News Headlines Archive

August 5, 2008

Miscellaneous

Works of Tagore, Netaji stolen from National Library? LF govt worried about future of Singur car project ‘West Bengal, transit route for militants’ New US consul takes charge in Kolkata Reliance Fresh returns to Kolkata amidst police security Mamata demands scrapping of entire electoral roll in Bengal Woman jumps to death in Kolkata metro rail Trinamool trying to sabotage Tata car project, says Bose Friends FM back with ‘Saat Din e Saat Gaadi’ contest in Kolkata Forensic experts examine blast spot in Kolkata Congress MP supports Gorkhaland demand

The Statesman

Robbers arrested after raid Woman ends life on Metro tracks Tapan Sinha in hospital Penury turns beggar into miser KMC on mission to preserve greenery No foul play behind Chitpore blast, say experts Subhas seeks project clearance from Lalu WBCSSC fails to fill up vacant teaching posts Children injured in two road accidents TTE injured Minibus operators call strike, commuters suffer Junior docs begin cease-work Air India official kills self Woman found dead, husband held Minibus operators call wild cat strike, commuters suffer CPM goes ahead port, SEZ Housewife found dead, husband held Dike collapses during floods, locals suffer Junior docs begin cease-work

The Telegraph

Pullout cost on Buddha lips Big guns in Singur Blast in boy’s bag Police cover for Keventer One industry voice now, 7 later What's on in town Joint drive against parking on footpaths Runway repairs from next month Talks fail, doctors’ strike continues Pension relief for 95-yr-old Teacher accuses JU of bias A week later, still unprepared Torture whiff in rehab centre death  You share your birthday with... Teesta contractors on protest Bandh likely for Chattrey Film crew on tea trail School shut after campus clash Herbal garden a far cry ‘Fake’ doctor faces mob wrath Timber smuggling on train thrives Panel reviews hospital conduct Youths duped by ‘anti-corruption front’ Centre offer falls short Bail after cops correct gaffe

Times of India

Freedom fighter to get pension after 27 years Student burnt after gadget explodes in bag Lawyer beats up mother-in-law Teacher wins dress code war Nano will roll out of Singur: Buddha Tagore on Royal College of Art gallery Spirited teacher takes on school over salwar ban Six kids hurt in Howrah pool car accident Loudspeaker blares at hospital Air India employee found hanging at Kolkata airport

Indian Express

Contempt of court: CPM top brass appears in HC Mayor wants city to look like Shanghai Automated sweetmeat unit to come HC asks police to provide security at Keventers Govt seeks private participation in tourism sector The Nano is here to stay: Buddha Mamata urges Tatas to resolve Singur crisis Govt sets up panel to look into demands, junior doctors continue strike Tibetan groups to hold rallies coinciding with Olympics

Asian Age

Bomb hoax triggers panic IT firms to give police staff info Left decides to pull itself closer CCTVs at cycle shops Centre says won’t bear 75% cost Pedestrians cause accidents: Minister Tension in hospital over dead body

Hindustan Times

Tapan Sinha - Lonely traveller on the middle road Amit's tribute to father Kishore Kumar

Sports

Mohun Bagan take on East Bengal on Tuesday ‘New’ CAB’s grand plans: Pre-transfer calendar for clubs No Beighton Cup on astroturf ? BHA blames it on CPWD