News Headlines Archive

August 6, 2008

Miscellaneous

'Works of Tagore, Netaji not stolen' Panel to look into charge of missing books Bengal CPM leaders appear in court over contempt case Action to be taken against illegal hoardings in Kolkata Fear of closure of Haldia dock unfounded: KoPT Chairman Art world draws collectors with shows, book launches Coal India plans to set up gratuity funds portfolio National interest betrayed, says Buddhadeb Bengali sweet maker in talks with IIT to go hi-tech No return of 400 acres to farmers at Singur, says government Left was forced to withdraw support from UPA: Buddhadeb PwC to double headcount in 3-4 years

The Statesman

BCC to develop Maidan English lessons a hurdle for teachers & students Machine can upgrade sweet production Authorities plan action against striking doctors HC cheers up freedom fighter Sen says country did not do enough for kids Cease-work continues, services affected Malaria hits W Midnapore Super thermal power project to be relocated Betel matket on anvil at Tamluk Navigation hassles at Haldia port threaten closure Malaria hits West Midnapore HC directive to CPM trio CPM activists held for Jamait attack CEO orders roll correction

The Telegraph

Mamata gets ‘threat’ call Hit from rear, bus runs over 13 CPM campaigns for power plant land Bike gang kills CPM leader in Nandigram Chambers air growth worry Dark knights at work in factory Battling bottle for 25 years What's on in town iPhone in stores from Aug 22 Audit rap on CU fund vigil Security boost at varsities Warring couple on ‘holy’ holiday Nakur bites mall bait after 163 years of tradition Intruders hurt two of family Baby dupe charge on hospital Trauma care unit at state hospital Govt buys end to docs’ strike  You share your birthday with... Ex-GNLF leader flees home Wage hike to meet polio target Morcha repeats promise of strike-free season Subba trial delay under scanner Cong goes for BJP help Advice for traffic violators Clash cloud on attendance First tax return filed in Sikkim

Times of India

Real estate prices set to skyrocket Potholes prove deadly for patients, elderly Kids for Tigers get lessons at Raj Bhavan Court brings Kolkata couple together 12 pilgrims die in road mishap 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

Indian Express

Kolkata scores a first: to have Green Rating for its buildings Central agency works on food technology for poor State to organise handicrafts fair from Sunday Passenger reaches London without passport, notice slapped on AI HC facilitates reunion of estranged couples State tourist lodges to go swanky Bells go off for 30 primary schools in city IIM-C inks deal to train account executives KMC forms plan to save parks from encroachers Hawkers protest ‘no hawking zone’ AIDS fighters are the city’s latest Knight Riders Despite interest rate hike, property price shoots up in Bengal Truck mows down 13 pilgrims on highway Industry backs Buddha on Singur, takes a dig at bandh culture CPM worker killed in Nandigram After Ahmedabad, security in hospitals to be tightened

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

Tatas never thought of leaving Singur, says WB government Singur heads for political showdown

Sports

Mohun Bagan beats East Bengal Need to keep up spirit: Bhutia