Kolkata News

Construction equipment major fears 15 percent revenue fall

Multi-product construction and equipment manufacturing major JCB India could see nearly 15 percent dip in turnover this year, a top company official said here Wednesday.7:30 PM on November 05

Client shoots sex worker dead, kills himself

A man who used to visit a sex worker regularly shot her dead before killing himself at her residence in the city's largest red-light district of Sonagachi, police said Wednesday.5:00 PM on November 05

Congress seeks more orders for defence shipyard in West Bengal

The West Bengal Congress Tuesday appealed the central government to place more orders for better utilisation of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSEL)'s infrastructure.10:01 PM on November 04

West Bengal chief minister's security increased

The security cover of Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has been increased after suspected Maoists Sunday ambushed his convoy by triggering a landmine blast, officials said here Tuesday.9:01 PM on November 04

US diplomat praises West Bengal, wants closer cooperation

Praising the West Bengal government for creating a congenial atmosphere for foreign investments, a top US diplomat Tuesday expressed her keenness to work more closely with the state to strengthen bilateral trade between India and the US.9:00 PM on November 04

Kolkata gets US presidential poll watch centre

With the presidential battle on in the US, the American Centre here has organised a special event titled 'Election Watch' to enable poll enthusiasts to watch constant updates and presidential debates.8:00 PM on November 04

Australia eyes partnering India in mining exploration

A number of Australian companies are interested in investing in mining exploration in India, a minister of that country said here Tuesday.7:33 PM on November 04

'Land shortage cripples warehouse expansion plan'

One of the major hurdles in implementing the the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act-2007 that sought to build warehouses across the country to procure maximum agricultural produce, was the shortage of land, a top official said here Tuesday.7:30 PM on November 04

No special feeling going into career's last Test: Ganguly

Days away from playing the last Test match of his distinguished career, former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly Monday said he was taking the Nagpur five-dayer as just another game.8:01 AM on November 04

Mamata comes out in support of Jindal steel project

Seeking to shake off charges of obstructing industry in West Bengal in the wake of the Nano's exit, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee Monday said her party was supportive of the JSW Bengal Steel project in Salboni as the promoters had bought land directly from the farmers.12:30 AM on November 04

Three policemen suspended for West Bengal landmine blast

The West Bengal government Monday suspended three policemen, including an inspector, for negligence of duty, a day after a landmine blast on the convoy of the chief minister and two union ministers injured six policemen in West Midnapore district.11:31 PM on November 03

PM, Sonia, Patil call up Buddha over blast

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson Sonia Gandhi called up West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Monday and expressed concern over the landmine blast targeting his convoy a day earlier.11:30 PM on November 03

Buddhadeb welcomes private investment in low-cost housing

Welcoming more private investment in low-cost housing, West Bengal chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattcharjee here Monday exhorted everyone involved in the real estate business to ensure housing for the poor and middle-income groups.5:31 PM on November 03

Cop injured in West Bengal landmine blast in critical condition

One of the policemen injured in Sunday's landmine blast by suspected Maoists that targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and central steel minister Ram Vilas Paswan is in a critical condition, doctors said here Monday.1:00 PM on November 03

Man shoots teenager who wanted to fetch kite

A man here fired at and injured a teenager when the latter went to his house to fetch a kite that had landed there, police said Monday.12:30 PM on November 03