WB cabinet clears decks for six new govt colleges in state

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 16:42

The West Bengal government will set up six new government colleges in four districts.

Janata curfew in Darjeeling, high court expresses displeasure

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 21:39

`Janata curfew` called by GJM in Darjeeling hills was being held on Wednesday prior to relaxation of indefinite bandh for four days from Thursday.

Cannot differentiate between janata curfew, bandh: WB govt

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 00:48

With the GJM holding a two-day `janata curfew`, the West Bengal government said they saw little difference between it and a shut down.

Sister Nivedita`s house in Darjeeling handed over to WB govt

Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 19:33

Gorkhaland Territorial Administration handed over Sister Nivedita`s house to West Bengal govt for being made into a centre of excellence.

Bengal proposes Buddhist trail to attract foreign tourists

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 10:02

West Bengal govt has initiated steps to develop the state`s tourism infrastructure including a proposal to the Centre to develop a `Buddhist Trail`.

Cong minister gets Sonia`s nod to quit WB govt

Last Updated: Friday, January 20, 2012, 20:58

Sulking West Bengal minister Manoj Chakraborty was on Friday allowed to quit her ministry by the Congress high command.

AMRI asked to file affidavits on compensation

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 20:41

Calcutta HC directed WB govt and the AMRI to file affidavits within five weeks stating their positions on the payment of compensation to the victims.

WB govt not serious about talks: Maoist leader

Last Updated: Saturday, October 29, 2011, 19:57

Responding to Mamata Banerjee`s deadline to them for laying down arms in `junglemahal`, Maoists on Saturday said the West Bengal government was "not serious" about talks.

Bengal govt for pollution-free environment

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 10:49

The West Bengal government has devised a multi-pronged strategy to curb growing environmental degradation.

West Bengal govt begins payment of arrears

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 17:28

The new West Bengal govt, saddled with a bill payment arrear of Rs 3,500 crore in addition to a debt burden of Rs 2,03,500 crore by the erstwhile Left Front regime, withdrew the embargo on payment of bills from the treasury.

Stop misuse of central forces: Congress to WB govt

Last Updated: Friday, January 28, 2011, 23:19

Describing the law and order situation in West Bengal as "bad" Congress on Friday asked the state government to stop misuse of central forces.

WB govt orders inquiry into deadly Maoist attack

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 15:59

Two days after 24 EFR jawans were killed in the deadliest Maoist strike in West Bengal, the state government on Wednesday ordered an inquiry into the incident.