West Bengal credit-deposit ratio rises; still below national average

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 15:43

West Bengal's credit-deposit (C/D) ratio, a key indicator of a state's credit offtake, has inched-up to 68 percent, but was still below the national average of more than 70 percent.

GIC Singapore scouts for more opportunities in West Bengal

Last Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 11:35

GIC Singapore, the sovereign wealth fund of the island nation, is trying to scout for more opportunities in West Bengal.

GST panel to elect its new chairman today

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 08:40

The Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers will meet on Friday to elect its new chairman.

IOC seeks discussion on Haldia with new industry minister

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 16:16

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation, which emerged as the sole valid bidder for West Bengal government's stake in the troubled Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd, has sought discussion with Amit Mitra, the new industry minister of the state.

Minority budget jumps 160% in 2 yrs in West Bengal

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 15:25

The budget for minorities has jumped by 160 per cent in West Bengal during the last two financial years, Finance minister Amit Mitra said here today.

Amit Mitra assault case: Six CPI(M), SFI activists arrested

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 12:40

Six activists belonging to CPI(M) and its youth wing SFI, including two women, were arrested for allegedly assaulting West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra outside the Planning Commission office here two weeks back.

TMC vows to intensify agitation over Delhi incident

Last Updated: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 00:27

Keeping up the heat on the CPI(M) over the recent mobbing of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Finance minister Amit Mitra by the SFI workers in Delhi, the Trinamool Congress on vowed to intensify its agitation.

SFI general secretary apologizes for the manhandling of Amit Mitra

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 21:38

SFI General Secretary Ritabrata Bhattacharjee on Wednesday apologized for the manhandling of West Bengal Finance minister Amit Mitra in Delhi on April nine, but said that his organisation was not involved in it.

Inquiry instituted into attack on Mamata, Amit: Shinde

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 16:28

The Centre has instituted an inquiry into the attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state Finance Minister Amit Mitra by SFI members in Delhi, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on Wednesday.

WB govt team to take up with Centre attack on Mamata, Amit

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 00:01

West Bengal government team would soon visit Delhi to take up with the Centre the issue of attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Finance Minister Amit Mitra during protest in national capital.

CPI(M) strongman Majid Master held

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 23:36

CPI(M) strongman Majid Master was on Sunday arrested while leading a political procession at Sashon area in North 24 Parganas district.

BJP launches Bangla Bachao movement

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 20:14

BJP in West Bengal launched "Bangla Bachao" movement against violence by TMC activists in response to attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and finance minister Amit Mitra in Delhi by SFI activist.