SC quashes decision of Bengal authorities to cancel contract, terms it classic case of arbitrarinessThe bench referred to the fact that the decision to cancel the contract was taken purportedly at the behest of a minister. The top court ha...
Contracts awarding work to private parties should not be cancelled without assigning reasons: SCSupreme Court has stressed the importance of providing reasons before canceling contracts, considering the investments and expectations of ...
Mamata Banerjee slams politicians for violenceWhile inaugurating a light and sound show and a museum after her return from New Delhi, following the Opposition meet, Banerjee said, "Daks...
Austria Development Bank lends 13mn euros for Namami Gange project in BengalAustrian Development Bank OeEB has lent 13 million euros for a sewerage treatment project in West Bengal, an official said on Thursday. Oes...
Ukraine crisis: Indian Embassy in Kiev issues 3rd travel advisoryThe Mission asked Indians to be aware of the surroundings, be safe, do not leave homes unless necessary and stress on carrying their docume...
Majerhat bridge collapse: Railways had warned about weak beams, exposed reinforcements, cracks on pierThe road bridge runs over the Majherhat Railway Station on the Sealdah-Budge Budge line.
At 135 metres, Kolkata to stare London in the eyeKolkata Eye at 135m height and 120m diameter, will precisely match the original in London. It will take 45 minutes for the Ferris Wheel to ...
West Bengal's first floating market coming up in KolkataThe market will have 114 boats with stalls selling vegetables, fruits, fish, meat, cereals, rice, edible oils and tea, according to a KMDA ...
- Kolkata to be part of league working to save climate
Kolkata will shortly be included in the prestigious C40 group of megacities, which is committed to address climate change by reducing green...
- NGT directs KoPT chairman and KMDA OSD to inspect Hooghly riverfront
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Eastern Zone bench, on Tuesday, directed the chairman of Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) and officer on specia...
Ropeway to clear traffic congestion in KolkataThe wait may get over soon as a company is all set to introduce Curvo, the world's first non-linear aerial ropeway, for second tier urban c...
Rahul Gandhi meets aggrieved home buyers in West Bengal"They have committed certain things and as citizens they have certain rights and that is what we discussed," Gandhi said.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hints at early assembly electionChief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday dropped strong hints of an early assembly election.
West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim blames Centre for discarding JNNURM projectHe said the value of such sanctioned projects was Rs 1,100 crore, which included major flyovers in the city which were yet to be completed.
- Bengal has land, but not for IT firms
Though it has a few hundred acres of land around the city, the state urban development department till now is not keen on accommodating the...
- KOlkata to see phase out of old vehicles from Aug 1
The high court has banned 15-year-old vehicles as they don’t have the requisite devices to check pollution.
- Prime Salt Lake property sold for record Rs 143 cr
Land rates for big-ticket IT ventures have just scaled a new peak in Kolkata’s bustling tech town in Salt Lake.