Kolkata, 16 November : The West Bengal government Tuesday announced Rs.1 lakh compensation for the next of kin of each of the 24 people from the state who died in the building collapse in east Delhi Monday night, it was announced here Tuesday.
The disaster took place at 8.15 p.m. Monday when the building, occupied by migrant workers from West Bengal and Bihar, collapsed. Nineteen of the 24 victims were from Murhisdabad and the other five from Malda district. State Labour Minister Anadi Sahu also announced that Rs.30,000 will be given to each of the injured from the state. State Civil Defence Minister Srikumar Mukherjee said arrangements would be made to bring the bodies of the victims, if their families so desired.The toll in the accident has reached 66 while 74 are injured. Some 30 people are still feared buried under the debris. The owner of illegally-constructed building has been arrested. န Photos : AFP READ BBC STORY
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Left parties to continue agitation for land reform : CM Manik
Agartala, 16 November : Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has said that the Left parties would continue their country-wide agitation for massive land reform and distribution of cultivable land to the farmers. Addressing a gathering in South Tripura, Mr Sarkar accused the Congress led UPA government at the Centre of always formulating policies in favour of industrialists and the rich class. He said his government had also been advocating for removal of the Public Distribution System (PDS). He said the state government had always been demanding for 35 kg rice at a price of Rs 2 per kg considering the socio-economic condition of the people.
Agartala, 16 November : Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has said that the Left parties would continue their country-wide agitation for massive land reform and distribution of cultivable land to the farmers. Addressing a gathering in South Tripura, Mr Sarkar accused the Congress led UPA government at the Centre of always formulating policies in favour of industrialists and the rich class. He said his government had also been advocating for removal of the Public Distribution System (PDS). He said the state government had always been demanding for 35 kg rice at a price of Rs 2 per kg considering the socio-economic condition of the people.
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Mamata inaugurates work for eastern india freight corridor
Dankuni, 16 November : Indian Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee today inaugurated work for the Ludhiana-Dankuni eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) here and said the project will usher in an industrial revolution in West Bengal.
Banerjee, who sanctioned Rs 190.46 crore in this year's supplementary budget for the initial 25.41 km stretch of the eastern corridor from Dankuni to Chandanpur, said 39,000 acres would be required for both the Eastern and Western DFCs.
Dankuni, 16 November : Indian Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee today inaugurated work for the Ludhiana-Dankuni eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) here and said the project will usher in an industrial revolution in West Bengal.
Banerjee, who sanctioned Rs 190.46 crore in this year's supplementary budget for the initial 25.41 km stretch of the eastern corridor from Dankuni to Chandanpur, said 39,000 acres would be required for both the Eastern and Western DFCs.
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Prime Minister’s upcoming visit to Japan a timely step: Moni
Dhaka, 16 November : Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni has described Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s upcoming five-day visit to Japan from 28 November as a timely step when areas of bilateral cooperation would be raised and discussed.At a regular press briefing at the Foreign Ministry Monday afternoon, she said the Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and also have an audience with Emperor Akihito. Hasina will address a number of investment conferences and hold meetings with representatives of JICA, JETRO and JBIC to discuss investment, economic cooperation and development issues.
The Prime Minister will also address a meeting at Peace Park in Hiroshima and lay the foundation of the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo.
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Maoist woman commander surrenders in Bankura district
Bankura, 16 November : A self-styled woman deputy commander of the CPI (Maoist), who was active in Jhargram area of West Midnapore district, surrendered before police here today.
"Rumpa Mahato (30), deputy commander of the CPI(M) in Jhargram-Nayagram area, surrendered with a 9 mm pistol and cartridges at the police line here," Bankura Superintendent of Police Pranab Kumar said. Rumpa is wanted in several cases of murder.
Bankura, 16 November : A self-styled woman deputy commander of the CPI (Maoist), who was active in Jhargram area of West Midnapore district, surrendered before police here today.
"Rumpa Mahato (30), deputy commander of the CPI(M) in Jhargram-Nayagram area, surrendered with a 9 mm pistol and cartridges at the police line here," Bankura Superintendent of Police Pranab Kumar said. Rumpa is wanted in several cases of murder.
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Nearly seven newborn babies die in last four days in GBPH
Port Blair, 16 November : In a shocking development nearly seven new born babies have died in last four days in Andaman’s lone referral hospital G B Pant, leaving Islanders and parents fuming. After several complaints and reports the Health Authorities in Andaman and Nicobar Islands have now started reacting.
“We are aware fully aware and this is very unfortunate and something, which should not have happened. All these deaths are due of infection and according to our initial report due to entry lots of visitors in hospital, new born and pre-matured babies are getting infected, resulting in these death” a senior officer of Health Department told ‘Andaman Sheekha’ today, on the condition of anonymity.
Port Blair, 16 November : In a shocking development nearly seven new born babies have died in last four days in Andaman’s lone referral hospital G B Pant, leaving Islanders and parents fuming. After several complaints and reports the Health Authorities in Andaman and Nicobar Islands have now started reacting.
“We are aware fully aware and this is very unfortunate and something, which should not have happened. All these deaths are due of infection and according to our initial report due to entry lots of visitors in hospital, new born and pre-matured babies are getting infected, resulting in these death” a senior officer of Health Department told ‘Andaman Sheekha’ today, on the condition of anonymity.
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One tusker killed, one critically injured as Trains hit them
Jalpaiguri, Kolkata, 16 November : An elephant was mowed down by a passenger train in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district Monday night, an official said Tuesday.
"The incident took place between Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri around 9 p.m. when the Alipurduar-bound Mahananda Link Express was passing through Rahimpur tea garden in the Dooars. The tusker, known as Makna Hati, tried to cross the railway track and was killed on the spot," said Tapas Das, divisional forest officer, Wildlife I, Darjeeling division. "A complaint has been lodged against the driver of the Mahananda Express," said Das.
Jalpaiguri, Kolkata, 16 November : An elephant was mowed down by a passenger train in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district Monday night, an official said Tuesday.
"The incident took place between Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri around 9 p.m. when the Alipurduar-bound Mahananda Link Express was passing through Rahimpur tea garden in the Dooars. The tusker, known as Makna Hati, tried to cross the railway track and was killed on the spot," said Tapas Das, divisional forest officer, Wildlife I, Darjeeling division. "A complaint has been lodged against the driver of the Mahananda Express," said Das.
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Experts to convene in B'desh to discuss the future of Asia
Dhaka, 16 November : The Asian University for Women (AUW), a new, independent institution of higher learning located in Chittagong, Bangladesh, will convene a three-day international symposium entitled "Imagining Another Future for Asia: Ideas and Pathways for Change" in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 20, 21, and 22 January, 2011. Chaired by Sheikh Hasina Wazed, the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Chief Patron of AUW, and Cherie Blair, leading British human rights lawyer and staunch Patron of AUW, the symposium will bring together students, scholars, and leaders from all walks of life to focus their attention on four key themes confronting Asia: governance, poverty, environment, and security.Despite the extraordinary progress of the past century, Asia faces important challenges in each of these arenas. As the most densely populated region on earth, Asia has some of the highest poverty rates in the world. Widespread poverty is compounded by poor environmental practices and the denial of basic services like sanitation and clean water. Internal strife is widespread, with many populations still seeking adequate representation in their governments. Since the advent of nuclear weapons, nations also face increasingly complex security challenges abroad. န SOURCE : Asian University for Women
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