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English Errors: 'Two boys are drinking cigarettes'

English Errors: 'Two boys are drinking cigarettes'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Eight more English bloopers, as reported by our readers.

Communism binds: Chavez-funded school in WB

Communism binds: Chavez-funded school in WB

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

From Latin America to West Bengal, it is Communism that binds. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has sent a cheque for Rs 11.91 lakh to construct a new building of a school in North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal. Chavez, a man of strong words and actions, promised during a visit to West Bengal in 2005.

Kolkata airport modernisation to begin in January

Kolkata airport modernisation to begin in January

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Work on modernising, expanding and renovating the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport will be taken up from January next year, civil aviation secretary Ashok Chawla said on Friday.

2006: An eventful year for W Bengal

2006: An eventful year for W Bengal

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

An important political milestone during the year was the return of the Left Front to power with an over two-thirds majority.

Taslima should leave WB, says CPI-M

Taslima should leave WB, says CPI-M

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

The ruling CPI-M in West Bengal on Wednesday night said controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen should "leave the state" if her stay disturbs the peace.

PM to kick-start Iisco expansion on Sunday

PM to kick-start Iisco expansion on Sunday

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

A proposed Rs 9,000 crore (Rs 90 billion) greenfield modernisation and expansion programme is expected to give a fresh lease of life to Iisco Steel Plant, a unit of Steel Authority of India.

Left agrees to state-level talks on Nandigram

Left agrees to state-level talks on Nandigram

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Seeking to expedite the process, the front had also empowered all partners to initiate peace parleys on their own and talk to the Opposition.

Mamata asks Jindals to pay Rs 5,000 to those who gave land

Mamata asks Jindals to pay Rs 5,000 to those who gave land

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Then chief minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, had laid the JSW project's foundation stone on November 2,2008, for the 10-million tonne capacity plant.

West Bengal faces land crisis

West Bengal faces land crisis

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

According to the survey, conducted by the Land Reforms Department, only 22,412 acres of vested non-agricultural land is available in the state for industrial and commercial use.

Youth's death: WB CM orders probe, family moves HC

Youth's death: WB CM orders probe, family moves HC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The latest step comes in the wake of allegations from the CM's own party, the CPM, and opposition parties against the involvement of senior police officers. Bhattacharjee said Rizwan's death had stirred the society.

'Compensation for Nandigram victims after inquiry'

'Compensation for Nandigram victims after inquiry'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

According to a source, the chief minister told the meeting that compensation, which is a major demand by allies and opposition parties, could be given after following due procedure.

Land buy for Singur plant under HC scrutiny

Land buy for Singur plant under HC scrutiny

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

The Calcutta high court asked West Bengal government on Friday to explain land acquisition process for Tata Motors plant at Singur, a project that has set off a political storm.

Landless farmers turn contractors at Singur

Landless farmers turn contractors at Singur

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

From a subsistence agrarian economy to a sound industrial economy is the slogan of Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, while he advocates for Tata Motors small car project against all odds.

Dalmiya re-elected CAB president

Dalmiya re-elected CAB president

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Dalmiya secured 61 of the 117 votes while Kolkata Police Commissioner Prasun Mukherjee bagged 56.

Buddhadeb ready for dialogue with Mamata

Buddhadeb ready for dialogue with Mamata

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Bhattacharjee, speaking at a function on the second day of the biennial national conference of the All India Lawyers' Union in Siliguri, stressed on the setting up of a national commission for accountability of judges.

Industries don't exist in Bengal? Mamata rejects Left's claim

Industries don't exist in Bengal? Mamata rejects Left's claim

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

In the small-scale sector, the chief minister claimed to have created 12 lakh jobs.

Dunlop's Shahgunj plant to reopen on Oct 31

Dunlop's Shahgunj plant to reopen on Oct 31

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Tyre major Dunlop India's main plant at Shahgunj near Kolkata would be re-opened on October 31, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee said on Monday.

Nandigram pre-planned by police: Dasmunshi

Nandigram pre-planned by police: Dasmunshi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2007

Dasmunshi said the chief minister, who cannot avoid administrative responsibility for the incident, should offer a public apology for it.

Mohd Sporting rally to hold Air India

Mohd Sporting rally to hold Air India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

The Kolkata side fought back from 0-2 down to take a point.

Why TMC's 89-year-old MLA joined BJP

Why TMC's 89-year-old MLA joined BJP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'The TMC did not bother telling me, a sitting MLA for 20 years, why I was not being given a ticket.'

US Ambassador under fresh attack from Left

US Ambassador under fresh attack from Left

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

The Manmohan Singh government has refused to heed to public opinion on the Iran issue and the left parties have decided to demand a debate in the house ahead of the March six International Atomic Energy Agency Board meeting, said Karat.

Bharat Forge may check into Bengal

Bharat Forge may check into Bengal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

DP World plans plush tea resort

DP World plans plush tea resort

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Darjeeling project may see Rs 1,500 cr investment.

Bigg Boss 13: Should Devoleena become queen? VOTE!

Bigg Boss 13: Should Devoleena become queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Bigg Boss announces the task of choosing the first queen of this season. And we hand over the task to you!

Retailer Metro plans Bengal operations

Retailer Metro plans Bengal operations

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

German multinational distribution chain Metro Cash and Carry International is planning to set up distribution infrastructure for agricultural produce in West Bengal.

RIL to invest  Rs 4000 cr in WB

RIL to invest Rs 4000 cr in WB

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

A slew of investment proposals in West Bengal, starting from agri-retail chain to petrochemicals, are likely to be discussed when Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani meets Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharya in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Tata car: Why farmers are on a warpath

Tata car: Why farmers are on a warpath

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The compensation package for land acquisition decided by the West Bengal government is very generous, so why are the farmers protesting?

Economic model did the trick: Left

Economic model did the trick: Left

Rediff.com15 May 2006

Asking the State to grab land has to stop!

Asking the State to grab land has to stop!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

'If Special Economic Zones are here to stay, why should the State get involved in acquiring land? Let the barons of industry negotiate directly with the owners of the land.'

Singur land deal: Timeline of ups and downs

Singur land deal: Timeline of ups and downs

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Tatas selected West Bengal for Rs 1 lakh small car Nano's plant on May 18, 2016.

BSNL to set up cable landing station in WB

BSNL to set up cable landing station in WB

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

The Centre has asked BSNL to study the feasibility of setting up country's fourth\nsubmarine cable landing station on the eastern coast of Haldia, West Bengal.

Addressing loneliness

Addressing loneliness

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

>Health Collective is building a safe space for conversations on mental health and illness.

No terrorist camps in Bangladesh: Dhaka

No terrorist camps in Bangladesh: Dhaka

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Bangladesh on Wednesday said that no Indian insurgents training camp exist in that country and that this has been verified during investigations on the basis of a list provided by New Delhi.

Fresh hope for Wal-Mart

Fresh hope for Wal-Mart

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

PwC to restructure PSUs

PwC to restructure PSUs

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Making water available is always a serious challenge in the summer for all public authorities. This year, the challenge is higher when hand-washing at every opportunity has become a necessity. So keeping potable water lines running without a glitch has become most necessary.

Satyam to set up centre in Kolkata

Satyam to set up centre in Kolkata

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

Satyam Computer Services Limited on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation Limited for setting up its development centre in Kolkata.

Militants active in Kolkata: Buddha

Militants active in Kolkata: Buddha

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Naxalite groups came to the state from Andhra Pradesh while the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation was trying to re-group and rebuild its organisation, the CM said.

Bomb blasts near West Bengal CM's residence

Bomb blasts near West Bengal CM's residence

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

Two bomb blasts rocked close to Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's residence in Ballygunge area in Kolkata following a clash between two groups of a political party.