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Guv’s actions instigating ‘BJP goondas’ to kill TMC men, says Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

KOLKATA: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday said she had blocked governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Twitter to protest against his “unconstitutional and unethical acts”, which were encouraging “BJP goondas” to kill Trinamool workers.

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West Bengal govt gives nod to 75% attendance for Eden T20Is vs West Indies

KOLKATA: The West Bengal government on Monday allowed 75 per cent spectator attendance for the three-match T20I series against the West Indies to be played at Eden Gardens, beginning February 16.

The Times of India

Arjun definitely one of our biggest hopes: Anand

CHENNAI: Arjun Erigaisi didn't put a foot wrong during his triumphant run at the Tata Steel Chess Challengers which concluded at the Wijk Aan Zee on Sunday. The 18-year-old from Warangal made everyone take notice when he bagged the Tata Steel Rapid in Kolkata in November last year. With a…

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‘Sandhya Mukherjee a living legend, beyond awards’

‘To offer her Padma Shri is a mindless act’

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ISL: Kiyan lights up Kolkata derby as Mohun Bagan rally to beat East Bengal

A star was born in Indian football at the Nehru Stadium in Fatorda on Saturday.

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Now, BJP’s Kolkata unit gets a jolt, no respite in districts

KOLKATA: The Bengal BJP cracking the whip on two former state vice-presidents has hardly been able to stem the rising dissent within its party ranks.

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Kolkata: After Centre's rejection, tableau on Netaji showcased on Red Road during Republic Day parade

After the Centre's rejection, a tableau on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was displayed at the 73rd Republic Day parade on Kolkata's Red Road on Wednesday.

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Calcutta HC rejects petition seeking Bengal tableau in Republic Day parade

Plea rejected on grounds that petitioner had ‘belatedly approached this court’

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Marijuana weighing 690 kgs seized, two held in Bengal

Narcotics Control Bureau, Kolkata unit has seized marijuana weighing 690 kgs from a border village in the Cooch Behar district and arrested two persons in the matter.

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Covid-19: Third wave in Kolkata sees fastest rise & fastest dip

KOLKATA: The third Covid wave has seen the quickest surge and fall in daily new cases in Kolkata with the number of affected rising eight times in just 11 days and sliding back over the next 13 days. This was far sharper than the surges witnessed during the peaks of…

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Ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe given Netaji Award 2022

Consul General of Japan in Kolkata Nakamura Yutaka received the honour on behalf of Mr. Abe

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West Bengal: After quitting WA group, BJP’s rebel Bankura MLA fries ‘chops’

KOLKATA: It happens only in Bengal when a savoury or snack becomes a symbol of political rebellion. After quitting BJP’s WA groups, BJP MLA Niladri Sekhar Dana has posted pictures of himself frying chops — the Bengali savoury — in Bankura. As if to dispel doubts about the political nature…

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Mumbai rape accused nabbed in New Market

KOLKATA: The central division of Kolkata Police helped Mumbai Police end their 10-month hunt for the prime accused from Byculla who had raped a woman repeatedly there almost seven years ago, leaked it on social media and managed to defraud crores through extortion. A team from Nagpada PS came to…

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Met spies rain in Kolkata, districts today and tomorrow

KOLKATA: The city and its neighbouring districts may receive spells of light to moderate rain on Sunday and Monday under the impact of a western disturbance (WD). Some areas in and around the city are set to receive thunderstorms as well, said the Met office. It has also predicted that…

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West Bengal responds to citizens’ plea, to reopen parks from tomorrow

KOLKATA: Rabindra Sarobar, Subhas Sarobar and all major parks in Kolkata are set to reopen from Monday.

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West Bengal Covid positivity rate dips over 9 days to third wave’s lowest

KOLKATA: The Covid positivity rate in Bengal has been on the decline for the nine consecutive days and it dipped to 11.1% on Saturday, the lowest during the third wave. On Saturday, the number of tests conducted in the last 24 hours — 82,564 — has been the highest during…

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Kolkata: Footfall crawls up at restos after a brief lean period

KOLKATA: Restaurants and bars across the city have seen footfall crawl up to 50% of capacity after a brief lean period since restrictions were issued on January 3.

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Signs of business revival at malls in Kolkata

KOLKATA: Mall operators in Kolkata have spotted green shoots of recovery from the third wave that saw footfall crash by 80%-85% from the festive high in December-end.

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Ahmedabad, Kolkata to host series against WI

Current situation in the country has forced the BCCI to cut down the number of venues from six to two.

The Times of India

Third wave has likely peaked in 4 of the 8 biggest cities

The third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic appears to have peaked in the four largest cities of the country, with the seven-day average of cases showing a clear decline in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai.

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India-West Indies series to be played in two cities due to Covid-19: BCCI

NEW DELHI: Ahmedabad and Kolkata will host the upcoming three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals, respectively, against the West Indies, the BCCI said on Saturday, curtailing the number of venues to reduce travelling in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Less than 10,000 fresh Covid cases in West Bengal, positivity at 12.6%

KOLKATA: Bengal recorded 9,154 cases on Friday, the second time in the last few days that the new case-load dipped below 10,000.

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Let there be more light: KMC plans to brighten dark spots, make streets safer

KOLKATA: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has embarked on a project to identify and illuminate several "dark spots" in the city in order to make it safer for residents, especially women.

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Kolkata: Met spies rain tomorrow

KOLKATA: The city is set to remain cloudy on Saturday even as the minimum temperature climbs up to 15°C. A western disturbance (WD) is set to trigger two low-pressure areas across north India that will lead to light rain in the city on Sunday and Monday.

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Dip in number of micro-containment zones in city but vigil continues in south Kolkata belt

KOLKATA: The city reported a further dip in micro-containment zones on Friday with the number dipping to 18.

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