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Cancellation of dozens of trains on Howrah-Chennai line upsets travel plans

Passengers from West Bengal, who were stranded in Odisha after the accident, have taken advantage of free bus rides to Kolkata facilitated by the Odisha State government, but those who want to go to the southern States are having a harrowing time.

The Hindu

West Bengal rural Poll: Violence continues on second day of nomination filing

KOLKATA: Incidents of violence continued on the second day of nomination filing for West Bengal panchayat polls on Saturday. The opposition BJP, Congress and CPI(M) alleged that their candidates were prevented from submitting papers by the ruling TMC activists and goons.

The Times of India

U.S. Consul General seeks govt. help to locate remains of American soldiers killed in Assam in World War II

The U.S. Consul General in Kolkata has sought help from the Assam Government to locate the remains of American soldiers who were killed in the North Eastern State in World War II

The Hindu

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Kumbh Mela at Tribeni: inventing tradition in West Bengal

Kumbh Mela at Tribeni: inventing tradition in West Bengal; The transformation of a local custom of a ritualistic bath into a Kumbh Mela is part of an ongoing political project

The Hindu

Improved mindset behind Araijeet Singh Hundal’s comeback tale

KOLKATA: Araijeet Singh Hundal had a dream outing in the recently concluded Junior Asia Cup in Salalah, Oman, where he not only finished as the highest scorer for India having netted eight goals but also sounded the board once during the all-important final against Pakistan.

The Times of India

Coach Fulton stresses on improving India's defence

KOLKATA: Craig Fulton has been in charge of the Indian men's hockey team for just four matches.

The Times of India

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's wife Rujira stopped from boarding Dubai flight in Kolkata

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s wife Rujira along with the couple’s children had to return back from the Kolkata airport on Monday morning after being told by immigration officials that she cannot fly to Dubai.

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TMC, BJP exchange barbs over Balasore train tragedy

KOLKATA: A war of words between the TMC and BJP over the triple train accident in Odisha's Balasore intensified Sunday, with TMC reiterating its demand for the resignation of railway minister Ashwani Vaishnaw and BJP reminding the party that railway accidents had occurred during Mamata Banerjee term as railway minister.

The Times of India

It's India batting vs Australia bowling in WTC Final: Klusener

KOLKATA: Former South African all-rounder Lance Klusener expects a high-voltage clash in the World Test Championship (WTC) final and will be keeping an eye on action at the Oval next week. "It's difficult to pick any favourite in this battle," Klusener, who was unveiled as Tripura's coaching consultant for the…

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Train accident leaves Stimac shaken as team continues preparation

KOLKATA: "It has not been a pleasant morning here today," were the words with which India head coach Igor Stimac began his virtual media interaction from Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

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Simdega kids watch their village rockstars shine in India's 22-0 win

KOLKATA: As India began their campaign in Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 against Uzbekistan in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday, around 450 kids sat together and watched the game on a giant screen in a faraway village in Jharkhand.

The Times of India

Volleyball team from Karnataka stranded in Kolkata to fly back

A batch of 31 sub-junior volley ball players from Karnataka who were stranded in Kolkata following the triple train crash in Balasore in Odisha, will fly to Bengaluru on Sunday.

The Hindu

East Bengal lift inaugural IFA Women’s Shield in style

KOLKATA: East Bengal girls became champions in the inaugural IFA Women’s Shield, brushing aside Sreebhumi Football FC 5-0 in the summit clash, held at the Tehatta ground in Nadia district on Friday.

The Times of India

Saba Karim feels Ishan Kishan has to wait for his red-ball debut

KOLKATA: Former India player Saba Karim has many things in common with young wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. Both hail from Patna and have similar playing roles.

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All drag flickers will be in action, Harmanpreet Singh says on over-reliance on skipper

KOLKATA: Craig Fulton's reign as the new coach of the Indian hockey team hasn't begun on a great note as the team lost two consecutive matches in the Pro League. First, they went down to Belgium 1-2 and then Great Britain handed them a 4-2 drubbing.

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Will fight till protesting wrestlers get justice: Mamata Banerjee

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday came out in support of protesting wrestlers who have been seeking arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, stating that she will fight till they get justice.

The Times of India

Former India footballer Mehtab joins Mamata Banerjee's protest march, extends support to wrestlers

KOLKATA: Showing solidarity with the aggrieved wrestlers, former India midfielder Mehtab Hossain on Wednesday joined a protest march in the city led by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The Times of India

Bengal Govt comes in support of grassroots football

KOLKATA: In an effort to develop sports outside the big cities, the Bengal government has decided to come in support of the Kanmari Football Academy in Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas. In a programme on Tuesday, state sports minister Aroop Biswas handed over kits to 50 women footballers of the…

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Indian juniors fight turf woes as they take on Korea in semis

KOLKATA: It’s been an eventful journey for the Indian hockey team in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup so far. While they beat Chinese Taipei 18-0 and Thailand 17-0, they earned a hard-fought 3-1 win against Japan and were held to 1-1 draw by Pakistan.

The Times of India

CAB chief Snehasish Ganguly urges GCA to get Eden like full ground covers before ODI World Cup

KOLKATA: Gearing up to host the big-ticket ODI World Cup Final in a few months' time, the gigantic Narendra Modi Stadium can take a cue and "learn" from Eden Gardens' fully covered rain management system, feels Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Snehasish Ganguly.

The Times of India

Curious case of Wriddhiman Saha's WTC Final omission baffles many

KOLKATA: Sidelined wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha, who had yet another successful IPL stint with consecutive IPL finalists Gujarat Titans, is back in discussion for his omission from the Indian squad for next week's World Test Championship Final.

The Times of India

Mamata Banerjee seeks Centre's permission to visit violence-hit Manipur

KOLKATA: Expressing her wish to stand by the people of the violence-hit state of Manipur, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has written to the Centre seeking permission to visit the northeastern state, a senior official said on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Ex-ISL winner Dimas Delgado reunites with Cuadrat in East Bengal’s coaching set-up

KOLKATA: Former Indian Super League winner Dimas Delgado will join East Bengal FC as an assistant to new head coach and fellow Spaniard Carles Cuadrat.

The Hindu

Bengali food, culture, and conversations flow at Chennai’s Mackay’s Garden

Alongside Greams Road, the crooked lanes of Mackay’s Garden throb with a reluctant stupor akin to that of Kolkata. We take a walk down its alleys

The Times of India

SAI coach in Assam suspended over sexual harassment charges

KOLKATA: On a day the wrestlers took out a candlelight march in New Delhi, demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Sports Authority of India (SAI) suspended Mrinal Basumatary, in-charge of the SAI Training Centre (STC), Solal Gaon, Assam, for sexually harassing women…

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