
February 25, 2013 04:26 IST
Two of the goons had pinned down my father on the floor. They had thrust a revolver in his mouth,threatening to shoot him if he tried to shout. My mother was held at a daggers edge. And in front of their eyes,I was raped by three persons.
Mon, Feb 25, 2013October 31, 2012 03:04 IST
With the fear of a cable blackout looming large in Kolkata with the digitisation deadline ending on Wednesday,Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday lashed out at the Centre saying that it has no right to thrust unnecessary expense upon the residents of Kolkata.
Wed, Oct 31, 2012October 27, 2012 03:46 IST
Kolkata Police is planning to bring in a set of rules to check the spate of suicides from highrises in the city.
Sat, Oct 27, 2012October 16, 2012 03:24 IST
In the small hamlet of Napara in Purulia,far from the eyes of animal rights activists,locals have been arranging buffalo fight for the last 15 years,which they say is an effort to preserve their culture and tradition.
Tue, Oct 16, 2012October 06, 2012 02:17 IST
The US brand guru and expert in social media marketing,David Meerman Scott,on Friday said that West Bengal government needs to do a better job in marketing itself if several good brands were leaving the state.
Sat, Oct 06, 2012October 05, 2012 03:28 IST
A week after a parcel bomb killed 40-year-old Chaitali Santra,who used to write articles for a Delhi-based Hindi magazine,at her Howrah residence,police on Thursday claimed of solving the case by arresting four persons,including the mastermind.
Fri, Oct 05, 2012October 05, 2012 01:42 IST
Probe revealed that Debashish came in contact with the trio in jail and later struck a deal with them to kill Chaitali.
Fri, Oct 05, 2012October 04, 2012 02:54 IST
This time,the pandal hoppers have to dig deep in their pockets to savour their favourite rolls and chowmein,which till now suited their pockets perfectly.
Thu, Oct 04, 2012October 03, 2012 05:20 IST
The buses that ferried CPM supporters from several areas of North 24-Parganas to the rally on Monday at Rani Rashmoni Square in central Kolkata were more than happy to do so,both for their political affinity and because the earnings were more than that of a normal days revenue.
Wed, Oct 03, 2012September 30, 2012 03:44 IST
LPG associations have deferred the LPG strike that was scheduled on October 1 on account of the festive season ahead.
Sun, Sep 30, 2012September 30, 2012 01:24 IST
Poornima Shaw may be poor but is rich in her endeavour of saving lives of many by donating blood
Sun, Sep 30, 2012September 28, 2012 01:27 IST
Chaitali Santra,the journalist who was killed by a parcel bomb in Howrah on Wednesday,reportedly helped people who were in distress and made enemies in the process.
Fri, Sep 28, 2012September 25, 2012 03:30 IST
Even as the Opposition and Trinamool Congress slammed the UPA governments decision to allow 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail saying the small shopowners will be worst hit by it,businessmen in Kolkata small and big have a completely different take on it. While small-time retailers say the foreign investors would not be able to affect their businesses,the big market players welcome the governments decision. Arshad Ali reports.
Tue, Sep 25, 2012



