Bimal Gurung sworn in as the Head of GTA

Bimal Gurung sworn in as the head of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA). What is GTA? It a 50-member semi-autonomous body for trouble-torn Darjeeling hills in West Bengal. GTA will consist of 45 elected candidates and 5 nominated candidates. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012

India to trim diplomatic ties with Denmark

(Purulia Arms Drop Case, Person in News: Kim Davy) India has decided to downgrade its diplomatic links with Denmark. Why India has decided for trimming diplomatic relations with Denmark? (Purulia Arms Drop Case, Person in News: Kim Davy) India has ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012

West Bengal Govt to amend Panchayati Act

The West Bengal Government has decided to amend the current Panchayat Act for better performance of 3-tier local bodies. According to the Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Mr. Subrata Mukherjee the present Act will be amended after the coming Panchayat ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012

Calcutta High Court nullifies the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act, 2011

Calcutta High Court junked the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act, 2011 declaring it unconstitutional and invalid. The legislation helped the government claim back the disputed Singur land from Tata Motors, who took 997 acre of land on lease at ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012

Corroding Howrah bridge to get a Fiber glass makeover

Howrah Bridge- The busiest cantilever bridge in the world connecting the twin cities of Kolkata and Howrah, set to undergo a major makeover and maintenance. The Kolkata Port trust (KoPT) — which is in charge of the bridge, is likely ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012

World Bank sanctions Rs 32 Crore for Rural Electrification at Sagar Island in Sunderbans of West Bengal

Rs 32 Crore sanctioned by the World Bank for Rural Electrification at Sagar Island in Sunderbans of West Bengal. The project for house to house power connection will be inaugurated at Rudra Nagar in Sagar Island. Under the scheme 42 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs