News Headlines Archive

June 19, 2009

Miscellaneous

Indian forces close in on Maoists Central forces, police begin operations in Lalgarh IAF choppers drop leaflets over Lalgarh A first in 32 yrs: CPM knocks at governor's door Lalgarh's poverty behind red rage Troops tackle Maoist rebellion in east India Kolkata has highest purchasing power India state begins to reclaim "liberated" Maoist zone Struggling with 'Red' revolt, Buddha to meet PM today PM wants to know why tribals are on warpath Kolkata Port turnaround now a IIM-A case study Sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan dies CPI(M) alleges Trinamool Congress-Maoists 'nexus' in West Bengal The Hindu comes to Kolkata Landslide blocks highway in West Bengal Reds vs reds as Bengal falls in the line of fire

The Telegraph

‘Civic society’ dons statement armour again Outlaw Maoists, prods PC Alert against Nandi replay Vow to fight until death Eye on escape routes Trinamul worries over risk to image Villagers allege ransack in resistance revenge Hotel revamp trips on tenant, heritage hurdle Black Cats land at airport base Better mishti on menu Weekend of power woes and sweat English gets a career boost Mock threat, real panic Wanted councillor alleges cop plot Inspectors to scan colleges Woman run over, dies  You share your birthday with... What's on in town Rs 2 crore extra for growth Power crunch sparks protests NCTE nod to primary teacher course Principal ill, school closed CPRM doubts Jaswant plan

The Statesman

Cong, Trinamul vow to stay together Evenings relief fails to last the day IT firm accused of duping youths Locals clash with police, three arrested New BSNL website soon to check call details Peace cry rents the air Scribe kills fiancee, self St Pauls trying to leash student unrest Strike stalls admissions Teachers reluctant to CU paper-checking proposal Three held in clash with cops Unions battle it out for roping in freshers Zooming in on stalwarts

Times of India

Rally calls for Lalgarh peace Trinamool moves away from Maoists Kishanji no longer in Lalgarh, says home secretary New body to inspect & give college grants B-school ensures 100% placement School at HC door to retain old bushes No rain relief for the next few days Heat sends prices of fish, vegetables soaring Police, paramilitary forces sanitize key Maoist corridor Maoist strategy: Shoot & scoot Stage calling for kids A play'ful' evening in Kolkata DJ Norman Doray surprises all Know your ministers

Indian Express

KMC budget jumps by Rs 1,000 crore Front’s shot in the arm for CM: Police action must in Lalgarh Intellectuals disapprove, say cops should have apologised Asiatic Society set for revamp with Centre’s help No relief from powercuts, plants shut down for overhaul Climate change is good news for fish-loving Bengalis BESU makes all out attempt to attract crème de la crème Forces tread cautiously, face mine, bullets Maoist leader names TMC, Mahashweta as allies Congress denies links with Maoists, turns the heat on Left Front for Lalgarh blues As maestro departs, sarod mourns in silence

Hindustan Times

Maoists ask Mamata to support their 'struggle' Government ready for talks with Lalgarh tribals, says Buddhadeb Why Kolkata loves to shop Trinamool convoy stopped due to security reasons

Sports

Chief coach Houghton livid at lack of facilities Knight Riders, Buchanan part ways Sourav debuts off the field today Bagan could have avoided spat with Bhutia: Houghton