News for 'Parganas'

Why is assembly gate closed, fumes WB governor

Why is assembly gate closed, fumes WB governor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The incident, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said, has put the country's democratic history to "shame".

Return land forcibly acquired from farmers: Mamata

Return land forcibly acquired from farmers: Mamata

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee asked authorities on Thursday to return land that was 'forcibly' acquired from farmers in Singur for the Tata Mators' project.

Mamata raps Buddhadev on land acquisition

Mamata raps Buddhadev on land acquisition

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

On Monday, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharya's promise to the people of Nandigram that land would not be acquired till the people were convinced about the need for it.

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.

2 Bangladesh spies held in Kolkata

2 Bangladesh spies held in Kolkata

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

On Tuesday, an army deserter and active member of Bangladesh's Jamaitul-Islami-Mujahiddin was arrested at Petropole on the border in North 24 Parganas district by the BSF.

'No other state fights so much with the Centre'

'No other state fights so much with the Centre'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Why should the state and Centre fight?'

Girl kills self, family alleges molestation by neighbour

Girl kills self, family alleges molestation by neighbour

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

A teenage girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her residence at Belgharia in adjoining North 24 Parganas district, the police said on Thursday.

One arrested in murder of student who took on liquor mafia

One arrested in murder of student who took on liquor mafia

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

One person was arrested on Sunday in connection with the brutal killing of a college student at Duttapukur in North 24 Parganas district.

Kolkata waterlogged for second day

Kolkata waterlogged for second day

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Rainwater, which clogged most of the city links almost, disrupted surface transport with trams out of service for the second day on Wednesday.

Two Pakistani terrorists held at WB border

Two Pakistani terrorists held at WB border

Rediff.com15 Aug 2006

Patrolling along the Bangladesh border was stepped up following the arrests.

Texmaco eyes tractor market

Texmaco eyes tractor market

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

BSF, BDR exchange fire

BSF, BDR exchange fire

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The police said on Sunday the BDR fired over 400 rounds on the BSF who repulsed the attack by firing 100 rounds at Amulia.

India calls for professional conduct of BDR

India calls for professional conduct of BDR

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

India also said Bangladesh was carrying out a disinformation campaign.

St Teresa's blue-bordered sari an intellectual property now

St Teresa's blue-bordered sari an intellectual property now

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

In order to mark the sainthood of Mother Teresa, the government of India granted the trade mark registration.

Sonia's salvo at the left

Sonia's salvo at the left

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Sonia, no show in West Bengal

'Election in Bengal is marred with violence; It is a shame'

'Election in Bengal is marred with violence; It is a shame'

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Rediff.com's Indrani Roy tracks the developments in West Bengal where 17 Lok Sabha seats are polling in the last phase.

Once trafficked, this teen, is now an international child rights activist

Once trafficked, this teen, is now an international child rights activist

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Anoyara Khatun, 18, now leads 80 groups of children, who are fighting against evils like child marriage, trafficking, child labour, besides other issues related to health and education.

TMC leader apologises to Roopa Ganguly over 'real-life Draupadi' remark

TMC leader apologises to Roopa Ganguly over 'real-life Draupadi' remark

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

He also made it clear that he was not apologising to her on the orders issued by the TMC high command.

Protesting docs say Mamata free to choose venue of meeting

Protesting docs say Mamata free to choose venue of meeting

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Banerjee had on Saturday invited the agitators for closed-door talks, but the offer was turned down by them.

Mumbai crime branch searches Imam's Bengal house

Mumbai crime branch searches Imam's Bengal house

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

The Mumbai crime branch conducted the raid with the help of the district police in Goalpukur.

Sachin fan cycles to Bangladesh

Sachin fan cycles to Bangladesh

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Sudhir Kumar Gautam rode a cycle with the Indian tricolour and the Bangladesh national flag on the handle-bar.

West Bengal: 15 killed in cyclonic storm

West Bengal: 15 killed in cyclonic storm

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Fifteen persons were killed and over 300 injured in a severe cyclonic storm that lashed West Bengal's south 24 Parganas and east Midnapore districts in the early hours on Wednesday.

'BJP's downfall has come now'

'BJP's downfall has come now'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'The people of Jharkhand know that Modi is not going to become chief minister, so why should they vote for the BJP?'

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In its interim order, a Madurai bench directed the Centre to file counter in 4 weeks.

Trinamool leader shot dead

Trinamool leader shot dead

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Sachin Mukherjee was shot dead by unknown assailants in Garia.

Father of Bengal gang-rape victim wants CBI inquiry

Father of Bengal gang-rape victim wants CBI inquiry

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The father of the 16-year-old gang-rape victim, who died of burns after she was allegedly set ablaze, on Monday filed a petition before the Calcutta high court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the incident.

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

Challenge us and we will gouge out eyes, threatens Mamata's nephew

Challenge us and we will gouge out eyes, threatens Mamata's nephew

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Abhishek warned that those who dared to challenge the TMC administration will have their eyes gouged out and their hands chopped off.

India fenceless as Islamic State terror rises in Bangladesh

India fenceless as Islamic State terror rises in Bangladesh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

West Bengal has a 2,200 km porous border with Bangladesh over 10 districts.

10 years on, criminal case haunts Mamata

10 years on, criminal case haunts Mamata

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Charges under several sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Section 307 (attempt to murder) and Section 25/27A of Arms Act were filed against Mamata Banerjee.

BJP, Left, Congress leaders prevented from visiting riot-hit Basirhat

BJP, Left, Congress leaders prevented from visiting riot-hit Basirhat

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

The West Bengal government said the situation was under control in Baduria, Swarupnagar, Deganga and Basirhat, which had witnessed violence. Prohibitory orders are in force there. No untoward incident was reported.

Storm claims 13 lives in WB

Storm claims 13 lives in WB

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

The administration has warned of a fresh storm.

BJP created 55,000 WhatsApp groups to take on Mamata

BJP created 55,000 WhatsApp groups to take on Mamata

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The saffron party's IT cell had realised the power of WhatsApp early in the day and wielded it to devastating effect in the Bengal elections.

41 live sharks seized in Kolkata

41 live sharks seized in Kolkata

Rediff.com19 May 2005

The sharks, weighing between 6 kg and 120 kg, were being ferried to different markets in Kolkata for supply to five-star hotels.

Rahul attacks BJP for failing to bring back black money

Rahul attacks BJP for failing to bring back black money

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party for failing to bring back black money within 100 days of power, All India Congress Committee leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that administration was "an art that required patience and seriousness" and the BJP lacked the abilities.

Which way will Muslim votes go in Bengal?

Which way will Muslim votes go in Bengal?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

There is a section in the Muslim community in West Bengal that believes that the ruling TMC has not quite delivered on the promises it made.

Mamata Banerjee leaves West Bengal rail projects in limbo

Mamata Banerjee leaves West Bengal rail projects in limbo

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

The railways could not start various projects in West Bengal announced by former Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee as she had not arranged funds for them, Minister of State for Railways Adhir Chowdhury said.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Lashkar threat to Ganguly

Lashkar threat to Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Security has been tightened for the India captain.

HC slams Bengal govt, asks to decide on Shah's yatra by Dec 14

HC slams Bengal govt, asks to decide on Shah's yatra by Dec 14

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

A division bench of justices Biswanath Somadder and A Mukherjee said the government's silence on the permission is 'astonishing and astounding'.