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Durga Puja celebrations at CR Park from a non-Bengali's perspective

With the sweet fragrance of the 'shuili' flowers scattering around and blending with the autumn breeze, it's an indication that the annual occasion when goddess Durga is commemorated for conquering the demon king 'Mahishasura' is finally here. Read more on Dynamite News

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Iconic Kolkata sweet shop Jugal’s celebrates turning 100 with a literature festival and mishti workshops

Jugal’s Literature Festival aims to be the first lit fest to celebrate the legacy of Bengal through the nuances of mishti, with panel discussions, open house forums, art exhibitions and interactive workshops

The Hindu

National Games: Gujarat women's tennis team starts with easy win

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat began their defence of the National Games women's team tennis title with a commanding win over Telangana while West Bengal women's lawn bowls team registered a stunning 12-11 victory over Assam to maintain its winning momentum in the 36th National Games on Thursday.

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Durga Puja 2022: Festive spirits return to pre-pandemic high in Delhi

After a hiatus of 2 years, the festive fervour is back in New Delhi's mini Bengal, Chittaranjan Park which is known for its Durga Puja celebrations. Read more on Dynamite News:

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SSC seeks Calcutta HC nod to begin recruitment for more than 14,500 posts

KOLKATA: The West Bengal School Service Commission moved the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday to start recruitment for the newly created more than 14,500 posts in schools.

The Times of India

I don't believe in revenge, otherwise CPI(M) leaders would have been in jail: West Bengal CM

Unveiling the edition of the TMC mouthpiece 'Jago Bangla', Ms. Banerjee also took on social media trolling and alleged that outsiders had been hired to spread misinformation

The Hindu

Kurmis lift rail blockade in West Bengal after five days

The agitation since Tuesday led to the cancellation of more than 250 express and passenger trains, the railway official stated.

The Hindu

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From Chakdah to Lord's, Jhulan Goswami has had a fairytale journey

KOLKATA: Twenty years and 261 days ago, a lanky 19-year-old girl from Bengal hinterland Chakdaha had stepped into the world of cricket as a raw, rookie pacer. It won’t take Jhulan Goswami long to become a legendary fast bowler.

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu women set up a semifinal clash with Maharashtra in National Games TT

SURAT: Comprising of debutants, the Tamil Nadu women’s team entered the medal round of the table ten

The Hindu

BJP rally held without permission; violent participants damaged public property: West Bengal Govt to HC

The BJP took out three processions from separate points to the State secretariat in protest against alleged corrupt practices of the Trinamool Congress Government in West Bengal

The Hindu

1/3 of foreign prisoners in India lodged in West Bengal jails

KOLKATA: More than one-third of foreign prisoners in India are lodged in different jails across Bengal, the higest in the country. According to recent data released by the National Crime Records Bureau, a total of 1,746 foreign inmates are lodged in Bengal jails.

The Times of India

TV Newsance 187: The Hindu-Muslim playbook exposed

This week, Anil Yadav, a former News Nation reporter in Lucknow exposed the inner workings of TV news channels, explaining how many of them function as the propaganda arm for Narendra Modi and Yogi Adityanath, attack the opposition and spare the BJP, and actively demonise Muslims. We review the coverage…

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CBI custody for former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee till September 21

KOLKATA: Former Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee and former West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) president Kalyanmoy Ganguly, both accused in the alleged scam relating to state-run school jobs, were on Friday remanded in CBI custody till September 21.

The Times of India

West Bengal has become lawless under Mamata Banerjee, opposition's rights curbed: BJP

NEW DELHI: A day after the crackdown on protesting BJP workers in West Bengal, the party on Wednesday said the state has become "lawless" and "bankrupt" under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and accused her of inflicting "police torture" on its members to suppress their voice.

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Bengal BJP protest | Four arrested in assault of Kolkata police officer; State lawless under Mamata Banerjee, says BJP

ACP Debajit Chattopadhyay was chased and assaulted with sticks by some people in the Bowbazar area during the BJP’s ‘March to Nabanna’ rally on September 13

The Hindu

Bengal colleges finding it hard to fill vacancies in undergraduate courses

Reasons could include the desire to study outside the State for better prospects, indiscriminate growth of institutions, and economic impact of pandemic

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Nitish Kumar, Hemant Soren, me and other leaders will come together in 2024 LS election: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) meeting today announced that Nitish Kumar, Hemant Soren, and herself with other leaders will come together for the 2024 general election. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Book throws new light on Bengal’s women revolutionaries

The British sentenced more than 200 of them and another 900 suspects were under surveillance, says author Madhurima Sen

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India A vs New Zealand A: Mukesh Kumar impresses with three wickets as New Zealand A score 156/5 on Day 1

BENGALURU: Bengal seamer Mukesh Kumar bowled to a probing channel in all his spells as India A stifled New Zealand A to 156 for five before bad light stopped play on the opening day of the first 'Unofficial' Test.

The Times of India

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP and CPM of spreading canards

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that BJP and CPM are spreading canards. She accused the BJP of buying media, while speaking at the Trinamool Chattra Parishad programme .

The Hindu

Heavy rains lash West Bengal

Most of the districts in south Bengal are likely to receive heavy rain

The Hindu

Events in Bengaluru

There will be a three-day mega freedom festival of folk, classical and Hindustani music, organised b

The Times of India

West Bengal SSC scam case: Custody of Partha Chatterjee, Arpita Mukherjee extended till August 31

KOLKATA: A special court on Thursday extended the judicial remand of former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee and his alleged close aide Arpita Mukherjee — both arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the School Service Commission (SSC) scam — by 14 more days.

The Hindu

ED officials visit Kolkata jail to quiz arrested ex-Bengal minister

“We had quizzed Arpita yesterday.”

The Hindu

Bengal post-poll violence: SC grants four weeks to Centre, State to file reply

The top court was hearing a plea, filed by UP-based lawyer Ranjana Agnihotri and social worker Jitender Singh, seeking direction from the Centre to impose President’s Rule in Bengal

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