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Punjab skipper Curran joins unwanted company of bowlers during win against Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 27, 2024 2:30:05 PM IST

England and Punjab Kings (PBKS) all-rounder Sam Curran joined the company of Indian quicks Mohit Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Australia's Pat Cummins, South Africa's Kagiso Rabada to have conceded 50 runs or more on six or more occasions dur ... read..

"BJP ploy...weapons planted at site": TMC writes to Bengal poll panel chief after arms recovery in Sandeshkhali

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 27, 2024 2:29:57 PM IST

The ruling Trinamool Congress lodged a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer of the state on Saturday over the raids in Sandeshkhali by a joint team of the CBI and bomb squads of the elite National Security Guard (NSG). ... read..

Opener Prabhsimran Singh hits third fastest IPL fifty for Punjab Kings

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 27, 2024 1:32:07 PM IST

Opener Prabhsimran Singh hit the third-fastest fifty for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday. The 23-year-old achieved the landmark during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2024 at Eden Garden ... read..

"Good start was key": Bairstow after PBKS beat KKR by 8 wickets

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 27, 2024 10:31:47 AM IST

Following his side's 8-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Eden Gardens, Punjab Kings (PBKS) wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow said that they had a good start while chasing the target. ... read..

"Cricket is turning into baseball": PBKS skipper Curran on historic run chase against KKR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 27, 2024 10:31:42 AM IST

Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Sam Curran said cricket is turning baseball after his side's remarkable runs chase against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Friday. In the game, PBKS secured a convincing 8-wicket win over ... read..

IPL 2024: Match between KKR vs PBKS break record of most sixes in T20

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 27, 2024 2:31:17 AM IST

The match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday rewrote the history of men's T20 cricket by producing a chase that comes once in a blue moon. ... read..

SRK attended KKR vs PBKS match with son AbRam

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 27, 2024 2:31:12 AM IST

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Friday evening was spotted cheering for his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they locked horns with Preity Zinta's co-owned team Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. However, his team in Purple ended u ... read..

"Not defending hurts but it's a great lesson": KKR captain Shreyas Iyer after defeat against PBKS

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 27, 2024 2:31:05 AM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Shreyas Iyer said not defending a huge total of 261 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS) "hurt" but the loss would be a great learning for the players in their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. ... read..

IPL 2024: PBKS win toss, opt to bowl against KKR; injury keeps Mitchell Starc out

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 26, 2024 9:00:24 PM IST

Punjab Kings (PBKS) stand-in captain Sam Curran won the toss and opted to field against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match here at the iconic Eden Gardens on Friday. ... read..

"Not concerned about KKR spin bowling": PBKS coach Sunil Joshi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 25, 2024 11:59:27 PM IST

Punjab Kings spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi stated that they are not concerned about the Kolkata Knight Riders spin attack ahead of their upcoming clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at Eden Gardens. ... read..

"BJP has a history of mass killing': TMC's Kunal Ghosh slams BJP over assassination attempt on Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 25, 2024 11:00:31 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday reacted sharply to the alleged assassination attempt on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, saying that "BJP has a history of mass killing and murder." ... read..

TMC lodges complaint with ECI against Suvendu Adhikari over derogatory remarks against West Bengal CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 25, 2024 4:59:53 AM IST

West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya on Wednesday complained to the National Commission for Women seeking action against Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari for allegedy using derogatory words, on multiple occasions, agains ... read..

Kolkata: Alipore Zoo makes special arrangements for animals suffering from heatwave

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 25, 2024 1:59:00 AM IST

Alipore Zoological Garden in Kolkata is stepping up its efforts to care for animals impacted by the intensifying heat wave. ... read..

"Arrest Mamata Banerjee.." urges BJP leader Agnimitra Paul after Calcutta HC's judgement on WB job recruitment

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 24, 2024 12:00:03 PM IST

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul demanded the arrest of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following the Calcutta High Court's judgement that declared the entire panel of the 2016 Staff Selection Commission (SSC) recruitment null and void. ... read..

'Banned...': Boria Majumdar comes out with his side of 'A Social Media Trial'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 23, 2024 10:01:20 PM IST

'Banned: A Social Media Trial' by sports historian Boria Majumdar was officially launched here on Tuesday, highlighting the support he received from India's first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and renowned badminton coach and 2001 All E ... read..

Virat Kohli fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct during RCB vs KKR clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 22, 2024 6:58:16 PM IST

Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee after breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during the game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens. ... read..

West Bengal teacher recruitment scam: Calcutta HC declares 2016 SSC recruitment null and void, orders fresh appointments

Kolkata | April 22, 2024 3:00:27 PM IST

The Calcutta High Court on Monday declared all appointments null and void in the selection of candidates in West Bengal government-sponsored and aided secondary and higher secondary schools through a 2016 recruitment process. ... read..

IPL 2024: Harbhajan Singh pinpoints one factor that led to RCB's donwfall against KKR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 22, 2024 2:59:04 PM IST

Former India batter Harbhajan Singh feels Dinesh Karthik's decision to turn down the single in the climax of their game against Kolkata Knight Riders proved costly for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their 1-run defeat at the iconic Eden Gardens in the ... read..

"Someday he will win us games": Harshit Rana backs Mitchell Starc to bounce back in IPL 2024

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 22, 2024 11:59:19 AM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana backed star fast bowler Mitchell Starc to turnaround his performance and said that they have full faith in the 34-year-old speedster. ... read..

KKR equals record of scoring most 220+ scores with CSK, SRH

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 22, 2024 4:58:51 AM IST

During the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) equalled the record of scoring most 220+ runs in the history of cash-rich league so far along with Chennai Super Kings (CSK ... read..

"Why did not Mamata put condition about me before joining INDIA?" Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 22, 2024 12:28:46 AM IST

Hitting out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for not contesting in partnership with the INDIA bloc partners in her state, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury questioned why the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo had not put any condit ... read..

"It is important that we maintain our calmness": Shreyas Iyer after win over Bengaluru

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 22, 2024 12:28:26 AM IST

Following a last ball thriller against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer said that it is important for the team to maintain their calmness and live in the presen ... read..

KKR registers their narrowest margin of win in IPL after beating RCB

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 21, 2024 11:28:31 PM IST

Two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered their narrowest margin of win in the T20 tournament after beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 1-run at the iconic Eden Gardens on Sunday. ... read..

IPL 2024: "Virat and I thought...": RCB skipper Faf on batter's controversial dismissal after loss to KKR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 21, 2024 10:28:09 PM IST

Following his side's one-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf Du Plessis opened up on Virat Kohli's controversial dismissal and the turning point of the game. ... read..

Sunil Narine becomes bowler with most wickets for single franchise in IPL history

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 21, 2024 10:28:05 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine overtook Sri Lankan and Mumbai Indians (MI) pace legend Lasith Malinga to become the player with the most wickets for a single team in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

IPL 2024: KKR's Andre Russell "happy" after dismissing "set" RCB batters Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 21, 2024 10:27:56 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling all- rounder Andre Russell said that he was "happy" dismissing "set" Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batters Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 clash on Sunday. ... read..

RCB bowling fails in powerplay yet again against KKR, registers unwanted record

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 21, 2024 8:29:34 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered an unfortunate record during their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Sunday, as they created the record of conceding 70-plus runs on most occasions during ... read..

IPL 2024: Shreyas, Salt batting heroics propel Kolkata to 222/6 against Bengaluru

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 21, 2024 8:29:27 PM IST

Blazing knocks by skipper Shreyas Iyer and opener Philip Salt propelled Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 222/6 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in an IPL clash at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. ... read..

IPL 2024: RCB skipper Faf du Plessis wins toss, opts to bowl against KKR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 21, 2024 4:28:37 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match here at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. ... read..

"You need to understand your strengths": Dinesh Karthik ahead of KKR clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 20, 2024 11:29:39 PM IST

Ahead of clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has said he has worked on his strengths and that has helped in getting good scores. ... read..

"Will do everything I can to play in T20 World Cup": RCB's Dinesh Karthik

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 20, 2024 9:29:27 PM IST

Ahead of his side's clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said that it would be the "greatest feeling" for him to represent India at this point in ... read..

"People of Bengal deserve peace, harmony": Guv Ananda Bose on alleged stone pelting incident in East Medinipore

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 19, 2024 10:59:18 AM IST

After an alleged incident of stone pelting at a Ram Navami procession in East Medinipore district, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday said that the people of Bengal want and deserve peace and harmony. ... read..

"Mamata Banerjee will play key role in next government": TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 18, 2024 10:58:57 PM IST

Expressing strong confidence ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh said that the Bharatiya Janata Party will be defeated in the upcoming general elections and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party will ... read..

SRK shares a smile as he poses with KKR player Sunil Narine, his wife

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 18, 2024 10:58:16 PM IST

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has always amazed his fans with his acting talent, charisma and sweet gestures. ... read..

There can be no mission without vision: Mamata Banerjee on party manifesto

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 18, 2024 12:28:29 AM IST

On the day when the Trinamool Congress (TMC) released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that there cannot be any "mission" without a "vision" which her party has shared with people on Wednesday. ... read..

"That's what kept me going...": Jos Buttler reveals game plan after match winning knock against KKR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2024 9:29:43 PM IST

Following his match-winning knock against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Jos Buttler revealed his game plan in the death overs. ... read..

TMC promises 10 free LPG cylinders a year, 5 kg ration every month in poll manifesto

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2024 9:29:06 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress (TMC), which is contesting solo in West Bengal after failing to reach a seat-sharing agreement with its INDIA bloc partners in the state, released its manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Kolkata on Wednesday. ... read..

"Better than all my wickets....": KKR's Sunil Narine on his maiden T20 against RR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2024 9:28:38 PM IST

Following a thrilling contest between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Eden Gardens, KKR all-rounder Sunil Narine and RR opener Jos Buttler reflected on their hard-hitting centuries. ... read..

IPL 2024: KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer fined for maintaing slow over rate against RR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2024 7:28:16 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer was fined for maintaining slow-over rate during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday. ... read..

IPL 2024: With a century each, Buttler, Narine cement their places in history books

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2024 1:29:01 PM IST

Records collapsed during the high-scoring run fest between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the iconic Eden Gardens. ... read..

"I've asked Pollard, Bravo, Pooran, hopefully...": Powell on his attempts to influence Narine to play in T20 WC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2024 11:29:38 AM IST

Rajasthan Royals batter Rovman Powell disclosed that he has been trying to convince Sunil Narine to come back from international retirement and feature in the T20 World Cup 2024, which is slated to kick off on June 1. ... read..

From embracing Jos Buttler to motivating KKR players with inspiring words, Shah Rukh Khan wins hearts of fans

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2024 11:29:10 AM IST

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan won the hearts of fans following his heartwarming gesture during Kolkata Knight Riders's 2-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals at iconic Eden Gardens in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

Yuzvendra Chahal records most expensive spell in IPL history as KKR faces RR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2024 3:28:35 AM IST

During the clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal registered his most expensive spell in the history of the cash-rich league. ... read..

"Motivated to win the ISL Cup": Mohun Bagan skipper Subhasish after securing League Shield

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2024 12:28:44 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant captain Subhasish Bose emphasised his team's hard work and self-belief after they clinched the Indian Super League (ISL) Shield on Monday. ... read..

Shah Rukh Khan roots for KKR with his 'Pathaan' director Siddharth Anand during RR clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 16, 2024 11:29:09 PM IST

Baadshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is here to cheer for his IPL team, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. ... read..

IPL 2024: RR's Boult continues powerplay decline during KKR clash, a look at his figures

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 16, 2024 11:29:03 PM IST

Rajasthan Royals (RR) pacer Trent Boult continued his declining powerplay bowling performance during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Tuesday. ... read..

"Want to give team good start, then keep going": KKR's Narine after maiden T20 ton against RR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 16, 2024 11:28:30 PM IST

With his explosive maiden T20 century against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine has said that team mentor gave him confidence and assurance that he would ope ... read..

"Govt will provide assistance to victims": WB CM to victims of Odisha bus accident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 16, 2024 8:31:31 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief over the bus accident in neighbouring Odisha on Tuesday and said her government would provide assistance to those affected by the mishap. ... read..

"Captain I want to win matches for....": RR players, personnel praise Samson as he celebrates 10 years with franchise

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 16, 2024 8:29:16 PM IST

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajashthan Royals players Yuzvendra Chahal and Riyan Parag, Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara and other franchise personnel heaped praise on skipper Sanju Samson, w ... read..

IPL 2024: RR win toss, opt to bowl first against KKR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 16, 2024 8:29:12 PM IST

Rajasthan Royal skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bowl first in the 31st encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday. ... read..

Yuzvendra Chahal on verge of achieving 200 IPL wickets

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 16, 2024 3:27:24 AM IST

Ahead of the fixture against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals (RR) leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is on the verge of achieving 200 wickets in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). ... read..

Hindu community in West Bengal will give Mamata resounding reply in elections: BJP

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 15, 2024 11:58:40 PM IST

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday condemned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly labelling Ram Navami as a "riot day" while saying that the Hindu community is poised to give TMC Supremo a resounding reply during the elections. ... read..

WB: Sukanta Majumdar slams CM Mamata Banerjee for her remarks on Ram Navami

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 15, 2024 10:58:57 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Monday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks on Ram Navami. ... read..

West Bengal: ED takes three associates of Shahjahan Seikh in custody

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 15, 2024 7:58:09 PM IST

Three associates of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) strongman leader Shahjahan Seikh were taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate, the agency said on Monday. ... read..

"T20 all about bowlers getting hit, Starc will make impact..": KKR mentor Gambhir backs pacer ahead of LSG clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 13, 2024 11:29:12 PM IST

Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Lucknow Super Giant (LSG) at the home arena of Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor Gautam Gambhir backed his side's Rs 24.75 crore superstar pacer Mitchell Starc to come good in up ... read..

Kolkata: Fire breaks out in slum area, several shanties destroyed

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 13, 2024 5:29:35 PM IST

A fire broke out in a slum at Jessore Road in Kolkata on Saturday in which many shanties were destroyed. ... read..

TMC's Kunal Ghosh accuses BJP leader of providing shelter to Rameswaram Cafe blast case suspects

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 13, 2024 12:28:39 AM IST

Following the arrest of two suspects in the Rameswaram blast case, Trinamool Congress's Kunal Ghosh on Friday, accused a West Bengal BJP leader of providing shelter to the suspects. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee hits back at BJP's terror 'haven' attack for West Bengal after Bengaluru blast accused held from Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 12, 2024 4:29:01 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lashed out at the BJP on Friday after a leader of the opposition party alleged that the state had become a "safe haven" for terrorists. ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari asks EC to take cognizance of 'threat' issued by TMC's Hamidul Rehman

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 12, 2024 12:29:22 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take cognizance of the 'threat' given by the ruling Trinamool Congress MLA Hamidur Rehman to supporters of opposition parties in his constituency. ... read..

"Ready to shed blood for country, will not accept CAA, NRC, UCC": Mamata Banerjee at Eid gathering in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 11, 2024 3:57:42 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that she will not allow the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. ... read..

Election Commission not allowing state govt to rebuild 1600 houses destroyed by cyclone in Jalpaiguri: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2024 11:57:23 PM IST

TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday said that the state government wants to provide funds to rebuild the houses of 1600 families that were destroyed by the cyclone in Jalpaiguri, but the Election Commission is not allowing it. ... read..

"Conspiracy ongoing between NIA and BJP to target TMC leaders": Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2024 8:27:58 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday alleged that there is a conspiracy going on between the Bharatiya Janata Party and National Investigation Agency to target the TMC leaders in West Bengal. ... read..

Bengali series 'Paashbalish' announced

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2024 7:27:18 PM IST

A new Bengali series 'Paashbalish' starring Ishaa Saha, Sourav Das and Suhatro Mukherjee has been announced. ... read..

TMC writes to West Bengal Governor; accuses BJP of "blatantly conspiring" with central agencies

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 9, 2024 8:28:20 PM IST

Trinamool Congress has written a letter to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose highlighting a "grave state of affairs" ahead of the Lok Sabha elections while accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of "blatantly conspiring" with the central agencies against t ... read..

West Bengal Police summons 2 NIA officers in connection with probe into Bhupatinagar attack

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 9, 2024 2:28:23 PM IST

The West Bengal Police on Tuesday summoned two National Investigation Agency (NIA) officers in connection with the attack on the premier investigating agency's officers in Bhupatinagar in Purba Medinipur district last week. ... read..

EC directs Home Ministry to deploy 100 more central force companies in Bengal for Lok Sabha polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 9, 2024 1:28:36 PM IST

The Election Commission of India has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to deploy 100 more companies of the Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal to conduct a free and fair Lok Sabha election, according to sources. ... read..

TMC delegation to meet WB Governor after some leaders detained by Delhi Police

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 8, 2024 10:59:02 PM IST

A delegation of the Trinamool Congress led by Abhishek Banerjee will meet the West Bengal Governor on Monday after some leaders of the party were detained by the Delhi Police when they were protesting outside the Election Commission. ... read..

Kolkata leg witnesses penalty shootout drama as East Bengal qualify for National Final

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 8, 2024 8:57:35 PM IST

All eyes were on Kolkata for the Dream Sports Championship as the pan-India football tournament kicked off on April 1 with U17 sides from some of the top local teams facing off. The competition saw intense action to the very end as East Bengal beat United ... read..

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari appeals for extending central forces' presence in West Bengal after election

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 8, 2024 8:57:31 PM IST

The Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, approached the Governor and top state officials on Monday to request the extension of central forces' deployment beyond the Model Code of Conduct period. ... read..

TMC delegation leaves from Kolkata, to meet Election Commission bench in Delhi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 8, 2024 11:58:24 AM IST

Days before the first phase of Lok Sabha elections kicks off in West Bengal, a 10-member All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) delegation departed from the Kolkata airport for Delhi on Monday to meet the full bench of the polling body. ... read..

"Who is stopping Jitendra Tiwari from filing defamation case": TMC's Shashi Panja dares Bengal BJP leader

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 8, 2024 11:58:01 AM IST

West Bengal minister Shashi Panja hit back at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jitendra Tiwari for allegedly threatening to file a defamation case against the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which has accused him of 'meeting a National Investigative Agency ( ... read..

BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of model code violation, files complaint

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 8, 2024 12:28:23 AM IST

BJP leader Shishir Bajoria on Sunday filed a complaint against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for violating the Model Code of Conduct with the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer. ... read..

Backward classes panel issues notice to West Bengal govt over Pijush Panda's objectionable remarks against PM Modi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2024 8:28:11 PM IST

National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has issued a notice to the West Bengal government on Saturday in connection with objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by party Trinamool Congress leader Pijush Panda. ... read..

BJP wants to manage referee, play on empty field: TMC's Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2024 4:28:48 PM IST

After the attack on NIA personnel at West Bengal's Bhupatinagar, TMC national spokesperson Kunal Ghosh hit out at the BJP, saying that they want to oust the ruling party from the poll battle by managing the 'referee' and playing on an 'empty field'. ... read..

"Does she think she can win polls by attacking our leaders": Agnimitra blasts CM Mamata after BJP candidate attacked

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2024 4:28:30 PM IST

Coming down heavily on the TMC government a day after sitting MP and Lok Sabga candidate Locket Chatterjee alleged an attack by goons backed by the ruling party in the state, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on Sunday said Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is mista ... read..

ISL: Bengaluru FC to lock horns with East Bengal in battle for top six berth

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2024 12:27:59 PM IST

Bengaluru FC will lock horns with East Bengal FC at the Salt Lake Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on Sunday at 7:30 pm IST. ... read..

"We have to deal it with an iron hand...": West Bengal Governor condemns attack on NIA team

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 6, 2024 8:28:00 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday condemned the alleged attack on the officials of the National Investigation Agency in Purba Medinipur district who were carrying out a probe in connection with a blast case. ... read..

Attack on NIA team: Mamata questions timing of raid; BJP says no law and order in Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 6, 2024 3:28:31 PM IST

In her first response to the attack on an NIA team at Bhupatinagar in Purba Medinipur district while carrying out a probe in connection with a blast case, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday claimed the elite anti-terror agency did not share any pr ... read..

Bengal: NIA team comes under attack in Purba Medinipur while picking up suspect in blast case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 6, 2024 12:28:09 PM IST

In a rerun of the attack on a raiding team of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) at Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district, some officers of the elite National Investigation Agency (NIA) was allegedly heckled in Purba Medinipur district on Saturd ... read..

West Bengal: Former advisor WBCSSC arrested in Assistant Teachers Recruitment scam

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 5, 2024 6:58:57 PM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Kolkata has arrested Santi Prasad Sinha, the then Advisor of West Bengal School Service Commission (WBCSSC), in an alleged Assistant Teachers Recruitment scam in the WBSSC in West Bengal, said an ED statement on Friday ... read..

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