Call to solve Siliguri pollution problems
Concerned about the rising pollution levels in Siliguri, a voluntary organisation on Tuesday sought measures to be taken against the same. Members of the Green Forum also demanded that authorities concerned
Statesman (Kolkata)
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CBI files two cases in iron-ore scam
NEW DELHI, 31 JAN: The CBI has registered two cases against unknown officials and private companies for allegedly causing a loss of over Rs 1,000 crore to the government exchequer by making false declarations
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Singur Act doesn’t stand up to test of legality
KOLKATA, 31 JAN: De-acquisition of land is the real substance of Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act and acquisition of land is not at all its primary purpose, the counsel of the vendors at
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CM admits delay in utilising Aila funds
GOSABA (South 24-Parganas), 31 JAN: Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today admitted that the district administration had failed to use Central funds meant for Aila victims. "It is unfortunate that the district
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Crib deaths: Health dept blames socio-economic factors
KOLKATA, 30 JAN: With the recent crib deaths in state-run hospitals causing widespread public anger, the state health department is now blaming socio-economic factors for the high level of infant mortalities.
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Singur Land Rehabilitation & Development Act is a ‘classic case of overkill’
KOLKATA, 30 JAN: The Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act is a classic case of overkill wherein to return 40 acres of land to unwilling farmers nearly 1,000 acres of land have been acquired,
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CM’s Sunderbans trip may be a gimmick
KOLKATA/PATNA, 30 JAN: The chief minister's proposed visit to the Aila-affected areas in the Sunderbans tomorrow is likely to be another gimmick as the state government has so far failed to acquire required
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Thousands run to save Rabindra Sarobar
KOLKATA, 29 JAN: Thousands of Kolkatans, including celebrities, today took part in a 10-km-long run to spread awareness for saving the Rabindra Sarobar lake. Tagged as the Great Sarobar Run, the event
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Crib deaths continue in Malda, toll 116
MALDA, 29 JAN: Five more babies died at the Malda Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) in the past 24 hours taking the toll to 116 this month. A CPI-M delegation, including party’s Central committee leaders
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Singur case: State’s victory will affect nation’s integrity
The state government's victory in the Singur case will affect the integrity of the nation as it will pave the way for other states to act according to their desire, submitted Mr SK Kapur, counsel of the
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Rs 2,000 cr for drinking water in Bankura
BANKURA/PURULIA, 24 JAN: Union rural development minister Jairam Ramesh today granted Rs 2,000 crore for providing safe drinking water to the people of Bankura district. “The Centre has approved Rs 1,000