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Durand Cup kicks off today

FC Goa takes on local giant Mohammedan Sporting in the opener

The Hindu

India at 75 | With Mahatma, 75 years after the freedom hour

Gandhi Bhawan felt as lonely in the 75th year of Independence as it was on August 15, 1947 when Mahatma Gandhi stayed in this house on the day India got its freedom

The Hindu

Kolkata IM wins title in Barcelona

KOLKATA: City boy Aronyak Ghosh is having a good run at the international arena. On his maiden visit to Europe, the International Master claimed the Obert Internacional meet title in Barcelona this week. Ghosh finished on top with seven points remaining unbeaten in this nine-round tournament, winning five and drawing…

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Teacher’s forced resignation over bikini picture on social media triggers anger in Kolkata academia

Over 13,000 people have already signed online petition against St. Xavier’s University Vice-Chancellor, demanding strict action against him

The Hindu

India at 75 | In Kolkata, a tribute to forgotten revolutionaries

West Bengal State Archives brings to life the memory of less-known freedom fighters in a series of Independence Day exhibitions

The Hindu

Miscreants loot Rs 5 lakh in cash from Kolkata resident, 2 held

BANKURA(WB): Police have arrested two persons for allegedly looting Rs 5 lakh in cash from a man in West Bengal's Bankura district, an official said on Saturday. The incident happened at Nachur More under the jurisdiction of Jaipur police station of the district, he said.

The Times of India

Legends League Cricket's second edition to kick off with special match at Eden Gardens

NEW DELHI: The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata will be hosting the first game of the second edition of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) on September 16, the organisers said on Friday.

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CBI arrests Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mondal in cattle smuggling case

The TMC leader had twice skipped his scheduled appearance before the central probe agency in the last few days.

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress slams ‘selective outrage’ in Calcutta HC assets PIL

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress on Wednesday questioned the “selective outrage and half-truths” in singling out 19 party MLAs and ministers named in a PIL, questioning the rise in their movable and immovable assets, whereas the 2017 PIL named many senior CPM and Congress leaders.

The Times of India

Kolkata may get rain till early next week: Met

KOLKATA: Kolkata received intermittent drizzles on Wednesday even as the monsoon trough has finally settled across south Bengal and is set to trigger more rain over the next two days. A cyclonic circulation has formed over south Bengal under the impact of the monsoon trough that brought heavy showers across…

The Times of India

Kolkata: Appeal against ban on pets at New Town parks

KOLKATA: Pet owners in New Town have urged the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) to remove boards barring pets from all parks and green spaces in the township.

The Times of India

I had kept his trophies safely wrapped in half-torn saree: CWG weightlifting gold medalist Achinta Sheuli's mother

KOLKATA: Achinta Sheuli's mother has kept his trophies and medals wrapped in a half-torn saree under the only bed in their two-room residence in Howrah district's Deulpur, around 20 km from here.

The Times of India

TV actor tries to kill self in Kolkata

KOLKATA: An actor, known for his role in a Bengali serial, Prothoma Kadambini, reportedly attempted suicide by injuring himself with a sharp object at his Kasba residence on Monday night.

The Times of India

Kolkata school organises first soccer meet after pandemic

KOLKATA: Asian International School held its first post pandemic sports event on July 22 and 23 during school hours on the sprawling ground of the school. Pradip Choudhury, who formed the central defensive pair with Subroto Bhattacharya and the former Indian National Team manager for 2011 AFC Asian Cup and…

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UNESCO team to visit Kolkata before Durga Puja

KOLKATA: Senior Unesco officials are coming down to Kolkata to participate in the proposed pre-Durga Puja rally on September 1.

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Kolkata: Defence ministry, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited in 'talks' over Rs 30 crore 'demand' for Maidan zone stations

KOLKATA: The underground section of the Joka-Esplanade Metro corridor is caught in a fresh stalemate.

The Times of India

Kolkata: Student found hanging in hostel room

KOLKATA: A Class-XII student was found hanging at a Haridevpur hostel on Tuesday. Cops suspect that the victim (20), a student of a missionary school at Bishnupur, might have died by suicide.

The Times of India

19-year-old falls ill at gym, dies in Kolkata

KOLKATA: A 19-year-old girl, a final-year student of Netaji Nagar College for Women, died after she fell ill while working out in a gym at Sonali Park in Bansdroni near her residence.

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Bihar cops face-off with Kolkata Police over arrest

KOLKATA: A team of Kolkata Police, who raided a village in Bihar's east Champaran district, allegedly faced unexpected resistance from local cops while trying to re-arrest the accused of a robbery. The accused, Neeraj, had earlier fled from the custody of the city police.

The Times of India

Kolkata: Scanner on garden at Arpita Mukherjee's Tolly flat

KOLKATA: The fire department wanted to demolish an "illegal construction" in the Diamond City South Complex, Tollygunge that Arpita Mukherjee used as a garden. Residents have complained that the construction is an impediment to fire fighting.

The Times of India

Kolkata: AC snag fixed on moving Metro train

KOLKATA: A running Metro rake was repaired on Tuesday morning as the air conditioning system in four coaches developed a snag.

The Times of India

Central Kolkata cops issuing e-challans, motorists can pay fines on spot now

KOLKATA: Motorists challaned by sergeants in central Kolkata can henceforth pay the fine on the spot with cash or debit/credit cards. Sergeants of four traffic guards - Howrah Bridge, Headquarter, South and Jorabagan - have been given e-challan machines where cards can be swiped to make the payments.

The Times of India

No more civilian 'sowars', Mounted Police trains Kolkata cops as riders

KOLKATA: Kolkata Mounted Police, the country's oldest mounted police unit, seems to be discontinuing with its pre-Independence practice of recruiting sowars, civilian horse riders.

The Times of India

Kolkata: Cave-in zone residents move to flats from hotels

KOLKATA: Contractor ITD ITD-Cem has now started shifting Bowbazar residents displaced in the May 11 subsidence, out of their hotels. Their new addresses will be the various flats rented by ITD until the fate of their damaged homes are decided.

The Times of India

Kolkata: Presidency University forms panel to probe off-campus row

KOLKATA: Presidency University has formed a high-powered committee with seven members to inquire into the incidents that occurred last week. Arun Maiti, the dean of students, is the nodal officer to liaison with the committee.

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