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Probal Basak

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Dream turns sour: A swanky airport and just one flight!
Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Months after take off, Durgapur airport in West Bengal struggles to stay afloat

Coal India to try PPP model
Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The PPP model for CIL was first mooted by the Planning Commission.

CESC to commission its 600 MW Haldia plant in December
Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Coal requirement for the plant would be met through Coal India.

Coal India to benefit from mining reforms
Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said the larger interest of the public sector would...

When it comes to 'innovative ideas' you can't beat Didi
Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Mamata woos industry with boat ride to Gangasagar, Sundarbans

Has Dunlop left its best days behind?
Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

No tyres of any description have rolled out of its factories in Sahagunj (West Bengal)...

Coal India unlikely to gain from ordinance
Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

This is because the government's move might dim the possibility of taking over the 42...

Ruia gets his best chance to save Dunlop
Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Getting the first tyres out from the Sahaganj plant will still require a lot of effort,...

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'
Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The Ambassador was a durable enough brand to outlive the licence raj.

Coal to power cos may get costlier
Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The company bought peace with the Union coal ministry by agreeing to almost halve its...

Saradha case: Controversial ministers asked to stay away
Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

State transport and sports minister Madan Mitra -- whose name has reportedly propped up...

Saradha allegations now at Mamata's doorstep
Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Trinamool Congress's slogan of 'Satatar Pratik' (symbol of honesty) has been challenged...

CBI may quiz 4 Trinamool MPs, Bengal minister
Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Saradha kingpin Sudipta Sen had alleged in his purported letter to the Central Bureau...

Mamata wants to pay less for land near cities
Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

West Bengal is yet to implement the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in...

Hit by unkept promises, HM workers await govt intervention
Rediff.com27 May 2014

None of the 2,600 workers had any clue about the suspension of work notice, put up on...

Chatterjee out, Mitra gets additional charge of Bengal's industry ministry
Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

While it was no secret that Mamata was upset with Patha Chatterjee for a while as he...

Saradha: Relief cheques ready but 60% of investors missing
Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

About 85% of complaints received were related to investments of less than Rs 10,000...