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Civil engineer from Kolkata is first Bengali to reach true summit of Mount Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in world

KOLKATA: Arijit Dey, a Kolkata based civil engineer, has achieved a rare feat after he made it to the summit of Mount Manaslu (8,163 meter) -- the eighth highest mountain in the world without a Sherpa on Sunday evening. On Tuesday, Dey claimed that he made it to the summit…

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West Bengal Governor cancels U.S. visits citing burden on public exchequer

Gov. C.V. Ananda Bose of Kolkata, West Bengal cancelled his proposed visit to the US due to financial difficulties in the State. He was scheduled to attend the World Culture Festival and hold discussions with American universities. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently returned from a 12-day visit to Spain and…

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West Bengal’s top official holds meeting on dengue management

West Bengal Chief Sec. directs district officials to conduct clean-up drives at dengue hotspots. State Govt. cancels leave of all officials & staff associated with dengue management. Protests held across Kolkata blaming ruling party for mismanaging situation. Unofficial estimates indicate 38 deaths due to dengue this season.

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West Bengal governor CV Ananda Bose cancels US trip over dengue upsurge in state

KOLKATA: West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose on Monday cancelled his scheduled USA trip to attend the World Culture Festival as he felt that it would not be appropriate to accept foreign hospitality when the state is facing financial difficulties and dengue deaths, officials said on Monday.

The Times of India

All you need to know about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Ten teams vie for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, hosted by India from October 5 to November 19.

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4 arrested for duping patients at Kolkata hospital

KOLKATA: Four people were arrested on Monday at the state-run SSKM Hospital in Kolkata for allegedly duping patients who came to get treated there, police said.

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Fake currency notes with face value of Rs 1.5 lakh seized in Kolkata, one arrested

Kolkata Police have arrested a Malda-based counterfeit currency racketeer and recovered fake Indian currency notes from his possession. Read further on Dynamite New:

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Mamata returns to Kolkata, says foreign visit to attract investments to Bengal ‘very successful’

Mamata Banerjee returns from successful 12-day tour of Spain & UAE, bringing "serious offers for investments & partnerships". MoUs signed with Spanish football league La Liga & Lulu Group International. Sourav Ganguly joined delegation in Madrid. Aim to attract investments ahead of BGBS in Nov.

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Mohammedan Sporting get closer to retaining CFL crown, DHFC stay in hunt

KOLKATA: Three days after getting the better of fellow title-challengers East Bengal, Mohammedan Sporting on Saturday took another significant step towards retaining the Calcutta Football League’s Premier Division crown, beating Bhawanipore FC 2-1.

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Mohun Bagan not to take ISL debutants Punjab FC lightly

KOLKATA: Juan Ferrando's Mohun Bagan SG kick off their Indian Super League title defence with a home match against newly-promoted Punjab FC at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, having already hit the ground running with promise and potency.

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6 people die while undergoing treatment for dengue in West Bengal

KOLKATA: Six people who were diagnosed with dengue died in West Bengalon Friday, taking this year's toll in the state to over 30, officials said.

The Times of India

Suresh Gopi in a real quandary over accepting nomination as president of Satyajit Ray film institute

Amid reports that a faction of BJP party leaders was plotting to exclude him from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, actor - politician Suresh Gopi has found himself in a real quandary regarding whether to accept the nomination as the president of the Kolkata-based Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute…

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West Bengal welcomes 4th Vande Bharat Express: Patna-Howrah service set to begin

KOLKATA: In a development that promises enhanced connectivity and convenience for the people of West Bengal, the eagerly awaited fourth Vande Bharat Express is all set to hit the tracks.

The Times of India

National Alliance to spearhead decarbonisation efforts across energy sector in Bengal

KOLKATA: The Decarbonisation India Alliance (DIA) has officially launched its mission to combat greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in the energy sector of Bengal, with the aim of accelerating Bengal’s journey towards a carbon-neutral future. This initiative, led by the Society of Energy Engineers and Managers (SEEM) in collaboration with numerous…

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Gobardanga to Kolkata: how a family ferried its tradition across the border

Kundu family's Durga Puja tradition has been passed down for generations, even through Partition of India. Despite recent losses, the family continues to celebrate the autumn festival in Gobardanga, India, where they built their own house in 1965. The puja is a time for the 100 family members to come…

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Installation of AFC-PC gates underway at Howrah station, Signaling Rapid Progress for East-West Metro Expansion

KOLKATA: The anticipation among the people of Kolkata has reached a fever pitch as significant developments unfold in the East-West Metro expansion project. The construction works spanning from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade are nearly complete, with a focused effort on electrical, beautification, and miscellaneous tasks that are rapidly nearing their…

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Mohammedan Sporting beat East Bengal to take CFL pole position

KOLKATA: There’s no stopping David Lalhlansanga as the Mizo striker’s remarkable scoring spree helped Mohammedan Sporting beat Emami East Bengal FC 2-1 at the Kishore Bharati Stadium on Wednesday and further secure their pole position in the CFL Super Six.

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SpiceJet flight returns to Kolkata after take-off as cabin crew spot crack in window

Mid-air, the plane’s cabin crew spotted the crack, and the flight, SG-515 landed safely at around 7.45 a.m.

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AIKS blames Trinamool and BJP for agrarian distress in West Bengal

.AIKS rally in Kolkata blames TMC & BJP for agrarian distress & alleged suicides. AIKS demands MSP of ₹1000/quintal for potatoes, protests planned. AIKS leaders visit families of farmers who died by suicide & raise issue of MSP support of paddy. CM & PM accused of mocking plight of farmers.…

The Times of India

Mohammed Shami gets bail in domestic violence case

KOLKATA: A lower court in Kolkata on Tuesday granted bail to ace India speedster Mohammed Shami in a domestic violence case filed against him by his estranged wife Hasin Jahan.

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Tamil Nadu and Kolkata's Chandrayaan-3 themed Ganesha pandal are all the rage

Today marks the beginning of one of the most famous and revered Hindu festivals of India, Ganesha Chaturthi. Like every year, this year is seeing some great pandals across India, but one of those in Tamil Nadu today is going viral for all the right reasons.

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Odisha FC ready to embark on continental sojourn vs Mohun Bagan

KOLKATA: Odisha FC (OFC) and Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) are familiar foes as clubs competing in the national league and tournaments. But when the Indian Super League (ISL) sides lock horns in their opening AFC Cup (south zone) Group D match at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday evening,…

The Times of India

Mohammedan Sporting rout Kidderpore in Super 6 opener; 10-man DHFC stun Mohun Bagan

KOLKATA: Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) began their CFL Super Six campaign with a bang, brushing aside Kidderpore FC 5-0, but Mohun Bagan SG ended their group engagements with a loss to Diamond Harbour FC (DHFC) on Sunday.

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The Hindu scribe wins Statesman award for environmental reporting

Navamy Sudhish (The Hindu, Kollam) won Cushrow Irani Prize for Environmental Reporting for her article 'Fishing in uncertain waters' mapping plight of traditional fishers in Kerala. Rupsa Chakraborty (Indian Express) won 1st prize in Rural Reporting category for her reportage on floating dispensaries, water ambulances & primary health centres in…

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Indian Railways Bolsters Connectivity: Masagram station becomes key junction

KOLKATA: In a remarkable leap towards augmenting connectivity and efficiency within the vast Indian Railway network, a pivotal inspection was carried out on Sunday by Divisional Railway Manager, Sanjeev Kumar, alongside Branch Officers at Masagram Station. This strategic station, nestled in the heart of the Purba Barddhaman district in West…

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