Kolkata News

West Bengal Left Front crisis blows over

Putting aside their differences, the constituents of West Bengal's ruling Left Front Sunday decided to renew the licence of German firm Metro Cash and Carry while the Forward Bloc withdrew its threat of boycotting the state secretariat on the issue.12:31 AM on September 29

Youth beaten to death in West Bengal

Four people beat a youth to death in West Bengal Sunday after he failed to repay a loan he had taken from one of them, police said.10:31 PM on September 28

West Bengal's Left Front crisis ends

The crisis facing West Bengal's ruling Left Front over renewal of a licence to German firm Metro Cash and Carry ended Sunday with the coalition deciding to renew the licence Oct 10 and alliance member Forward Bloc withdrawing its threat of boycotting the state secretariat from Monday.10:00 PM on September 28

Transition from one generation to other has to be smooth: selector

Indian cricket is now at the crossroads, with the old warhorses gradually making way for the youngsters. And with an eye to the 2011 World Cup to be held in the sub-continent, new national selector Raja Venkat feels the transition has to be smooth.8:03 PM on September 28

Congress demands better compensation for Singur farmers

West Bengal Congress President Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi Sunday said the ruling Left Front government should offer better economic compensation to the landlosers in Singur.8:03 PM on September 28

Parked car spreads bomb panic in Kolkata

Residents of a south Kolkata colony hit the panic button when they found a car parked in their locality since Sunday morning. Fearing there could be a bomb inside, they called the police.8:01 PM on September 28

'Young spenders will drive India's economy'

Durga Puja, which starts Oct 5, has always been more than a religious and cultural festival for the citizens of Kolkata. It is a festival of bright lights, colours, gaiety and a time when the city puts its best foot forward - and this year is no exception as Kolkata decks up and gets ready to make a style statement.1:00 PM on September 28

Left Front hopeful of Metro Cash and amp; Carry solution

West Bengal's ruling Left Front was Saturday hopeful of resolving the differences between two of its constituents over renewing the licence of German wholesale major Metro Cash and amp; Carry.1:01 AM on September 28

Mumbai FC stun Mohun Bagan

First-timers Mumbai FC belied the prediction of soccer pundits to stun three-time champion Mohun Bagan 2-1 in their I-League opener at Barasat near here Saturday.1:01 AM on September 28

West Bengal on alert after Delhi blast

Security was tightened in West Bengal after a blast again hit the national capital Saturday, killing a teenager and injuring 17 people, said the police.10:00 PM on September 27

Forward Bloc opposes Metro Cash and amp; Carry licence

The Forward Bloc (FB), a member of West Bengal's ruling Left Front (LF), Saturday asked the state government to withdraw by Sep 30 its decision to renew the licence of German wholesale major Metro Cash and amp; Carry.9:31 PM on September 27

Yechury stresses on third front

Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) politburo member Sitaram Yechury Saturday emphasised on the need for a third political option at the centre and asked the young generation to help form that alternative.6:30 PM on September 27

I will talk to Ratan Tata over Singur: Buddhadeb

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Saturday said Tata Motors chairman Ratan Tata was willing to sit for a dialogue with the state government over the Singur imbroglio.5:00 PM on September 27

Buddhadeb for Metro Cash and amp; Carry licence, Forward Bloc protests

West Bengal's ruling Left Front plunged into fresh crisis Friday night with alliance member Forward Bloc saying its ministers would not attend the state secretariat from Monday to protest Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's order to renew the license of German firm Metro Cash and Carry.8:31 AM on September 27

Doubts over Sunday meeting with Tata Motors

Doubts emerged late Friday night over Sunday's scheduled meeting between Tata Motors and the West Bengal government on the Nano deadlock with sources in the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) saying the parleys 'may or may not take place'.8:31 AM on September 27