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WB Cabinet discusses amendment to Panchayat Act

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 00:15

Following differences between WB govt and State Election Commission, Trinamool Congress government is keen on amending the existing Panchayat Act.

No discrimination against WB in fund allocation: Chidambaram

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 19:36

Centre on Saturday rejected West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee`s charges that step motherly treatment was being meted out to her state.

World Bank pledges grants for social enterprises

Last Updated: Friday, January 25, 2013, 20:49

The World Bank Friday announced the launch of 2013 India Development Marketplace and pledged USD 1 million in grants to be awarded to 15-20 social enterprises for their development solutions.

`Goondaism` going on in West Bengal: Governor

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 22:26

In a virtual indictment of the West Bengal government, Governor MK Narayan on Wednesday said `goondaism` was taking place in the state.

LF members walk out of Assembly, WB govt says LF adamant

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 20:00

Describing the violence as shocking and undesirable, Chatterjee said "Prestige of the house has been shattered. Lets restore its glory."

Chidambaram for cutting wasteful expenses

Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 19:20

However, he added the government's key social welfare programmes will be fully protected.

Chidambaram leaving for Tokyo tonight to attend IMF, WB's meet

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 00:05

He will also attend BRICS Finance Ministers' and G-24 ministerial meeting during his aforesaid visit, the Finance Ministry said in a statement.

Bengal targets foreign tourists this Durga Puja

Last Updated: Sunday, September 30, 2012, 13:32

The West Bengal govt has drawn up plans to attract foreign tourists during the upcoming Durga Puja festival.

Congress ministers skip Mamata`s Cabinet meeting

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 18:32

The two Congress ministers in Mamata Banerjee`s Cabinet skipped a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister on Wednesday.

Want Mamata in UPA, but no problem if she leaves: WB Congress chief

Last Updated: Sunday, September 16, 2012, 20:55

WB state Cong chief said there will be no problem to its stability if Trinamool decides to quit union government.

Congress leaders slam Mamata at Chhatra Parishad rally

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 19:35

Congress said West Bengal had failed to deliver in its 15-month rule and challenged Trinamool Congress to contest panchayat election in 2014 alone.

WB: Villagers block railway tracks after accident

Last Updated: Saturday, July 14, 2012, 19:24

Angry villagers blocked Howrah-Chennai railway line demanding guards at an unmanned level crossing after the death of two persons by a speeding train.