Everything you need to know about Sutia Barasat: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Sutia Barasat: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IANS) Infamous for propagating hatred for CPI-M among party workers, Trinamool Congress leader Jyotipriya Mallick Thursday made personal attacks on several opposition leaders, prompting the Congress to mull taking legal action against him.
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) A 42-year-old woman was murdered Saturday after being allegedly raped in West Bengal, police said Sunday. Her husband too was assaulted and is critical.
Kolkata, Nov 24 (IANS) Targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, senior CPI?M leader Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee Saturday alleged that anti?socials in the state were emboldened after receiving a "message" from the state secretariat that it is their government.
Kolkata, Sept 4 (IANS) Two youth were arrested after they allegedly badly beat up an elderly homeopath doctor, leading to his death, after he objected to them passing vulgar comments against women in West Bengal's North 24 Pargas district, police said Tuesday.
Barasat (West Bengal), July 29 (ANI): After shamelessly blaming a teenaged girl, who was eve teased by local goons at the Barasat station, saying she was provocatively dressed and hence invited trouble, Barasat MLA and Trinamool Congress leader Chiranjeet Chakravarty has now claimed he was misquoted by the media.
Kolkata, July 28 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday refused to comment on a statement made by actor and Trinamool Congress legislator Chiranjeet that short dresses worn by women were one of the reasons behind the increase in incidents of harassment.
Kolkata, July 28 (IANS) Bengali actor and Trinamool Congress legislator Chiranjeet aka Dipak Chakraborty Saturday contended that short dresses worn by women were one of the main reasons behind the increase in incidents of harassment of women in his constituency in the North 24 Parganas district.
Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) Another case was filed against athlete Pinki Pramanik Friday, this time alleging a criminal breach of trust.
Kolkata, July 7 (IANS) The number of "so-called political leaders having no spines" is growing, a post on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Facebook profile said Saturday, triggering a debate i npolitical circles about the target of her attack.
Kolkata, June 29 (IANS) A West Bengal court Friday rejected the bail plea of Asiad gold medallist runner Pinki Pramanik, accused of being a male, and sent the athlete to judicial custody till July 12 for alleged rape.
Kolkata, June 19 (IANS) Asian Games gold medallist athlete Pinki Pramanik, accused of being a male and currently remanded in judicial custody for alleged rape, underwent a gender determination test Tuesday, police said.
Kolkata, June 18 (IANS) Asian Games athletics gold medallist Pinki Pramanik, accused of being a male and currently remanded to judicial custody for alleged rape, underwent a gender determination test Monday, the result of which will be declared Tuesday, police said.
Kolkata, June 14 (IANS) In a sensational development, Asian Games gold medal-winning athlete Pinki Pramanik was detained by police after a complaint was made that she is a male and has allegedly raped a woman, police said Thursday.
New Delhi, May 31 (ANI): With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) spearheading a nation-wide shutdown in protest against last week's hike in petrol prices, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday appealed to party workers to observe event peacefully.
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Kolkata-based Keventer Group is planning to set up a food park in West Bengal, investing about Rs.7 billion, a top executive of the company said Saturday.
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, April 11(IANS) A man and his parents were shot dead at their home in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district Wednesday, police said.
Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) With an eye on next year's panchayat polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday announced several sops, including loans and recognition of 10,000 madrassas, for the state's Muslim community.
Benapole (Bangladesh), June 2(ANI): A Bangladeshi cattle trader was shot dead by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the Dhaniakhali checkpoint, as the border patrol agency continues to pursue a shoot-on-sight strategy.
Kolkata, Nov.14 (ANI): Kolkata city police on Saturday arrested two alleged militants from Palpakuria in the Kazi Para area of Barasat locality here and also recovered some ammunition from them.
Barasat (West Bengal), Nov.14 (ANI): West Bengal police arrested two suspected Kashmiri terrorists from Barasat in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Friday night.
Baguiati (West Bengal), Aug 21(ANI): An elderly couple abandoned by their family members, in Baguiati, a suburban locality in Kolkata, has sought an end to their lives as they have been struggling for the past three years.
Kolkata, May 27 (IANS) For the third day running after Cyclone Aila swept the city with full fury, large parts of the metropolis continued to remain without water and power Wednesday as irate residents put up road blockades and held protests before utility offices.
Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) An 11-year-old girl, studying in Class 5, died after allegedly being hit by her class teacher with a duster in West Bengal's Burdwan district, police said Friday.
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) The people of this eastern metropolis, known for their political orientation, have left far behind their counterparts from the other four metros in terms of the voting percentage for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) West Bengal's ruling Left Front (LF) Wednesday described the final phase of Lok Sabha polls in the state as 'peaceful' and accused the opposition Trinamool Congress of indulging in violence and trying to create tension by spreading rumours.
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) A 70 percent turnout was reported in 11 constituencies of West Bengal in the final phase of Lok Sabha elections Wednesday amid sporadic clashes that left five people injured and charges and counter-charges of rigging.
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) Sporadic political clashes left two persons injured in the final phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal Wednesday even as people turned out in large numbers to vote in 11 constituencies.
New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): On the final day of polling for the Lok Sabha elections, incidents of violence were reported from 24-Parganas district of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh's Bijnore and Uttarakhand's Dehradun.
New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): On the final day of polling for the Lok Sabha elections, incidents of violence were reported from 24-Parganas district of West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh's Bijnore and Uttarakhand's Dehradun.
Kolkata, May 11 (IANS) West Bengal's ruling Left Front (LF) patriarch Jyoti Basu is unlikely to cast his vote in this Lok Sabha election because of frail health.
Howrah, Apr 29 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate, Lal Krishna Advani, on Wednesday said that Tata Motor's 'Nano' left West Bengal and went to Gujarat due to the faulty policies of the ruling Left Front.
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) N.S. Manju struck in the last minute of injury time to keep Mohun Bagan afloat in the I-league championship race with a 2-1 victory over defending champions Dempo Sports Club, Goa, at Barasat near here Sunday.
Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) The West Bengal government Monday said that it would carry out police action in tribal-dominated Lalgarh to flush out Maoist guerrillas before the Lok Sabha polls but the state chief electoral officer (CEO) called for dialogue to resolve the impasse.
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) Chirag United failed to go for the kill after having title holders Dempo Sports, Goa, on the mat and remained content with a goalless draw in an I-League match at Barasat near here Saturday.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) As far as this doctor-turned-politician is concerned, it's a double dose. The Trinamool Congress candidate from Barasat town in West Bengal has hit the campaign trail with a stethoscope in hand.
Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) The under-23 squad of German soccer giants F C Bayern Munich arrived here Thursday for a week-long visit during which they will play three exhibition matches, officials said.
Kolkata, Dec 17 (IANS) A 32-year-old woman allegedly threw her illegitimate newborn in a canal here Wednesday, the police said. The baby, though rescued in time, died later in the day.
Barasat (West Bengal), Dec 12 (IANS) Riding on a Soccer Velho strike, Air India downed Vasco Sports Club 1-0 while Jose Barreto struck a brace to fashion Mohun Bagan's 2-1 win over Oil India in the Federation Cup group D matches here Friday.
Kolkata, Dec 11 (IANS) Defending champions East Bengal and JCT Phagwara went past their opponents, each with a 2-0 margin, in group C lung-openers of the 30th Federation Cup football championship here Thursday.
Kolkata, Dec 10 (IANS) Okolie Odafe fired a hat-trick as Goan outfit Churchill Brothers moved into the semi-final whipping Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bangalore, 7-0 in a group B match of the 30th Federation Cup at the Salt Lake stadium here Wednesday.
Kolkata, Dec 9 (IANS) Dempo Sports club and Mumbai FC finished 1-1 while Chirag United and State Bank of Travancore were locked 2-2 in the inconsequential group A league matches of the 30th Federation Cup football tournament at Barasat Tuesday.
Kolkata, Dec 9 (IANS) A 20-year-old woman was burnt alive by her husband in a West Bengal town, police said.
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) Mahindra United sparkled in the second half to prevail 3-0 over Hindusthan Aeronautics Limited, while Churchill Brothers edged past Mohammedan Sporting 2-1 in group B league matches of the 30th Federation Cup Friday.
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Despite All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi being critically ill, the elections slated for Dec 23 will be held as scheduled as they cannot be postponed, it was announced here Saturday.
Kolkata, Oct 15 (IANS) In the backdrop of the global financial crisis, West Bengal Finance Minister Asim Dasgupta Wednesday urged people not to keep their money in foreign banks and even in banks having significant foreign equity holdings.
Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) Local outfit Chirag United played their hearts out to hold formidable Churchill Brothers of Goa to a goalless draw in an I-League encounter at Barasat near here Sunday.
Kolkata, Oct 1 (IANS) Stunning upsets, thrilling duels, and a promise of good football spread over the next few months - these are the opening round gains from the second edition of the I-League, though rain-lashed poor surfaces could be a matter of concern.
Kolkata, Oct 1 (IANS) Stunning upsets, thrilling duels, and a promise of good football spread over the next few months - these are the opening round gains from the second edition of the I-League, though rain-lashed poor surfaces could be a matter of concern.
Riding on Yusif Yakubu's fine first-half brace Mahindra United outclassed and outplayed their South African counterpart Santos FC, settling
Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan, Mumbai outfit Mahindra United, Goan side Churchill Brothers and South Africa's Santos football club as the lone foreign
