West Bengal News

One killed by suspected Maoists Kolkata, May 3 : Suspected Maoists shot dead a man in Jhargram in West Bengal's West Midnapore district, police said Monday.
Suspected Maoists kill villager Jhargram, May 3 : The bullet-ridden body of a local rice mill worker was found on a road in Jamda area of Jhargram town this morning, SP, West Midnapore, said.
Nine killed, eight injured during thundershowers Kolkata, May 3 : Lightning strikes killed seven people and injured eight others, while two persons were electrocuted during thundershowers in different parts of the state last night.
Mamata Banerjee announces candidates for all 141 KMC seats Kolkata, May 2 : Ahead of the civic polls in West Bengal, Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced candidates for all 141 seats in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) elections here.
Mamata calls Congress a CPI-M stooge for breaking poll alliance Kolkata, May 2 : Trinamool Congress chief and Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday accused the Congress of acting as agents of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) by breaking the alliance for the May 30 civic polls in West Bengal.
Maoists kill CPI-M leader in West Bengal Kolkata, May 2 : Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Dayal Mahato was shot dead by Maoists in Jamberia area of West Bengal's West Midnapore district, police said Sunday.
Bengal may get memorial for indentured Indian workers By Shubha Singh, Kolkata, May 2 : Bhawanipore Depot in Kolkata was where almost a million intrepid travellers spent the last few days in their homeland. They left India and were taken abroad as indentured workers in the 19th and early 20th century. Now, a group of private individuals will set up a memorial there to commemorate those who left for the Caribbean, Mauritius, Fiji and South Africa.
Skeleton, landmines found in West Bengal forest Kolkata, May 1: Security forces Saturday recovered a skeleton and five landmines from a forested area in West Bengal's West Midnapore district, police said.
Return of flying mammals to Badurtala Barasat, May 1: The environmentalists expressed shock over a recent news of deaths of a few thousands of bats due to hot weather condition in Asansol in West Bengal, while on the other thousands of such flying mammals were saved by the inhabitants of a remote village Patsabdalpur in North 24 Parganas by providing food and water regularly.
Congress-Trinamool Congress talks fail Kolkata, May 1 : The opposition alliance in West Bengal suffered a setback today as talks between the Congress and Trinamool Congress for seat adjustment for the coming Kolkata Municipal Corporation election failed prompting the former to put up candidates against its UPA partner.
Workers' demonstration marks 'Labour Day' in Kolkata Kolkata, May 1 : A large number of workers here celebrated the 'Labour Day' on Saturday by demonstrating for their rights on the streets of Kolkata.
Congress-Trinamool alliance for civic polls jeopardised Kolkata, May 1 : The alliance between West Bengal's anti-Left Front opposition for the May 30 Kolkata civic polls was jeopardised Saturday after the Congress released a list of 88 candidates and the Trinamool Congress decided to contest in all the 141 wards.
Kolkata transgenders stage a protest against discrimination Kolkata, May 1 : Members of transgender community took to the streets on Friday to voice their plight against discrimination by the society and other stigmas.
Business of 'home-like' food thrives in Kolkata By Pradipta Tapadar, Kolkata, May 1 : Rice, dal, brinjal fry, vegetables, fish or mutton curry, with some chutney thrown in...sounds just like home food? That's what Kolkatans are loving about the many new services that promise healthy, homely and reasonably priced food.
Congress seeks 'adjustment' with Trinamool for Kolkata civic polls New Delhi, April 30: Senior Congress leader and party in-charge of West Bengal K. Keshav Rao met Trinamool Congress chief and Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee here Friday to seek seat-sharing "adjustment" between the two parties ahead of next month's Kolkata civic body elections.
Kolkata Police step up security, send SMSes for alert Kolkata, April 30 : A day after police officers warned about the terror group Indian Mujaheedin's plans to carry out subversive activities in the city, the Kolkata Police issued advertisements in the dailies and SMSes Friday to alert the city-dwellers.
CPI(M) party office destroyed in landmine explosion West Midnapore, Apr 30 : Tension reigned in the area as suspected Maoists triggered a landmine explosion today in CPI(M) local committee office under Salboni police station in this district.
Koel Mullick to make telly debut Kolkata, April 29 : Popular Bengali film actress Koel Mullick is all set to make her television debut in Star Jalsa's show 'Katha o Kahini'.
Maoist shutdown leaves West Midnapore residents helpless West Midnapore (West Bengal), Apr 29:A Maoists shutdown in West Bengal's West Midnapore District is causing inconvenience to locals.
Kolkata on terror alert Kolkata, Apr 29: Kolkata is on alert following a terror threat, media reports said on Thursday.
CESC reports 6.38 per cent rise in net profit Kolkata, Apr 29 : RPG Group flagship and power utility company, CESC Ltd, today reported 6.38 per cent rise in net profit at Rupees 100 crore for the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2010.
CESC revives Balagarh power project in West Bengal Kolkata, April 29 : Power utility CESC has revived plans to set up a 1,320 MW power plant in Balagarh in Hooghly district of West Bengal, a company official said Thursday.
Asiatic Society to award Sheikh Hasina, Suchitra Mitra, others Kolkata, Apr 29 : Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed, noted Rabindrasangeet singer Suchitra Mitra and renowned scientist Prof Yash Pal are among the 24 people to be awarded by the Asiatic Society here on May 3 for their rich contributions in respective fields.
Spencer's Retail likely to break even by this fiscal-end Kolkata, April 29 : Loss-making Spencer's Retail is likely to break even towards the end of the 2010-11 fiscal, a company official said Thursday.
Fear of CBI probe led parties to change stand on Cut Motion: Rajnath Kolkata, Apr 29 : Former BJP president Rajnath Singh today alleged that fear of CBI probe led some political parties to change their stand at the eleventh hour on Tuesday's voting on Cut Motion in the Lok Sabha.
Home Secy Ardhendu Sen to take charge as Chief Secy tomorrow Kolkata, Apr 29 : Home Secretary Ardhendu Sen would take charge as the new Chief Secretary of West Bengal tomorrow, Writers' Buildings sources said today.
9-member business delegation to arrive next week Kolkata, Apr 29 : A nine-member business delegation on solar energy from Germany will arrive here next week to study the feasibility for setting up green energy projects and its possible partners.
Water conclave focuses on depleting ground water level Kolkata, Apr 29 : To create greater public awareness for promotion of water conservation, reducing its per capita consumption and wastage in any form, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised a unique 'Water Conclave' here today with several experts participating in it.
Indian Mujahidden threatens terror attack in Kolkata Kolkata, Apr 29 : The Indian Mujahidden (IM) has threatened of making Kolkata its next target for terror attack in the form of serial blasts, following which the citizens were alerted for any eventuality, city police confirmed today.
Water conclave in Eastern India to focus on scarcity Kolkata, Apr 29 : To create greater public awareness for promotion of water conservation, reducing its per capita consumption and wastage in any form, the Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) organised a unique 'Water Conclave' here today with several experts participating.
Kolkata Police moves to increase strength of its Disaster Management Group Kolkata, Apr.29 : In view of the increased terror threats and major fire accidents, Kolkata Police has decided to increase the strength of its Disaster Management Group (DMG) to 120 personnel to rescue terror hostages and fire victims trapped in high rise buildings.
LF goes to civic polls trading all its guns on Trinamool Congress Kolkata, Apr 28 : Accusing the Trinamool Congress of having 'direct links' with the underground Maoists and whipping up anarchy, but pedalling soft with its ally Congress, the ruling Left Front in West Bengal goes to the crucial civic polls in the state, scheduled to be held on May 30.
Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind to launch agitation for 20 per cent reservation Kolkata, Apr 29 : Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind will court arrest on May 3 demanding 20 per cent reservation for Muslims in jobs, education and people representation fora.
Indian Mujahideen plans 'something' in Kolkata: police Kolkata, April 29 : The Indian Mujaheedin plans to carry out subversive activities in Kolkata, a top police official said here Thursday.
Kolkata hospital gets closure notice for pollution Kolkata, April 28 : Clamping down on healthcare units for improper handling of bio-medical waste, the West Bengal Pollution Control Board has issued closure notice to a private hospital and issued notices to three state-run hospitals.
CPI-M rules out any rethink on BJP Kolkata, April 28 : Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) politburo member Biman Bose Wednesday ruled out any rethink of the party on its political equations with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying the saffron outfit would never shed its communal agenda.
Garknit- X debuts in Kolkata Kolkata, April 28 : Garknit-X, the largest international exhibition on Apparel, Knitting and Leather Technology, Fabrics and Accessories, starts from April 30 and will continue till May 2 at Milan Mela Complex here.
CBI to set up its own forensic labs to speed up investigation Kolkata, Apr 28 : The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is gearing up its resources, including setting up of forensic units, to speed up the investigation process for submitting charge sheets within the stipulated timeframe.
CPI-M leader shot dead by suspected Maoists Kolkata, April 28 : A local leader of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was killed by suspected Maoists in West Bengal's West Midnapore district Wednesday, police said.
Exide setting up new plant at Ahmednagar Kolkata, April 28 : Exide Industries is setting up a new plant in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, to meet the increasing demand from the automotive sector, the battery maker said here Wednesday.
Night shelter to protect homeless women Kolkata, Apr 28 : As the lights of the big city dim, nightmares unfold on the streets with destitute women routinely falling prey to various 'unruly elements' that lurk behind the night's dark cover.
Tea auction sees good demand for all varieties Kolkata, Apr 28 : All varieties of tea auctioned at the Kolkata Tea Market, including the CTC, Darjeeling, Orthodox and Dust, witnessed good demand.
Six-year-old injured in road accident Barrackpore, Apr 28 : A six-year-old was today seriously injured in a road accident at Naihati in the North 24 Parganas district.
Bodies recovered from North 24 Parganas Barrackpore, Apr 28 : Two bodies were today recovered from a house at Nona Chandanpukur and Glass Kal ghat respectively under Titagarh police station in the North 24 Parganas district.
CPI(M) worker, PCPA activist found murdered Jhargram, Apr 28 : Police recovered two bodies, one of a CPI(M) worker and another of a PCPA activist, from Chandri under Jhargram police station and Dharampur under Lalgarh police station respectively this morning.