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Suresh Gopi in a real quandary over accepting nomination as president of Satyajit Ray film institute

Amid reports that a faction of BJP party leaders was plotting to exclude him from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, actor - politician Suresh Gopi has found himself in a real quandary regarding whether to accept the nomination as the president of the Kolkata-based Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute…

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West Bengal welcomes 4th Vande Bharat Express: Patna-Howrah service set to begin

KOLKATA: In a development that promises enhanced connectivity and convenience for the people of West Bengal, the eagerly awaited fourth Vande Bharat Express is all set to hit the tracks.

The Times of India

National Alliance to spearhead decarbonisation efforts across energy sector in Bengal

KOLKATA: The Decarbonisation India Alliance (DIA) has officially launched its mission to combat greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in the energy sector of Bengal, with the aim of accelerating Bengal’s journey towards a carbon-neutral future. This initiative, led by the Society of Energy Engineers and Managers (SEEM) in collaboration with numerous…

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Gobardanga to Kolkata: how a family ferried its tradition across the border

Kundu family's Durga Puja tradition has been passed down for generations, even through Partition of India. Despite recent losses, the family continues to celebrate the autumn festival in Gobardanga, India, where they built their own house in 1965. The puja is a time for the 100 family members to come…

The Hindu

Installation of AFC-PC gates underway at Howrah station, Signaling Rapid Progress for East-West Metro Expansion

KOLKATA: The anticipation among the people of Kolkata has reached a fever pitch as significant developments unfold in the East-West Metro expansion project. The construction works spanning from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade are nearly complete, with a focused effort on electrical, beautification, and miscellaneous tasks that are rapidly nearing their…

The Times of India

Mohammedan Sporting beat East Bengal to take CFL pole position

KOLKATA: There’s no stopping David Lalhlansanga as the Mizo striker’s remarkable scoring spree helped Mohammedan Sporting beat Emami East Bengal FC 2-1 at the Kishore Bharati Stadium on Wednesday and further secure their pole position in the CFL Super Six.

The Times of India

SpiceJet flight returns to Kolkata after take-off as cabin crew spot crack in window

Mid-air, the plane’s cabin crew spotted the crack, and the flight, SG-515 landed safely at around 7.45 a.m.

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AIKS blames Trinamool and BJP for agrarian distress in West Bengal

.AIKS rally in Kolkata blames TMC & BJP for agrarian distress & alleged suicides. AIKS demands MSP of ₹1000/quintal for potatoes, protests planned. AIKS leaders visit families of farmers who died by suicide & raise issue of MSP support of paddy. CM & PM accused of mocking plight of farmers.…

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Mohammed Shami gets bail in domestic violence case

KOLKATA: A lower court in Kolkata on Tuesday granted bail to ace India speedster Mohammed Shami in a domestic violence case filed against him by his estranged wife Hasin Jahan.

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu and Kolkata's Chandrayaan-3 themed Ganesha pandal are all the rage

Today marks the beginning of one of the most famous and revered Hindu festivals of India, Ganesha Chaturthi. Like every year, this year is seeing some great pandals across India, but one of those in Tamil Nadu today is going viral for all the right reasons.

The Times of India

Odisha FC ready to embark on continental sojourn vs Mohun Bagan

KOLKATA: Odisha FC (OFC) and Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) are familiar foes as clubs competing in the national league and tournaments. But when the Indian Super League (ISL) sides lock horns in their opening AFC Cup (south zone) Group D match at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday evening,…

The Times of India

Mohammedan Sporting rout Kidderpore in Super 6 opener; 10-man DHFC stun Mohun Bagan

KOLKATA: Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) began their CFL Super Six campaign with a bang, brushing aside Kidderpore FC 5-0, but Mohun Bagan SG ended their group engagements with a loss to Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) on Sunday.

The Times of India

The Hindu scribe wins Statesman award for environmental reporting

Navamy Sudhish (The Hindu, Kollam) won Cushrow Irani Prize for Environmental Reporting for her article 'Fishing in uncertain waters' mapping plight of traditional fishers in Kerala. Rupsa Chakraborty (Indian Express) won 1st prize in Rural Reporting category for her reportage on floating dispensaries, water ambulances & primary health centres in…

The Hindu

Indian Railways Bolsters Connectivity: Masagram station becomes key junction

KOLKATA: In a remarkable leap towards augmenting connectivity and efficiency within the vast Indian Railway network, a pivotal inspection was carried out on Sunday by Divisional Railway Manager, Sanjeev Kumar, alongside Branch Officers at Masagram Station. This strategic station, nestled in the heart of the Purba Barddhaman district in West…

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Who could dominate world chess? The most promising country is India, says Alexander Grischuk

He asked me to wear it if I win something. Alexander Grischuk, former World No. 3 and 3-time World Blitz Champion, put on a Chicago Bulls cap after winning the Tata Steel Chess India tournament in Kolkata. He shared his memories of his first major success, his thoughts on India's…

The Times of India

Fire breaks out at building in Kolkata, no injuries reported

KOLKATA: A fire broke out in a building in Kolkata near Chandni Market on Friday evening. No one was injured in the incident.

The Times of India

Spanish league La Liga to set up football academy in West Bengal, signs agreement

KOLKATA: Spanish football league La Liga signed an agreement with the West Bengal government to set up an academy in the state for nurturing young talents, an official said on Friday. The MoU was signed during a closed-door meeting between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and La Liga president Javier Tebas…

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Mohun Bagan virtually in CFL Super 6 after 2-2 draw with Mohammedan Sporting

KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan SG virtually sealed their passage to the Super Six stage, having played out a rollercoaster 2-2 draw with already-qualified Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) in their CFL Premier Division match in Kalyani on Thursday.

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Will you lead Opposition alliance, Sri Lankan President asks Mamata; It depends on the people, she says

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe asks West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday if she would lead the INDIA bloc alliance. “It depends on the people,” Ms. Banerjee responded. She also added that the “Opposition may be in position also [to come to power]”. They met at the Dubai International Airport.…

The Times of India

Ranjan Chowdhury back as Bengal's Santosh Trophy coach

KOLKATA: Ranjan Chowdhury is back to take charge of Bengal for the upcoming Santosh Trophy.

The Times of India

West Bengal cabinet rejig: Mamata Banerjee reshuffles state cabinet

KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee reshuffled her cabinet on Monday and in the rejig the CM replaced singer Babul Supriyo as tourism minister with another singer Indranil Sen.

The Times of India

Mohun Bagan move closer to CFL Super 6 stage

KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan SG beat Peerless SC 1-0 in their CFL Premier Division match on Sunday, taking a step closer to sealing a place in the Super Six round.

The Times of India

Archer Jawkar wins silver in his maiden World Cup Final

KOLKATA: It was so near yet so far for Prathamesh Jawkar who missed a gold medal by the narrowest of margins to end up with a silver in the World Cup Final in Hermosillo, Mexico, on Saturday.

The Times of India

Pranati Nayak warms up for Asiad with bronze in Hungary

KOLKATA: Pranati Nayak couldn't have hoped for better preparation ahead of the Asian Games to be held from September 23 to October 8. Being the only gymnast from the country to be currently going to the continent al games, there is understandably a lot of pressure on her shoulders, and…

The Hindu

Those opposing India’s name change can leave the country: Dilip Ghosh

Dilip Ghosh says India to be renamed Bharat; those opposing free to leave the country. BJP to remove all statues of foreigners in Kolkata when in power, he says

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