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Fire at godown of leather complex near Kolkata

KOLKATA: A major fire broke out at a godown of Bantala Leather Complex in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district on Monday, an official said. No one was injured in the blaze, which was reported around 2 pm, he said.

The Times of India

Man thrashed, vehicle torched by mob in Howrah on suspicion of cattle smuggling

KOLKATA: A man was beaten up in West Bengal's Howrah district on Sunday, and a pick-up van was set ablaze by a mob who suspected that he was smuggling cattle, police said. The incident happened in Pakuria in Domjur police station area in the early hours when a group of…

The Times of India

'Cricket festival like never before': Indo-Pak fans light up MCG

MELBOURNE: If one has heard the 'Jana Gana Mana' at Johannesburg, Mirpur, Colombo, Kolkata, Birmingham, Adelaide, London and Manchester during an India-Pakistan game, he would vouch that Sunday was different at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The Times of India

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Kolkata: Bidhannagar cops campaign against unsafe crackers on New Town roads

KOLKATA: Continuing their campaign against a Diwali free of unsafe crackers, Bidhannagar Police organised a procession with 600 odd policemen, school children and local drivers on New Town roads spreading the idea of “Green Diwali Safe Diwali” and pleading residents to celebrate an eco friendly Diwali free of fireworks, fumes…

The Times of India

Dublin students fundraising for trip to Kolkata to volunteer at eye clinic

The four students and their lecturer are going to Kolkata on November 26 to help do eye exams

Dublin Live

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Bengal thrash Sikkim, top group

KOLKATA: Bengal took the pole position in Group E of the Syed Mushtaq Ali (T20) meet by thrashing minnows Sikkim by 84 runs at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday.

The Times of India

West Bengal: STF unearths arms unit

KOLKATA: The Kolkata Police Special Task Force has unearthed an improvised fire arms manufacturing unit operating from the Bengal-Jharkhand border, barely 25 km from Asansol, for the past several months.

The Times of India

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Monsoon may start withdrawing from West Bengal in 3 days: Meteorological Department

KOLKATA: Though the city received a spell of rain on Friday afternoon, monsoon will start withdrawing from parts of Bengal within the next three days, said the Met office.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup: Suresh Raina bats for Rishabh Pant, says presence of the left-hander with Hardik Pandya could be X-factor for India

KOLKATA: Former batter Suresh Raina feels the left-handed Rishabh Pant could be the X-factor for India alongside Hardik Pandya in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

The Times of India

BCCI president issue enters political field; TMC says BJP trying to 'humiliate' Sourav Ganguly

KOLKATA: Amid reports that Roger Binny is likely to replace Sourav Ganguly as the BCCI President, West Bengal's ruling TMC on Tuesday accused the BJP of "trying to humiliate" the former Indian skipper as it failed to induct him into the party.

The Times of India

ISL: Chennaiyin stun ATKMB

KOLKATA: ATK Mohun Bagan suffered a rude jolt in their search of the elusive Indian Super League crown, going down 1-2 to Chennaiyin FC in their campaign-opener at the Salt Lake Stadium on Monday.

The Times of India

New-look Bengal look to make fresh start

KOLKATA: Much has changed for Bengal cricket since the team made the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy in the last domestic season. The team has got a new support staff with Laxmi Ratan Shukla taking over as the coach of the side replacing Arun Lal while former Bengal coach WV…

The Times of India

Prohibitory orders in Kolkata’s Ekbalpore after clashes erupts between two communities

There was stone pelting, and according to locals, crude bombs were hurled late on Sunday evening

The Hindu

Chennaiyin FC look to bring back glory days

CHENNAI: Chennaiyin FC are going through a rebuilding process under new German coach Thomas Brdaric. Their first test was Durand Cup where the two-time ISL champions lost in the quarterfinals. But now the real deal is as Chennaiyin FC open their ISL campaign against ATK Mohun Bagan at the Salt…

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New-look Chennaiyin FC set to kickstart ISL campaign against ATK Mohun Bagan

KOLKATA: Two-time former champions Chennaiyin FC will look to go out all guns blazing and start the new season on a winning note when they take on ATK Mohun Bagan in their opening match of the Indian Super League here on Monday.

The Hindu

From a girl cooking for her father to the face of Awadhi cuisine in Kolkata

Meet Manzilat Fatima, the great-great granddaughter of Wajid Ali Shah

The Hindu

Durga Puja carnival to showcase idols of top 90 puja committees in Kolkata

The community puja committees will take part in a colourful parade on Red Road before an audience led by CM Mamata Banerjee, representatives of UNESCO, diplomats of different countries and others

The Hindu

Durga Puja 2022: #pandalhopping with puppies and the Mahatma

After two years, Kolkata returns to being itself — with Durga Puja festivities that not only encompass faith but also life lessons

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GST implementation, rising costs slowly pushing weavers of Varanasi out of business

Several handloom workers are giving up their traditional skills and migrating to Mumbai, Delhi or Kolkata to switch to better-paying options. Others with professional degrees have moved to West Asia for a better future

The Times of India

'Mahishasura' idol resembling Mahatma Gandhi at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal sparks row

KOLKATA: Organisers at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata had to change the look of a 'Mahishasura' idol with a wig and a moustache, which bore an uncanny resemblance to Mahatma Gandhi and stoked a controversy.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Artists paint, mold idols for Durga Puja festival

Spirits are soaring in India's “City of Joy” of as tens of thousands of people jostle on Kolkata's streets in celebration of “Durga Puja,” the most important festival of the Bengali community.

Dynamite News

11 feet 'Ashtadhatu' Durga idol weighing over 1,000 kg installed at Mandap in Kolkata

On the occasion of Durga Puja, 11-foot Goddess Durga's idol weighing one metric ton will be installed at the mandap of Beniatola Sarbojanin Durga Puja community in North Kolkata. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Cancer patients’ pandal hopping adds to Durga Puja’s inclusivity in Kolkata

On Saturday, when the city was soaking in the festive spirit of Mahasasthi, the sixth day of festival, about 125 people from Premashraya visited five Puja pandals in the Salt Lake area

The Hindu

Jio 5G across India by Dec 2023: Mukesh Ambani

Reliance Industries in August announced the rollout of 5G services from four metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata by Diwali

The Hindu

Iconic Kolkata sweet shop Jugal’s celebrates turning 100 with a literature festival and mishti workshops

Jugal’s Literature Festival aims to be the first lit fest to celebrate the legacy of Bengal through the nuances of mishti, with panel discussions, open house forums, art exhibitions and interactive workshops

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