News Headlines Archive

May 13, 2009

Miscellaneous

70% polling in West Bengal 1 killed, 10 injured in West Bengal poll violence Brisk polling in Bengal, one killed in clash West Bengal votes amid clashes, malfunctioning EVMs West Bengal village boycotts voting 477 voters boycott polls in Kanchrapara West Bengal: Mamata's Left hook? Another history May be made today CPI-M bringing outsiders to create disturbance: intellectuals Man-tiger conflict an election issue in Joynagar Is Left losing ground in Bengal? Heavy rain forecast in last phase in West Bengal CPI(M) disowns Minister’s remarks Nano looms over Mamata’s prospects 'There is no Bengal line or Delhi line' 'Muslim factor' in Bengal may surprise complacent CPI-M Electronic auction of tea to kick off in Kolkata Three-cornered race in Kolkata Uttar Usha Martin arms shine

The Telegraph

Blindness hits hooch survivors How the Big Two voted First brush with the ballot There’s a will, there’s a vote Finger first for famous faces Voice of America in vote for Mr Paribartan Election violence claims two That winning feeling after day of 250 calls Voters cry bias as names struck off list At least it’s teasing  You share your birthday with... What's on in town Eight eras of Indian history unearthed in Bangarh Morcha turns away Loreto students Parents want direct talks with schools Snow keeps away Nathu-la tourists & traders

The Statesman

A prestige fight for CPM in Jadavpur Advantage Trinamul Advocating change Aggrieved villagers to stay away All eyes on Kolkata South BSF acts against accused jawans Girl raped, stabbed to death by youth Parties put their best foot forward Promoters, cadres benefit at the cost of industry Scribe attack: No leads yet Trinamul-Cong alliance reflects positive vibes Voters differ on MPs record Voters to boycott polls Where Opp is confident Using funds not MPs sole responsibility

Times of India

CPM reels from Opp terror The secret hand Biryani and war buzz at Didi's poll control room Blame game in Alimuddin, Kalighat Neighbours on election map dressed in contrasting colours Booth captured, in 15 mins Left battered in old bastion Pleasant weather ensures good turnout Damaged EVMs: Polls today in 101 Mathurapur booths Matua factor may cost CPM Bongaon seat Asha Bhonsle sings for Kolkata Kolkata premiere of 'Badla' For the senior citizens TRS chief Chandrashekhar Rao, Nitish Kumar attend NDA rally Varun Gandhi barred from addressing rally in Bareilly Amar-Azam feud may help Cong in Rampur

Indian Express

Ballot takes over city All wrapped up at last ... age catches up with Basu Celeb-rating democracy Somnath’s first feeler to party: will be happy (if I return to CPM) Finals: Turnout or violence, Kolkata leads the metros Drenched by Nor’westers downpour, EVMs silence Mathurapur voters

Hindustan Times

Kolkata votes, Mamata eyes sixth win Congress, Left inching closer? No apology for Singur, but for Nandigram, yes: Buddhadeb Sex-workers demand legalisation of profession

Sports

CAB ready to accept ICL players IPL, Ganguly Not My Business, says Dalmiya Beto Wants East Bengal Move Susmita finishes 18th