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EC considers roping in youths to prepare electoral rolls

Saturday 21 November, 2009

In order to minimise the discrepancies in electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India is contemplating roping in youths to assist booth level officers in preparing correct electoral rolls...
GJM’s 24-hour bandh shuts down Darjeeling

Saturday 21 November, 2009

Darjeeling and its adjoining areas saw a complete shutdown following a 24-hour bandh called by Gorkha Janamukti Morcha on Friday.
Lalgarh
No camps for forces in Lalgarh, ministers out to shift blame

Saturday 21 November, 2009

The state government is trying to combat Maoists and woo tribals in West Midnapore by normalising the situations.
Elected on growth plank, Trinamool MPs yet to open fund account

Saturday 21 November, 2009

Centre released first installment of fund, most Trinamool MPs yet to submit proposals...
You will also have to answer same questions when in power: Nirupam tel...

Saturday 21 November, 2009

State Commerce and Industries Minister Nirupam Sen said that those opposing the government on industrialisation will have to face similar problems once they are in power.
Differences sorted out, says Suman after meet with Partha

Saturday 21 November, 2009

Disgruntled Trinamool Congress MP Kabir Suman, who had alleged that he was unable to work for the people of his constituency because of opposition from a section of party leaders, said on Friday that differences with party members have been resolved.
Ashoka Pillar symbol case
At Kolkata High Court, kissa kursi ka with a twist

Saturday 21 November, 2009

Acting Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court Bhaskar Bhattacharya vacated his chair in the middle of a session on Friday and refused to occupy it after being informed that the words “Satyameva Jayate” was not inscribed below the Ashoka Pillar symbol.
WB govt, Sourav Ganguly asked to file affidavit on plot lease

Friday 20 November, 2009

The Calcutta HC directed Sourav Ganguly, the WB govt and others to file an affidavit regarding a piece of land leased to former India cricket captain in Salt Lake in Kolkata.
Comic Relief

Friday 20 November, 2009

It’s been 13 years since Seema Biswas debuted in the Hindi film industry, bagging a slew of honours, including the National Award, for her performance in Bandit Queen.
Good Lord! He was in India?

Friday 20 November, 2009

Films on the Lord tend to be controversial, ask Mel Gibson who made The Passion of the Christ or Martin Scorsese who directed The Last Temptation of Christ...
Talk
Waiting city

Friday 20 November, 2009

At times, it seems like Kolkata is held afloat by collective nostalgia. A phantom so buried under the sands of time that it has to be evoked, not felt.
Bengal-Saurashtra Ranji tie shifted to Salt Lake ground

Friday 20 November, 2009

Eden Gardens won’t be hosting Bengal’s home match against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy Super League.
Cash-strapped IFA tries to revive old link

Friday 20 November, 2009

The Indian Football Association is in the process to revive its link with a city-based television channel that has reportedly stopped sponsoring the state association after the last season.
Ex panchayat pradhan shot dead

Friday 20 November, 2009

The former panchayat pradhan of Bhaduria gram in the Kotwali police station area in West Midnapore was shot dead near his residence late last night.
Docs perform rare surgery for a rare disease

Friday 20 November, 2009

The doctors at the Lifeline Nursing Home in central Kolkata claimed to have performed a rare laparoscopic surgery to treat diaphragmatic hernia...
Husband of share scam accused held

Friday 20 November, 2009

The Detective Department of Kolkata Police on Thursday arrested Stanley Indrajit Rozario, husband of Papiya Rozario (29), who was arrested a couple of days ago for siphoning off Rs 62 lakh from the demat account of her client.
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