Four detained for conspiracy to torch Writers` Buildings

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 17:29

Four persons were detained for alleged conspiracy to burn down the heritage Writers` Buildings here, the West Bengal state secretariat undergoing major renovation.

Mamata celebrates Raksha Bandhan at Writers` Buildings

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 16:28

Elder sister `Didi`, Mamata Banerjee, gave personal touch to Raksha Bandhan by tying rakhis on the wrists of government officials, policemen, journalists.

Writers` Buildings makeover: Govt seeking experts opinion

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 16:09

The West Bengal government was in touch with experts and universities for their opinion on the makeover of heritage Writers` Buildings, the state secretariat, which would be completely vacated from October 1 for major repairs.

Mamata returns to Writers`

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 22:10

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday returned to her office at Writers` Buildings after a gap of nine days looking tired and walking slowly after her recent illness.

Indian envoy to Dhaka meets Mamata

Last Updated: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 19:36

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pankaj Saran on Saturday met West Bengal CM at Writers` Buildings and was with her for over 30 minutes.

Mamata breaks tradition, hoists flag at Red Road

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 23:30

Breaking a tradition in place since 1948, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee unfurled the tricolour at the Indira Gandhi Sarani, also known as Red Road.

Unprecedented security at Writers` Buildings

Last Updated: Saturday, May 5, 2012, 18:53

The FBI inspected Writers` Buildings for the third time in four days on Saturday.

Hillary’s visit: Writers` Buildings turns fortress

Last Updated: Friday, May 4, 2012, 20:16

Two teams of the Federal Bureau of Investigation have already studied the security aspects of Writers` Buildings as also Raj Bhavan in the last two days.

Fire at Bengal state secretariat, no casualties

Last Updated: Friday, April 20, 2012, 17:02

The fire on third floor of the building was doused by three fire tenders after a 65-minute-long effort, a police official said.

Strike: WB secretariat records 65% attendance

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 14:09

Attendance at the West Bengal state secretariat, Writers` Buildings, was at an `unusual` 65per cent during the 24-hour nationwide strike called by 11 central trade unions today.

Immolation bid by jobless man in Kolkata

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 17:29

A man who had lost his job recently, tried to immolate himself along with his wife and infant daughter on Tuesday before the West Bengal secretariat, Writers` Buildings, but their attempt was foiled by the police.