My-Westbengal News

Maoists terror continues in Lalgarh

2009-06-18T10:08:00.001+05:30

The Maoists violence continue to grip Lalgarh and surrounding areas of West Bengal with the State government struggling to control the troubled region. The Stae government has deployed increased paramilitary forces to flush out the militant dominated areas. Meanwhile the Maoists are forming human shield with women and children in the village to resist the attack of the security forces. The

Mamata to get Railways

2009-05-21T22:27:00.001+05:30

Trinamool Congress leader Mamta Banerjee is learnt to be the key contender for the post of Union Railways Minister. After tough bargaining for portfolios, DMK not satisfied with the Congress proposal of Ministries has walked out what is seen as Mamatas's gain. Now it is almost sure that Mamata would get the Railways portfolio. The TC which is the forerunner among the Congress allies, too had its

TMC-Cong strike deal

2009-03-03T13:03:00.001+05:30

With LS elections around the corner, all parties are at their best to strike deals to fight their common opponents.And alliances play an important role here. As doubted, Congress has joined hands with the Trinamool Congress to fight the ruling Left government in West Bengal. Cong leader Pranab Mukherjee who has discuseed with TMC leader Mamta has said that the two parties will jointly fight

Shatabdi Roy to contest for TMC

2009-03-03T13:02:00.001+05:30

Popular Bengali actress Shatabdi Roy will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections for Trinamool Congress.This was informed by TMC Chief Mamta Banerjee on Monday. Announcing the party's decision to field Shatabdi for the elections, Mamta however did not disclose any details on the constituency from where the actress would contest. She also confirmed that TMC has reached on a deal with the

Comrade forever: Somnath

2009-03-02T13:05:00.001+05:30

With curtains down for LS speaker Somnath Chatterjee, the retirement for the WB leader from active politics also comes with a series of eventful experiences. Sharing hs experience as the LS Speaker, Chatterjee felt the cash for votes scam ahead of the trust vote turned out to be the most unfortunate incident during his tenure. And the worst personal blow was when his party CPM expelled him for

TMC eyeing deal with Cong

2009-02-26T12:48:00.001+05:30

The Mamata led trinamool Congress in West Bengal is pressing for a deal with the Congress to fight the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Though a consensus is yetr to be rached on this, its learnt that the party members are keen to strike a deal on the seat sharing basis between the two ahead of the polls. Meanwhile AICC has maintained that a final decision would be taken only by the high command,

Rs. 2 per kg rice for poor

2009-02-25T13:05:00.001+05:30

Ahead of elections, West Bengal govt has announced a series of sops across all sectors including the poor and urban. The major highlight includes Rs. 1000 crore package on housing scheme for the rural and urban sectors. The Finance Minister also announced a Rs. 25 crore for IT industry in an effort to boost the sector amid economic slow down. The goverment also announced a Rs 370 crore package

Black flags greets CM

2009-02-22T23:20:00.001+05:30

Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee who visited Salt Lake stadium in Kolkatta to lay the foundation stone of East-West Metro Railway was greeted with black flags by Trinamool Congress women supporters. Waving black flags at the stadium by the women activists also slammed the leader laying the foundation stone calling it a political gimmick ahead of the general elections. --MP

Nod for NSG hub in Bengal

2009-02-22T23:19:00.001+05:30

West Bengal too will get a hub for its team of National Security Guards as soon as a proper sit for this is identified. This would be the the country's eastern hub for the NSG base. As of now Barrackpore in North 24 Parganas district has been considered for the hub and Koikhali near the city airport for its anti-hijacking squad. NSG Chief was in the the State and met with the CM to discuss on

Rs 5 lkh for Coramandel Exp victims

2009-02-14T17:38:00.003+05:30

Railways Minister has announced a compensation of Rs lakh to the victims those killed in the Friday's mishap of Coramandel Express travelling from Howrah to Chennai. Those injured have been declared an aid of Rs 50,000. The mishap occured near coastal Jajpur district of Orissa derailing 14 boggies. Rescue operations are still underway and many bodies are said to be trapped among the damaged

Kolkata Metro to be extended

2009-02-14T17:38:00.001+05:30

The Rail Minister's interim rail budget presented on Friday bought some cheer to the West Bengal this time. The major highlight was the announcement of the extension of the Kolkata metro rail from Dum Dum to Dakshineswar. Others include extension of Kolkatta- Darbhanga Mithilanchal Express to Sitamarhi. Both Howrah-Gwalior Chambal Express and Howrah- Agra Cantt Chambal Express has been extended

Anoushaka Shankar perform for poor kids

2009-02-08T19:16:00.001+05:30

Sitarist and daughter of popular sitarist Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar will perform in Kolkatta on Sunday at the Science City auditoruim as a part of charitable activities. This is the first time the sitarist is performing with her band in India which will satrt with the city of Kolkatta. The show organised by the Rotary Club is intended for a good cause, to raise funds towards the treatment

WB awaits nod for Nayachara chemical hub

2009-02-08T19:14:00.001+05:30

With the general elections around the corner, the West Bengal government is sincerely hoping for an early green signal from the Center for the State's chemical hub at Nayachar.Even as the opposition parties are against it, the West Bengal government is pressing for its final clearance which was proposed under the Centre's PCPIR scheme. Though Nandigram was the initial proposed site, it was

Cong quizzes on Mamatas security lapse

2009-02-06T12:37:00.001+05:30

Congress Legislative Party (CLP) in West Bengal has blamed the CPM led WB government for the lapse in the security provided to the Trinamool Chief Mamata Baneerjee during her recent visit to Lalgarh. The region is mainly of tribal population has been tense following the agitation between the CPm and tribal activists. The ong even demanded an explanation from the CM for the reason why she was

WB to get AIIMS like medical college

2009-02-06T12:36:00.001+05:30

The Center government has given nod for the set up of medical college in West Bengal thathof the likes of AIIMS in New Delhi. Two such medical college has been proposed of which one has been identified in Raiganj of North Dinajpur district in West Bengal. The new hospital would be facilitated with multi speciality centers which is estimated to cost Rs 823 crore. The hospital would have 960 beds

Humbled by the honor: Sister Nirmala

2009-01-26T23:01:00.001+05:30

Mother Teresa's successor and superior General of the Kolkatta based Missionaries of Charity, Sister Nirmala has been honoured with this year's Padma Vibhushan award, the country's second highest civilian honor. Expressing gratitude at the honor Sister Nirmala said that it belonged to Missionaries of Charity and all those who have been working and helping with whatever good accomplished by the

Jalpaiguri tense

2009-01-20T12:52:00.001+05:30

Jalpaiguri district in northern Bengal is in a state of tense after attacks against a ABAVP leader by alleged GJM activists. Adding fuel to fire, ABAVP supporters retaliated by torching three houses of GJM supporters which has mounted the communal violence in the region. On the wake of increased tension, WB chief Minister has called the GJM for talks. Tthe Tribal group, ABVAP is very much opposed

WB provides rationed fuel

2009-01-12T12:41:00.001+05:30

In the wake of recent fuel shortage crisis owing to the strike by petroleum companies, the State government has decided to go for ration for petrol and diesel. Though the strike has been called off, the goverment is set to implement the rationing system till the fuel supply returns to normal situation. The govt's move is meant to maintain a steady supply to pumps, and to ensure that emergency

Birdflu hits Darjeeling, Siliguri

2009-01-05T23:06:00.001+05:30

With fresh outbreak of the deadly avian infuenza spreading to West Bengal, culling operation is underway in the two affected areas ofDarjeeling and Siliguri regions of North Bengal.Culling is also being done at Jalpaiguri district as its closer to the affected areas. Sale and consumption of polutry products are prohibited in theres regions on the wake of this. Over 60,000 birds are expected to be

WB set for bypolls

2008-12-30T14:51:00.001+05:30

The State by polls would mean much to the ruling Left Front as this would be a reflection of the party's handling of issues like Nandigram violence in particular. With the bypolls for the state assembly scheduled on Jan 5th, all prominent parties are on full swing with the campaign to take on the Left party. Opposition trinamool Congress is banking heavily on Nandigram incident which they

Sudip to return to Trinamool

2008-12-15T12:05:00.001+05:30

Sudip Bandopadhyay, Cong MLA who has left Trinamool and joined Congress is learnt to join hands with Trinamool again. Sudip will be holding talks with TMC leader Mamta Banerjee on this regard afterwhich decisions will be known. Sudip has said that he was humiliated with the way he was treated by the Congress party who was ignoring him even for PCC Delegations.--MP

We are comitted to WB: Wipro chief

2008-12-13T12:19:00.001+05:30

Wipro Chairman Azim Premji has ruled out speculations of issues related to land dealings with the West Bengal government for its proposed Wipro campus at Vedic Village.Expressing hope and optimism on the government's part he maintained, "We are committed to West Bengal, committed to growth and committed to your government". Wipro which presently has a campus housed in Salt Lake has earlier

Shyam Group's steel plant by 2009

2008-12-10T10:09:00.001+05:30

Shyam SEL & Power Ltd is all set to commence its operations to develop a greefield integrated steel and power plant at Jamuria in Burdwan district of West Bengal. The project estimated at Rs 9,900 crore will begin by the end of 2009. The company earlier this year has agreed on an MoU with the WB governmnet on this regard and proposes to set up a 1.1 million tonne per annum finished steel and a

Chidambaram holds high level meeting

2008-12-09T14:09:00.001+05:30

Union Home Minister P C Chidambaram has visited West Bengal and held a high level meeting during whch the State's security concerns were reviewed. This comes a few days after the Kolkata police has arrested two persons alleged to be involved with the recent Mumbai terror attacks. Following the terror strikes security has been heightened in public places like malls, shopping areas, theaters,

PM urged to contest from Malda

2008-12-06T12:19:00.001+05:30

With the coming Lok Sabha polls in mind, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been urged to contest from West Bengal's Maldah, says Congress sources in the State. Mr Singh who represent Assam in Rajya Sabha has been asked by the Congress MPs of West Bengal to contest from Malda town of North Bengal, which is considered a stronghold of the Congress. This will be requested to the Prime Minister