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After acquiring debt-laden Bhushan Steel through the insolvency and bankruptcy process, Tata Steel is now aiming to raise its production to 4 million tonne (MT) by the end of the current fiscal, an official said.

Tata Steel for higher capacity utilisation in Bhushan Steel

Tata Steel had earlier said there was a lot of synergies in taking over Bhushan Steel.

30 Sep 2018 4:03 PM

The Navy requires 12 minesweeper ships, but at present has only two, Rear Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Assistant Chief of Material, Indian Navy, said. (Representational Image | Indian Navy)

Navy needs minesweeper ships urgently, left with only two, says official

Minesweepers are small naval warships that detect and destroy underwater mines and keep critical sea lanes safe.

30 Sep 2018 11:26 AM

Manufacturing warships require huge investments and at present, there are no big private players for indigenous manufacturing in this sector, Admiral Swaminathan added. (Representational Image)

Navy to procure auxiliary ships worth Rs 1800 Cr over next few years

An auxiliary ship is a naval ship designed to operate in support of combatant ships.

29 Sep 2018 10:54 AM

A huge police contingent was rushed to the spot to bring the situation under control, the official said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

12-hr BJP bandh in Bengal: Sporadic violence, train services affected

TMC secretary general Partha Chatterjee said the situation was 'completely under control' and normal life was 'not at all affected'.

26 Sep 2018 1:01 PM

West Bengal traders' body on Tuesday said they would join the proposed national strike of traders on September 28 to protest the Flipkart-Walmart deal and FDI in retail trade.

Bengal to join national trade strike on September 28

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged to reconsider the bandh owing to festive season.

25 Sep 2018 2:40 PM

Thousands of passengers faced inconvenience as trains to and from the southern, western and central parts of the country pass through the affected Kharagpur division of the SER to reach Howrah and some parts of Odisha. (Representational Image)

WB: Rail blockade by adivasis lifted after 22 hrs of passenger ordeal

The agitators, demanding recognition to Adivasi language, had blocked some highways in region, compounding problems of the general public.

25 Sep 2018 11:01 AM

There has been no report of any casualty, South 24 Parganas district magistrate Y. Ratnakara Rao said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Under-construction flyover collapses at Kakdwip near Kolkata

This is the third incident of bridge collapse in the state in September.

24 Sep 2018 11:54 AM

Newly-appointed state Congress president Somen Mitra at a press meet at PCC office on Friday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Congress appoints Somen Mitra as its new state chief

The AICC statement underlined Mr Choudhury’s present role as the chairman of the campaign committee.

22 Sep 2018 6:21 AM

Locals alleged the two students were killed in police firing but DIG Raiganj range Jayanta Paul denied the charge. (Representational Image)

In Islampur clash, another student dies, BJP bandh underway

Tapas Barman, a third-year student, succumbed to his injuries in North Bengal Medical College and Hospital.

21 Sep 2018 3:12 PM

'This is an agenda of the BJP and it is trying to push this agenda by using the UGC ahead of elections. It is a matter of shame that they are using the UGC to achieve their political agenda,' Chatterjee said. (Photo: File)

Bengal will not celebrate Surgical Strike day: Minister after UGC direction

The education minister criticised the BJP-led central government for trying to 'malign and politicise' the Army.

21 Sep 2018 2:01 PM

The fire gutted at least 1,000 business establishments inside the G+5 building, causing huge losses to traders ahead of Durga Puja. (Photo: File | Abhijit Mukherjee)

After 3 days, Bagree Market fire comes ‘completely’ under control

State govt has directed police, fire department to find out cause of fire and initiate strict legal action against those found guilty.

19 Sep 2018 1:49 PM

Babul Supriyo was invited at Samajik Adhikarita Shivir, an event organised to donate wheelchairs and other equipment for the differently-abled. (Photo: ANI Screengrab)

Watch: 'Can break your leg', says minister at event for differently-abled

After getting upset, Union Minister said to a man, 'I can break one of your legs and can give you a crutch.'

19 Sep 2018 9:06 AM

It took more than 30 hours to douse the fire which broke out on September 16. As many as 30 fire tenders were pressed into action as soon as the fire broke out. (Photo: ANI)

Kolkata market fire: FIR against CEO, directors of Bagree Estate

The FIR has been lodged against CEO Krishna Kumar Kothari and directors Radha Bagree and Varun Raj Bagree.

18 Sep 2018 7:54 PM

The massive fire at Bagri Market on Sunday gutted at least 1,000 business establishments inside the G+5 building. (Photo: ANI)

After Bagri Market fire, WB Minister says govt will make new fire safety policy

Commercial buildings would not be granted trade licenses if they fail to follow fire safety rules, a senior minister said.

18 Sep 2018 3:21 PM

The BJP had won the 2014 Lok Sabha polls by securing 31 per cent votes but it cannot be repeated, West Bengal Chief Minister claimed. (Photo: Asian Age)

Country will witness ‘revolution’ in 2019 Lok Sabha polls: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee said in 2019 Lok Sabha polls, people will defeat the BJP.

18 Sep 2018 12:03 PM

he fire at Jadubabu bazar broke out a day after the devastating fire at Bagree Market, which is still to be put out. (Representational image | AP)

Fire breaks out in Kolkata's Jadubabu bazar

Three fire tenders have been rushed to the spot, the official said.

17 Sep 2018 4:15 PM

West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh's car came under attack on Monday in East Midnapore district, where he arrived in the morning to attend a meeting. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh’s car attacked; TMC's handiwork, claims party

However, TMC MP Dibyendu Adhikari claimed that the attack was result of saffron party's internal fight.

17 Sep 2018 2:23 PM

Helicopters have made several sorties from Gangtok and Sevok and evacuated approximately 100 persons, including the aged, women and children. (Photo: Deccan Chronicle)

Indian Army, IAF rescue 100 stranded tourists from rain-hit areas of Sikkim

On Sunday morning, the Trishakti Corps of Indian Army and IAF launched air evacuation of tourists stranded in far-flung areas.

16 Sep 2018 7:47 PM

'I and the chief secretary will be available on the phone anytime. These two committees will look after any emergency situation,' the CM said. (Photo: File)

None trapped in Bagree market, blaze to be controlled soon: WB CM

The fire continues to rage even after 12 hours in the market, near Writers' Building and RBI office.

16 Sep 2018 4:56 PM

Fire fighters are still trying to contain the massive fire at Bagri market in Canning Street. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Massive fire erupts in Kolkata's Bagri market, no casualties reported

Around 30 fire tenders were rushed to the spot and no immediate casualty has been reported.

16 Sep 2018 8:05 AM

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