GJM launches fund collection drive in tea gardens

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 13:51

The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha`s trade union has started a fund collection drive amounting to a day`s wage from tea garden workers across the Darjeeling hills for the Gorkhaland agitation.

Zubin Mehta`s concert: Geelani calls for general strike

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 15:27

Hardline Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani called for a general strike on September 07 to protest against Zubin Mehta`s concert.

We can beat any team on our day, says confident Mathews

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 20:07

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews exuded confidence as he stated that his team is physically and mentally read for the challenge that will be posed a by formidable Indian side led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Assam tea planters demand adequate security

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 19:35

Assam tea planters on Friday called for a single hotline phone number along with deployment of drones/unmanned aerial vehicles to ensure adequate security for executives and workers of the industry.

Tendulkar bids adieu to IPL, Sharma dedicates title to him

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 16:33

Bringing the curtains down on yet another phase of his glorious career, cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar Sunday bid adieu to the Indian Premier League at the iconic Eden Gardens, moments after his side Mumbai Indians lifted their maiden title.

Jam-packed Eden keeps faith in the game

Last Updated: Sunday, May 26, 2013, 22:27

With IPL and Indian cricket facing one of its biggest crises, the magnificent crowd of Eden Gardens on Sunday bestowed faith on the game by filling up the stands to the brim.

Hanging Gardens of Babylon were never in Babylon?

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 19:24

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Hanging Gardens of Babylon were actually located 483 kilometres away from the legendary city of Babylon, a leading Oxford-based historian has claimed.

Four leopard cubs found in tea gardens in north Be

Last Updated: Monday, April 22, 2013, 16:08

Four newborn leopard cubs were recovered from Moraghat Tea Gardens in Jalpaiguri district here today, forest officials said.

Three youths held for questioning in Hyderabad

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 20:07

Three youths from Karnataka were picked up for questioning for moving "suspiciously" near Chikoti gardens in Begumpet area on Monday, police said.

Mughal Gardens opens for public from Friday

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 10:28

Rashtrapati Bhavan`s treasured gardens are opened to the public from Friday.

Football should be played at Eden Gardens: Mohun Bagan

Last Updated: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 21:46

Reacting to the poor turnout for the high-profile derby match at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Mohun Bagan general secretary Anjan Mitra said football should be played at the iconic Eden Gardens which has better infrastructure.