Curfew in the riot-hit areas in Indore were relaxed for two hours on the third day since its implementation with only women allowed to come out of their houses to buy essential items.
One diamond worker was killed and six others were injured in the city when a private security guard allegedly opened fire on the workers who were protesting for wage hike.
Congress kept up the suspense whether it would clarify by Monday to the Left parties on the issue of moving forward on the Indo-US nuclear deal as the deadline set by the key outside supporters nears its end.
Fresh incidents of bombing and firing incidents were reported from Gar Chakraberia and Jadubarichak localities of Nandigram, a day ahead of the swearing-in of the Sabhadhipati of Zilla Parishad, East Midnapore district.