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Lionel Messi-led Argentina football team to play in India next year: Kerala Govt

World champion Messi visited India in 2011 when Argentina played an international friendly match against Venezuela at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Manoj Mitra Death: Legendary Bengali playwright passes away at 86

Bengali actor and playwright Manoj Mitra, known for his work in theatre and films like Ghare Baire, died at 85. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata: 3-year-old Anish Sarkar becomes youngest chess player in history

At just three years, eight months and 19 days, the kid from Kaikhali in north Kolkata on Friday became the youngest rated chess player in history. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata lit up with colourful lights for Diwali & Kali Puja

Adorned with dazzling and vibrant lights across the city, Kolkata has geared up for Diwali and Kali Puja celebrations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kalinga Stone: India's Premier Engineered Stone Destination Opens in Kolkata

KalingaStone, the trailblazer in engineered marble, proudly announces the grand opening of its experience center of India, Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

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WB Staff Recruitment Case: ED attaches properties of Rs163 crore

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kolkata has provisionally attached properties over Rs 163.20 crore assets of Prasanna Kumar Roy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Dana: Flight operations at Bhubaneswar, Kolkata airports resume

Flight operations at Bhubaneswar's Biju Patnaik International Airport, which was shut due to cyclonic storm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Dana: Over 3.5 lakh people to be evacuated in Bengal, 24x7 helpline activated

Ahead of the storm's expected landfall early Friday, Kolkata Airport announced the suspension of flight operations from 6 pm on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Dana - live: Heavy rains pound India’s east coast as severe storm makes landfall

Dana pounded some districts in Odisha and neighbouring West Bengal state with heavy downpours as gusty winds brought down trees

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More Than A Million Indians Flee As Cyclone Approaches

At least 1.1 million people on India's eastern coast are fleeing to storm shelters inland, hours before a powerful cyclone is expected to hammer the low-lying region, ministers said Thursday.

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Kolkata Idol Immersion: Police impose Sec 163 to prevent disruptions

Kolkata Police has enforced Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, at nine major locations across the city, including Rani Rashmoni Avenue. Read further on Dynamite News:

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RG Kar Horror: Junior doctors hunger strike in Kolkata enters 8th day

The fast-unto-death agitation by the Junior doctors of Bengal demanding fulfillment of their ten-point charter of demands entered the eighth day on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Man Charged For Rape And Murder Of Resident Doctor In Kolkata

Man charged with raping and murdering a doctor in Kolkata, sparking nationwide protests against gender violence in India.

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Man Charged For Rape And Murder Of Resident Doctor In Kolkata

Man charged for rape and murder of doctor in Kolkata hospital sparks protests for justice and safety measures in India.

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Indian police charge man over doctor’s rape and murder in Kolkata hospital

Sanjay Roy charged with crime that prompted nationwide anger and protests over violence against women

The Conversation

Durga Puja festival: where it originated and how it’s celebrated

Every October, Kolkata, the “city of joy” and capital of West Bengal in India, lights up to celebrate Durga Puja. The festival is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga – daughter, mother, warrior and defeater of demons.

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Kolkata Horror: AIIMS Delhi medics to hold candle march on Oct 9

The resident doctors at Delhi AIIMS will hold a candle march on October 9 for their demand for justice for the victim. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sacred Filth Offers India's Sex Workers Brief Respect

Every year in India's megacity Kolkata, the world's oldest trade gets fleeting respect from an ancient custom -- when soil outside brothels is considered sacred and collected for Hindu rituals.

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Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja celebrations

Losses mount for businesses as residents are in no mood to celebrate after the brutal rape and murder of a doctor.

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Teenage girl dies after collapsing halfway through flight from Iraq to China

Flight was redirected for emergency landing in Kolkata, India, but the girl was declared dead upon arrival at hospital

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Kolkata Horror: CBI gives 3 day remand to College Principal, SHO

The Sealdah Court has approved the CBI prayer for extending the custody of College's principal Ghosh and Tala Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abhijit Mondol by 3 days. Read further on Dynamite News:

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WB: Junior doctors request another meeting with govt to resolve unmet demands

The West Bengal government accepted some of their demands including the removal of the police chief of Kolkata and two senior health officials. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ED conducts searches in Kolkata over alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Tuesday morning conducted search operations at various locations in Kolkata in connection with the alleged financial irregularities at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, officials said Read further on Dynamite News:

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Manoj Kumar Verma appointed as new Kolkata Commissioner of Police

IPS officer Manoj Kumar Verma has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) for Kolkata following the removal of Vineet Kumar Goyal from the position on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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