West Bengal
Kolkata chicken lovers dare bird flu
Bird flu has resurfaced in two districts of West Bengal but consumers here seem undeterred, though a large part of the supply of the chicken they eat comes from Malda, where the flu resurfaced a fortnight ago, and from Cooch Behar, the district adjoining Jalpaiguri where a cull is on.
Reach out with Air India
It was a magic moment for the students from West Bengal when they were invited by Air India for a week-long trip to Singapore. These students were from remote villages of the state and were the winners of Rank and Bolt award for 2007-08, a unique award hosted by Air India as a part of its corporate social responsibility and reach-out programme that the company has been undertaking since 2003-04 all over the country....SC dismisses Birlas' plea, imposes Rs 10 lakh
The Birla family's bid to protect the Rs 5,000 crore estate of late Priyamvada Birla suffered a set back on Monday with the Supreme Court dismissing three petitions that challenged the Calcutta High Court order which denied them the right to object to her purported 1999 Will....Three persons arrested for attacking Saugata Roy's car
Three persons were on Sunday arrested in connection with Saturday's attack on senior Trinamool Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Saugata Roy in North 24-Parganas district, police said....Owls curios collector of Kolkata
Owls may not be everyone's idea of an attractive bird, but Chandra Das of Orissa lives upto the adage of 'Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder' and feels that the bird is a 'rare beauty'....Bengal to amend VAT rules by April
The state will amend the West Bengal Value Added Tax (VAT) rules by April to rejig the refund mechanism as proposed by the state finance minister, Asim Dasgupta, in his 2008-09 budget....Three killed in raging Barasat inferno
At least three persons were killed and a few more received burn injuries in a major fire that broke out at LIC building at Dak Banglow crossing at Barasat in North 24-Paraganas, about 25 km from Kolkata, on Friday afternoon. Ten fire engines were pressed into operation to put the raging fire out. At least 40 vehicles, including a dozen two-wheelers were also burnt in the fire....SFI suffers second successive defeat at Jadavpur University
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) suffered a major setback in Jadavpur University students’ election on Thursday. The defeat has assumed a major political significance in view of the fact that the university comes within the constituency of West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya....Twice-bitten -- will Bengall never learn?
It seems nothing can make the state government adhere to Central guidelines issued in November, 2006, not even the latest Bird Flu outbreak in north Bengal....Low-cost carriers fly away from city
It's time for middle-income Kolkatans to bid goodbye to flying. The merged airlines (Kingfisher-Deccan and Jet Airways-JetLite) have withdrawn flights in several sectors, leading to longer queues and the very worrying possibility of a fare hike. ...Luxury tram on Maidan route
It looks like the Shatabdi Express, but believe it or not, it's a tram. For those who missed the Kidderpore-Esplanade joyride, it's a double delight. Not only is the 6-km route being reopened after nearly a year, it is getting brand new rakes with cushioned and upholstered seats. ...HC hauls up cops for summoning Riz
Why did police summon Rizwan and Priyanka to Lalbazar when they knew that the couple was married? The question came from none other than Justice Dipankar Datta during the hearing of the Rizwan "murder case" in Calcutta High Court on Thursday...WB heading for unsustainable debt situation: CAG
West Bengal is heading for an unsustainable debt situation in the medium to long run unless suitable measures are taken, the Comptroller and Auditor General has said. ...Burdwan has high hopes for satellite township
The curtain raising for “Renaissance”, a multi crore satellite township, has brought new life to the agricultural heart of south Bengal. The Burdwan Development Authority in collaboration with the Bengal Shrachi group has taken up the venture to modernise the age-old Burdwan town....Abducted youth released for ransom?
Mystery shrouds the alleged abduction of a 21-year-old youth from Janbazar area in New Market a few days ago and his subsequent safe return this morning. Police, who could not confirm whether the family members had paid any ransom to secure his release, seem to maintain a staunch silence in the case, for reasons best known to them....Biman blames staff shortage for failed education plans
Left Front chairman, Biman Bose admitted that at a time when almost 2,000 primary schools in the state are running without a single teacher, he is doubtful about fulfilment of their objective of bringing all children to school. He was addressing a gathering at the pre-platinum jubilee celebration of All Bengal Primary Teachers’ Association....Medical college to come up in N-24 Pgs
The state Finance Minister Asim Dasgupta urged authorities of private medical colleges to take initiatives to teach students more on critical trauma care, neurology, cardiology and cardiovascular to fill up vacancies of specialist doctors in the state....CPM congress to decide upon Basu's fate
Veteran Communist leader Jyoti Basu will not be attending the CPM's 19th party congress beginning in Coimbatore on Saturday. However, Basu has given the congress the task of deciding whether he should be allowed to retire from the party's Politburo and Central Committee....Left and allies dominat RS polls in West Bengal, Trinamool draws blank
Three CPI(M), one Forward Bloc and one Left supported independent candidates swept the Rajya Sabha polls in West Bengal on Wednesday. Even after garnering support and votes from the SUCI the Trinamool Congress candidate failed to romp home. The party drew a blank...Bengal bird flu: culling to be completed Wednesday
Officials in West Bengal were on Wednesday set to complete culling operations in Malda district where the bird flu virus resurfaced two weeks ago....India, Bangladesh border guards seek to resolve minor issues
Border Security Force (BSF) and Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) officers held a periodic meeting in Tinbigha Border in West Bengal to resolve minor issues ranged from smuggling to drug trafficking. The delegations were led by respective Deputy Inspectors General (DIG)....
West Bengal wants to defer 'Moitree Express'
With the panchayat elections in West Bengal scheduled in the month of May, the state government wants to defer the inaugural run of Kolkata-Dhaka train service, fearing that going ahead with the programme may violate the election code of conduct....Uniform in city BPO
BPO firms in Sector V, kolkata will soon put up restriction on employees donning mini-skirts & noodle straps....Dhaka-Kolkata direct train service to be launched on April 14
Bangladesh and Indian authorities have said they expected the Dhaka-Kolkata direct train service to be launched on April 14, coinciding with the Bengali New Year ‘Pahela Baishakh'. ...Tenant blames landlord for theft at New Alipore
Cash and jewellery worth Rs 5 lakh were burgled from the rented flat of a businessman in New Alipore on Saturday night.Murarilal Saraogi, the businessman, has accused his landlord of plotting the burglary, and trying to kill him and his family members. ...Girlfriend’s demands led youth to commit suicide
A 20-year-old youth, Kamal Das committed suicide last night following an alleged argument with his girlfriend at New Barrackpore near Ghola in North 24-Parganas. ...Man works for 14 years after retirement without salary
A former employee of a health centre in Howrah district here continues his "job" even after 14 years of his retirement, and that too without remuneration, due to his passion to work....Smoke ban can’t stop Buddhadeb puff
Ban or no ban, it seems Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee can’t do without his daily puff. Once a chain smoker, the CM prefers lighting up in the privacy of his chamber, irrespective of strictures from the home front, doctors and the Writers’ administration. ...Police busted Haldia smuggling racket
Police have stumbled upon a massive chemical pilfering racket in Haldia. At least 200 quintal of chemicals is being smuggled out of the industrial township twice a week to factories in other districts, mainly Howrah and North 24-Parganas. ...Bally Bridge develops crater
A giant crater on the Bally Bridge, connecting Kolkata with Howrah, has raised concerns among people about the safety condition of the bridge....- Chatwal plans mega hotel projects in Punjab
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15 August, 2008 04:05:52
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