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"We are difficult team to beat": FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez ahead of Mohun Bagan Super Giant clash ahead of Mohun Bagan Super Giant clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 23, 2023 3:21:15 PM IST

FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez is expecting a tough challenge from Mohun Bagan Super Giant when they take on the Kolkata giants in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

"Our target is to get all three points": Mohun Bagan SG coach Juan Ferrando ahead of Goa clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 23, 2023 2:21:00 PM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando feels optimistic as they prepare to host FC Goa in Matchweek 11 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

ISL: Mohun Bagan SG looks to bounce back against unbeaten FC Goa

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 23, 2023 12:21:20 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) will be eager to get back to winning ways as they host FC Goa at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on Saturday. ... read..

"Jammu and Kashmir now adheres to norm of red carpet, not red tape": LG Manoj Sinha

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 23, 2023 12:21:08 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday addressed a special session on 'Scope of Industry in Jammu Kashmir' organised by Calcutta Chamber of Commerce (CCC) in Kolkata and said that rapid and unprecedented transformation is taking place ... read..

ISL: Relentless Odisha FC takes on resilient East Bengal unit

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 21, 2023 9:52:01 PM IST

East Bengal FC will look to extend their unbeaten streak when they host the high-flying Odisha FC at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Friday in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24. ... read..

"Mamata Banerjee has deprived several communities in Bengal": Suvendu Adhikari holds protest against TMC govt

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 20, 2023 10:21:09 PM IST

On the day West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged to release dues of nearly Rs 1.16 lakh crore, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari staged a protest against the Mamata Banerjee governm ... read..

"Cannot wait to get to Eden Gardens": Mitchell Starc after historic IPL bid

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 19, 2023 7:51:11 PM IST

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc expressed excitement for joining Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year. ... read..

"They aren't enough to fight alone with BJP": Sukanta Majumdar attacks CM Mamta Banerjee ahead of INDIA bloc meeting

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 19, 2023 7:51:03 AM IST

Ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting to be held in New Delhi today, West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar attacked Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee and said that she understood that they weren't enough to fight alone against the BJP. ... read..

Subhash Tamang becomes first player from Nepal to win All India amateur golf championships

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 18, 2023 3:20:00 PM IST

Subhash Tamang became the first golfer from Nepal to win the prestigious All-India Amateur Championships run by the Indian Golf Union. ... read..

Daniel Simiu Ebenyo, Sutume Asefa Kebede win in Men's and Women's 25K 2023 Marathon in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 17, 2023 4:19:48 PM IST

Daniel Simiu Ebenyo from Kenya won the Men's 25K 2023 race in Kolkata on Sunday morning. While Sutume Asefa Kebede from Ethiopia sealed first place in the Women's 25K 2023 marathon. ... read..

25K Marathon flagged off in Kolkata with presence of WB Governor

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 17, 2023 10:20:02 AM IST

The eighth edition of the 25K Marathon flagged off in Kolkata on Sunday morning with the presence of West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose, Lt General R P Kalita and other dignitaries. ... read..

All India Amateurs: Rohit will meet Nepal's Tamang in final

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 16, 2023 7:51:52 PM IST

India's Rohit moved into the finals of the Indian Golf Union's 122nd Amateur Golf Championship of India at The RCGC, Kolkata. Rohit, who has played on numerous IGU teams showed that he has matured into a fine golfer with a series of wins that have taken h ... read..

It's a wrap for Sunny Singh's 'Risky Romeo'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 16, 2023 11:50:03 AM IST

Actor Sunny Singh has finished shooting for his film 'Risky Romeo' in Kolkata. ... read..

West Bengal State Kyokushin Karate Championship: Clubs from state confirm participation

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 15, 2023 8:50:22 PM IST

Clubs from all across the state, from Alipurduar in the north to Thakurpukur in the southern fringes of Kolkata, have confirmed participation in the first-ever West Bengal State Full Contact Karate Championship 2023, scheduled between December 16-17, 2023 ... read..

"Childish" says Trinamool's Tapas Roy after BJP alleges link to Parliament security breach accused

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 15, 2023 4:50:16 PM IST

Responding to the allegations of Bharatiya Janata Party that Trinamool Congress leader is 'in close association with' Lalit Jha, the so-called mastermind of Parliament security breach, Tapas Roy on Friday said that the charges are 'childish' as he is not ... read..

"BJP MP Pratap Simha gave Parliament passes through which these intruders entered": TMC leader Shashi Panja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2023 8:50:45 PM IST

Alleging that the two men with gas canisters who caused a security breach inside Lok Sabha were issued Parliament passes by BJP MP Pratap Simha, Trinamool Congress on Wednesday said that the lawmaker of the ruling party must be expelled as he compromised ... read..

"Will hit streets if funds are not released...": Kunal Ghosh on Mamata's upcoming meeting with PM Modi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 13, 2023 4:50:34 AM IST

Ahead of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the release of funds for the state government, Trinamool Congress (TMC) spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said that the party will hit the streets if their rightful ... read..

Viksit Bharat initiative going to be a dream come true: WB Governor CV Ananda Bose

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 11, 2023 7:49:13 PM IST

Following the launch of 'Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Monday said that Viksit Bharat is going to be a dream come true. ... read..

"Congress says big things...": TMC leader Kunal Ghosh over IT raids on Dheeraj Sahu

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 10, 2023 10:20:58 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Sunday came down heavily on the grand old party over more than Rs 200 crore cash recovered in the IT raid on Congress MP Dheeraj Sahu. ... read..

"Defensively, we were very well prepared": Staikos Vergetis after goalless draw against East Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 10, 2023 10:20:56 AM IST

After Punjab FC shared points with East Bengal FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, the away side's head coach Staikos Vergetis said that defensively they were strong. ... read..

ISL: East Bengal, Punjab FC share points in goalless draw in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 10, 2023 9:20:26 AM IST

East Bengal FC held Punjab FC to a goalless draw at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Saturday. ... read..

"I am happy with the effort of my players": Cuadrat following goalless draw against Punjab

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 10, 2023 9:20:23 AM IST

Following East Bengal's goalless draw against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) match at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, the Red and Golds' head coach, Carles Cuadrat said that he was happy with the efforts of his players. ... read..

Punjab Football Club confident ahead of East Bengal challenge

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 9, 2023 8:49:24 PM IST

Punjab FC (PFC) are confident ahead of their face-off against Kolkata giants East Bengal FC in Round 9 of the Indian Super League 2023-24 which will be played here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. ... read..

"We have to keep doing our work," says East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 9, 2023 10:51:03 AM IST

Ahead of East Bengal FC's upcoming clash against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, the Red and Gold head coach Carles Cuadrat said that they will try to fight for points in front of the home fans. ... read..

Hope players will apply plans to highest level, says Punjab FC's head coach

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 9, 2023 9:50:14 AM IST

Ahead of Punjab FC's clash against East Bengal FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, the away side's head coach Staikos Vergetis hoped that his players would execute the plan to clinch a win. ... read..

Moitra's expulsion is an example of BJP's atrocities against women: TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 8, 2023 11:51:31 PM IST

Targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party over the expulsion of TMC MP Mahua Moitra from the 17th Lok Sabha in the 'cash for query' case, TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya on Friday said that Moitra's expulsion is an example of BJP's atrocities against women. ... read..

ISL: Only one team wanted to win, says Mohun Bagan assistant coach following draw with Odisha FC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 7, 2023 10:20:39 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant assistant head coach Clifford Miranda expressed pride in his team as they mounted a comeback from a 2-0 deficit to secure a draw against Odisha FC in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkat ... read..

ISL: "Need to analyse what went wrong in second half," says Odisha FC coach after loss to Mohun Bagan FC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 7, 2023 10:20:36 AM IST

Odisha FC head coach Sergio Lobera expressed disappointment with the result, as his team settled for a 2-2 draw against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Kolkata on Wednesday, saying that the team needs to analyse what went wrong for them in the second half. ... read..

We will meet shortly: Mamata Banerjee on next INDIA bloc meeting

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 6, 2023 4:50:23 PM IST

Amid speculations that Mamata Banerjee is likely to skip the INDIA bloc meeting due to scheduling issues, the West Bengal Chief Minister clarified, saying that the opposition leaders will be meeting shortly whenever the Congress comes up with a favourable ... read..

West Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee remembers Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan at 29th KIFF

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 6, 2023 9:50:31 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee remembered superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan at the inaugural ceremony of 29th Kolkata International Film Festival as they gave it a miss. ... read..

ISL: "Need to stay loyal to our style of play," says Odisha FC coach ahead of Mohun Bagan clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 6, 2023 9:50:25 AM IST

Odisha FC head coach Sergio Lobera emphasised that his team's main focus should be on themselves when they take on Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the opening match of matchweek 9 in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Ko ... read..

ISL: "Not looking for revenge after AFC Cup loss," says Mohun Bagan coach ahead of clash with Odisha FC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 6, 2023 9:50:23 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando expressed satisfaction with his squad as his team prepares to host Odisha FC for matchweek nine of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Wednesday and said no big chan ... read..

Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor groove with Mamata Banerjee at inauguration of Kolkata International Film Festival 2023

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 5, 2023 8:51:30 PM IST

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday inaugurated the opening ceremony of the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival 2023 (KIFF) at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here. ... read..

Salman feels Mamata Banerjee has given him a big complex, here's why

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 5, 2023 8:51:17 PM IST

Superstar Salman Khan on Tuesday attended the opening ceremony of the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival 2023 (KIFF) at the Netaji Indoor Stadium here. ... read..

Kolkata customs seize 2kg of brown sugar worth over Rs 2 crore; three arrested

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 5, 2023 7:51:02 PM IST

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Kolkata Customs Preventive apprehended three individuals during a transaction of brown sugar in Basirhat on December 3, 2023. ... read..

Salman Khan arrives in Kolkata for 29th Kolkata International Film Festival

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 5, 2023 2:52:39 PM IST

Superstar Salman Khan on Tuesday morning arrived in the City of Joy to attend the inaugural ceremony of the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival. ... read..

"I don't know": Mamata Banerjee on next INDIA bloc meeting on Dec 6

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 4, 2023 9:50:16 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee might skip the upcoming meeting of the opposition's INDIA bloc on December 6, as the party supremo said on Monday that she was "not aware" of any such meeting. ... read..

"Our objective is to go game by game": Northeast United FC's Juan Pedro Benali head of East Bengal clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 4, 2023 3:50:37 PM IST

NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali is optimistic as his team prepares to travel to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata to take on East Bengal FC for matchweek 8 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24. ... read..

"We need to show mental strength during games": East Bengal FC's Carles Cuadrat ahead of NorthEast United clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 4, 2023 3:50:29 PM IST

East Bengal FC head coach Carles Cuadrat urged his players to display their never-say-die attitude and fight until the very last minute to secure points, as his team will face NorthEast United FC in matchweek 8 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Vive ... read..

ISL: Northeast United aim to end winless away streak, lock horns with East Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 4, 2023 10:51:15 AM IST

East Bengal FC will host NorthEast United FC at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Monday, in their fixture in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24. ... read..

Only state from which BJP has withheld funds is West Bengal, says TMC after PM Modi's victory speech

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 3, 2023 11:50:02 PM IST

In reaction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking opposition parties not to come in between Central government funds sent to the state for the common people, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) said that West Bengal is the only state from which they have withhe ... read..

"If my son plays a sport, I will be using Kohli's commitment, dedication....": Brian Lara

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 2, 2023 2:50:25 PM IST

Legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara said that if his son plays any sport, he will use India batter Virat Kohli as an example of commitment and dedication. ... read..

"He's the one who took money on camera": TMC leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay attacks Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 1, 2023 11:20:38 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay slammed Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari over his remarks against CM Mamata Banerjee and said that one needs to see if they are honest, before calling somebody else a thief. ... read..

"Rohit, Kohli are integral part of Indian cricket": Sourav Ganguly on both batters' future in T20Is

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 1, 2023 3:50:28 PM IST

Former India captain and former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly backed skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli's break from the white-ball leg of the South Africa tour and said the opener and number 3 batter ... read..

"Party that banks on nationalism insults national anthem": TMC's targets BJP

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 1, 2023 12:21:39 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader and West Bengal Minister Sovandeb Chattopadhyay on Thursday took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by saying that the party that garners votes in the name of nationalism insults the national anthem for the second consecut ... read..

"Party that banks on nationalism insults national anthem": TMC targets BJP

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 1, 2023 12:21:31 AM IST

"Should we spare them for calling PM thief?": Suvendu Adhikari rails against TMC for 'slur' on PM Modi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 1, 2023 12:20:58 AM IST

Day after calling Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee a "queen of thieves", in light of his suspension from the Assembly over alleged offensive remarks directed at the Speaker, West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said those labelling ... read..

LoP Suvendh Adhikari leads BJP protest against TMC after being suspended from West Bengal Assembly

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 30, 2023 6:50:20 PM IST

Days after being suspended from the West Bengal Assembly, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari held protest against the ruling Trinamool Congress on the premises of the state legislative assembly on Thursday. ... read..

SSC teacher recruitment case: CBI conducts raids at seven locations in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 30, 2023 4:52:52 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday conducted searches at seven places in West Bengal in connection with SSC teacher recruitment case, said CBI officials. ... read..

'Why haven't CAA Rules been framed yet?': Asks TMC's Shashi Panja in response to Amit Shah's push

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 30, 2023 4:49:29 AM IST

Hours after Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared in a mega public rally in Kolkata on Wednesday that no one could prevent the central government from implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Trinamool Congress (TMC) questioned why the rules ... read..

TMC forms core committee to look after North 24 Parganas after Jyotipriya's arrest by ED

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 30, 2023 12:18:41 AM IST

A core committee had been formed by the All India Trinamool Congress for North 24 Parganas district after Bengal Minister Jyotipriya Mallick who was leading the district, landed up in Enforcement Directorate (ED)custody. ... read..

"Queen of thieves": Day after being suspended from WB Assembly, LoP Suvendhu Adhikary rages at CM Mamata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 29, 2023 10:21:36 PM IST

Day after being suspended from the West Bengal Assembly for the ongoing Winter Session, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday went ballistic at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, calling her the "queen of thieves". ... read..

WB: Mamata rails against Centre, claims it is sitting on dues of 21 lakh people; BJP hits back

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 29, 2023 8:19:06 PM IST

As Union Home Minister Amit Shah headlined a BJP show of strength in the heart of Kolkata, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday railed against the Centre for allegedly stalling payment of arrears to the state government under the MGNREGA ... read..

CAA is country's law, no one can stop it's implemention: Amit Shah at Kolkata rally

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 29, 2023 4:19:53 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that nobody can prevent the Central Government from implementing the the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. ... read..

West Bengal: TMC gears up to counter Amit Shah's mega Kolkata rally today

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 29, 2023 12:20:27 PM IST

Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's address to a mega rally in Kolkata on Wednesday, the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal has planned to counter the BJP leader's visit. ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari suspended from West Bengal Assembly's Winter session

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 29, 2023 12:20:56 AM IST

Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday was suspended for the entire winter session of the West Bengal Assembly for making alleged "objectionable remarks" against Speaker Biman Banerjee. ... read..

BJP does not have organisation, it has central agencies: Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 27, 2023 11:48:13 PM IST

In reaction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initiating an investigation against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim said that since they do not have organisation, they are using the central agencies as one. ... read..

"India lost World Cup because of PM's presence, Tejas might 'crash' as PM did sortie" claims TMC MP Santanu Sen

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 27, 2023 10:55:25 PM IST

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a sortie on the fighter jet Tejas aircraft in Bengaluru, Trinamool Congress MP Santanu Sen clamied that the Tejas fighter might "crash" after PM Modi had flown in it. ... read..

"It is very astonishing...," BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Santanu Sen's remarks

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 27, 2023 10:54:52 PM IST

Reacting to Trinamool Congress MP Santanu Sen's remarks, West Bengal BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul on Monday said that it is very "astonishing" that an educated person, a doctor like Santanu Sen speaks like an "illiterate." ... read..

Bengal people deprived of central govt schemes, BJP holds protest against TMC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 27, 2023 10:53:42 PM IST

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sukanta Majumdar held a protest in Kolkata accusing Mamata led TMC governmnet of crushing the democracy in the state and depriving the people from central governmnet schemes. ... read..

"India lost World Cup because of PM's presence, Tejas might 'crash' as PM did sortie" claims TMC MP Shantanu Sen

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 27, 2023 6:22:49 PM IST

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a sortie on the fighter jet Tejas aircraft in Bengaluru, Trinamool Congress MP Shantanu Sen clamied that the Tejas fighter might "crash" after PM Modi had flown in it. ... read..

554 lamps lighted to celebrate 554th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 27, 2023 12:17:27 PM IST

The Indian Humanitarian Assistance (IHA) and Uddipani Club collaboratively organised an evening dedicated to commemorating the 554th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev by lighting 554 lamps (diyas) on Sunday. ... read..

"Poor attempt to duplicate TMC's affairs": Jay Prakash Majumdar on BJP mega rally

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 25, 2023 10:51:41 PM IST

After the Calcutta High Court granted permission to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hold a mega rally in Kolkata, Trinamool Congress (TMC) vice president Jay Prakash Majumdar said that is a "poor attempt" to "duplicate" the path or affairs of the TMC. ... read..

"Part of the same script": TMC's Kunal Ghosh on CBI investigation against Mahua Moitra

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 25, 2023 10:50:48 PM IST

In reaction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) initiating an investigation against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra, party spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said that it is part of the "same script" in which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ta ... read..

West Bengal: High Court allows BJP to hold Nov 29 rally at Kolkata site used by Trinamool Congress

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 24, 2023 4:50:01 PM IST

The Calcutta High Court on Friday permitted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to hold a rally on November 29 near Victoria House at Esplanade. ... read..

"Such petty politics": Agnimitra Paul on Mamata Banerjee's dig over Team India loss in World Cup final

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 23, 2023 10:18:18 PM IST

Lashing out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for suggesting that the Indian cricket team would have won the World Cup Final Match against Australia had it been played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata or Mumabi's Wankhede, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA ... read..

"Paapi went and they lost," After Rahul Gandhi's 'Panauti' remark, now Mamata Banerjee takes aim at PM Modi for India's World Cup loss

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 23, 2023 5:52:34 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday took a veiled jab at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Indian cricket team's recent World Cup final loss. ... read..

Pro Kabaddi League: Bengal Warriors name Maninder Singh as captain for season 10

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 23, 2023 3:51:21 PM IST

The much-awaited 10th season of the Pro Kabaddi League is around the corner, and former champions Bengal Warriors are keen to make it a sensational one. With that in mind, the Bengal Warriors have named the ace raider Maninder Singh as their captain for t ... read..

Gautam Gambhir leaves LSG to join KKR as mentor

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 22, 2023 1:22:12 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) announced on Wednesday the return of the former cricketer Gautam Gambhir as the 'mentor' of the franchise and will join hands with head coach Chandrakant Pandit. ... read..

Transfer of 24 HC judges in one go marks power shift from executive to judiciary": Justice Bibek Chaudhuri

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 22, 2023 11:18:10 AM IST

Justice Bibek Chaudhuri, who has been moved to Patna High Court from Calcutta, said his transfer along with other 23 judges in one go marks the "beginning of a power shift" from executive to the judiciary. ... read..

Violence, corruption are two major issues that beset Bengal's public life: Governor Ananda Bose

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 21, 2023 10:49:29 PM IST

On completing one year as West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose said that violence and corruption are the two major issues in the state that beset public life. ... read..

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly named Brand Ambassador of West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 21, 2023 7:47:31 PM IST

Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly was named the Brand Ambassador of West Bengal by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the opening day of the seventh global business summit in Kolkata on Tuesday. ... read..

West Bengal STF apprehends 2 CPI (Maoist) members, seizes pistol, cash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 19, 2023 9:49:16 PM IST

The West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) apprehended active members of the banned terrorist organisation CPI (Maoist) Mantu Mallick and his close associate Pratik Bhowmik from Murshidabad district on Sunday. ... read..

We wait eagerly for your thekuas: Mamata extends wishes on Chhath

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 19, 2023 5:51:15 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that Bengalis wait eagerly for 'Thekuas' (sweet cookies) at the time of Chhath puja, as she extended best wishes to the Bihari community in her state on the occasion on Friday. ... read..

"India is incomplete without saffron colour...": WB BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 19, 2023 7:51:23 AM IST

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party president Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday hit out at Mamata Banerjee saying that India is incomplete without the saffron colour and CM Banerjee is just doing vote bank and appeasement politics. ... read..

"Final match is going to be very exciting," Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary extends wishes to Team India

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 19, 2023 6:49:00 AM IST

Ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup final between India and Australia, the Minister of Youth Services and Sports in the Government of West Bengal and former cricketer Manoj Tiwary congratulated Team India saying that the final match is going to be very exc ... read..

ED files prosecution complaint against Met Technologies Pvt Ltd Director and 8 others

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 18, 2023 7:48:28 PM IST

The Kolkata Sessions Court, on November 16, took cognizance of a prosecution complaint by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) against the Director of M/s Met Technologies Pvt Ltd, Kunal Gupta and 8 others, said a press release by the ED on Saturday. ... read..

"We work, they advertise": Mamata Banerjee inaugurates Jagadhatri Puja in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 17, 2023 9:49:03 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that while the state government does all the work, the central government, headed by the BJP, is only focused on advertising. ... read..

"They've been the best in the tournament so far": Mitchell Starc lauds Team India ahead of WC final

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 17, 2023 11:47:57 AM IST

After the Aussies sealed their spot in the final of the ongoing ODI World Cup, which is to be hosted by the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, their bowling spearhead Mitchell Starc reserved high praise for hosts India saying they have been the best team ... read..

"India is looking smashing at the moment": Sourav Ganguly raves about 'Men In Blue' ahead of WC final

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 17, 2023 9:52:05 AM IST

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly lauded Rohit Sharma's 'Men in Blue' ahead of the final of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. ... read..

CAB President Snehasish Ganguly felicitates ICC Chairperson Greg Barclay

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 16, 2023 11:47:37 PM IST

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Snehasish Ganguly felicitated ICC Chairperson Greg Barclay in Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..

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