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Why are people being refused LPG connections under Ujjwala Yojana? asks Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 16, 2024 4:24:15 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday wrote a letter to the State Chief Secretary questioning the refusal of new LPG connections to beneficiaries under the Ujjwala Yojana in the state. ... read..

"TMC is leading battle against BJP in Bengal...Rahul Gandhi must remember it": Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 15, 2024 8:53:31 PM IST

Taking congnizance that West Bengal being included in the Congress's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, senior TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Monday reminded Rahul Gandhi the results of previous State Assembly elections is a testimony to the fact that Trinamool Congress ... read..

TMC protests in Kolkata against Centre over misuse of central agencies, blocking central funds

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 14, 2024 10:53:58 PM IST

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) carried out a protest rally from Jadavpur to Garia on Sunday against the BJP-led central government for withholding central funds and the alleged misuse of central agencies. ... read..

"Aiming for stars when...": Abhishek Banerjee takes dig at Cong after its rout in Assam hill council polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 14, 2024 7:53:00 AM IST

Following Congress's abysmal harvest in the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) in Assam's Dima Hasao district, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Friday took a dig at the grand old party, saying that their seat share aspiratio ... read..

"Patal se bhi dhoondh ke nikal lenge...": Assam CM Sarma on absconding TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 14, 2024 6:52:06 AM IST

As ruling TMC strongman and panchayat leader Sheikh Shahjahan, continued to remain absconding in light of the attack on ED teams that were out raiding his residence, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said he would be tracked down and ar ... read..

"Law and Order in very bad condition in West Bengal": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury after Purulia incident

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 13, 2024 11:57:27 PM IST

Lashing out at the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the Purulia incident, where a group of Sadhus was allegedly thrashed by a mob, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday said that the law and order in the state is in a very bad co ... read..

'Assault on seers' in Purulia: "Appeasement politics has created such environment," says Anurag Thakur

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 13, 2024 1:54:01 PM IST

Lashing out at the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal over the Purulia incident where a group of sadhus (seers) were allegedly thrashed by a mob, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that "appeasement politics has created" such an environment in the st ... read..

"Politically motivated, scripted by BJP": TMC as ED raids Bengal ministers

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 13, 2024 4:52:42 AM IST

After raids by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) at the premises of ruling TMC leaders and ministers Tapas Roy and Sujit Bose, the party's official spokesperson Kunal Ghosh launched a scathing attack of the BJP on Friday, calling the action unwarranted ... read..

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari calls West Bengal govt "bankrupt" for cancelling youth festival

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2024 9:51:44 PM IST

Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday targeted the West Bengal government for cancelling the State Student Youth Festival 2023-24 and called it a "bankrupt" government. ... read..

"We have waited for 33 years for this" says sister of Kothari brothers, Karsevaks who were killed during Ram Janambhoomi movement

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2024 4:52:37 PM IST

As the nation awaits the Pran Pratishta ceremony that will mark the inauguration of the Ram Janambhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, there is one family for whom this occasion is even more special. The Kothari family of Kolkata has waited for this day for long, aft ... read..

"PM Modi will do what the nation wants": Bengal LoP after Mamata Banerjee clears stand on 'one nation, one election'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2024 12:52:44 PM IST

A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said her party is not in favour of the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took a jibe at the Trinamool Congress Chief, sayin ... read..

"They are thieves": West Bengal BJP's Suvendu Adhikari slams TMC leaders over recruitment scam

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2024 11:52:13 AM IST

After Enforcement Directorate on Friday raided premises of Trinamool Congress leaders-- Tapas Roy and Sujit Bose, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari alleged that Bose os involved in a recruitment scam ... read..

"He can achieve anything": Clive Llyod on Virat crossing Sachin's 100 centuries in international cricket

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2024 10:51:40 AM IST

Former West Indies skipper Clive Llyod on Friday said that star India batter Virat Kohli can achieve anything he wants, including breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international cricket centuries. ... read..

Municipality jobs scam: ED raids Bengal minister's premises in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 12, 2024 9:52:02 AM IST

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday raided the premises of West Bengal minister and TMC leader Sujit Bose in Kolkata in connection with a municipality jobs scam. ... read..

Mamata writes to PM Modi to declare Ganga Sagar Mela 'National Fair'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 11, 2024 9:51:55 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to designate the Ganga Sagar Mela, an annual celebration in the state during Makar Sankranti, as a 'National Fair.' ... read..

Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi to list Bengali as classical language

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 11, 2024 8:53:29 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking the central government to officially list Bengali as a "classical language". ... read..

Mamata Banerjee seeks classical language status for Bengali, writes to PM Modi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 11, 2024 8:53:27 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to give Bengali the status of a classical language as it has 'qualified' the criteria set by the Centre. ... read..

BJP misusing ED, CBI; WB Governor their agent: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 11, 2024 3:53:12 AM IST

Amid a war of words between the ruling TMC and the BJP over the attack on an ED team at Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district, Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday accused the primary opposition party in the state of misusing centra ... read..

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan laid to rest with state honours in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 10, 2024 7:52:28 PM IST

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan, who passed away on Tuesday afternoon, was laid to rest with state honours in Kolkata on Wednesday. ... read..

People pay last respects to music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 10, 2024 3:52:51 PM IST

People gathered in large numbers on Wednesday to pay homage to the music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan. ... read..

Ustad Rashid Khan's demise leaves a big void in classical music

Kolkata (West Bengal ) | January 9, 2024 11:52:37 PM IST

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan passed away on Tuesday following his battle with cancer. He breathed his last at a hospital in Kolkata at the age of 55. ... read..

Musician Ustad Rashid Khan to be laid to rest with state honours

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2024 9:52:42 PM IST

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan, who passed away on Tuesday afternoon, will be laid to rest with state honours in Kolkata on Wednesday. ... read..

"Unparalleled genius...made us proud by making Bengal his home": Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to Ustad Rashid Khan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2024 8:51:35 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday condoled the demise of music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan and said he was "one of the greatest exponents of Indian classical music of our times". ... read..

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan passes away

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2024 6:53:10 PM IST

Music maestro Ustad Rashid Khan has died. He was 55. ... read..

West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari seeks probe into Abhishek Banerjee's pension scheme

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 9, 2024 5:51:43 AM IST

A day after Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee launched an old-age pension scheme for senior citizens in his Diamond Harbour constituency, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari wrote a letter to the Principal Director General of ... read..

Stop 'hide and seek' in arresting ED attack accused: Governor Ananda Bose warns WB police

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 8, 2024 12:20:56 AM IST

After holding confidential discussions with the top brass of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over the attack on ED officials at West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday expressed strong dis ... read..

Situation in Bengal is worse than Manipur: BJP MP Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 7, 2024 2:21:05 PM IST

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday lashed out at the deteriorating law and order situation in West Bengal and said that the condition of the state is "worse than Manipur." ... read..

TMC stands for 'Talibani Mindset and Culture': BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 7, 2024 1:21:18 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slammed the West Bengal ruling party Trinamool Congress after a team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was attacked in North 24 Paragana district, dubbing the party as 'Talibani Mindset and Culture'. ... read..

West Bengal: Governor meets injured ED officials who were attacked on duty at hospital

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 6, 2024 3:50:53 AM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, who were attacked during their duty, at a hospital in Kolkata on Friday. ... read..

West Bengal: Governor summons Home Secretary, calls attack on probe agency team 'ghastly'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 5, 2024 5:52:43 PM IST

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Friday called the attack on members of the Enforcement Directorate team in North 24 Parganas district "ghastly". ... read..

Email to Kolkata Police claims bomb planted at Indian Museum; no explosive found, probe on

Kolkata(West Bengal) | January 5, 2024 5:52:15 PM IST

Kolkata Police on Friday claimed that it received an email claiming that explosives had been planted inside the Indian Museum, one of the leading landmarks in Kolkata, and would be detonated. ... read..

Sukanta Majumdar writes to Amit Shah; demands NIA probe into attack on ED team in Sandeshkhali

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 5, 2024 3:50:24 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Friday wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and demanded an NIA probe into the attack on the Enforcement Directorate team in Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. ... read..

ED team attacked in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas, TMC leader Kunal Ghosh says, "effect of provocation"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 5, 2024 1:51:39 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Friday said that the attack on the team of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at Sandeshkhali in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal was an "effect of provocation". ... read..

Mohun Bagan SG part ways with Ferrando, appoint Habas as new head coach

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 4, 2024 12:22:05 AM IST

The Indian Super League (ISL) side Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Wednesday announced that they have parted ways with head coach Juan Ferrando and appointed Antonio Lopez Habas to take over for the same role. ... read..

"Bengal Congress, its president giving oxygen to BJP": TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 2, 2024 9:21:22 PM IST

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Tuesday said that the West Bengal Congress is playing the role of broker for BJP in the state at a time when Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is helping the national leadership of Congress. ... read..

"Take all steps required to remove NDA govt from power": TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 1, 2024 11:21:28 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay on Monday urged the opposition alliance to take all steps required to remove the NDA government and bring INDIA Alliance to power in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. ... read..

Bengal Congress is playing the role of broker for BJP: TMC's Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | January 1, 2024 12:20:42 AM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh on Sunday, accused the Bengal Congress of playing the role of the BJP's broker. ... read..

BJP appoints 42 incharge in Bengal ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 30, 2023 11:20:56 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday announced the appointment of Lok Sabha incharges for 42 constituencies. ... read..

ISL: The first half was difficult for us, says Mohun Bagan coach following loss to Kerala Blasters

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 28, 2023 10:50:15 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando expressed his disappointment as they lost 1-0 against Kerala Blasters FC in Matchweek 12 of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday and raised the iss ... read..

ISL: Kerala Blasters FC hand Mohun Bagan Super Giant their third straight loss

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 28, 2023 9:50:12 AM IST

Kerala Blasters FC secured their first-ever victory against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League (ISL), clinching a 1-0 win with Dimitrios Diamantakos' ninth-minute strike at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata on Wedne ... read..

ISL: "Great to end the year on positive note," says Kerala Blasters coach after win over Mohun Bagan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 28, 2023 9:50:06 AM IST

Kerala Blasters FC head coach Ivan Vukomanovic expressed satisfaction with his team's performance as they edged past Mohun Bagan Super Giant with a scoreline of 1-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolk ... read..

West Bengal's Gangasagar Mela to have full security, CCTV cameras, and accident insurance: CM Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 27, 2023 8:50:38 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a meeting on Wednesday regarding preparations for the Gangasagar Mela 2024 at the State Secretariat, Nabanna. ... read..

West Bengal Governor appoints Rajeev Kumar as new police chief

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 27, 2023 7:51:57 PM IST

In a significant reshuffle in the top brass of the West Bengal police force, Rajeev Kumar, IPS, has been announced as the new police chief by the order of the Governor on Wednesday. ... read..

ISL: Mohun Bagan aim to regain form following two losses, to lock horns with Kerala Blasters

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 27, 2023 9:51:05 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant will be gearing up for a crucial encounter at home as they take on in-form Kerala Blasters FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on December 27, Wednesday. ... read..

West Bengal: Amit Shah, JP Nadda hold meeting in Kolkata ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 9:51:17 PM IST

In the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President JP Nadda held organisational meetings with the West Bengal party's core members to chalk out strategies for the party ahead of the coming elections. ... read..

"Sahibzadas' fight against Mughals sets example for us": Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 3:51:46 PM IST

On the occasion of 'Veer Bal Diwas', West Bengal Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvdendu Adhikari said that the way Sahibzadas fought against the Mughals to protect their religion and sacrificed themselves sets a proud example for our cou ... read..

Amit Shah, JP Nadda offers prayer at Gurudwara Bara Sikh Sangat in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 2:51:02 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Bharatiya Janta Party national president JP Nadda visited and offered prayers at Gurudwara Bara Sikh Sangat in Kolkata on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas. ... read..

"Has Shashi Panja joined BJP?" BJP's Agnimitra Paul questions Trinamool leader's comments on party

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 11:51:16 AM IST

In reaction to Trinamool Congress (TMC) Minister Shashi Panja commenting on internal squabbles in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership in West Bengal, BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul questioned if the former had joined the BJP. ... read..

Opposition should watch Vajpayee videos, learn how to behave in Parliament: BJP Bengal chief

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 26, 2023 11:50:47 AM IST

Taking a swipe at the Opposition alliance on the 99th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Monday, the BJP's West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar said the leaders in the rival alliance to old videos of the departed saffron ... read..

Kolkata: Park Street bustles with Christmas Eve merriment

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 11:20:16 PM IST

Park Street is abuzz with Christmas Eve celebrations on Sunday. ... read..

"Sukanta Majumdar has shown disrespect to Swami Vivekananda," says TMC leader Shashi Panja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 9:20:30 PM IST

Coming down heavily on West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sukanta Majumdar, state Minister Shashi Panja said that the former has indirectly shown disrespect to Swami Vivekananda. ... read..

"A new awakening": BJP MP Dilip Ghosh on the 'Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path' programme

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 9:19:59 PM IST

Lauding the 'Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path' programme organised at Parade Ground in Kolkata, BJP MP Dilip Ghosh highlighted the significance of the event, stating that just as Lord Krishna's recitation of the Gita in Kurukshetra established Dharma in the countr ... read..

"A new era is beginning in Bengal": BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar on 'Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path' programme

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 8:20:37 PM IST

While speaking on the 'Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path' programme organised at Parade Ground in Kolkata, West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar said on Sunday that the event was the beginning of a new era in Bengal. ... read..

"Historic day for humanity in WB," says BJP MP Locket Chatterjee on Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 8:20:29 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Locket Chatterjee lauded the 'Lokkho Kanthe Gita Path' programme on Sunday and said that it was a historic day for the existence of humanity and that everybody should come forward to pay tributes to the culture and traditio ... read..

"We deserved to win the game": FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 11:20:31 AM IST

FC Goa head coach Manolo Marquez said they deserved to beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant by 4-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

"We are upset of course": Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 24, 2023 10:19:57 AM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant head coach Juan Ferrando expressed his disappointment after his side conceded a massive 4-1 defeat against FC Goa at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

WB: Governor CV Ananda Bose removes Jadavpur University interim VC Buddhadeb Sau

Kolkata (West Bengal) | December 23, 2023 11:21:01 PM IST

West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose has removed the interim Vice Chancellor of the Jadavpur University, Buddhadeb Sau, an official statement said on Saturday. ... read..

"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..

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