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Haldia docks face severe problem as water level falls

The Haldia docks may face severe problems in the coming winter starting this November as the depth of water in the Hooghly river has gone down since August, a top Kolkata port official said here.3:30 PM on September 30

Muralitharan available to play for Bengal

Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan will be available to play for Bengal in the upcoming edition of the Ranji Trophy.1:30 AM on September 30

All-party meet likely on Singur land row

An all-party meeting is likely to be held in West Bengal to resolve the ongoing Singur imbroglio, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) politburo member Sitaram Yechuri said here Monday.7:03 PM on September 29

Foetus found in one-and-a-half month old boy

One-and-a-half-month-old Junaid Alam was barely able to breathe because of his increasing abdominal swelling. But neither he nor his parents knew that the infant was actually carrying the foetus of his sibling inside him.10:30 AM on September 29

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