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Teachers' scam: Spokespersons of BJP and central agencies are same, says Kuntal Ghosh

Kolkata | Friday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

Kuntal Ghosh, the expelled youth Trinamool Congress leader arrested in connection with the multi-crore scam in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff in the state-run schools in West Bengal, claimed on Thursday that the spokespersons of the BJ ... read..

CBI gets nod to send cellphones of arrested Trinamool MLA for forensic test

Kolkata | Friday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has got permission from a special court here to send the two cellphones of Trinamool Congress legislator Jiban Krishna Saha for forensic test. ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari writes to Union Minister Shekhawat on "hijacking credit" for Jal Jeevan Mission by West Bengal govt

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 21, 2023 12:07:07 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday wrote to Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking direction to the West Bengal governmnet to follow protocols while inaugurating Jal Jeevan Mission projects in the State ... read..

"He is not in right state of mind": MLA Agnimitra Paul dismisses Mukul Roy's overtures to BJP

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 20, 2023 11:06:34 PM IST

Day after veteran Trinamool Congress leader and one of the party's founding members, Mukul Roy, claimed he was no longer with the ruling party in West Bengal and was willing to take up any task assigned by the BJP, saffron party leader Agnimitra Paul took ... read..

West Bengal: TMC to launch special campaign ahead of Panchayat polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 20, 2023 9:36:21 PM IST

In the run-up to the upcoming Panchayat elections in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress (TMC) will launch a two-month long campaign 'Trinamooley Nabajowar' to reach out to people, said party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday. ... read..

"Queen Bee of the Corruption Hive": Suvendu Adhikari attacks Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 20, 2023 8:06:06 AM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday lashed out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of supporting the "culprits" facing corruption charges. ... read..

Soldier's mother's kidneys provide a fresh lease of life to two others

Kolkata | Thursday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

The Indian Armed Forces is one large family and this belief was enforced further on Monday when both kidneys of a 70-year-old brain dead woman were transplanted -- one of them to a 30-year-old serving soldier and the other to a 28-year-old wife of another ... read..

Breach of jail code: Judge tells Partha Chatterjee to take off rings

Kolkata | Thursday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

The fact that former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee has been permitted to sport rings on his fingers while in judicial custody shows the extent to which he exerts his influence, the counsel of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) told a spec ... read..

Will expose details of Bengal CM's call to Union Home Minister soon: Adhikari

Kolkata | Thursday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Soon after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday denied claims of her calling Union Home Minister Amit Shah to request him to do something on the Election Commission withdrawing her Trinamool Congress' national party status, Leader of th ... read..

"Mamata Banerjee's magic is fading away...": Congress MP Adhir Chowdhury

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 19, 2023 10:06:48 AM IST

Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said that the West Bengal Chief Minister's "magic" was fading away, while also adding that her "delusion" will diminish in the future. ... read..

Mamata rang up Amit Shah after losing national party status: Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

The leader of the opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, claimed on Tuesday that immediately after the Election of Commission of India (ECI) withdrew the national party status of Trinamool Congress, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee rang up Ho ... read..

Trinamool MP approaches HC for expunging her name from Narada sting FIR

Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

Aprarupa Poddar aka Afrin Ali, the Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member from Arambagh in Hooghly district, approached the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday seeking to expunge her name from the FIR filed by the CBI in connection with the 2016 Narada sting vide ... read..

Mukul Roy's missing report should be investigated: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 18, 2023 11:36:13 PM IST

After Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Mukul Roy's missing complaint was lodged by his son, party state general secretary Kunal Ghosh on Tuesday said the matter should be investigated thoroughly. ... read..

DA crisis: Calcutta HC directs bipartite meeting within 10 days

Kolkata | Tuesday, 2023 1:15:10 AM IST

The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the West Bengal government to arrangement for a meeting, within next 10 days with the joint forum of the state government employees spearheading the movement against pending dearness allowance arrears. ... read..

Teachers' recruitment scam: TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee accuses investigating agencies of "harassing" him despite SC's stay

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2023 11:36:29 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday alleged that the investigating agencies were "harassing" and "targeting" him despite the stay by Supreme Court. ... read..

Mamata demands Amit Shah's resignation for his 'TMC govt will not survive beyond 2025' remark

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 17, 2023 10:36:41 PM IST

Hitting out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his "TMC government will not survive beyond 2025" remark, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday demanded his resignation. ... read..

Darjeeling politics: BJP gets into new hill equation for panchayat polls

Kolkata | Monday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

A new political equation in the hills of Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong in north Bengal seems to be emerging with the BJP likely to emerge as the fourth partner in the already formed political trio of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM)'s Bimal Gurung, Hamro ... read..

"Total collapse of law and order in UP": Mamata Banerjee after Atiq Ahmed, Ashraf shot dead

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 16, 2023 3:37:21 PM IST

A day after gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf were shot dead in Prayagraj, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee voiced concern over the "brazen anarchy" and said that the incident shows total collapse of law and order in U ... read..

Teachers' scam: CBI tracks multiple properties in the name of Trinamool MLA

Kolkata | Sunday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is conducting a marathon raid at the residence of Trinamool Congress MLA Jiban Krishna Saha since Friday afternoon in connection with the multi-crore teachers' recruitment scam in West Bengal, has tracked m ... read..

"Bengal will regain its glory", says Governor Ananda Bose greeting people on 'Nabo Borsho'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 15, 2023 1:35:55 PM IST

Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday extended greetings to the people on the occasion of the traditional Bengali new year 'Poila Boishakh' saying the state has entered a new dawn and "Bengal will regain its glory." ... read..

Mentality that I don't care was really nice to have come off: Harry Brook on his ton

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 15, 2023 1:35:53 PM IST

Harry Brook struck the first century of the IPL 2023 as Sunrisers Hyderabad held their nerves to ward off a spirited challenge from Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on a sultry Friday evening. ... read..

"Requesting your intervention, main accused still unpunished..." Bengal BJP chief writes to NCST in Balurghat women crawling case

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 15, 2023 5:05:46 AM IST

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Friday wrote a letter to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) requesting the body to intervene in the recent case of atrocities against tribal sisters in Balurghat who had joined the BJP. ... read..

IPL 2023: Harry Brook's maiden century, Markram's fifty power SRH to 228/4 against KKR

Kolkata | Saturday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

Harry Brooks' unbeaten and maiden century and Aiden Markram's half-century propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to 228/4 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at Eden Gardens, here on Friday. ... read..

Bengal Speaker reminds judiciary its limits without naming Justice Gangopadhyay

Kolkata | Saturday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay on Friday reminded the judiciary of its limits. ... read..

IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders win toss, opt to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Kolkata | Saturday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at Eden Gardens, here on Friday. ... read..

Union Home Minister Amit Shah performs puja at Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 14, 2023 11:36:22 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday performed puja at Dakshineswar Kali Temple in West Bengal's Kolkata. ... read..

Harry Brook slams first century of IPL 2023, propels SRH to 228/4 against KKR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 14, 2023 10:35:47 PM IST

Harry Brook's unbeaten century and quickfire fifty from captain Aiden Markram propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to 228/4 against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match here at the Eden Gardens on Friday. ... read..

Harry Brook scores first century of IPL 2023

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 14, 2023 10:35:42 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Harry Brook scored the first century of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday at Eden Gardens. ... read..

"Will witdraw myself from political arena if..." TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 14, 2023 10:35:37 PM IST

Reacting to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement that Abhishek Banerjee will never become Bengal CM, Trinamool Congress MP said that if the Centre releases Rs 1.15 lakh crore which is due for the West Bengal, he assures to withdraw from the political ... read..

Aarya Desai joins Kolkata Knight Riders camp for IPL 2023

Kolkata | April 14, 2023 9:05:57 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders have acquired the services of Aarya Desai and he has joined their roster for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Friday. ... read..

IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders win toss, elect to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 14, 2023 8:06:47 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana won the toss and elected to field first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match here at the Eden Gardens on Friday. ... read..

Would rather beg to common people than Centre for funds: Mamata

Kolkata | Friday, 2023 1:45:10 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that she would rather beg to the common people rather than to the Union government for funds to carry out development projects in the state. ... read..

"Will never beg for money from Delhi": Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 13, 2023 11:05:54 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said she would not mind begging but will never ask for money from the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP)-led Centre. ... read..

IPL 2023: Flying high on confidence, KKR to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 13, 2023 8:35:43 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face each other in the 19th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday. ... read..

Kolkata Metro creates history with maiden run through tunnel under river Hooghly

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 13, 2023 4:07:23 PM IST

Kolkata Metro's first rake arrived at the Howrah Maidan and it was operated through a tunnel under the river Hooghly on a trial basis, officials informed on Wednesday. ... read..

Kolkata Metro creates history as first rake runs under river Hooghly

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 13, 2023 6:37:08 AM IST

Kolkata Metro's first rake reached the Howrah Maidan under the river Hooghly, officials informed on Wednesday. ... read..

Kolkata Metro creates history with successful underwater test run

Kolkata | Thursday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

Kolkata witnessed history on Wednesday as a rake of Kolkata Metro conducted a successful trial run through an underwater tunnel under Hooghly river in the route connecting Esplanade in central Kolkata with the iconic Howrah station. ... read..

No question of any understanding with BJP in Bengal panchayat polls: Yechury

Kolkata | Thursday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Wednesday categorically ruled out any kind of understanding, overt or covert, with the BJP against West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress in the forthcoming panchayat elections. ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee expresses anguish over public rejection in Bankura in 2019, 2021

Kolkata | Thursday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

Trinamool Congress' national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday expressed deep anguish over the back-to-back rejection of his party by the people of Bankura district, both in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and the 2021 Assembly polls. ... read..

Role of senior bureaucrat under lens in municipalities recruitment scam: ED tells court

Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

The role of a former joint director in the West Bengal Municipal Affairs & Urban Development Department is under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the multi-crore recruitment scam in different municipalities involving real estate promoter ... read..

Trinamool may take legal recourse after EC withdraws its national party status

Kolkata | Tuesday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

None of the senior Trinamool Congress leaders have come forward so far to air their views after the Election Commission of India on Monday withdrew its national party status, though there was hint that the ruling party in West Bengal might consider taking ... read..

Suvendu takes swipe at Trinamool after national party status loss, asks when are you removing 'AI' from AITC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2023 11:36:39 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Monday thanked the Election Commission for derecognising Trinamool Congress as a national party and asked the party when it is removing "All India" from its ... read..

TMC exploring legal options to challenge EC's decision of withdrawing national party status: Sources

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2023 11:05:37 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress is exploring legal options to challenge the Election Commission's decision to withdraw the national party status of the TMC, sources said on Monday. ... read..

Asansol stampede: BJP leader Jitendra Tiwari given conditional bail by Calcutta HC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2023 7:06:00 PM IST

Calcutta High Court on Monday gave conditional bail to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Asansol mayor Jitendra Tiwari on a personal bond of Rs 50,000. ... read..

West Bengal: Public agitation withdrawn at Kustaur Station

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 10, 2023 7:07:07 AM IST

The public agitation and rail blockade which was continuing at Kustaur station in Adra Division of South Eastern Railway since Wednesday was withdrawn on Sunday, read an official release. ... read..

This culture has been in West Bengal for a long time: Tripura CM on violence during Ram Navami

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 9, 2023 5:05:04 AM IST

Targetting the West Bengal government over violence during Ram Navami, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that it is painful, everybody wants peace but this culture of violence in West Bengal exists for a long time. ... read..

Teachers' scam: Eight officials of WB education dept come under CBI lens

Kolkata | Sunday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

At least eight officials of the West Bengal education department have come under the scanner of the CBI probing the multi-crore scam in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff in different state-run schools. ... read..

75 trains cancelled as rail blockade by Kurmis continue in Bengal

Kolkata | Sunday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

Train services were disrupted in three tribal-dominated districts of West Bengal -- Bankura, Purulia and West Midnapore -- following continued rail-blockade agitation by the Kurmi community on Saturday. ... read..

Calcutta HC upholds husband's right to seek divorce on ground of mental cruelty

Kolkata | Sunday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

A division bench of the Calcutta High Court has upheld the right of a husband to seek divorce from his wife on ground of mental cruelty if the wife constantly abuses the husband by describing him as "coward" and "unemployed" and at the same time force him ... read..

Tribal women forced to do dandavat parikrama by TMC, alleges West Bengal BJP chief

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 8, 2023 11:07:01 AM IST

The BJP's West Bengal chief Sukanta Majumdar alleged that some tribal women, who had joined the party, were forced by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) to perform a 'dandavat parikrama' as punishment and were forced to rejoin the state's ruling party. ... read..

ED trace Rs 12 crore of proceeds in Bengal municipalities recruitment scam from Ayan Sil

Kolkata | Saturday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate has procured crucial clues about collection of Rs 12 crore in the alleged scam for recruitment of staff in different municipalities in West Bengal by private real estate promoter Ayan Sil, who is already in custody for his alle ... read..

Suyash Sharma's confidence is praiseworthy: Parthiv Patel

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2023 10:05:38 PM IST

The Eden Gardens witnessed a glorious show from the home team as the Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 81 runs. Batting first, KKR scored 204 runs in the first innings, led by Shardul Thakur's rapid-fire 68 runs in 29 deliv ... read..

69 trains cancelled as agitation by people in West Bengal continues for third day

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2023 6:36:01 PM IST

A total of 69 express and passenger trains were cancelled on Friday after a group of people, agitating for the last three days, continued to block train tracks in the important Kharagpur-Tatanagar and Adra-Chandil sections of South Eastern Railway, an SER ... read..

"He showed fighting attitude": KKR coach Chandrakant Pandit hails Suyash Sharma

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2023 3:06:13 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coach Chandrakant Pandit was pleased with debutant spinner Suyash Sharma's "fighting attitude", saying he is very quick in the air and it was very tough to pick him. ... read..

I don't even know where it came from: Shardul Thakur on his knock against RCB

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2023 2:38:05 PM IST

After claiming the Player of the Match award for his game-changing inning, Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Shardul Thakur admitted that he himself didn't know from where the swashbuckling knock came. ... read..

Our batting was very average: RCB skipper Faf Du Plessis reflects back on game against KKR in IPL

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2023 12:05:23 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore lost the battle with the bat as well as the ball against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday at Eden Gardens. ... read..

We showed great fight, says KKR skipper Nitish Rana after victory against RCB

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2023 10:06:30 AM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders defied the odds in the first innings with a memorable 103-run partnership between Shardul Thakur and Rinku Singh on Thursday at Eden Gardens in the Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL). ... read..

IPL 2023: SRK teaches Virat Kohli 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' hook step

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2023 10:06:26 AM IST

Bollywood and cricket make the perfect match. The IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday saw superstar Shah Rukh Khan casting a spell over cricketers and spectators at the st ... read..

"Let's go to finals this year..," Juhi Chawla on KKR's win at Eden Gardens

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 7, 2023 6:37:22 AM IST

Following the mesmerising win of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL on Thursday, Juhi Chawla, Actor and co-owner of KKR expressed her happiness and wished to go to the finals this year. ... read..

Bengal Raj Bhavan issues notification on direct control over state varsities

Kolkata | Friday, 2023 5:15:09 AM IST

The West Bengal Raj Bhavan issued a notification on late Thursday evening, notifying a set of guidelines for Vice Chancellors of state universities as regards to reporting of the essential varsity-related matters to it. ... read..

IPL 2023: RCB's Reece Topley ruled out of tournament with shoulder injury, confirms Sanjay Bangar

Kolkata | Friday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST

England's tall left-arm fast bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of IPL 2023 after dislocating his right shoulder during Royal Challengers Bangalore's tournament opener against Mumbai Indians on April 2, confirmed head coach Sanjay Bangar here on Thurs ... read..

IPL 2023: Shardul, Gurbaz, Rinku propel KKR to 204/7 against RCB

Kolkata | Friday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

Shardul Thakur slammed the joint-fastest fifty of the IPL 2023 season while Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a stroke-filled half-century and Rinku Singh chipped in with a vital 46 to propel Kolkata Knight Riders to 204/7 against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the ... read..

ED to register separate case on recruitment irregularities in Bengal municipalities

Kolkata | Friday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), on the basis of documents procured by them in the matter of alleged irregularities in recruitment of clerks and workers in different municipalities in West Bengal, has decided to file a separate case in the matter. ... read..

IPL 2023: RCB win toss, elect to bowl first against KKR

Kolkata | Friday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2023 match at Eden Gardens, here on Thursday. ... read..

Teachers' scam: CBI provides details on rates for increasing marks in written exam

Kolkata | Friday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probing the multi-crore scam in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff in state-run schools in West Bengal has highlighted the different rates charged by expelled youth Trinamool Congress leader Kuntal ... read..

IPL 2023: RCB's Reece Topley ruled out the competition due to shoulder injury

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 6, 2023 11:07:46 PM IST

England pacer Reece Topley, who was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, has been ruled out of the league after suffering a right shoulder dislocation during his side's opening match against Mumbai ... read..

Shah Rukh Khan shakes a leg to 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' at KKR match at Eden Gardens

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 6, 2023 10:35:51 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan did not disappoint his Kolkata fans as Kolkata Knight Riders took on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 9th match of IPL 2023 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..

IPL 2023: Top knocks from Shardul, Gurbaz, Rinku power KKR to 204/7 against RCB after some early wickets

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 6, 2023 10:05:35 PM IST

Explosive half-centuries by opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz and lower-order batter Shardul Thakur and Rinku Singh's century stand for the sixth wicket with Shardul helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) reach a massive total of 204/7 against Royal Challengers Banga ... read..

KKR's Sunil Narine completes 150 appearances in Indian Premier League

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 6, 2023 10:05:30 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and West Indies bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine completed 150 matches in his Indian Premier League (IPL) career on Thursday. ... read..

IPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore win toss, chose to field against Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 6, 2023 8:08:09 PM IST

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis won the toss against Kolkata Knight Riders and opted to field first in the 9th match of IPL 2023 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. ... read..

Now, veterinarians request Bengal CM to ban horse carriages in Kolkata

Kolkata | Thursday, 2023 3:45:09 AM IST

Over 150 veterinarians have appealed to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to stop the use of horse-drawn carriages in Kolkata, considering the animals' poor health and deteriorating condition. ... read..

Bengal govt to deploy CAPF companies in three pockets on Hanuman Jayanti

Kolkata | Thursday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

The West Bengal government, abiding the order of the Calcutta High Court, has decided to deploy three companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in three pockets of the state on Thursday on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. ... read..

Teachers' scam: Expelled youth Trinamool leader hints evidence planted at his residence

Kolkata | Thursday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

Expelled youth Trinamool Congress leader Santanu Bandopadhyay, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently in connection with the multi-crore teachers recruitment scam in West Bengal, on Wednesday hinted in the count about evidence bein ... read..

IPL 2023: Jason Roy expresses excitement on joining Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 5, 2023 11:37:29 PM IST

After being signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, England batter Jason Roy expressed his excitement at joining the two-time champions on Wednesday. ... read..

PL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders sign Jason Roy

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 5, 2023 4:05:51 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday announced English batter Jason Roy will join the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the current season. ... read..

"Serious destruction of Parliament", says TMC MP Derek O'Brien over Parliament logjam

Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 5, 2023 12:07:50 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien on Wednesday hit out at the Centre over the stalemate in the Parliament and called it "serious destruction of Parliament". ... read..

BJP maligning name of Lord Rama through its acts: Mamata

Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the BJP and the organisations associated with the saffron party are maligning name of Lord Rama by indulging in provocative acts. ... read..

Bengal Ram Navami clashes: Union Home Ministry seeks reports from state government

Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

The Union Home Ministry has sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the recent cases of clashes over the Ram Navami processions in three places in the state - Shibpur in Howrah district, Dalkhola in North Dinajpur, and finally Rishra i ... read..

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