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West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose meets Mukti Jodhas ahead of Vijay Diwas in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 15, 2025 3:49:09 PM IST

Ahead of Vijay Diwas, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday interacted with Mukti Jodhas, veterans of Bangladesh's Liberation War, at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata, commemorating their invaluable contribution to the 1971 war. ... read..

"Why are spectators being arrested?" Suvendu Adhikari questions arrests after Messi's Kolkata visit turns into chaos

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 15, 2025 3:49:00 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal and Nandigram MLA Suvendu Adhikari on Monday questioned the arrest of spectators following the incident at Yuva Bharati Stadium, alleging police high-handedness and political shielding of ministers. ... read..

"Will submit our report as soon as possible": Committee head investigating Messi's event chaos at Salt Lake stadium

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 14, 2025 9:49:05 PM IST

Retired Calcutta High Court judge Justice Ashim Kumar Ray, who is heading the inquiry committee formed by the Bengal government to investigate the chaos during the GOAT India Tour of Argentina's football icon Lionel Messi at Salt Lake Stadium, visited the ... read..

"People chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' committed vandalism, football fans didn't": TMC's Kunal Ghosh on chaos during Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 14, 2025 8:19:10 PM IST

Following the chaos during the GOAT India Tour of football icon Lionel Messi at Salt Lake Stadium, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh asked on Sunday if the bedlam was orchestrated to defame Kolkata, and an investigation should be conducted to find out whether this w ... read..

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari demands termination of Bengal Sports Minister, Fire Minister following over chaos during Messi's GOAT tour

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 14, 2025 7:48:53 PM IST

Following the chaos that erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi, West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari demanded termination of Sports Minister Aroop Biswas and Fire Mini ... read..

"Incident brought untold shame to football lovers": WB Governor Bose visits Salt Lake stadium following chaos during Messi's Tour

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 14, 2025 7:48:42 PM IST

Following the chaos at Salt Lake Stadium during the football star Lionel Messi's Kolkata leg of GOAT India Tour 2025, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday visited the stadium with Chief Secretary of West Bengal, Dr Manoj Pant. ... read..

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey feels Salt Lake Stadium fiasco during Messi's visit could dent India's soft power as it aims to host 2036 Olympics

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 14, 2025 6:19:18 PM IST

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) president, ... read..

My client has no connection with allegations levelled against him: Messi's GOAT India Tour promoter Satadru Dutta's lawyer

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 14, 2025 6:19:13 PM IST

In the wake of promoter and organiser of football star Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025, Satadru Dutta, arrested over the chaotic incident at the Salt Lake Stadium, his lawyer Dyutimoy Bhattacharya said that his client had no connections with the alleg ... read..

"West Bengal Sports Minister was more in frame than Messi...": AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey on Salt Lake chaos

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 14, 2025 6:19:12 PM IST

Reacting to the chaos at football star Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour event at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey launched a sharp criticism of the manner in which the programme was ... read..

"Event hijacked by TMC, everyone around Messi were TMC people": Sukanta Majumdar on Kolkata chaos

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 14, 2025 12:48:53 PM IST

The much-anticipated appearance of football superstar Lionel Messi in Kolkata turned chaotic on Sunday, sparking a political row, with Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar accusing the West Bengal government of mismanagement. ... read..

Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari urges Governor Bose to conduct independent judicial enquiry after Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium turns 'messy'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 9:19:00 PM IST

Following the chaos that erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata during the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi, West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari wrote to the State's Governor CV Ananda Bose requesting him for an ... read..

"Investigation going on": West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas on chaos at Lionel Messi's Event

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 6:49:00 PM IST

West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas has revealed that the government has ordered an investigation into the matter, and he will not comment on anything regarding the chaotic incident at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium during Argentine legend Lionel Messi' ... read..

"Commercialisation of Messi's visit": West Bengal Governor slams organisers for 'ignoring' sentiments of fans after chaos at Kolkata stadium

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 6:19:04 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday slammed the organisers for "callously commercialising" the GOAT India tour of Football Icon Lionel Messi and completely "ignoring" the sentiments of fans after chaos erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolka ... read..

Not involved in organising, planning, or execution in any capacity: AIFF on chaos at Messi's event in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 6:19:02 PM IST

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) issued a statement clarifying that Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata was a private event organised by a PR agency and the federation was not involved in the "planning or execution" of the event at Salt Lake Stadium o ... read..

"Organisers promising they will return ticket fee to fans": Kolkata police after chaos at staduim during Messi event

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 4:48:21 PM IST

Following the chaos during the football icon Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata, West Bengal Police on Saturday said that organisers of the GOAT India tour have "promised" to refund the ticket fee to the fans. ... read..

"Organiser has been arrested": West Bengal Governor after Lionel Messi's event at Salt Lake Stadium turns 'messy'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 4:19:01 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose said that the organiser of Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour event has been arrested after a chaotic incident at Salt Lake Stadium here on Saturday. ... read..

"Dark day": West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose condemns chaos at Salt Lake Stadium during Lionel Messi's visit

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 3:49:25 PM IST

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose condemned the chaos that erupted at the Salt Lake Stadium during football icon Lionel Messi's visit on Saturday. ... read..

Police use mild force to disperse crowd outside Messi's Kolkata hotel after star leaves city

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 3:49:17 PM IST

Police personnel used mild force to disperse the angry crowd that had gathered outside the hotel where star footballer Lionel Messi was staying in Kolkata, during the first leg of his GOAT India Tour, on Saturday. ... read..

"Situation is under control": WB DGP after chaos at Kolkata stadium

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 3:49:19 PM IST

After chaos erupted during football icon Lionel Messi's appearance at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata, West Bengal, Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar said that the organiser has already been detained and the sit ... read..

Police personnel use mild force to disperse angry crowd after chaos breaks out during Messi's Kolkata Event

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 2:18:43 PM IST

Police personnel used mild force to disperse the angry crowd after they tried to vandalise the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, alleging poor management of the Argentine Legend Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour event on Saturday. ... read..

"Sincerely apologise to Messi and his fans": Mamata Banerjee after chaos at Kolkata stadium

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 2:18:41 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday ordered a high-level enquiry after chaos erupted during football icon Lionel Messi's appearance at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata, expressing regret over the mis ... read..

Messi, Suarez, De Paul at Salt Lake Stadium, greeted by thousands of fans

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 1:48:50 PM IST

Star footballer Lionel Messi, along with Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, arrived at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (The Salt Lake Stadium) on Saturday, where they greeted fans who were present at the stadium in thousands. ... read..

"An absolute privilege": Sanjiv Goenka pens heartwarming note after meeting Lionel Messi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 1:48:43 PM IST

Founder and chairman of RPSG Group, Sanjiv Goenka, on Saturday shared a heartwarming post after meeting Argentine football legend Lionel Messi in Kolkata. ... read..

King Khan meets GOAT: SRK, AbRam share iconic moment with Messi in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 1:48:31 PM IST

In a rare and star-studded moment, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan met football legend Lionel Messi on Saturday in Kolkata, marking one of the most-awaited encounters during the GOAT India Tour 2025. ... read..

"Total scam," allege Messi's fans after failing to get glimpse of star in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 2:18:54 PM IST

It was billed as the biggest Sports show of the year with one of the greatest footballers on the planet, Lionel Messi at its centrepiece. ... read..

"We want our money back..." Messi's Kolkata event turns into chaos, fans express disappointment

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 1:48:26 PM IST

What started as a celebratory moment during Lionel Messi's Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour turned into absolute chaos on Saturday after fans expressed their disappointment when the Argentine legend left the event at the Salt Lake Stadium much earlier than pl ... read..

Chaos at Messi's GOAT tour in Kolkata, fans vandalises stadium accuse Mantris of hogging Messi's time

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 1:19:52 PM IST

Lionel Messi's Kolkata leg of the GOAT Tour turned into absolute chaos on Saturday. Fans who paid hefty amounts for tickets at Salt Lake Stadium's event began throwing bottles and attempting to break the gates between the stands after the Argentine legend ... read..

"Dream come true": TMC MLA Sukumar Mahato among fans excited to see Lionel Messi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 11:19:15 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Sukumar Mahato, representing the Sandeshkhali constituency in West Bengal, reached the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata to witness Lionel Messi. ... read..

"Cancelled our honeymoon plan": Fans flock to see Lionel Messi in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 11:19:10 AM IST

Fans in Kolkata on Saturday expressed excitement about football legend Lionel Messi's arrival in the city. ... read..

Shah Rukh Khan reaches Kolkata ahead of Lionel Messi event, joined by son AbRam

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 9:48:55 AM IST

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has arrived in Kolkata ahead of his much-awaited meet with football legend Lionel Messi on Saturday. ... read..

Sukanta Majumdar slams Mamata Banerjee for her remarks over voter list revision

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 5:48:35 AM IST

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Friday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her sharp allegations against the BJP over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling her remarks "irresponsible" and unbecom ... read..

Magic in the air as Lionel Messi reaches Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 3:48:51 AM IST

One of the biggest names in the footballing world, Lionel Messi, arrived in the City of Joy. Fans had been waiting for this moment for a long time, with thousands gathering for a glimpse of the Argentine icon. However, Messi had to be escorted through an ... read..

"There's a great atmosphere of joy": Satadru Dutta ahead of Lionel Messi's arrival in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2025 2:18:22 AM IST

Promoter and organiser of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025, Satadru Dutta, has said that there's a great atmosphere of joy that the legendary footballer is coming to India after 14 years. ... read..

Messi's mania to hit India after 2011, fans go crazy to host Argentine legend

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 12, 2025 11:18:50 PM IST

Legendary footballer Lionel Messi is visiting India in December 2025 as part of his highly anticipated "GOAT India Tour," marking his first visit since 2011, sparking immense excitement among fans. ... read..

"Messi is like God to us": Fans excited ahead of football legend's arrival in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 12, 2025 6:48:57 PM IST

Fans in Kolkata on Friday expressed excitement ahead of football legend Lionel Messi's arrival in the city. ... read..

"Will drive out Bangladeshi Muslim infiltrators": LoP Suvendu Adhikari calls for removal of infiltrators from West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 12, 2025 10:48:45 AM IST

West Bengal Leader of the Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Suvendu Adhikari called for the removal of Bangladeshi Muslim infiltrators from the state and said there is no need to establish detention camps in West Bengal for infiltrators. ... read..

Every time Amit Shah uses the word 'infiltrators', it amounts to scoring an own goal: TMC's Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 12, 2025 6:48:36 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for repeatedly using the term "infiltrators," alleging that such statements highlight the Centre's own lapses in managing the country's borders. ... read..

"I would love to be a Bengali in every possible way": Governor CV Ananda Bose

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 11, 2025 6:48:26 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday hailed Bengal as a "promised land" and stated he would "love to be a Bengali in every possible way" ... read..

Messi's GOAT India tour schedule: Argentina legend to arrive in Kolkata on December 13

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 11, 2025 2:18:48 PM IST

Football icon Lionel Messi is set to arrive in India on December 13 for the much-anticipated GOAT Tour 2025, a three-day event spread across four major Indian cities, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, from December 13 to 15. ... read..

"Will launch my party on Dec 22, will field candidates against Mamata": Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 10, 2025 3:48:05 PM IST

Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir on Wednesday announced that he will unveil a new political party on December 22. Kabir declared that he intends to directly challenge West Bengal Chief ... read..

"It means a lot": Aditi Nandy after clinching gold medal in Masters 1 category at World Pro Powerlifting Championship

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 10, 2025 3:18:39 PM IST

Powerlifting, a sport struggling to be on India's radar, has a few aspirants who relentlessly pursue it in the nation, and Bengal's Aditi Nandy is one of them. ... read..

"Hearing Gita makes her ears bleed": Priyanka Tibrewal slams Mamata Banerjee for skipping mass Gita recitation event in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 9, 2025 10:18:07 AM IST

BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for not attending a mass Gita recitation event held in Kolkata on Sunday, saying the CM avoids such events because "she's so accustomed to hearing the Namaz that hearing th ... read..

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