Lanco in talks with investors to infuse equity in Teesta plant

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2015, 23:40

Lanco Infratech on Monday said it has started discussions with strategic investors to infuse equity in Teesta hydro power project for its speedy completion.

Teesta gets transit bail in case of usurping funds

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 20:51

Bombay High Court granted transit anticipatory bail to social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand on a complaint lodged against them in Ahmedabad for alleged embezzlement of funds.

Hearing on Tanvir Jafri`s anticipatory bail plea adjourned

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 23:24

The sessions court here on Wednesday adjourned to February 7 the hearing on anticipatory bail application of Tanvir Jafri, son of Zakia Jafri, in the criminal case lodged against him, activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand and others.

CPI(M) demands withdrawal of FIR against Setalvad

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 19:06

Condemning the filing of FIR against Teesta Setalvad, CPI(M) demanded its withdrawal terming it as "a most vindictive act" by Narendra Modi to punish those fighting for justice for 2002 Gujarat riots.

Withdraw FIR against Setalvad, says CPI-M

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 16:57

CPI-M Monday asked the Gujarat government to withdraw the FIR registered against rights activist Teesta Setalvad, calling it "a most vindictive act".

Teesta Setalvad, husband booked for usurping money for Gulberg Society museum

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 13:17

Ahmedabad police has reportedly filed a case against noted social activist Teesta Setalvad, her husband Javed Anand, Zakia Jafri`s son Tanvir Jafri and two others for allegedly usurping Rs 1.51 crore for turning the riot-ravaged Gulberg Society into a museum.

2002 riots case: Not `disheartened` Zakia Jafri to appeal in higher court

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 17:14

After a city court gave clean chit to BJP`s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in the 2002 post-Godhra riots case, appelant Zakia Jafri on Thursday said that she has not lost hope and will be continuing her `fight`.

Mamata blames Centre for overlooking Bengal`s water interests

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 21:05

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday blamed the Centre for releasing water from Teesta and Farakka barrages to Bangladesh overlooking the interest of the state and said this was not accepted.

Multi disciplinary team visits Ocean Lake Gyaam Tsona

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 21:06

The Department of Forest, Environment and Wildlife Management successfully conducted the first ever multi-disciplinary team expedition to Ocean Lake Gyam Tsona, Gurudongmar Tso and Tso Lhamo.

Bangla Premier Hasina`s planned India visit uncertain: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 14:24

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina`s planned visit to India later this month has become uncertain as India "failed" to ensure signing of the Teesta water sharing deal and passage of the land boundary agreement, media here reported on Sunday.

Mamata rules out agreeing to Teesta treaty

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 21:04

WB CM Mamata Banerjee made it clear that her govt would agree to India-Bangladesh Teesta water sharing treaty only after getting nod for it from the people of north Bengal and never at the cost of the region drying up.

People advised against travelling on NH 31-A at night

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 14:20

Sikkim police has advised people to avoid travelling on the National Highway-31A at night in view of rise in the water level of the Teesta between Rangpo and Melli.