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Indo-Bangla bus service from Sept

Indo-Bangla bus service from Sept

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

India and Bangladesh had decided to start the service during the Joint Economic Commission meeting in Dhaka.

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Rediff.com29 May 2022

According to an air traffic controller at Jomsom Airport, they was an unconfirmed report about a loud noise reported in the Ghasa region of Jomsom, according to the Post report.

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury reports on how the West Bengal elections are being fought by the BJP and Trinalool Congress amid COVID challenges, 'Bangaliana', and campaigns based on religion, region, and caste.

West Bengal assembly clears proposal to rename state

West Bengal assembly clears proposal to rename state

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The state will be referred to as Bangla in Hindi and Bengal in English.

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Will CUET Take Focus Off Class 12 Boards?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Will it promote a CUET-centric coaching culture causing students to focus on the entrance rather than the Class 12th exams?

Mamata reached out to Sonia for alliance in Goa, says TMC

Mamata reached out to Sonia for alliance in Goa, says TMC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Congress, which is not very keen on having an alliance with the TMC, called it 'an untrustworthy ally', which is trying to grow at its expense.

Mamata working for welfare of nephew: Amit Shah

Mamata working for welfare of nephew: Amit Shah

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Noting that the Trinamool Congress which boasts of the slogan 'Maa Mati Mansuh' (Mother, Land and people) actually indulges in extortion, corruption and appeasement, Shah exuded confidence of forming the next government in the state and take it to the path of development.

Bangla agrees to India's FTA plan

Bangla agrees to India's FTA plan

Rediff.com22 May 2003

Bangladesh on Thursday agreed in principle to India's proposal for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement to boost economic cooperation and solve issues relating to tariff and non-tariff barriers.\n\n

Bangla factory banned by Walmart still makes Wrangler shirts

Bangla factory banned by Walmart still makes Wrangler shirts

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Walmart told Reuters on Friday that Liz Apparels in Gazipur, near the capital Dhaka, had previously made clothing for its stores but was now on its "red" list of unapproved suppliers after a safety audit in early May found the cracks.

Teenager rescued from Bangla factory rubble after 400 hours

Teenager rescued from Bangla factory rubble after 400 hours

Rediff.com10 May 2013

In a miracle, a 19-year-old girl was on Friday dramatically pulled out from under tonnes of debris on the 17th day of the country's worst ever industrial disaster that has claimed nearly 1,050 lives.

Indian women footballers quit Bangla tour

Indian women footballers quit Bangla tour

Rediff.com23 Jan 2003

A West Bengal women's football team abandoned their tour in the face of stiff opposition from religious fanatics.

TMC to skip joint Oppn meeting called by Congress

TMC to skip joint Oppn meeting called by Congress

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The TMC and the Congress are at daggers drawn over the recent instances of 'poaching' by the Mamata Banerjee-led camp.

SA have semis in sight as they face below-par Bangladesh

SA have semis in sight as they face below-par Bangladesh

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

However, South Africa have lot of openers stacked on top (Bavuma, Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen and Reeza Hendricks) with a light middle order which is still a huge concern.

Firing along Indo-Bangla border kills kid

Firing along Indo-Bangla border kills kid

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Five persons, including three Bangladeshis, were injured as personnel from the Border Security Force and Bangladesh Rifles traded gunfire in West Bengal's Malda and South Dinajpur districts.

Bangladesh star Shakib courts controversy with boorish on-field behaviour

Bangladesh star Shakib courts controversy with boorish on-field behaviour

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Shakib's anger got the better of him during his team Mohammedan Sporting's game against Abahani Limited

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Bengal win will put Mamata in race for PM

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The TMC expects to emerge victorious by way of a majority of minority votes and a minority of majority votes, notes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

Indo-Bangla talks: ULFA's Chetia, terror on agenda

Indo-Bangla talks: ULFA's Chetia, terror on agenda

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Handing over of United Liberation Front of Asom leader Anup Chetia to India, cooperation in anti-terror steps and firing along the international border will be high on the agenda during the home secretary-level talks between India and Bangladesh beginning Wednesday.

Bangla rules out decision on Tata project

Bangla rules out decision on Tata project

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Bangladesh has ruled out any immediate decision on the proposed $2.5 billion investment by Tata Group, saying it was yet to get a clear picture on the country's gas reserve to guarantee supply to the Indian conglomerate.

Hyderabad blasts: Bangla girl had valid documents

Hyderabad blasts: Bangla girl had valid documents

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

She possessed a visa valid till 2008 and also other relevant documents.

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'

West Indies edge B'desh in thriller to sweep series

West Indies edge B'desh in thriller to sweep series

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque rued the absence of injured all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.

Bangla police compiles evidence against Zia's son

Bangla police compiles evidence against Zia's son

Rediff.com11 Mar 2007

"Nobody will be spared... we have arrested those who were once believed to be above law," Task Force Coordinator Major General Masududdin Chowdhury told newsmen in a separate briefing after talks with Chowdhury.

Dangerous drugs find their way across Indo-Bangla border

Dangerous drugs find their way across Indo-Bangla border

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

At the conclusion of the third director general-level conference between representatives of Bangladesh and India in Delhi last week, the two countries expressed their concerns over the rising trend of 'synthetic and party' drugs being trafficked across the open border.

Kolkata's Durga Puja gets Unesco's heritage tag, Bengal ecstatic

Kolkata's Durga Puja gets Unesco's heritage tag, Bengal ecstatic

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Unesco on Wednesday accorded heritage status to Kolkata's Durga puja festival, bringing glory to the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lauding the move.

Bangla Test: Dhawan, Vijay put India in command on Day One

Bangla Test: Dhawan, Vijay put India in command on Day One

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Opener Shikhar Dhawan's attractive stroke-play vindicated skipper Virat Kohli's decision to bat first as India comfortably amassed 239 for no loss at stumps on the first day of their one-off Test against Bangladesh in Fatullah.

India refuses entry to British MP, says he wanted to create trouble in Indo-Bangla ties

India refuses entry to British MP, says he wanted to create trouble in Indo-Bangla ties

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Carlile was to hold a press conference in New Delhi on Thursday.

Amit Shah briefs Bengal leaders to quell unrest within party

Amit Shah briefs Bengal leaders to quell unrest within party

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

The former BJP president is learnt to have instructed the party leaders to start working on quelling the unrest within party cadre, genuine or sponsored.

Spinner Sajid Khan puts Pakistan on top against Bangladesh

Spinner Sajid Khan puts Pakistan on top against Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Bangladesh trail by 224 runs and still needed 25 runs to avoid the follow-on at the end of Day 4.

Bangla PM ready to hand over power

Bangla PM ready to hand over power

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on Friday said she was ready to hand over power to a caretaker government to oversee the general elections due in January.

Unpaid cricketers asked to skip Bangla T20 league

Unpaid cricketers asked to skip Bangla T20 league

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

The Federation of International Cricketers' Association (FICA)will advise players to skip future editions of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) over outstanding payments, the cricketers' body said on Wednesday.

'Bt Brinjal from Bangla,Philippines may come here'

'Bt Brinjal from Bangla,Philippines may come here'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

It may creep in via Bangladesh and Philippines, according to A R Reddy, co-chair of Genetic Engineering Approval (now Appraisal) Committee that approved the vegetable for commercial use.

Less work, more play for Bangla politicians

Less work, more play for Bangla politicians

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Bangladesh parliament may cut sessions short so that soccer-crazy politicians can follow the World Cup on television.

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

1971 War: Living To Fly Another Day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'You are to train three Bangladeshi pilots to fly this Chetak helicopter. Your task begins now.'

Bangla court sends HuJI chief police custody

Bangla court sends HuJI chief police custody

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

A Bangaldesh court has remanded Sheikh Abdus Salam, founder of banned Harkatul Jihad al Islami, to six-day police custody after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in the 2004 grenade attack on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangla Tigers aim for a final roar against Pakistan

Bangla Tigers aim for a final roar against Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Pakistan were given a mighty scare in the league encounter that they played against the spirited hosts but would still be overwhelming favourites to win the title for only the second time.

Chanting Jai Shri Ram, arrest me: Amit Shah to Mamata

Chanting Jai Shri Ram, arrest me: Amit Shah to Mamata

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Referring to infiltrators as "termites", who are eating into the resources of this country, the BJP boss said his party will throw them out from Bengal after coming to power at the Centre for a second term

Bombs hit 3 Bangla courts, 2 die

Bombs hit 3 Bangla courts, 2 die

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Bangla lecturer posts derogatory Facebook status; lands in jail

Bangla lecturer posts derogatory Facebook status; lands in jail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

A university lecturer, who posted a Facebook status wishing for the death of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was today sentenced to six-month in jail by a Bangladeshi court.