News Headlines Archive

August 22, 2008

Miscellaneous

Modernisation of Kolkata, Chennai airports to begin next month We need over 997 acres at Singur: Tata Motors It’s curtains for Kolkata’s IIBI WB: Rescued tiger heads for new home Ratan Tata worried over stir plan Bengali entertainment channel launched Environ Energy plans polysilicon project Nano project very important for Bengal: Yechury Nano continues to drive into Singur siege Congress protesters clash with police in Singur

The Statesman

Two injured in fracas JU profs wife seeks his suspension, alleges assault Education dept committee detects gross anomaly Lawyers continue not to attend programme Governor visits flood victims in Midnapore Star Jolsha on its way Cop irked at complaint against aide Supan flies to Bangalore Cop harsh for complaint against aide Once a tourist attraction, now a forgotten tale For the future of the younger ones Reality show: Wanted woman absconding Hospitals callousness claims two Mamata makes her point to Ratan Tata Its Congress vs police at Singur Protestors block road in Purulia Haldia solar complex work to begin soon

The Telegraph

Protest, but peacefully, pleads CM ‘Hurry’ to meet Tata challenge ‘No Plan B’ but plenty of alternative plants Race against Nandigram II Asthma risk in office After Singur scowl, a smile Damages slapped on airline HC slaps fine on civic body Wall collapse kills mason in Sector V Court names water monitor Nine dacoits in net Tolly’s German asset hits town Runaway girl found at station CU admission till Aug 27  You share your birthday with... What's on in town Negligence cry after delivery death Morcha in occupy-bungalow operation CPM protests Congress ‘flip-flop’ Release after charge revise Deserted by moms, girls find homes Life normal, bandh exposes rift Loyalty switch boost to Congress Cops forced to register girl woes Deccan told to pay damages Collision kills woman on Vellore trip Govt to scour for fake licences Court caught in cell tiff Camp to ward off jumbos

Times of India

Labourer killed in IT hub accident Nine-member gang in cop net, arms recovered Murder charge on SFI leader Boy dies after school tiff HC imposes Rs 40000 fine on civic body Tata threatens Singur pullout; Congress blames Left 1400-yr-old monastery unearthed Woman throws acid on husband Howrah headmaster to get President's award CM joins Singur talks, Citu spoils party at Nano plant

Indian Express

US plans education council to help Indian students abroad CU extends deadline for admissions to UG courses till August 27 Bandh fails to create ripples in Darjeeling Private schools to come under a ‘comprehensive’ Education Bill Nine members of robbers’ gang arrested In the call for sustainable energy, experts make nuclear a viable option In courts Labourer dies at construction site in Salt Lake Rights panel may go to court on Nandigram violations ‘If Bengal doesn’t want us, we will leave Why all that Buddhadeb fought for rides on Nano Tata ultimatum: the great divide widens ADB pulls out of landfill project, but corporation ready to go ahead

Asian Age

LF talks tough on Singur agitation IB to keep eye on bank officers Man dies of heart attack after brawl Security breach at Assembly 2nd, 3rd yr varsity results out Autopsy says hotel worker pushed

Hindustan Times

Union leaders claim day-long strike successful Flights cancelled as employees' strike hits IGI Strike cripples life in West Bengal, Tripura

Sports

Athletes need more support: Bhaichung