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Mamata: More scope to develop Darjeeling than Switzerland

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reiterated her stand on undivided Bengal and said the hills would remain an integral part of the state.




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GJM divided over 'no-bandh call'' in hills

Chhetri had said this after a meeting with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday.




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TMC govt has failed on all fronts: BJP

The BJP Sunday claimed that the TMC government had disappointed the people in West Bengal.




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Shams brothers join Trinamool

The Shams brothers said over the years they felt AIFB had deviated from its core ideals.




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'Not paid'' for their land, farmers stall Tata''s residential project

A group of farmers, numbering about 200, Thursday stalled a residential project of the Tata group.




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Now, Didi to design Tantuja sarees to revive ailing brand

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to design sarees sold under handloom brand Tantuja.




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20 yrs after July 21 firing, probe panel to finally fix responsibility

Yuva Cong rally: Commission to file report after depositions of CM, Buddha.




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Will quit LS before joining Cong: Mitra

Dissident Trinamool Congress MP Somen Mitra Friday said he has decided to leave the party and go back to Congress.




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Cong suffers jolt, loses another civic body to TMC

The Congress unit suffered another 'defection'' blow as it lost control over Cooper''s Camp Municipality in Nadia district with all its members deserting the party to join the ruling Trinamool Congress.




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JU prof to move HC for rights panel relief

This is the first time Mahapatra would approach a court personally over the issue.




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Case of hot potatoes: Spiralling prices cost minister Roy his job

Speaking to mediapersons, Mamata narrated how she conveyed her decision to the minister.




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GJM hints at supporting TMC in LS polls

GJM had supported BJP''s Jaswant Singh during the 2009 Lok Sabha polls.




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Kin of AMRI fire victims get govt jobs

93 patients died after fire broke out at Amri hospital in Dhakuria on Dec 9, 2011.




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Congress fighting me with CBI and Indian Mujahideen: Modi

Modi said the Congress was resorting to other tactics to defeat him in the Lok Sabha elections and stop his rise.




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Biggest hydro project in Arunachal inaugurated by PM, killed by his govt

Of the 25 projects totalling over 11,000 MW allotted to developers in Arunachal Pradesh, construction has not begun on even a single project.




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Congress stalwart Dasmunsi''s younger brother joins TMC

Congress wrote it off saying Satyaranjan is only known as the brother of Priyaranjan Dasmunsi.




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Bill to rename Rajarhat New Town likely to be tabled this session

The state government is likely to bring a bill to change the name of Rajarhat New Town in the winter session of Assembly scheduled to start November 18.




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In run up to polls, Shivpal to manage Samajwadi Party

Changed equations: Shivpal now most visible face of party after Mulayam, Akhilesh.




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Mamata sets up five-member committee for speedy clearance of industrial projects

The committee will operate as a task force, will promote the "single window" system for the clearance of proposals.




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David Cameron to meet Mamata Banerjee during Kolkata visit today

Cameron is the second British Prime Minister to visit Kolkata.




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HC seeks govt reply on JU prof's plea on relief

Sanjib Banerjee, too, had pointed out that the state human rights commission only had the right to recommend.




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One dead, 2 injured in Lake Town shooting

Five days after the Short Street shootout, Kolkata witnessed yet another incident in Lake Town Friday.




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Doctors, retd judges line up at BJP office for LS ticket

Modi effect: 230 have applied; party yet to name its own men.




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On talks table: No Gorkhaland, only GTA projects

The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has put its demand for a separate Gorkhaland state on the backburner at least for the time being.




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'Investors'' lack of will in completing projects a concern''

Pulling out of a project is a matter of concern said Industries Minister Partha Chatterjee Sunday.




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Lifer found hanging in Presidency Jail

A prisoner at Presidency Jail was found hanging in the washroom of his cell Sunday morning, the police said.




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Jessop to withdraw closure notice: Govt

The management on November 1 had sought government permission to close Jessop and C.




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HC seeks affidavit from TMC leader for 'threatening'' Alipore CJM

The report, against which the hearing came up today, presented the details.




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Jyoti Basu statue vandalised in Howrah

Meanwhile, the incident sparked protests from locals who blocked J N Mukherjee Road in Howrah.




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Second open jail to come up in Durgapur

The home will be set up in Burdwan''s Durgapur with a capacity of 30.




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One killed, three injured in Hooghly market shootout

Police suspect gang rivalry over turf control and extortion as possible reasons behind the shootout.




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GJM wishlist: Hill tribe status for Gorkhas, right to collect revenue

Tripartite meet : Demands 3-tier Panchayati Raj system in hills, backward status for GTA area




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Sudipta wanted to see Mamata as PM, she told him to project her work, claims Ghosh

Ghosh would be writing to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh requesting him to start a CBI probe into the scam.




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In GJM hill tribe demand, whiff of GNLF

The Subhas Ghising-led GNLF had sought the tribal status for all the people living in the hills under the Sixth Schedule.




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HC seeks govt stand on illegal hotels at Tajpur beach

The Calcutta High Court Friday directed the state government to file affidavit within two weeks explaining its stand on the illegal construction of hotels and resorts at the Tajpur sea beach in the East Midnapore district.




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TMC govt drops Jyoti Basu name from New Town Bill

Left Front stages walkout over 'politically motivated'' move.




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To avoid bypoll, Mitra to resign from LS in Jan

Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Somen Mitra will resign from the Lok Sabha in January, before joining the Congress, to avoid byelection in his Diamond Harbour constituency.




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Mayhem in Assembly over renaming Jyoti Basu Nagar

The House, however, was not adjourned and continued with its business till recess.




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Loans eating into 10 lakh jobs: CM

She said she had told the Finance Commission, Finance Minister and the Prime Minister on several occasions that this should be stopped.




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Left demands new Bill with Jyoti Basu name

Significantly, Governor M K Narayanan had said that he does not agree with the name change Bill.




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WB govt explores options as justice Ganguly named in sexual harassment case

Justice Ganguly had been appointed as the chairman of the WBHRC in 2011 at the behest of Mamata Banerjee.




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NGT branch at Kolkata to function from Jan: SC

The Supreme Court Friday asked the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to operationalise its branch from January 1 in Kolkata.




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Bagan wants AIFF to review Justice Ganguly''s verdict

Mohun Bagan has asked All India Football Federation (AIFF) to review a Rs 2 crore fine imposed on them after a ruling by retired Supreme Court judge A K Ganguly, who is now embroiled in the law intern molestation case.




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Oppn stays home as House celebrates its platinum jubilee

The Speaker praised Mamata for her work and determination, and pointed out Bengal''s contribution in various fields.




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Violence against Hindus in Bangladesh worrying, says BJP

7-member team to visit Bangladesh High Commission today




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BJP asks Bangladesh to stop atrocities on Hindus

A seven-member delegation met Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner Abida Islam and submitted a memorandum expressing concern over the alleged violation of human rights of Hindus.




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Pressure up on Ganguly to go: Didi writes to Pranab; Sibal, Jaitley want action

Arun Jaitley also urged the Supreme Court not to adopt an escapist route.




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Babri Masjid should be rebuilt: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata said that her government would never allow any attempt to incite communal violence.




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Lone SP MLA joins TMC, merges party

Mukul said Mohammad''s joining would be helpful in strengthening the party in Murshidabad.




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'Modi represents forces that brought down Babri Masjid''

Karat said BJP and RSS are trying to add fuel to the fire of communalism in the country.