Trinamool women cadre hold candle light vigil
byKolkata, June 14 (IANS) Members of the Trinamool Mahila Congress Friday held a candle light vigil in protest against atrocities on women across the…
Politics
Bengal Marxist disowns son for changing allegiance
byKolkata, June 14 (IANS) For this die-hard Marxist, family bonds are secondary to his political ideology. CPI-M leader Golam Kuddus did not bat an…
More central funds for rural jobs, roads in Karnataka
byBangalore, June 14 (IANS) The central government has agreed to release more funds to Karnataka for implementing various schemes to improve the welfare of…
Tamuk Nadu to haul Karnataka for SC contempt over water
byChennai, June 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa Friday announced that the state government would soon approach the Supreme Court with a contempt…
Didi gives half-day holiday for son-in-law day
byKolkata, June 14 (IANS) For the first time, the West Bengal government Friday declared a half-day holiday for state government employees on the occasion…
Import lobbies derailing India’s oil exploration: Minister
byNew Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily Friday claimed that India’s energy exploration activities are being derailed by “threats” to ministers…
Barasat gang-rape victim’s family wants to meet president
byKolkata, June 14 (IANS) The family of Barasat gang-rape victim Friday expressed its desire to meet President Pranab Mukherjee to seek exemplary punishment for…
Congress core group discusses food bill
byNew Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Congress core committee met here Friday to discuss the ways to pass the food security bill, said party…
BJP, CPI-M slam government following Moily’s remarks
byNew Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The BJP Friday termed as “shocking disclosure” remarks by Petroleum Minister M.Veerappa Moily that India’s energy exploration was being…
Nitish calls situation ‘difficult’, BJP hits back at JD-U
byPatna, June 14 (IANS) In a clear indication towards a split in the BJP-JD-U combine, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Friday said the situation…