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Distribution of land on Kolkata’s outskirts to be halted

Kolkata, May 31: Alleging that there was forcible land acquisition at Rajarhat in the city’s outskirts during the Left Front’s tenure, the Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government Tuesday decided to halt the distribution of land.

Sean Kingston’s condition is stable

London, May 31: Singer Sean Kingston has been moved from a trauma unit to an intensive care ward after a jet-ski accident in Miami.

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Courtney Love ordered to pay $35,000 to former maids

London, May 31: Rocker Courtney Love has been ordered by a court to hand over more than $35,000 to two former maids who accused her of failing to pay their wages.

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NMDC to set up India’s largest blast furnace in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, May 31: The National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd (NMDC) Tuesday signed an agreement for setting up India’s largest blast furnace of 4,506 cubic metres capacity for its upcoming steel plant in Chhattisgarh, a company statement said here.

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Hockey India to appoint foreign expert

New Delhi, May 31: Hockey India (HI) decided to form a five-member committee to look for a foreign expert for the Indian team.

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Brazil confers medal on UAE envoy

Brasilia/Abu Dhabi, May 31 (IANS/WAM) Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has conferred the National Order of Merit on the UAE ambassador to the country, officials said.

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Bridge championship: Indian women lead, men trail

Chennai, May 31: Indian teams came up with a mixed performance in the 16th Bridge Federation of India and Middle East (BFAME) bridge championship here Tuesday.

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Trinamool slams Buddhadeb’s comment

Kolkata, May 31: The Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal government Tuesday slammed former chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee for criticising the government and termed it as a bid to disturb peace in the state.

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BJP expels Jammu and Kashmir leader Chaman Lal Gupta

Jammu, May 31: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday night expelled its seniormost leader in Jammu and Kashmir and former union minister Chaman Lal Gupta on charges of gross indiscipline.

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