Everything you need to know about Left Flank Katta Rampur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Left Flank Katta Rampur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Washington, May 2 (ANI): Scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind interactive guide for women going through menopause to help them better understand their menu of treatment options, including whether hormone therapy may be right for them.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 2 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday said the previous government's decision to take over the Trivandrum Golf Club was not correct and he was not in favour of public money being used to run a golf club.
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) It is West Bengal's right to seek a three-year moratorium on interest payments on central loans, said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday, adding: "We are not beggars."
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New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday said that it was too early to announce whom it would support as a presidential candidate, while the Left Front said that it would have no objection to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee throwing his hat in the ring.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Differences appeared Tuesday in the opposition National Democratic Alliance over the presidential candidate while the Left indicated it may support a Congress candidate.
New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday said that it was too early to announce whom it would support as a presidential candidate, while the Left Front said that it would have no objection to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee throwing his hat in the ring.
Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) With West Bengal celebrating May Day with a holiday Tuesday, the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition Left Front tried to use the occasion to consolidate their base among the labour class, which comprises a major vote share in the state.
Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) The Left Front announced Monday its candidates for the Daspur and Bankura assembly seats in West Bengal where by-elections are scheduled on June 12.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Trinamool Congress member Kunal Kumar Ghosh Monday alleged in the Rajya Sabha that human skeletons were being recovered of party workers killed during the Left Front government in West Bengal and urged the union home minister to give information about the action taken by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in the cases.
Agartala, April 30 (IANS) Law and order and corruption would be the two major poll planks of the Congress during assembly elections next year in the three northeastern states of Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland, a party leader said here Monday, expressing confidence in the party's victory.
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Industries Minister Partha Chatterjee Sunday blamed the opposition Left Front and a section of teachers for trying to stop the developmental work in the state by spreading canards against the 11-month-old TMC-Congress government.
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) West Bengal Industries Minister Partha Chatterjee Sunday blamed the opposition Left Front and the Maoists for trying to stop developmental work in the state by spreading canards against the 11-month-old TMC-Congress government.
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Nicolas Sarkozy's hopes of being re-elected as the French President have rocked by new reports suggesting he accepted a 42 million pound funding from slain Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi for his 2077 election campaign.
Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) The CPI-M Friday took a dig at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh assuring Trinamool Congress (TMC) members of parliament over the financial crisis in West Bengal, saying only time will tell "who bails out whom" as both parties were having a tough time due to their "anti-people" policies.
Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Left-handers, who represent just 10 percent of the general human population, have been viewed with suspicion and persecuted across history.
Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) Maoists Thursday released Odisha legislator Jhina Hikaka in the state's Koraput district after holding him in captivity for more than a month, sources said.
Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) West Bengal's opposition Left Front (LF) Wednesday blamed the recent unrest in the Terai-Dooars region in the state's northern part to the "undue haste" of the Mamata Banerjee government to announce a solution to the long-standing problem of Darjeeling hills and its adjoining plains.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left Wednesday demanded an explanation from the government on former Swedish police chief Sten Lindstrom's revelations on the Bofors payoff scandal, including the safe passage to main accused Ottavio Quattrochchi.
Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) With the Mamata Banerjee government drawing flak for many of its actions, the ruling Trinamool Congress Tuesday claimed there was a malicious campaign against her, fuelled by jealousy against her administration's achievements.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) It was back to adjournments as the Lok Sabha met after a three-week break Tuesday with members from Telangana raising the issue of statehood to the region and Left parties demanding a discussion on spiralling prices.
Sydney, Apr 23 (ANI): The Australian Labor Party would lose with worst result in both the houses if elections were held now, giving Tony Abbott control of the upper house as well as the lower, according to a report.
Kochi, April 23 (IANS) Kerala government chief whip and veteran United Democratic Front (UDF) legislator P.C.George Monday alleged that four legislators from the CPI-M-led opposition are ready to cross over to the ruling front.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Television actor Arjun Bijlani, who has kept away from daily soaps for a while, might get married soon at his mother's behest.
Paris, Apr 22 (Xinhua-ANI): French presidential candidate Francois Hollande, representing the biggest opposition Socialist Party (PS), cast his vote for Sunday's first round of presidential election.
New York, Apr 22 (ANI): The 78 million American pooches collectively dump nearly 10 million tons of faeces a year, which is sufficient to fill a line of fully-loaded tractor trailers stretching from Seattle to Boston, according to a pet waste pick-up service.
Paris, April 22 (IANS) Millions of French voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections bogged down by a weak economy and high unemployment, issues that may spell trouble for incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy.
Paris, April 22 (IANS) Millions voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections in France, a country bogged down by weak economy and high unemployment, issues that may spell trouble for incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy.
Paris, April 22 (IANS) The first round of the 2012 French presidential election kicked off Sunday with over 44 million registered voters eligible to cast their ballots for one of 10 candidates, including incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The budget session of parliament is set to resume Tuesday with the government hoping to pass some key pending bills, but also staring at some house trouble over issues like uncontrolled inflation, corruption and setting up of an anti-terror intelligence hub.
Washington, April 22 (IANS) Left side images of the face are rated as more aesthetically pleasing than that of its right side, possibly because the left cheek reflects greater emotional intensity, says a study conducted by the Wake Forest University in the US.
Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) Reiterating her demand for an interest moratorium for the cash-strapped West Bengal government, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday gave the central government a 15-day ultimatum and warned that its "indifferent attitude" could become a "big issue".
Agartala, April 21 (IANS) Three-time legislator Sudip Roy Barman has been named the chief of the Congress's Tripura state unit, sources said here Saturday. The new leader immediately vowed to oust the ruling Left Front from power.
Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) Ridiculing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claim that her government has completed most of its tasks in its very first year, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Surjya Kanta Mishra Friday said after having sent the railways to the ICU as railway minister, she was now doing the same to the state.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 20 (IANS) Neyattinkara is a piece of land in Kerala that once saw many uprisings against British rule. But now it is set for a fierce battle of the political kind, thanks to an assembly byelection.
Oslo, Apr 20 (ANI): Anders Behring Breivik, in his testimony on the fourth day of his trial in Oslo, Norway, disclosed plans to behead Gro Harlem Brundtland, a former prime minister of Norway, amongst other horrifying and disturbing details.
Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Even days after the arrest of a Jadavpur University professor for circulating cartoons involving West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the city continued to be rocked by protests and counter protests by pro and anti government factions.
Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Surya Kanta Mishra Wednesday likened the rule of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to the "semi fascist regime" in the state in the 1970s.
Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) Days after a Jadavpur University professor's arrest for circulating cartoons targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, state Food Supplies Minister Jyotipriyo Mullick has asked party workers to socially boycott CPI-M workers and "learn to hate them".
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Monday said coordinated action between state and central governments was needed to tackle internal security challenges and warned that any unilateral decision could prove to be dangerous.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Left-wing extremism, religious fundamentalism, ethnic violence and terrorism are major challenges facing the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Monday and urged states to fight these together with the central government.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Left-wing extremism, religious fundamentalism and ethnic violence are major challenges facing the country, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Monday and urged states to fight them together with the central government.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The central government will meet all state chief ministers Monday to discuss internal security challenges and measures to tackle them, particularly the threats posed by terrorism and Left-wing extremism.
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) Upset over various incidents ranging from the Park Street rape case to attack on human rights organisations, intellectuals of Kolkata, including a Trinamool Congress MP, Thursday hit the streets in protest against the 11-month-old Trinamool regime in the state.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 12 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Thursday added two more ministers to his cabinet, taking the total strength to 21.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy finally succumbed to the pressures of coalition politics and handed over a fifth berth to Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) here Wednesday.
Kozhikode (Kerala), April 9 (IANS) Prakash Karat was Monday re-elected general secretary of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), but the veteran V.S. Achuthanandan failed to make it to the politburo.
Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) Statues of Karl Marx and his lifelong friend Friedrich Engels still stand proudly in a main park of the 300-year-old capital city of Bengal. No 'poribartan' there till now. But a 'poribartan' (change) is in the offing in the state's history text books in the Mamata Banerjee regime, a stern opponent of Marxists.
Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) A school education syllabus committee, appointed by the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, has decided to trim heady doses of Marxism and include globalisation, movement of former South African president Nelson Mandela and contemporary women's movement in the new history syllabus for Higher Secondary students.
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Mumbai Indians bowled out defending champions Chennai Super Kings for 112 in 19.5 overs in the opening match of the fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Wednesday.
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Communist Pary of India-Marxist (CPI-M) genereal secretary Prakash Karat has said that only Left and democratic parties could be an alternative to the UPA and NDA
Kozhikode (Kerala), April 4 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat Wednesday called for strengthening the party, saying only the Left and democratic parties could provide an alternative to the UPA and the NDA.
Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) Raising the pitch for next year's panchayat elections in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday announced pro-minority sops including a monthly honorarium for Imams.
Agartala, April 3 (IANS) With an eye on next year's assembly polls, Tripura's Left Front government Tuesday announced a 12 percent subsidy on a 17 percent power tariff hike by the Tripura Electricity Regulatory Commission (TERC).
Kozhikode (Kerala), April 2 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) will hold its 20th party congress here starting Wednesday to discuss its recent electoral setbacks and the way ahead in an era of coalition politics.
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee seems to have mastered the art of making unforced errors, to use a sports terminology, to hand down potent ammunition to her opponents.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The row between the government and the army chief got nastier with Defence Minister A.K. Antony calling as 'anti-national' leakage of V.K. Singh's letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over gaps in the force's war-fighting capabilities and noting that an Intelligence Bureau (IB) probe had been ordered into the matter.
Kolkata, March 29 (IANS) The opposition Left Front staged a walkout from the West Bengal assembly for the third consecutive day Thursday after its adjournment motion on the newspaper ban issue was disallowed.
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) Renowned filmmaker Mrinal Sen and writer Mahasweta Devi Wednesday condemned the Mamata Banerjee-led government's decision to ban all leading dailies except eight vernacular newspapers in state-funded libraries to promote "free thinking" among readers.
Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) The Mamata Banerjee-led government's decision to ban all dailies except eight vernacular newspapers in state-funded libraries to promote "free thinking" among readers, has drawn widespread criticism, including from those who once were close to the chief minister.
Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) The opposition Left Front in the West Bengal assembly Tuesday staged a walk out after an adjournment motion by it against a government order stripping panchayat heads of their financial powers was disallowed by the Speaker.
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL), which owns and operates India's largest hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh, Monday fixed a target to generate 7,000 million units with a revenue realisation of Rs.1,557 crore in the next fiscal.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 (IANS) Trouble is brewing in Kerala's ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) as two of the coalition partners are putting pressure for a ministerial berth.
Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) The Congress, a constituent of the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government, Friday joined the opposition Left Front to criticise the state's budget proposals for 2012-13.
New Delhi, Mar.21 (ANI): Defence Minister and serious Congress party leader A.K. Antony on Wednesday praised voters for helping the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) to win elections in Kerala's Piravam assembly constituency.
New Delhi, Mar.21 (ANI): Defence Minister and serious Congress party leader A.K. Antony on Wednesday praised voters for helping the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) to win elections in Kerala's Piravam assembly constituency.
UPA succeeded for its survival in Rajya Sabha when the amendments on National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) defeated.
Moscow, Mar 11(ANI): Russia's opposition has called for a sustained civil rights campaign against Vladimir Putin at a Moscow protest after his victory in an allegedly rigged presidential election.
London, Mar 11(ANI): Former Sri Lankan coach Stuart Law believes English batsman Kevin Pietersen would have to learn to tackle the art of playing left arm spinners if he wants to do well when both countries play the first Test match at Galle next month.
Moscow, Mar 11(ANI): Russia's opposition has called for a sustained civil rights campaign against Vladimir Putin at a Moscow protest after his victory in an allegedly rigged presidential election.
Lucknow, Mar 2 (ANI): With the stage now set for the seventh and last phase of the high voltage Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, the district administration here has beefed up security at various polling centers.
Lucknow, Mar 2 (ANI): With the stage now set for the seventh and last phase of the high voltage Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, the district administration here has beefed up security at various polling centers.
Washington, Feb 29 (ANI): Angelina Jolie is reportedly furious at being mocked for her outrageous posing at the Academy Awards on Sunday night.
Washington, Feb 29 (ANI): Angelina Jolie is reportedly furious at being mocked for her outrageous posing at the Academy Awards on Sunday night.
Washington, Feb 29 (ANI): Angelina Jolie is reportedly furious at being mocked for her outrageous posing at the Academy Awards on Sunday night.
New Delhi, Feb.28 (ANI): A nation-wide strike by central trade unions in protest against the "anti-labour" policies of the UPA-II Government disrupted normal life on Tuesday.
London, Feb 23(ANI): Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly furious over seniors players criticizing manager Andre Villas-Boas' tactics.
London, Feb 23(ANI): Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly furious over seniors players criticizing manager Andre Villas-Boas' tactics.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): A new study has found a strong correlation between brain dominance and the ear used to listen to a cell phone, with more than 70 percent of participants holding their cell phone up to the ear on the same side as their dominant hand.
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): A new study has found a strong correlation between brain dominance and the ear used to listen to a cell phone, with more than 70 percent of participants holding their cell phone up to the ear on the same side as their dominant hand.
Kolkata, Feb 20 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) leader Prakash Karat has slammed the Congress-led UPA Government for compromising the nation's pride by indulging in corrupt practices.
Dubai, Feb.9 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar's comeback in international cricket after a gap of more than two years is a terrific boost for England cricket, feels fast bowler Stuart Broad.
Dubai, Feb.9 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar's comeback in international cricket after a gap of more than two years is a terrific boost for England cricket, feels fast bowler Stuart Broad.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 8 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Prakash Karat has slammed the neo-liberal economic policies of the Congress party and said that only Left parties alone can protect the general public's interests.
Dubai, Feb.6 (ANI): Pakistan on Monday beat England by 71 runs in the third and final Test being played here, and achieved a three nil series whitwash.
Sydney, Feb 2 (ANI): Australian opener David Warner's controversial switch-hitting technique could become a prominent shot in Test cricket in the future, according to his teammate David Hussey.
Sydney, Feb 2 (ANI): Australian opener David Warner's controversial switch-hitting technique could become a prominent shot in Test cricket in the future, according to his teammate David Hussey.
Dubai, Jan.31 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has balmed himself for England's second Test humbling by Pakistan.
Dubai, Jan.31 (ANI): Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has balmed himself for England's second Test humbling by Pakistan.
Islamabad, Jan 29 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that the board would announce reward for national cricket team after their return from Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi, Jan 29 (ANI): Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has congratulated his team for a splendid victory against England in Test series in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan defeated England in 2nd Test, and also won the series 2-0 on Saturday.
Islamabad, Jan 29 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf has said that the board would announce reward for national cricket team after their return from Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi, Jan 29 (ANI): Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has congratulated his team for a splendid victory against England in Test series in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan defeated England in 2nd Test, and also won the series 2-0 on Saturday.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader A B Bardhan has accused the Congress party-led Central Government of avoiding consultations with the Left Front before taking crucial decision on vital issues.eleasing the draft of a CPI political resolution here on Monday, Bardhan said that several times Parliament has witnessed the high handedness of the Congress party, and asserted the need of a Left Front in the democratic system.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) leader A B Bardhan has accused the Congress party-led Central Government of avoiding consultations with the Left Front before taking crucial decision on vital issues.eleasing the draft of a CPI political resolution here on Monday, Bardhan said that several times Parliament has witnessed the high handedness of the Congress party, and asserted the need of a Left Front in the democratic system.
Melbourne, Jan 16(ANI): Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is set to regain his Test berth after receiving skipper Michael Clarke's backing ahead of the Adelaide Test against India.
Melbourne, Jan 16(ANI): Australian spinner Nathan Lyon is set to regain his Test berth after receiving skipper Michael Clarke's backing ahead of the Adelaide Test against India.
