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BJP's Bengal remarks trigger Oppn pushback

Panaji, Dec. 29 -- Senior BJP leaders and ideological affiliates used the fourth edition of Panchjanya's Goa Sagar Manthan: Sushasan Samvad to project what they described as a larger civilisational an... Read More


Mamata lays foundation stone of 'Durga Angan', calls it 'historic day'

Kolkata, Dec. 29 -- Calling it a 'historic day' Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday laid the foundation stone of 'Durga Angan', a cultural complex dedicated to Goddess Durga, at New Town, ... Read More


Post TMC nudge, EC orders home hearings for elderly, sick voters

Kolkata, Dec. 29 -- The Election Commission of India on Monday directed district election officers (DEOs) to conduct hearings for 85-plus electors, sick and disabled voters at their residences during ... Read More


Govt seeks $30 bn from Reliance & BP in KG-D6 gas field dispute

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- The government is seeking over $30 billion from Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and BP as compensation, alleging the partners built larger-than-required facilities at the KG-D6 fie... Read More


Oil, gas block auction bid round deadline extended for third time

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- The government has extended the deadline for submitting bids under the latest oil and gas block auction for the third time, giving potential investors six more weeks, according t... Read More


Behala: Youth shot; airgun firing by minor suspected

Kolkata, Dec. 29 -- Panic gripped the area adjacent to Banamali Ghosal Lane and James Long Sarani crossing in Behala on Sunday night after a youth was shot while having tea at a roadside tea stall. T... Read More


Metro staff observe 15 yrs of 17th zone status, oppose privatisation

Kolkata, Dec. 29 -- Metro employees on Monday held a convention outside Metro Bhavan to mark 15 years since Metro Railway was declared the 17th zone of Indian Railways, while protesting what they term... Read More


West Port area: Man found dead in drain

Kolkata, Dec. 29 -- A man was found dead in a drain in West Port area on Paharpur Road late on Sunday night. The deceased, identified as Ramapada Purkait (43) of Khurigachi in Sonarpur of South 24-Pa... Read More


Conclave: Bengal pushes MSMEs, global trade ties

Kolkata, Dec. 29 -- West Bengal's focus on strengthening MSMEs and expanding global trade partnerships took centre stage at the Industrial Conclave organised by the Bengal National Chamber of Commerce... Read More


Massive crowd gathers as Abhishek visits Sebaashray 2 camp in Bishnupur

Kolkata, Dec. 29 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee on Monday visited a 'Sebaashray 2' camp in South 24-Parganas' Bishnupur. With hundreds... Read More