Vast areas flooded in Jalpaiguri; Teesta in spate

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 14:12

Over 5,000 people are marooned in Jalpaiguri district where river Teesta is in spate following heavy rains, officials said on Wednesday.

Ex Setalvad aide seeks lifting of stay on probe in riot case

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 18:37

An estranged former aide of social activist Teesta Setalvad on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court.

Pranab conveyed commitment on Teesta: Bangladesh

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 14:34

Bangladesh said that Pranab had conveyed to them "very strongly" that India is "fully committed" to the assurances given to Dhaka on the two outstanding issues.

Fair, early solution to Teesta water issue, Pranab assures Hasina

Last Updated: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 23:32

Pranab Mukherjee, who arrived here Sunday afternoon, held "restricted level" one-on-one talks for over half an hour with Sheikh Hasina.

Option of Constitution amendment on Teesta river open: Salman Khursid

Last Updated: Sunday, March 3, 2013, 17:36

External Affairs Minister Salman Khursid has said that if needed, India is ready for an amendment in the Constitution to resolve the Teesta river water dispute with Bangladesh.

‘Teesta Setalvad minting money in riot victims’ name’

Last Updated: Friday, March 1, 2013, 09:24

Several residents of the Gulberg Society have accused activist Teesta Setalvad.

`Have strong evidence against Modi in riot case`

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 22:19

Social activist Teesta Setalvad Monday claimed there is "strong" evidence against Gujarat CM Narendra Modi, whom the SIT has given a clean chit in the post-Godhra riot case.

India to resolve Teesta issue with B`desh by Sept: Khurshid

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 22:09

India on Sunday said that it could resolve the longstanding Teesta river water sharing issue with Bangladesh by September.

B`desh hopes India would take `liberal view` to resolve Teesta

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 13:34

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today hoped that India would take a "liberal view" to resolve the longstanding Teesta river water sharing issue.

Teesta-III to go on stream from June 2013

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 16:43

The long standing dispute between the Sikkim government and Teesta Urja Limited over the shareholding pattern of Teesta-III has ended.

‘Teesta treaty failure leaving a negative impact’

Last Updated: Friday, December 21, 2012, 22:42

The failure to sign a treaty on the sharing of Teesta water rivers with India is having an adverse impact on bilateral relations, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina`s International Affairs Advisor Gowher Rizvi said here Friday.

Desist from fielding candidates who give hate speeches: Teesta

Last Updated: Saturday, December 1, 2012, 22:34

Civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad on Saturday said the leaders who give hate speeches are a challenge for the democracy and should not be fielded by parties.