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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee addresses during the special inaugural session of the 78th Indian History Congress in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

PIL against Calcutta University's decision to award CM with D.Litt

The PIL has been admitted. It is expected to come up for hearing on Wednesday.

10 Jan 2018 2:30 AM IST

CPI(M) leader was shot dead by seven motorcycles-borne miscreants, who pumped bullets at Salauddin Halder. (Representational Image)

Promoter shot dead over property dispute

The victim was gunned down by his business-partner.

10 Jan 2018 2:29 AM IST

Education minister Partha Chatterjee

Shaoli to continue as Bangla Akademi chairperson: Partha Chatterjee

Nearly three weeks ago, Mitra wrote a letter to the chief minister offering to step down from the post.

9 Jan 2018 12:58 AM IST

A motorcyclist crosses a railway track as a train arrives through dense fog on a cold, winter morning in Kolkata early on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Cold to stay for next few days: MeT

The maximum and minimum temperatures remained four to seven notches below normal at many places in the state.

9 Jan 2018 12:58 AM IST

With the latest victory, the BJPs tally in the 227-member BMC has risen to 82, while that of the Sena remains at 84. (Photo: PTI)

BJP bypoll candidate says she is with TMC

In a dramatic twist, Ms Basu, however, claimed in the evening that she was not aware of her candidature.

9 Jan 2018 12:57 AM IST

Man held for harassing Tendulkar's daughter

He would call up Sachin's house & utter obscenities.

8 Jan 2018 2:06 AM IST

With the latest victory, the BJPs tally in the 227-member BMC has risen to 82, while that of the Sena remains at 84. (Photo: PTI)

BJP ropes in ex-TMC MLA for bypolls

In a dramtic twist, Ms Bosu, however, claimed that she was yet to know about her candidature.

8 Jan 2018 2:06 AM IST

People try to keep themselves warm in the city as cold spell continue in the state. (Photo: Asian Age)

Bengal reels under cold spell; similar conditions to stay

There was abnormal drop in day temperatures in some sub-Himalayan districts.

8 Jan 2018 2:06 AM IST

According to police, the man splashed petrol on Induja and used a lighter to set her on fire. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Woman burnt to death by in-laws

The victim's hands and legs were tied with a rope from behind. She was declared brought dead at a hospital.

7 Jan 2018 6:23 AM IST

(Representational image)

Seven cops hurt over land dispute

Trouble erupted when some houses were vandalised in Shyampur.

7 Jan 2018 6:20 AM IST

A case of attempt to murder has been registered at Geeta Colony police station and further investigations are in progress. (Representational image)

Kolkata: 2 cops, including OC, get injured in mob attack

The injured OC has been hospitalised, cops said adding that a police contingent later went to the spot to bring things...

6 Jan 2018 1:33 PM IST

Padmashree awardee Karimul Haque. (FIle photo)

Biopic on the man behind bike ambulance in Bengal

His selfless service over the last 15 years bagged him the Padma Shri award last year.

6 Jan 2018 3:46 AM IST