Everything you need to know about Netaji Road: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Netaji Road: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Srinagar, May 15 (IANS) Around 125 passengers were rescued in south Kashmir's Shopian district Wednesday when they were caught in heavy snowfall on the Mughal Road connecting the Kashmir Valley with the Jammu region.
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Thousands of school children will form a human chain here Monday to mark the Second UN Global Road Safety Week, an official said here.
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) Angry protestors in Kolkata Thursday burnt effigies of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, while torch rallies were held as a mark of respect to Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh who died after a brutal assault in a Pakistan jail.
Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) Amid demonstrations by Congress activists, Saradha Group promoter Sudipta Sen and two other senior company officials were brought to the city Wednesday night.
Imphal, Apr 16 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has said that Manipur has a special place in the hearts of all Indians for its participation in the struggle to free India from the British rule.
Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) When Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee engages with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the national capital seeking financial assistance for debt-stressed West Bengal Tuesday, her Gujarat counterpart and BJP poster boy Narendra Modi will have a much-awaited interface with Bengal industry captains here.
Abuja, April 6 (IANS) At least 60 people were killed when a luxury bus, a truck and a fuel-laden tanker collided in Nigeria, officials said.
Lucknow, March 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Wednesday said his Samajwadi Party (SP) was prepared for Lok Sabha polls anytime but the final decision on continuing support to the UPA government will be taken by party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Islamabad, March 17 (IANS/WAM) A road named after UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is being built in Pakistan's northwest tribal region.
Cairo, March 10 (IANS) At least four people were killed and eight injured in a car accident in Egypt's Giza governorate Saturday, Xinhua reported.
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) Nearly six months after being taken into custody by the United States Child Protection Services for alleged neglect by parents, one-and-a-half-year-old Indrashish, son on an Indian couple in the US, returned to the city Wednesday.
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IANS) Nearly six months after being taken into custody by the US Child Protection Services for alleged neglect by parents, one-and-a-half-year-old Indrashish, son on an Indian couple in the US, returned to the city Wednesday.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose continued to inspire all Indians.
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Subhas Chandra Bose still inspires Indians, President Pranab Mukherjee said Wednesday after Netaji's daughter Anita B. Pfaff presented him the first copy of her book on the freedom fighter.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will receive the first copy of the book 'Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Germany' here tomorrow.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Anita B. Pfaff, daughter of Subhas Chandra Bose, will present the first copy of the book "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Germany" to President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan Wednesday, a statement here said.
Agartala, Feb 5 (ANI): The 116th birth anniversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose, a dynamic leader in India's struggle for independence, was recently celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotism in Tripura.
Kolkata, Feb 4 (IANS) Virtually donning the robe of a teacher, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee Monday dictated a list of her government's successes to student leaders of her party, asking them to memorise it.
Kolkata, Jan 31 (IANS) Saying that religious intolerance was "unnecessary", Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Bose Pfaff Thursday dubbed as "unfortunate" the circumstances that forced Booker prize-winning author Salman Rushdie to cancel his visit to the city.
Kolkata, Jan 29 (IANS) State-owned Air India will re-introduce its international flights between Kolkata and Dhaka from Feb 7, an official of the national carrier said Tuesday.
Kolkata, Jan 28 (IANS) Forward Bloc general secretary and veteran parliamentarian Debabrata Biswas Monday courted controversy, using obscene words to describe what he called "opportunistic" policies of West Bengal's Trinamool Congress government. He later apologised.
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) Legendary freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Pfaff Sunday hoped to bring her father's "ashes" kept in Japan back to India, saying it would be the "perfect homecoming for him".
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IANS) "Pained" over the continuous controversy over the death of her father, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Pfaff Friday said secret government files on the freedom fighter should be declassified.
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IANS) The Forward Bloc, a party founded by Subhas Chandra Bose, Wednesday lashed out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for shifting the venue of Netaji's 116th birth anniversary celebrations and her decision to establish a monument in his name.
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee paid homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 116 birth anniversary Wednesday.
New Delhi, Jan.23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee paid homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 116th birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.
It is the 116th birth anniversary for Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and nation paid tribute to him. NDMC plays glowing tributes to Netaji and officials including Mayor paid floral tributes to the son of the nation.
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IANS) Swami Vivekananda and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one a great monk and the other a champion nationalist, believed in the power of youth to transform India, West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan said here Wednesday.
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IANS) The West Bengal government Wednesday announced that it would build a monument to honour the country's great freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Subhas Chandra Bose is one of the most prominent leaders of India?s freedom struggle. Due to his great leadership qualities and great organizing power he was given the title of Netaji.
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) The West Bengal government has decided to accord a heritage status to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's ancestral house in South 24 Parganas district, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Tuesday.
Kolkata, Jan 22 (IANS) Claiming that over 100 secret files on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose were with various government departments, including the PMO, Netaji's family members and researchers Tuesday threatened to launch a mass movement if the documents are not declassified and made public at the earliest.
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday appealed to the Airport Authority of India allow more flights to ply from the Kolkata airport and construct more airports in various areas of the state, saying it was now a growing investment destination.
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Noting that there has been a directional shift in India's trade, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said new Asian powers have emerged as India's major partners now.
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Pfaff Sunday termed the Partition of the country and the resultant wars and arms race between India and Pakistan as a major disappointment, militating against her father's vision of the post-Independence nation.
Kolkata, Jan.20 (ANI): Participating in the 116th birth anniversary celebrations of well known freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose here, President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday described him as a "real icon" for the youth, as his life was a story of sacrifice and service to India.
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Describing Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as a "real icon" for the youth, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said his life was a story of sacrifice and service to the cause of India.
Kolkata, Jan 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda here today.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a four-day visit to Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal from today.
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will Thursday embark on a three-day tour of West Bengal to attend several functions and inaugurate an airport terminal building here.
Kolkata, Dec 24 (IANS) Claiming that the central government was taking away West Bengal's entire revenue for servicing its debt, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday accused it of being insensitive towards the needs of her state.
Lucknow, Dec 17 (IANS) The Congress is stunned, at the Samajwadi Party's claims last week that it had been arm-twisted by the Congress through the CBI. This sudden turn in the Samajwadi Party's stance comes soon after the SP bailed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government at the centre out in parliament, during voting on the decision to allow 51 percent foreign equity in retail trade.
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Two brothers and their associate were arrested for cheating over a hundred investors through a multi-crore rupee scam, police said Friday.
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday said his ministry has written to states to reduce taxes on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to give a boost to the country's airline sector.
Kolkata, Dec 7 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday said his ministry has written to states to reduce taxes on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to give a boost to the country's airline sector.
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) All eyes were on the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Wednesday as the government braced itself for a vote in the Lok Sabha on the issue of foreign investment in multi-brand retail.
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) As the UPA Wednesday continued talks with opposition parties to elicit their support to foreign investment in retail during the vote in the Lok Sabha, the Samajwadi Party (SP) said it was against the move but would not do anything to "trouble the government".
London, November 26 (ANI): Two menus for lavish lunches on the Titanic have sold for a staggering 100,000 pounds at an auction.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The government Thursday approved the revised modernisation cost of Kolkata's Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport and pegged it at Rs.2,325 crore.
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): Miley Cyrus has revealed that she has a crush on Kristen Stewart, and is a huge fan of her style.
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IANS) British inquiries into Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's reported death on Aug 18, 1945 concluded that it was "clear" that he was "trying to make a getaway to Russia", according to a new book.
Islamabad, Nov 16 (IANS) The road ahead will not be easy for China as it faces difficult times, said a Pakistani daily Friday following the once?in?a?decade power transition in Beijing that saw Xi Jinping becoming the new leader.
Kolkata, Nov 11 (IANS) Iconic Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee Sunday said the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) was "losing its character and seriousness" following the shift of the inauguration ceremony from the traditional state-run Nandan Auditorium.
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) History repeated itself after three decades Saturday as Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bacchan walked down the very tunnel of the Netaji Subhash Indoor Stadium here through which he had sauntered majestically during one of the scenes of the 1981 blockbuster "Yaarana".
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) He played a jailbird in many of his films and on saturday, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, in the company pf Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma watched a dance drama by prisoners at the inauguration of the 18th Kolkata International Film Festival here Saturday.
Kolkata, Nov 10 (IANS) Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma watched a dance drama by prisoners at the inauguration of the 18th Kolkata International Film Festival here Saturday.
Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) From a bouquet of vintage classics to a collage of international films and a dose of glamour, the 18th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) promises all that and more when it will be inaugurated Saturday by Bollywood "Shahenshah" Amitabh Bachchan and "Baadshah" Shah Rukh Khan.
Islamabad, Nov. 8 (ANI): Supply of fuel to NATO troops through the Torkham border post resumed after one year when two oil tankers crossed into Afghanistan amid tight security on Wednesday.
Lucknow, Nov 6 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has reason to be a proud father. His elder son Akhilesh Yadav at age 39 is chief minister of Uttar Pradesh while his 25-year-old younger son Prateek has made a mark as a body-builder.
Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) 'Africa Calling' will be the focus of the 18th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) slated to be inaugurated by Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan Nov 10.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) A couple in their early 50s was found murdered and their house robbed in Delhi, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday inaugurated the campus of Indraprastha Institute Of Information Technology (IIIT) which till now was functioning from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology.
Kolkata, Oct 22 (IANS) Brazil's soccer World Cup winning captain and former coach Carlos Daunga has a prescription for lifting Indian soccer standards - follow the Japanese model.
London, Oct 9(ANI): David Haigh, chief executive of Dubai-based investment bank GFH Capital and the man spearheading a 50 million takeover of English football club Leeds United, has compared the Yorkshire based club to a young Pamela Anderson.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) With India accounting for over 10 percent of global deaths in road accidents each year, about 1,000 road safety experts from 30 countries are to in the national capital next month to discuss ways to cut down on such fatalities.
London, Oct 2 (ANI): Adele's official theme song for the new Bond flick 'Skyfall' is to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the famous 007 agent on Friday.
Lucknow, Sep 19 (IANS) As Mamata Banerjee turned her back on UPA-II, Congress emissaries Wednesday opened fresh channels of communication with Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and BSP supremo Mayawati.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) A 17-year-old maid died here after falling from a third floor flat where she worked, police said Tuesday.
Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday described great nationalist leader Subhash Chandra Bose as the "first Bengali Rashtrapati" of India.
Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) With well-known figures from diverse fields gathered, the richness of Bengali culture was put on display as the West Bengal government Friday joined hands with Kolkata Municipal Corporation to honour President Pranab Mukherjee, the first man from the state to grace the nation's highest constitutional office.
Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, who Friday began a four-day official visit to his home state Bengal -- his first after assuming the nation's highest post, was accorded a civic reception by the Mamata Banerjee government.
Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday arrived here on his first visit to his home state, West Bengal, after assuming the nation's highest post.
New York, Sept 14 (ANI): Despite her cheating scandal with director Rupert Sanders, Kristen Stewart has admitted that she is having good time acting wise and is ready to choose her next movie.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will be travelling to West Bengal on a four-day visit beginning on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will begin a four-day visit to West Bengal from Friday, said an official statement here.
Islamabad, Sept. 3 (Xinhua-ANI): Two Americans were among four people killed in a suicide blast that occurred early Monday morning in Pakistan's northwest city of Peshawar, said a senior local official.
Abuja, Sep 1 (IANS) A total of 29 people were killed in a road accident in Nigeria Friday, reported Xinhua.
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) In a bid to bury the bitter happenings round the presidential polls, the West Bengal government has decided to hounour President Pranab Mukherjee with a "civic reception" next month, a senior party MP said Thursday.
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) An emotionally charged Mumbai Police constable offered a rose to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray shortly after the latter's rally at Azad Maidan Tuesday evening.
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Modern School, APJ School and Father Agnel School scored victories in the preliminary league matches of the inaugural Delhi Soccer Association's (DSA) Inter-school Girls Football Tournament at the DDA Netaji Subhash Sports Complex at Jasola here Saturday.
Kolkata, Aug.15 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday broke with tradition in place since 1948, by shifting the venue of the Independence Day celebrations from the government headquarters at the Writers' Building to Red Road in the heart of the city.
New Delhi, Aug.14 (ANI): Urging the nation to leave behind the way of hatred, violence and anger, and appealing to one and all to put aside petty quarrels and factions, India's 13 President, Pranab Mukherjee, on Tuesday, urged Indians to work together for the nation "with the devotion of a child towards a mother."elivering his first pre-Independence Day speech Mukherjee, using invocations from Upanishads, said: "peace must be our ideology, (and) progress our horizon."
Here is the text of President Pranab Mukherjee's speech on India's 66th Independence Day-eve:
Lucknow, Aug 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav Monday assured the party's youth wing that promises made to the youths will soon be fulfilled and exhorted them to do their best to secure maximum Lok Sabha seats in the next general elections.
Lucknow, Aug 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's Samajwadi Party government would be happy to undertake any course correction if party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav suggests it, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said Wednesday.
Kolkata, July 29 (IANS) It was a prized moment for several budding football players of the city who Sunday had an opportunity for a photo op with Dutch football legend Ruud Gullit at the Mohun Bagan day celebrations.
London, July 24 (IANS) A man in Britain, who refused to take his pregnant wife to hospital until she made him lunch, was spared jail, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday.
New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said his party would support foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail if it benefits farmers and India's manufacturing sector.
Washington, July 23 (ANI): More than half of American workers have admitted experiencing road rage while traveling to and from the office, a survey has revealed.
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The CPI-M Monday described freedom fighter Lashmi Sehgal, an associate of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose who joined the party some four decades ago, as a courageous and compassionate woman.
New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday condoled the demise of Captain Lakshmi Sahgal.
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) Grandson Aarav performed the last rites of Rajesh Khanna at the Vile Parle crematorium Thursday with family, friends and fans bidding the superstar a tearful adieu.
Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee Tuesday announced her party would not contest the vice presidential poll and instead consider Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's plea to support Hamid Ansari for the post.
Lucknow, July 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has tried his best to woo Muslims by assuring them that the Justice Rajinder Sachar Committee's recommendations would be implemented.
Kolkata, July 9 (IANS) Yet again bringing into stark focus the lack of medical facilities on India's soccer grounds, a footballer died following an on-field injury after he was moved from one health care facility to another in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district.
London, July 8 (ANI): Getting a 'good eyeful' of an attractive pedestrian is a temptation to which most male motorists have surely succumbed, but taking his eye off the road to steal a glance landed a young gunsmith with a 60-pound fine after his sneaky look was caught on police camera.
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Three people were arrested here for duping several people on the pretext of installing mobile phone towers on the terraces of their homes, police said Thursday.
Lucknow, June 20 (IANS) A constable was killed Wednesday when a truck carrying a unit of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) overturned on the outskirts of the Uttar Pradesh capital, police said.
Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) Asserting that India were now one of the fittest teams, hockey team skipper Bharat Chettri Tuesday said making the semifinals would be the first target at the July 27-Aug 12 London Olympics.
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) A 75-year-old farmer died Friday when he was holding an agitation along with hundreds of other farmers outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office here, police said.
