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Ronaldinho to make maiden visit to Kolkata mid-October

Ronaldinho to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja. He'll meet CM Banerjee, learn cricket from Sourav Ganguly, interact with sponsors, promote football, play charity match, and unveil pandals. He'll arrive Oct 16 and stay two days before heading to Dhaka. Samba Magic awaits!

The Hindu

West Bengal Government's new deal with La Liga: What does it mean for Indian Football?

Football fans in West Bengal and particularly in Kolkata might be split mainly into Brazil and Argentina camps, but the state now has a Spanish football connection.

The Times of India

Cleiton helps East Bengal do a first against Hyderabad

KOLKATA: A first start of the season in East Bengal jersey for Cleiton Silva. A first goal, rather a pair of goals, for him as well. A first win against Hyderabad FC too.

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Trinamool’s long march to Delhi signals a new politics of protest

Over 50 buses carrying thousands of beneficiaries of Centre's flagship schemes left Kolkata for Delhi to protest Union govt's denial of funds.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Fixtures and full match schedule

Cricket World Cup takes place in India from October 5 to November 19 – here are the fixtures, kickoff times and venues.

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Mohammedan Sporting beat Mohun Bagan to seal CFL title

KOLKATA: Mohammedan Sporting completed a hat-trick of CFL titles in style, beating Mohun Bagan SG 2-0 at the Kishore Bharati Stadium on Friday to clinch the issue with an all-winning run in the Super Six round.

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'I was mocked for my equestrian dreams': Anush Agarwalla's twin Asian Games medals a perfect reply to his critics

HANGZHOU: When he moved to Germany, Anush Agarwalla, a boy from Ballygunge in Kolkata, was just 17. Loneliness was the closest to him in a foreign land, where an Indian teenager found himself out of place. And it was natural. Somebody who had never lived alone was on his own,…

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ISKCON unit issues defamation notice to BJP MP Maneka Gandhi for her remarks against temple body

The Kolkata unit of the temple body on Friday said that they are going to file a Rs100cr defamation case against the Sultanpur MP. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Abhishek Banerjee not to appear before ED, says he will be in Delhi for Trinamool’s protest on Oct. 3

Abhishek Banerjee, TMC general sec., won't appear before ED in Kolkata on Oct. 3 due to summons in West Bengal school job scam. He'll be in Delhi for party event. He said on X, "Fight against WB deprivation will persist. No force can hinder my dedication. Stop me if you…

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Anush Agarwalla adds individual dressage bronze to India’s team gold

HANGZHOU: Anush Agarwalla first sat on a horse when he was three. His parents took him to the Tollygunge Club in Kolkata in what were routine weekend joy rides. Soon, those joy rides turned into a passion and, on Thursday, the 24-year-old scripted history for Indian equestrian by clinching the…

The Times of India

Suresh Gopi to take over as film institute president

Actor & politician Suresh Gopi accepted Union govt's nomination as president of Kolkata-based SRFTI society & chairman of its governing council. He got assurance of no salary & liberties of a politician. He will lead BJP's protest march in Thrissur on October 2 & will not hinder Gandhi Jayanti rally.…

The Hindu

ED summons TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee again on October 3; MP claims day coincides with party rally

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee summoned by ED on Oct 3 for questioning in Kolkata school jobs scam. TMC claims BJP trying to disrupt its planned rally in Delhi on same day. TMC to meet Union Minister to discuss non-release of dues under MGNREGA. BJP denies allegations, says ED right to ask…

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Mom stands on vigil in Manipur, son London on diving board

KOLKATA: Hemam London Singh is one of the only two divers from India set to take part in the ongoing Asian Games. Even as he continued to train for the big event at Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune, his mother, Jaya Devi, has been taking out peace marches in…

The Times of India

Civil engineer from Kolkata is first Bengali to reach true summit of Mount Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in world

KOLKATA: Arijit Dey, a Kolkata based civil engineer, has achieved a rare feat after he made it to the summit of Mount Manaslu (8,163 meter) -- the eighth highest mountain in the world without a Sherpa on Sunday evening. On Tuesday, Dey claimed that he made it to the summit…

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West Bengal Governor cancels U.S. visits citing burden on public exchequer

Gov. C.V. Ananda Bose of Kolkata, West Bengal cancelled his proposed visit to the US due to financial difficulties in the State. He was scheduled to attend the World Culture Festival and hold discussions with American universities. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently returned from a 12-day visit to Spain and…

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West Bengal’s top official holds meeting on dengue management

West Bengal Chief Sec. directs district officials to conduct clean-up drives at dengue hotspots. State Govt. cancels leave of all officials & staff associated with dengue management. Protests held across Kolkata blaming ruling party for mismanaging situation. Unofficial estimates indicate 38 deaths due to dengue this season.

The Times of India

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose cancels US trip over dengue upsurge in state

KOLKATA: West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose on Monday cancelled his scheduled USA trip to attend the World Culture Festival as he felt that it would not be appropriate to accept foreign hospitality when the state is facing financial difficulties and dengue deaths, officials said on Monday.

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All you need to know about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Ten teams vie for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, hosted by India from October 5 to November 19.

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4 arrested for duping patients at Kolkata hospital

KOLKATA: Four people were arrested on Monday at the state-run SSKM Hospital in Kolkata for allegedly duping patients who came to get treated there, police said.

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Fake currency notes with face value of Rs 1.5 lakh seized in Kolkata, one arrested

Kolkata Police have arrested a Malda-based counterfeit currency racketeer and recovered fake Indian currency notes from his possession. Read further on Dynamite New:

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Mamata returns to Kolkata, says foreign visit to attract investments to Bengal ‘very successful’

Mamata Banerjee returns from successful 12-day tour of Spain & UAE, bringing "serious offers for investments & partnerships". MoUs signed with Spanish football league La Liga & Lulu Group International. Sourav Ganguly joined delegation in Madrid. Aim to attract investments ahead of BGBS in Nov.

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Mohammedan Sporting get closer to retaining CFL crown, DHFC stay in hunt

KOLKATA: Three days after getting the better of fellow title-challengers East Bengal, Mohammedan Sporting on Saturday took another significant step towards retaining the Calcutta Football League’s Premier Division crown, beating Bhawanipore FC 2-1.

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Mohun Bagan not to take ISL debutants Punjab FC lightly

KOLKATA: Juan Ferrando's Mohun Bagan SG kick off their Indian Super League title defence with a home match against newly-promoted Punjab FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, having already hit the ground running with promise and potency.

The Times of India

6 people die while undergoing treatment for dengue in West Bengal

KOLKATA: Six people who were diagnosed with dengue died in West Bengalon Friday, taking this year's toll in the state to over 30, officials said.

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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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