Everything you need to know about Haldia O,.r: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Haldia O,.r: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The West Bengal government has unveiled its draft industrial policy after a long wait to woo entrepreneurs by showcasing the state as an attractive investment destination.
Kolkata, May 17 (IANS) State-owned energy major ONGC Friday said it is at present "examining" whether to bid for cash-strapped Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) as the West Bengal government has recently invited expressions of interest for selling its stake in the beleaguered firm.
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) After failing to get a private player to set up the proposed Haldia Dock II project at Salukkhali even after extending the stipulated date twice for proposals, the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) Monday said it would keep extending the date till it gets suitable proposals.
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) With talks on to phase out dredging subsidy to Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT), its chairman R.P.S. Kahlon Monday feared that any such decision would lead to a further decrease in draft level of its riverine port facilities, causing the volume of cargo to decline drastically.
Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Monday urged officials and employees of the railways to be sensitive towards common people who use trains, which serve as the "lifeline of India".
Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) Bengal Inc is set to hear from Narendra Modi about the success story of his state when the flamboyant Gujarat chief minister addresses entrepreneurs here early April.
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) After failing to get any private player to set up the proposed Haldia Dock II project at Salukkhali, the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) Monday said it is hopeful of getting proposals from private parties by March 28 after it agreed to extend the stipulated date.
Kolkata, Feb 14 (IANS) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) Thursday hinted that it would take a call on taking a controlling stake in the cash-strapped Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) following the West Bengal government's decision to appoint a consultancy firm company to advise on the proposed sale of its shares.
Kolkata, Jan 29 (IANS) The union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) is likely to take a decision after March 15 on lifting a moratorium imposed on the expansion of 26 industrial areas across the country, including West Bengal's Haldia, an official said Tuesday.
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) With the West Bengal government postponing its Feb 13 industry meet in Mumbai, the business community has warned that unless the state finalises its industry policy, the event would end in a whimper.
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IANS) The West Bengal government Friday has decided to postpone its proposed industry meet in Mumbai, earlier announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for Feb 13.
Haldia (West Bengal), Jan 17 (IANS) West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan Thursday said the Mamata Banerjee government has to find out a "suitable solution" to the land acquisition problem and reminded it of the "major responsibility" to restore confidence in industrialists.
Haldia (West Bengal), Jan 17 (IANS) West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan Thursday batted for the Mamata Banerjee government's initiatives to attract investment in the state despite some hiccups, but reminded it of the "major responsibility" to restore confidence in industrialists.
Haldia (West Bengal), Jan 16 (IANS) The big names from the corporate world gave it a miss, there were no fresh concrete business proposals, and the chief minister spent the major part of her speech attacking her favourite whipping boys - the central government, the media and the opposition. This sums up the inaugural session of Mamata Banerjee's investment summit that was devoid of the sound bytes that entrepreneurs and an industry-hungry state like West Bengal were waiting to hear.
Haldia (West Bengal), Jan 15 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday accused the media of negative publicity against her while addressing an investment summit here.
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IANS) Ridiculing the "Bengal Leads" business summit being organised by West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee government, the CPI-M Monday said Bengal was now only leading in violence against women, festivals, and market borrowings.
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IANS) In its bid to attract big ticket investments in the industry-hungry state, the West Bengal government is organising its annual investors' meet - the second edition of 'Bengal Leads' - from Tuesday, but the likely absence of big names is proving a major dampener.
Kolkata, Jan 9 (IANS) Mamata Banerjee's government in West Bengal is likely to announce its new industrial policy Jan 15, a Trinamool Congress minister said here Wednesday.
Kolkata, Dec 13 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Thursday allowed the plea of cargo handling company Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) to remove its machinery and equipment from the Haldia Dock complex.
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) India could have as many as seven exclusive corridors for bullet trains, Minister of State for Railways Kotla Surya Prakash Reddy told the Rajya Sabha Thursday.
Kolkata, Dec 8 (IANS) The West Bengal government, which in recent days has got a bad press following the pullout of private cargo handler ABG from Haldia port, is getting one of its best opportunities this week to showcase itself as an investors' "dreamland".
Kolkata, Nov 27 (IANS) The central government has given the nod for a new dock facility in East Midnapore district of West Bengal that would handle around 23.4 million tonnes (MT) of cargo annually.
Haldia (West Bengal), Nov 20 (IANS) With Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee seeking support from political parties, including the BJP, for a no?confidence motion against the UPA government in parliament, the Congress Tuesday accused her of pursuing "communal politics".
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would woo industry captains from across the country at a business meet in New Delhi next month to attract fresh investments in the industry?hungry state.
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IANS) The Congress Sunday said the Trinamool Congress did not have the adequate numbers in parliament for pushing through a no?confidence motion against the UPA and attacked the Mamata Banerjee?led party for seeking support from "communal" BJP.
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) Former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Sunday accused the Mamata Banerjee-led government of driving away investors which was jeopardising the economy of the state.
Kolkata, Nov 10 (ANI): Chief Minister West Bengal Mamata Banerjee has interacted with captains of Indian industry in Kolkata, and urged them to invest in the state without giving any credence to negative publicity in the media.
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday night attacked the central government for putting an embargo on establishment of industries at Haldia and urged upon businessmen not to give money to any political agents in the state.
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) Power utility CESC Ltd., an R.P.-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, Friday reported a 19.3 percent jump in its net profit to Rs.136 crore for the quarter ended Sep 30 as compared to Rs.114 crore during the same period in the last financial year.
Kolkata, Nov 8 (IANS) Claiming it would suffer financial losses of over Rs.1,000 crore following Haldia Bulk Terminal's (HBT) decision to quit Haldia Port Complex, Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) Thursday said it will start proceedings to blacklist the company.
Kolkata, Nov.8 (ANI): Members of the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) held a protest rally against the West Bengal Government, complaining about the wrong industrial policies framed by the latter.
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IANS) Industry lobby FICCI Wednesday said the attitude of the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, which has drawn flak for its handling of the Haldia port issue, towards industry is "very positive".
Kolkata, Nov 7 (IANS) Industry lobby FICCI said the attitude of the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, which has drawn flak for its handling of the Haldia port problem, towards industry is "very positive".
Haldia, Nov 6 (IANS) The West Bengal government Tuesday announced it would hold a business summit in this industrial port town in East Midnapore district from Jan 17 to attract investors.
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IANS) Accusing the Trinamool Congress of vitiating the industrial environment of the state and making investors apprehensive, the Congress Tuesday demanded a white paper on the West Bengal government's plans to attract investment.
Haldia, Nov 6 (IANS) The West Bengal government Tuesday announced it would hold a business summit in this industrial port town in East Midnapore district in the first week of January to attract investors.
Kolkata, Nov 5 (IANS) Days after port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminal (HBT) Pvt Ltd quit West Bengal, the state government Monday threatened to move the Central Industrial Tribunal against the manner in which the company terminated the services of around 620 employees.
Kolkata, Nov.5 (ANI): Youth Congress activists protested against the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal Government, complaining about its wrong industrial policies.
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IANS) Three Trinamool Congress supporters, arrested for allegedly storming the premises of a private waste management company and beating up its employees in West Bengal's Hooghly district, were released on bail Saturday.
Kolkata, Nov 3 (IANS) A port equipment operator's decision to bid adieu to West Bengal has become the big talking point in the state. As politicians get busy in their bid to score brownie points, the issue has triggered a media war and divided society into those drawing comparisons with Tata Nano's exit from Singur and those dismissively calling the outbound company a contractor.
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court Friday "dismissed as withdrawn" the petition of Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT), seeking resumption of work by Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT).
Kolkata, Nov.2 (ANI): The Bengal Chamber has approached Union Minister for Shipping G.K. Vasan to intervene and resolve the issue of the exit of cargo firm Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) from the 'Kolkata/Haldia Port.
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) Pre-feasibility studies for the proposed six high-speed rail corridors in the country under the 12th Five Year Plan will be completed soon, a Planning Commission official said here Friday.
Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday quit West Bengal over "poor law and order" and "safety" concerns of its employees, prompting industry experts to raise concern over the state's growth prospects.
Kolkata, Oct. 31 (ANI): Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT), a cargo handling firm jointly promoted by ABG group of India and French logistics company LDA, announced on Wednesday that it would be ending its operations at the Haldia port in West Bengal due to unsafe work conditions.
Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday quit West Bengal over "poor law and order" and "safety" concerns of its employees, prompting industry experts to raise concern over the state's growth prospects.
Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) The West Bengal government Wednesday said the industry's confidence on the regime was high, dismissing claims to the contrary as a port equipment operator pulled out of the state citing poor law and order and employee safety.
Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday quit West Bengal, citing "poor law and order" and "safety" concern for its employees.
Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday announced it would quit West Bengal due to "poor law and order" and "safety" concerns of its employees, dealing a blow to the already gloomy industrial scenario in the state.
Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Further compounding the problems at labour unrest-hit Haldia Dock Complex in West Bengal, port equipment operator Haldia Bulk Terminals (HBT) Wednesday decided to quit the complex, citing poor law and order.
Kolkata, Oct 30 (IANS) While West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday described the Haldia Dock imbroglio as "exaggerated", the Congress and the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) attacked the state government for vitiating the industrial environment in the state.
Kolkata, Oct 30 (IANS) In the wake of the ongoing labour unrest in the Haldia Dock Complex, the West Bengal Congress Tuesday said it will stir up a mass movement against the Mamata Banerjee-led government which has "waged a war against the industry".
Kolkata, Oct 29 (IANS) Observing that the West Bengal government's "silence" over the ongoing labour unrest in the Haldia Dock Complex was heading towards disaster, the Congress Monday sought the intervention of the prime minister in the matter.
Haldia (West Bengal), Oct 28 (IANS) A private port equipment operator in the labour unrest-hit Haldia dock complex Sunday alleged that three of its senior officers, as also one's wife and son, were abducted by a mob at gun point and asked never to return to the port town.
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) Haldia Bulk Terminal (HBT), a private port equipment operator at the labour unrest-hit Haldia Dock Complex, is planning to move the Calcutta High Court Tuesday against the Kolkata Port Trust for "failing to provide safe environment" for its operations.
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) A private port equipment operator at the labour unrest-hit Haldia Dock Complex is planning to move the Calcutta High Court Tuesday against the of the Kolkata Port Trust for "failing to provide safe environment" for its operations.
Haldia (West Bengal), Oct 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday said she would not allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail in the state.
Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) In a unique way of one-to-one interaction with industrialists to woo them, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday urged them to feel free to send her an SMS to apprise her of any problems they face on projects.
Haldia (West Bengal), Oct 9 (IANS) Expressing unhappiness over the central government delaying environmental clearance for West Bengal's eco-tourism project at Nayachar in East Midnapore district, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday sought immediate clearance for the project.
Kolkata, Oct 4 (IANS) The meeting of all stakeholders, convened by the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) to solve the crisis at Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), seemed to have failed to resolve most of the issues Thursday.
Kolkata, Oct 3 (IANS) The Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) will hold a meeting Thursday with all stakeholders to solve the crisis at Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), a port official said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Wednesday inducted a new Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV) at Visakhapatnam that will aid the maritime force to secure the eastern coastline from terror treats, smuggling, gun-running, poaching and other such crimes.
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IANS) In a bid to arrange a temporary financing option, cash-strapped Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL), the second-largest maker of polyethylene in India, is awaiting a nod from its board on terms of product swapping arrangement with an international company.
Kolkata, Aug 2 (IANS) City-based Dhunseri Petrochem & Tea Ltd. (DPTL) is hoping to triple its turnover to Rs.60 billion in fiscal 2013-14 with the commissioning of its Egyptian plastic project next year.
Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) CESC Ltd, an R.P.-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, Friday said it is gearing up for building the back-end infrastructure which would be capable of handling distribution capacity of 3,000 MW power in the next five years.
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) To promote private investment into inland waterways, the central government Monday constituted a committee which will identify new areas for attracting funds and private investment in the sector.
New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has been pushing for greater private investment in inland waterways, seen as an area of considerable importance.
Kolkata, July 11 (IANS) Attempting a turnaround, cash-strapped Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) is planning to increase its production to 240 tonnes per hour and will perform a technical audit to increase its productivity.
Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) Partha Bhattacharyya Tuesday resigned as managing director of cash-strapped Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL), paving the way for appointment of a West Bengal government nominee for the post.
Kolkata, June 9 (IANS) West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress has passed its first major popularity test, bagging four of the state's six civic bodies after contesting the elections on its own strength. But the loss of East Midnapore's Haldia to the Left Front and Nadia district's Cooper's Camp to the Congress has been a wake-up call for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's party.
Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress stole a march over its opponents, winning four civic bodies, while the Left Front and the Congress clinched one each in results announced Tuesday. It was the first major test of popularity of parties after the 2011 assembly polls that saw the end of the 34-year communist reign.
Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) The CPI-M Tuesday demanded the release of its former MP Laxman Seth and two of his associates jailed for allegedly plotting violent incidents in West Bengal's Nandigram village in 2007.
Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) As West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress won elections to four civic bodies, opposition Left Front Wednesday hailed its sole victory in the Haldia municipality as an answer to the "politics of terror".
Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) Backed by its resounding victory in the West Bengal civic polls, the ruling Trinamool Congress Tuesday bragged about its ability to go it alone in future elections, prompting ally Congress to hit back saying it had no compulsion to continue the alliance.
Kolkata, June 5 (IANS) In a strong message to ally Congress after winning elections to four of six civic bodies, West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress Tuesday said the victory was a strong indicator of its might in the state.
Kolkata, June 3 (IANS) Brisk polling marred by incidents of sporadic violence was reported Sunday during elections for six civic bodies in West Bengal -- being viewed as a barometer of the popularity of the Mamata Banerjee government.
Kolkata, May 30 (IANS) The Congress Wednesday accused the Trinamool Congress of creating a "vicious environment" ahead of municipal elections in the state. It said its candidates are threatened and intimidated.
Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) In an apparent sign of strain, the West Bengal state Congress Tuesday shot off a letter to the state election commissioner complaining against the threats by Trinamool Congress against its nominees in the upcoming civic polls.
Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) Salon chain Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty Limited (JHHBL) is planning to expand business internationally and venture into haircare products to increase profitability.
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) West Bengal Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee was Tuesday inducted as chairman of Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) at a board meeting where it was decided to convert Rs.128-crore debt of the cash-starved company into equity to improve its financial health.
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) A West Bengal court Tuesday sent former Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) MP Laxman Seth and two of his associates, who allegedly plotted the violent incidents in Nandigram in 2007, to judicial custody till April 10.
Kolkata, March 26 (IANS) The Chatterjee Group (TCG) chairman and co-promoter of Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) Purnendu Chatterjee Monday met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the eve of a crucial board meeting of the cash-starved company.
Agartala, Feb 21 (ANI): In a major step forward, Bangladesh has allowed India to transport food grains through its territory to landlocked Tripura.
Agartala, Feb 21 (ANI): In a major step forward, Bangladesh has allowed India to transport food grains through its territory to landlocked Tripura.
Midnapore, June 22 (ANI): West Bengal Irrigation Minister Manas Bhunia, who visited the flood-hit areas of West Midnapore, assured locals of immediate rescue and relief operations.
Haldia (West Bengal), Nov 23 (ANI): Two cargo ships, both coming from opposite directions, collided on Tuesday in the Hooghly River.
East Midnapore (WB), Dec 10 (ANI): Port and district authorities in East Midnapore of West Bengal ordered a thorough probe after tonnes of ammonium nitrate, contained in a detained ship from Estonian freight ship spilled on a busy road during transportation.
Kolkata, May 24 (IANS) Three contract labourers were killed in an accident at a process vehicle in the Haldia Petrochemicals Limited plant in West Bengal Sunday, an official said.
Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) The West Bengal government is planning to build a small port at the mouth of the Hooghly river, a senior government official said here Friday.
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) Chinese auto major First Automobile Works (FAW) officials Monday met West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and discussed proposals for setting up an automobile manufacturing facility in the state.
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) In a statement that may not exactly be music to the ears of the Trinamoool Congress, its alliance partner Congress' senior leader Pranab Mukherjee has supported the proposed chemical hub project at West Bengal's Nayachar island.
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) Global auto major Tata Motors may have moved out its Nano plant from the state but the people of Singur still want the project, says West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee.
Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) Land acquisition and industrialisation have emerged as two of the key issues in West Bengal as campaigning for a no-holds-barred Lok Sabha contest gains momentum.
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) West Bengal is yet to receive formal approval from the central government on a chemical hub project that was verbally cleared early February, a minister said here Wednesday.
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) West Bengal is yet to receive written approval from the central government on a chemical hub project that was verbally cleared early February, a minister said here Wednesday.
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IANS) Chinese steel major Sinosteel has got land in Haldia in West Bengal for its cold forged steel rolls manufacturing unit, a top official said here Wednesday.
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IANS) The city-based Dhunseri group is making a Rs.130-crore (Rs.1.3-billion) foray into the IT infrastructure business, generating about 7,000 jobs, a top company company official said here Monday.
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IANS) A monorail service running on cooking gas? With an eye on the record books, that is exactly what a Kolkata-based company has planned for the city two years on.
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Singapore-based Universal Success Enterprises Ltd (USEL) Monday said it has signed three pacts with the Gujarat government to invest Rs.87,000 crore (Rs.870 billion/$17.5 billion) in infrastructure projects.
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Singapore-based Universal Success Enterprises Ltd (USEL) Monday said it has signed three agreements with the Gujarat government and will invest about Rs.87,000 crore (Rs.870 billion) in various infrastructure projects.
