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West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee with Prof. K.M. Shrimali (left) and Prof. Suranjan Das (centre), Vice Chancellor, Jadavpur University during the special inaugural session of the 78th Indian History Congress, at Nazrul manch in Kolkata on Friday evening. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Distortion of history a terror of different nature'

Reason and debate have become the biggest casualties in the Sangh Parivar's interpretation of history, the former...

2 Jan 2018 1:47 AM IST

BJP plans minority meet ahead of rural polls

Panchayat polls in the state is likely to be held in the middle of the year.

2 Jan 2018 1:44 AM IST

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

Man shot dead by friend at New Year party

The police said the accused suddenly attacked the deceased and beat him.

2 Jan 2018 1:42 AM IST

Deadly road accidents are common in China, where traffic regulations are often flouted or go unenforced by police. (Representational Image)

Five of family killed, 4 injured in road accident

Group of 9 was returning from Digha in an SUV.

1 Jan 2018 1:08 AM IST

IPS officer who protested transfer likely to join BJP

Ms Ghosh was believed to have sent the letters following her resignation, sources hinted.

1 Jan 2018 1:06 AM IST

It will produce the Bengali film featuring the fictional scientist created and popularised by legendary writer-filmmaker Satyajit Ray.

Professor Shonku to come alive on film

Satyajit Ray's son Sandip to direct movie, release likely in 2018.

30 Nov 2017 6:53 AM IST

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

3 dead, 2 hurt in factory fire

A group of five persons was sleeping inside the factory, when the fire broke out.

30 Nov 2017 6:34 AM IST

The profitability of the airlines has been further impacted by the increasing cost of fuel prices and this has been reflected in the decline in profitability of the listed airlines in Q3 FY17.

Bhutan private airline in expansion mode, says CEO

It has also taken up several initiatives to position and promote itself as the friendliest' airlines brand.

30 Nov 2017 6:31 AM IST

Governor K.N. Tripathi, chief minister Mamata Banerjee at Kolkata airport ahead of the departure of President Ram Nath Kovind. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Biswa Bangla' is our pride, no political vendetta: Mamata Banerjee

The Biswa Bangla' brand was launched on September 16, 2013.

30 Nov 2017 6:28 AM IST

An electric bus can run for 40 hours after being charged. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

WB govt negotiates with World Bank to procure 130 electric buses

Bengal can avail subsidy to buy these electric buses for Kolkata, Asansol and Durgapur, state Transport Minister told...

29 Nov 2017 4:01 PM IST

Abhishek Banerjee

Abhishek files defamation suit against BJP's Mukul

Mr Roy had made the remark at a public meeting earlier this month.

29 Nov 2017 6:52 AM IST

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee hands over one of her paintings to President Ram Nath Kovind during the civic reception, organised by the state government, at Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Mamata's painting will be at Rashtrapati Bhavan: President

Distinguished personalities from the fields of industry, academics, culture and sports were present at the reception.

29 Nov 2017 6:52 AM IST