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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee writes theme song for popular Durga Puja in Kolkata

The lyrics, for the Suruchi Sangha Durga Puja, were given a voice by popular singer and WB Minister of State for Culture...

11 Sept 2018 11:42 AM IST

On the day of the incident, N Hanumantha Rao had returned from office to find his wife and son dead. (Photo: Representational Image)

Man kills mother-in-law after quarrel in Thane, held

Following a quarrel, the man hit and then pushed her from the first floor balcony of his flat on Ghodbunder Road.

11 Sept 2018 11:16 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the first priority is to bring all opposition parties together to take on the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File | PTI)

Ahead of Durga Puja, Mamata announces Rs 28 crore grant for organisers

A total of 3,000 Durga Puja committees are there in Kolkata and 25,000 across the state.

11 Sept 2018 8:02 AM IST

It is notable that the Shiv Sena has announced a break-up from its ally in the state, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and will be contesting the 2019 general election alone. (Photo: ANI)

Shiv Sena keeps its bond with ally BJP intact

However, during the election of the Vice President, the Sena supported the NDA candidate.

11 Sept 2018 6:39 AM IST

Sanjay Karhade being assaulted on FB live

Teacher thrashed for Munde remark

Accused make him apologise live on Facebook and then assault him.

11 Sept 2018 6:32 AM IST

Around 40 Ganesh mandals have been roped in for this special eco-friendly initiative. (File image)

Only 91 mandals receive MBMC approval

Meanwhile, 111 applications await no-objection certificates (NOCs) from the traffic department for final clearances.

11 Sept 2018 6:23 AM IST

File picture of the BMC headquarters.

Mandals denied permits fail to get relief from BMC

BMC's decision will deprive 281 mandals of celebrating Ganeshotsav.

11 Sept 2018 6:18 AM IST

Maharashtra needs 1.5 lakh regular teachers.

Teachers to mass bunk city colleges today

Moreover, they are made to work just like the permanent teachers but with less salary and no provisions.

11 Sept 2018 6:15 AM IST

For the second round of FCFS, around 10,000 to 12,000 students were left without a seat. (Representational Image)

Round third of FCFS will be held as last resort

For the second round of FCFS, around 10,000 to 12,000 students were left without a seat.

11 Sept 2018 6:03 AM IST

The first merit list for admissions to FYJC will be released on July 7 for colleges under the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). (Representational Image)

More than 16,000 FYJC quota seats remain vacant

Officials said that in not surrendering the seats, options for students were only diminishing.

11 Sept 2018 5:49 AM IST

14 were killed in a fire at Kamala Mills Compound.

Kamala Mill fire report filed in court

The HC had ordered setting up of a three-member independent committee under the chairmanship of a retired high court...

11 Sept 2018 5:32 AM IST

Tainted firm gets Rs11.5crore penguin upkeep contract

Tainted firm gets Rs11.5crore penguin upkeep contract

It will be spent on maintenance, air-conditioning of exhibition and quarantine enclosures.

11 Sept 2018 5:20 AM IST