Calcutta [Kolkata]

12 movie, TV stars in West Bengal join BJP

Ghosh said 17 municipal council members from Darjeeling had not been able to visit their homes after joining the BJP.

19 Jul 2019 7:42 AM

On the domestic front, GoAir is strengthening its Hyderabad operations with 8 new flights from Hyderabad to Cochin, Chennai, Jaipur, Bengaluru, Chandigarh and Patna. (Photo: File).

GoAir to start seven overseas and eight domestic flights

On July 25 GoAir will start maiden flights to and from Delhi–Bangkok and Kannur–Dubai.

18 Jul 2019 6:53 PM

Jahan also claimed her brother in-law and landlord have threatened to throw her out of her residence. (Photo: ANI)

Triple talaq petitioner 'threatened' for attending Hanuman Chalisa recital

Mother to a 14-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son, Ishrat Jahan is one of 5 petitioners in case against instant triple talaq.

18 Jul 2019 3:14 PM

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had earlier questioned Ghosh and Rajeev Kumar, who headed the Special Investigation Team of the state police that probed the multi-crore scam case. (Photo: File)

Saradha chit fund case: Former TMC MP Kunal Ghosh appears before ED

The ED had on Monday summoned Ghosh to appear before it.

17 Jul 2019 2:41 PM

The ICG added, 'This samaritan gesture from BCG comes at a time when the visit of delegation of the Bangladesh Coast Guard to India is underway for Annual Zonal/Regional Commanders meeting in Kolkata'. (Photo: File)

516 fishermen, 32 indian boats repatriated by coast guard from Bangladesh

The boats alongwith the fishermen are being escorted up to Kakdwip harbour where they will be handed over to state fisheries authorities.

16 Jul 2019 8:50 PM

Acting on the complaint lodged by Arunima Ghosh, police arrested Mukesh Shaw, a resident of Garfa area in south Kolkata, late Sunday night, the officer said. (Photo: Facebook/ arunimaghosh)

Man arrested for harassing Bengali actress on social media

The accused had opened a fake account in the name of Mukesh Mayukh, the officer said.

16 Jul 2019 12:22 PM

Under Kallis and Katich, KKR won 32 of their 61 games. (Photo: BCCI)

KKR part ways with Kallis, Katich after below-par IPL 2019

Kallis joined the side in 2011 as a player before replacing Trevor Bayliss as head coach in October 2015.

14 Jul 2019 5:12 PM

BJP leader Mukul Roy interacts with media people during a press conference, in Kolkata on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

107 West Bengal MLAs to join BJP: Mukul Roy

Mamata Banerjee’s nephew calls him ‘Chanakya made in China’.

14 Jul 2019 7:20 AM

The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) won 211 of 294 seats in the 2016 Assembly polls. (Photo: ANI)

107 MLAs from TMC, Cong, CPM to join BJP in West Bengal: Mukul Roy

He said the list of these MLAs who would be joining the BJP has been prepared and the legislators are in contact with the state BJP.

13 Jul 2019 7:39 PM

Earlier today, BJP leader Mukul Roy had announced that as many as 107 MLAs of West Bengal are set to join the BJP. (Photo: ANI twitter)

WB: '10 TMC councillors rejoin party,' says Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek

He also accused the BJP of threatening and forcing the councilors to join it.

13 Jul 2019 7:14 PM

Sen's comments were displayed in Bengali on the hoardings with a deep blue background and his photo on the left. (Photo: ANI)

Posters of Amartya Sen's 'Jai Shri Ram' comment surface in Kolkata

The 'Jai Shri Ram' chant had become the centre of political controversy with BJP and TMC sparring over it during LS elections.

12 Jul 2019 5:30 PM

In the last two to three years, ITC has expanded its FMCG portfolio by foraying into new segments. Over 50 products were launched last year to strengthen existing categories and enter newer segments, said ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri.

Looking for acquisitions, to foray into new FMCG categories: ITC's Sanjiv Puri

The company is seeking to be an engine of growth for Indian economy through a vibrant portfolio of future-ready businesses.

12 Jul 2019 1:09 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday accused the BJP of indulging in horse-trading in Karnataka and claimed that rebel Congress lawmakers of the southern state were locked up in Mumbai. (Photo: File)

‘Why so greedy?’ Mamata Banerjee hits out at BJP over Karnataka crisis

She alleged that mediapersons were not allowed where Congress lawmakers are locked up and some agencies were helping ruling party at Centre.

11 Jul 2019 8:56 AM

The body was later removed from the landing gear with the help of the fire brigade. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

SpiceJet technician dies after getting stuck in aircraft's landing gear door

The incident took place in the morning at the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata.

10 Jul 2019 10:49 AM

Locals allege that after Bangladesh constructed a dam a few years ago, the riverbed ha started going dry in summers. (Photo: ANI)

Atrai drying because of Bangladesh dam construction: Mamata Banerjee

The nearly 400 km long river is a source of livelihood to thousands of fishermen and farmers, who use its water for irrigation.

09 Jul 2019 5:07 PM

In the 2014 auctions, Yuvraj was the most expensive player of the IPL history after Royal Challengers Bangalore won an intense bid with Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping Rs 14 crore. (Photo: AFP)

Yuvraj Singh regrets his decision of not settling with any IPL team

The swashbuckling allrounder, who retired after a glittering career last month, represented six different franchises in IPL.

09 Jul 2019 3:58 PM

West Bengal Congress president Somen Mitra submitted a letter of resignation from the post taking responsibility for the party's poor show in the Lok Sabha election, sources said Tuesday. (Photo: File)

Bengal Congress chief Somen Mitra resigns, party turns down

Gaurav Gogoi refused to accept Mitra's resignation and requested him to continue in the post, they said.

09 Jul 2019 2:02 PM

Meghalaya Governor Tathagata Roy on Sunday criticised Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's over his remark that 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan is used nowadays to beat up people across the country and it has no association with Bengali culture. (Photo: File)

He should stick to his subject: Meghalaya Guv after Sen's remarks on ‘Jai Shri Ram’

The noted economist had also said that he has never heard of the festival Ram Navami being celebrated in Bengal before.

08 Jul 2019 12:48 PM

The tea body said that the imposition of two per cent TDS would compromise with the liquidity position of the tea estates.

Tea industry seeks exemption of TDS on cash withdrawal

The tea body said that the wages paid to the tea garden workers were both in cash and in kind.

06 Jul 2019 2:56 PM

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen on Friday said that 'Jai Shri Ram' slogan is nowadays used 'to beat up people' across the country and has no association with Bengali culture. (Photo: File)

Amartya Sen not aware of Bengali culture: BJP on ‘Jai Sri Ram’ remark

He also said that he has never heard of Ram Navami being celebrated in the state before, asserting that it has now gained popularity.

06 Jul 2019 9:16 AM