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West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee president Adhir Chowdhur. (Photo: AFP)

Opposition sees comeback chance' in Bhangar

Ever since the area was rocked by violence over the setting up of a power grid, Congress and CPI(M) leaders have visited...

22 Jan 2017 2:35 AM IST

Shiv Sena and BJP leaders meet to discuss seat-sharing at Ranga Sharada Auditorium. (Photo: The Asian Age)

BMC Polls: Seat-sharing brings alliance talks to a halt

BJP demands 114 seats, but Shiv Sena offers only 60; CM and Uddhav hold aces.

22 Jan 2017 2:30 AM IST

BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya and MoS Babul Supriyo during a state working committee meeting. (Photo: PTI)

TMC's black flags greet MP Babul Supriyo

Mr Vijayvargiya claimed that 40 incidents of riots have taken place since Mamata Banerjee became the CM in 2011.

22 Jan 2017 2:27 AM IST

EC to track bank accounts of BMC poll contestants

According to the SEC, a large quantity of liquor and money is illegally transported into the city during the elections.

22 Jan 2017 2:23 AM IST

West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra

Several countries ready with money and projects: Mitra

The CM welcomed Mr Richter for holding the meeting in a post on her Facebook page.

22 Jan 2017 2:23 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Summit super successful: CM Mamata Banerjee

Mamata hails investment proposals of '2.35L crore in time of note ban.

22 Jan 2017 2:17 AM IST

A senior official in SEC said that the poll body believed that the cost of everything has increased. (Representational image)

SEC may hike expenditure limit for polls

The political parties have always strongly demanded an increase in the poll expenditure limit.

22 Jan 2017 2:10 AM IST

Delhi: Experts call for more school buses

Delhi: Experts call for more school buses

The Delhi government runs more than 1,000 schools in the city.

22 Jan 2017 2:03 AM IST

Revival of the Ring Railway was a major announcement in last years rail budget presented by Minister Suresh Prabhu.

Delhi government attitude stalls Ring Rail

Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai had met Mr Prabhu, seeking to establish a robust rail network for the city to...

22 Jan 2017 1:56 AM IST

At present, the Delhi Metro has a peak power requirement of 150MW, which is likely to go up to 250MW by the time the third phase of its construction is completed.

Delhi: Travelling at night is still unsafe

The commuters often complain of overcharging. Some even look for lifts from strangers.

22 Jan 2017 1:51 AM IST

The bullock cart race tradition in Maharashtra dates back 250 to 300 years. (Photo: Asian Age)

After Tamil Nadu, protests in Maharashtra say lift ban on bullock cart...

Protestors demand govt promulgate an ordinance, like one for Jallikattu.

22 Jan 2017 1:46 AM IST

In the last one year, around 1,000 buses operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) were phased out, and no new buses were added to the existing fleet.

Is capital ready to even the odds?

For a city growing at a fast pace, a robust public transport system remains a distant reality.

22 Jan 2017 1:38 AM IST