Minister Agnimitra Paul Showcases Traditional Alpana Designs for Durga Puja in Kolkata
Agnimitra Paul highlights vibrant Alpana designs for Durga Puja in Kolkata, celebrating Bengals rich culture and art. Minister Agnimitra Paul Showcases Traditional Alpana Designs for Durga Puja in Kolkata
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Rahane bats against impact player rule, calls it of 'no use'
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Former India cricketer and IPL captain Ajinkya Rahane hit out at the contentious impact player rule in the Indian Premier League, advocating for the rule to be taken out. Rahane joined the chorus of several cricketers criticising the rule for reducing the growth of all-rounders in Indian cricket, calling it of no use. I think it should be taken out, Rahane, who has led Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in the league, told Cricbuzz. I remember last year, before the IPL captains' meeting, most of the captains said they don't want the impact player rule. And I think the guidelines or the rules, they have it till 2027. So we don't know if this year they will take it out or after this year (when) the big auction is coming up, in that they will take it out. But ideally, I feel there is no point or use in having an impact rule, he added. The rule has also been hampering the growth of all-rounders in Indian cricket as franchises tend to replace batters with bowlers and vice-versa to get the best possible result with the bat or the ball. Hardik Pandya's absence from the Indian team has often found the Indian team searching for cover-ups, and although Shivam Dube and Nitish Reddy have turned up, they are still far from Hardik's capabilities. Moreover, there seem to be not many all-rounders in the pipeline, especially the fast-bowling all-rounders, which has been a rarity now in Indian cricket. All-rounders are going out of the game, especially in the IPL. And I am a firm believer that you've got to develop your all-rounders. From the Indian team's point of view, all-rounders are really important. So the impact player rule should be taken out. See, why I feel we should take it out is because last year, I don't want to take any team's name, but a few teams were probably at 90/7, 100/7, and they ended up getting 200 because of that one impact (rule), one extra batter with that. So, I feel (we should) give some advantage to bowlers, and also all-rounders should be involved in the games thoroughly. They should take it out, he added.
Dengue surge in Bengal hotspots raises concern ahead of Durga Puja
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) A sudden rise in dengue cases in pockets of rural and urban West Bengal over the past month has raised concern in the administration ahead of the forthcoming Durga Puja festival. A state health department official said 14 gram panchayats and eight urban civic bodies, including three municipal corporations and five municipalities, had been identified as dengue hotspots following a sharp increase in cases in specific areas over the past month. Most of the 14 gram panchayats identified as dengue hotspots are in Murshidabad district. The others are in South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Jalpaiguri, Birbhum and Hooghly districts, the official said. The three municipal corporations reporting a similar trend in certain wards are the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation (BMC) in North 24 Parganas district and Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC) in Howrah district, adjoining Kolkata. According to the official, six wards in the KMC, three in the HMC and four in the BMC have been identified as pockets witnessing a sudden rise in new dengue cases over the past month. Among the municipalities identified as sensitive zones are Chakdaha in Nadia district and Dumdum, South Dumdum, Kamarhati and Baranagar in North 24 Parganas district. During the current calendar year, the highest numbers of dengue cases have been reported from nine districts, namely Murshidabad, Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Hooghly, Howrah, Malda and East Burdwan. However, state health department figures show that the overall number of dengue cases reported so far in 2026 remains marginally lower than the corresponding figure for 2025. Till October 7, 2025, West Bengal had recorded 12,652 dengue cases, compared with 10,177 cases during the same period in 2026. Despite the lower cumulative tally, the recent rise in infections has emerged as a cause for concern. The health department official said 3,948 new cases were reported during September, while nearly 1,100 cases were recorded in the first week of October alone. Despite the lower overall number of cases this year, the worrying aspect is the recent rise in infections. While 3,948 new dengue cases were reported in September, nearly 1,100 cases were recorded in the first week of October alone, the official said.
Devotees Gather by the Ganges for Mahalaya Amavasya Rituals in Kolkata
On Mahalaya Amavasya, devotees perform rituals for ancestors along the Ganges in Kolkata, marking the start of Durga Puja festivities. Devotees Gather by the Ganges for Mahalaya Amavasya Rituals in Kolkata
Two Bypoll results in Bengal vindicate state BJP
Both the CPI(M) and rebel TMC showed their irrelevance amongst rural voters By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: By-poll results are usually predictable going in favour of the ruling party but the victory margin of twin electoral contests at Rejinagar and Nandigram declared on Friday, October 9 came as surprises. Even as a motley Opposition [] The post Two Bypoll results in Bengal vindicate state BJPs success in courting minorities appeared first on Northlines .
Suvendu retains backyard, party makes dent in minority zone
HC orders cop shield for interfaith couple forced to put off wedding
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 10 (IANS) Salima Tete, captain of the Asian Games gold medal-winning Indian women's hockey team, was felicitated at the South Eastern Railway (SER) headquarters in Kolkata on Friday. Nikki Pradhan and Deepika Soreng, two other members of the team, were also felicitated during the occasion. All three are from Jharkhand and work for SER. Salima led her team to a historic gold medal at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, by defeating world champions China in the finals. This was the first Asian Games gold medal for the women's hockey team in 44 years. The Indian captain has humble roots in a Jharkhand village and has had to struggle hard to reach the top. She displayed her exceptional talent throughout the continental tournament. In the extremely tough final match, she had to leave the field for a while after suffering a severe hand injury. There was major concern regarding the Indian defence till she returned to the field. The Asian Games victory also got the Indian women's team entry to the Los Angeles Olympics. Her humble background made the win especially special, Salima said after the victory. She also said that the players had gone to the tournament with the determination to win. Every match was treated as a final, she said. The win was a great achievement after a disappointing start earlier in the year when the team missed out on reaching the World Cup semi-final spot. During the day, the three players were felicitated by SER general manager Anil Kumar Jain. The victory has brought immense pride to the railway fraternity and the nation, he said, pointing to how their dedication, teamwork and sporting excellence have brought many laurels to Indian hockey. He also wished them all the best for the future and assured all support. SER has always stood by sportspersons, and there have been several nationally and internationally acclaimed ones serving with us. The job provides them with the major support that they need to pay full attention to sports without worrying about anything else. Our efforts will continue, a senior official said.
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Rs 1,700 cr in dues, state plans 40% waiver on unpaid vehicle taxes
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Back to the future: Can Kolkata's iconic trams make a grand comeback?
Could Kolkata's iconic trams, the original electric vehicle, be trundling back after being pushed to extinction?
CMs friendship pitch pays off as Muslim-majority Rejinagar gives BJP big win
Chief secy sends legal notice to Mahua over defamation claims, seeks Rs 10 crore in damages
Church attacked during prayer service in Krishnanagar
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Nandigram lives up to Suvendu hopes, gives BJP a winning margin of 1.22 lakh votes
Bengal bypolls: BJP wins in Nandigram, Muslim-majority Rejinagar
Kolkata: The BJP on Friday, October 9, steamrolled its rivals in Nandigram and scored a surprise win in Muslim-majority Rejinagar, underlining its expanding political reach in West Bengal barely four months after ending TMCs 15-year rule, as a fragmented opposition struggled to mount a challenge in the ruling partys first electoral test. The twin victories Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bengal RTO Official, Middleman Arrested For Bribery
The West Bengal Anti-Corruption Branch arrested an RTO official and a middleman in Kolkata for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 90,000 bribe to renew a bus permit. The arrests followed a trap operation based on a bus owner's complaint.
ECI rebuts Abhishek Banerjee's claims on Rejinagar bypoll statistics
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) The ECI on Friday rebutted claims made by Trinamool Congress general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, that in a particular booth for the Rejinagar Assembly bypoll, the winning BJP candidate, Sakharav Sarkar, received more votes than the total number of registered voters at that booth. Earlier in the day, Abhishek Banerjee, nephew of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, claimed that at Booth No. 109 in Rejinagar, the BJP candidate secured 909 votes. However, the total number of registered voters at the booth was 772. Even North Korea would struggle to explain this electoral arithmetic! Mr Gyanesh Kumar, how does a booth produce more votes for one party than its entire electorate? Abhishek Banerjee said in a social media post. Hours later, Murshidabad's District Election Officer (DEO) and District Magistrate (DM) issued a counter social media post, rejecting the claim. As per the electoral roll for Polling Station No. 109 in the 70-Rejinagar Assembly Constituency by-election, the total number of registered electors is 1,109, of which 972 votes were polled across all candidates, the DEO and DM stated. On Friday, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal, also rebutted claims made by a social media user identified as DeKoder regarding the impact of voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) on the results of the West Bengal Assembly elections earlier this year. Sharing a video featuring a veteran journalist and former editor, the social media user raised questions about certain categories of voters allegedly being targeted during the SIR exercise and its consequences. Does the analysis of Bengal elections suggest any lessons for the forthcoming state elections? the user asked. In response, the CEO's office said the SIR exercise, conducted under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 21 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, with due process and safeguards, was aimed at protecting the integrity of the electoral rolls and not at deleting genuine voters. The claims made in the video are misleading and speculative. No voter can be deleted without due process. Issuance of notice, an opportunity for hearing, and a speaking order by the ERO are part of the safeguards. Appeals are available at two levels, the CEO's office said in its social media post. The CEO's office also said that electoral data from West Bengal did not support the political narrative being advanced on the issue. According to the office, in four of the five constituencies where voter deletions were the highest, Trinamool Congress candidates emerged victorious. These constituencies were Samserganj, Chowrangee, Metiaburuz and Kolkata Port. Only Jorasanko, among the five constituencies with the highest deletions, was won by a BJP candidate. The five constituencies with the fewest deletions, namely Mahishadal, Bhagabanpur, Indus, Katulpur and Patashpur, were all won by the BJP. There is no data based on the religious identity of electors available with the ECI. Hence, the analysis is based on unverified assumptions, the CEO's office stated. The office also rejected claims in the video that women voters accounted for 62 per cent of exclusions in West Bengal. As per the total data on deletion of invalid entries (excluding adjudication), around 50 per cent, or half, of the deletions relate to women. Therefore, the facts do not support the allegations. SIR is a lawful, transparent and ongoing exercise to ensure that every eligible elector is on the roll and that ineligible entries are removed. Electoral rolls must be based on facts, not speculation, the statement added.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 9: SPRODE INDIA has introduced RAYLITH, a high-contrast Vision Amplification Screen specially designed for compatible RGB laser projectors, including the JMGO N3 Ultimate. The screen combines multilayer reflective Fresnel optics, a speckle-reduction design and a flexible optical surface with a foldable fixed frame. Its Indian-market MRP is 1,25,000.
Video: This Kolkata Cafe Lets You Sip Coffee With 30+ Rescued Cats
Mrs Wilsons Cafe in Kolkata is not just a cosy spot for food and drinks but also a home to more than 30 rescued cats.
BJP cut water supply to Muslim colony: TMC MP writes to UN
New Delhi: Concerned over the protracted disruption in water supply in Kolkatas Jyotinagar Colony, Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Samirul Islam has written to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). In his letter dated October 8, which he shared on his X account on Friday, October 9, Islam described Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
TMC MP Samirul Islam writes to UN rights chief over drinking water crisis in Kolkata colony
As the BJP came to power, the drinking water supply in Jyoti Nagar Colony in Kolkata was cut off, because the residents are Muslims and are not considered part of the BJP's so-called vote bank, Rajya Sabha MP Samirul Islam said.
Rajkummar Rao REACTS to Dada poster criticism: Makers have learnt their lesson
Rajkummar Rao has addressed the criticism surrounding the first-look poster of Dada, the upcoming biopic on former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. The poster, which was unveiled on July 8 to coincide with Gangulys birthday, received a mixed response on social media, with several users questioning its visual execution. Speaking to Mashable India, Rajkummar acknowledged the backlash and said the team behind the film has taken note of the response. The ones who made the poster have understood, they have learnt their lesson. They have understood they need to take their time and not rush things; theres no hurry. I think the team has learned its lesson. But they have also understood that dadas fan following is crazy, Rajkummar said. Rajkummar Rao on preparing to play Sourav Ganguly The first-look poster recreated one of Sourav Gangulys most recognisable cricket moments, his shirtless celebration while waving the Indian flag at Lords after Indias win in the 2002 NatWest Trophy final. While the visual drew criticism online, Ganguly himself had reacted positively to the poster, calling it the best gift ever. For Rajkummar, however, portraying Ganguly involves going beyond recreating his appearance and iconic moments. The actor revealed, I have met Sourav Ganguly many times and have even shot at his home and at Eden Gardens. We were in Kolkata for a while, and I have spent a lot of time with Dada. We have discussed a lot of things. Rajkummar also revealed that their conversations have included personal aspects of Gangulys life that have helped him understand the former cricketer beyond his public persona. We have also discussed things that I cannot reveal now, because its important to know personal things to understand a persons mind. He was very open about it; he laid his life bare before me, the actor added. Calling Ganguly a legend, Rajkummar also spoke about the impact he had on Indian cricket and the identity of the national team. We all love him; hes a legend. He laid the foundation for what the Indian team is today, he said. Meanwhile, Rajkummar Rao is currently promoting Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story, directed by Avinash Arun. Produced by Dinesh Vijans Maddock Films, the courtroom drama also features Wamiqa Gabbi, Lalit Prabhakar, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on October 16. Rajkummar will also be seen portraying Sourav Ganguly in Dada, which is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Also Read:Ritvik Sahore recalls full-circle moment of working with Rajkummar Rao in Prahaar; says, Hes so warm and giving, and I learnt a lot just by watching him
BJP wins Nandigram by-poll by record margin of over 1.22L votes
Kolkata: Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) Nandigram assembly by-election candidate Hasirani Rath trounced her nearest rival, Milan Pradhan of the Congress, by a record margin of 1,22,753 votes, as the Election Commission (EC) declared the results on Friday, October 9. Rath, mother of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikaris slain personal assistant Chandranath Rath, polled 1,64,427 votes in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SMP SMP Dy Personnel Officer Recruitment 2026
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Kolkata (SMP SMP) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 3 Dy Personnel Officer posts. The offline application process will begin on 01 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 30 October 2026. Further details are available at smportkolkata.shipping.gov.in.
How Anmol Biscuits Transformed From A Small Kolkata Factory To A Rs 2,000 Crore Business
Anmol Biscuits started selling Rs 5 biscuit packets in the villages of West Bengal. Now, it has a revenue of over Rs 2,000 crore.
Italy all-rounder Ben Manenti joins Melbourne Renegades on two-year BBL deal
Digital Desk | Melbourne, Oct 9 (IANS) Italy all-rounder Ben Manenti has landed a two-year contract with Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season. Manenti, who previously had brief BBL spells with Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers, inked the deal on the back of a breakout year across international and domestic cricket. The 29-year-old off-spinner and hard-hitting batter was Italys star performer during their maiden Mens T20 World Cup appearance in February by finishing as their highest run-scorer with 138 runs in three innings and second-highest wicket-taker with five scalps. His T20 World Cup campaign featured a blistering 25-ball 60 against England at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, including six sixes and four fours, and was followed by a 29-ball half-century against Scotland and a match-winning spell of 2-9 in Italys historic victory over Nepal. After playing for Rotterdam Dockers in the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League, the all-rounder carried that rich vein of form into the Australian domestic season for South Australia. Becoming the stand-in captain for South Australia in their Sheffield Shield opener against Victoria on Friday, Manenti smashed a 112-ball century and eventually made 128 to power his side past 500 in the first innings. With leg-spinner Adam Zampa moving to Hobart Hurricanes in the off-season, Manentis off-spin bowling presents him with a prime opportunity to push for the main spin bowling role in Melbourne. He's coming off an outstanding period of cricket, and he's a highly competitive player who offers genuine flexibility with both bat and ball, and just as importantly, he's the type of character we want in our environment, said newly appointed Renegades head coach Luke Ronchi. Manenti joins a spin group that includes re-signed left-arm spinner Callum Stow, leg-spinner Michael Archer, and New Zealands off-spin bowling all-rounder Michael Bracewell. The side also has the likes of Jason Behrendorff, Josh Brown, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Ollie Peake and Will Sutherland in their setup. The Renegades, who have also bolstered their batting lineup with England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow, will kick off their BBL season 16 against defending champions Perth Scorchers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on December 12.
Badugu Wins Southern India Golf Title After Playoff
Delhi's Keya Kumar Badugu won the Ladies title at the IGU Bio-Gen Rotary Southern India Golf Championship after a playoff against Kolkata's Anaahat Bindra. Both golfers finished tied at one-under-par 215 after 54 holes, with Keya securing victory in the playoff.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Friday that the landslide margins with which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates are heading for victories in the bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar have proved that the people from the minority community in the state will no longer be misled by the malicious opposition campaign accusing the BJP of being a communal force. Although the final results for Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly seats are yet to be declared, the lead margins of the BJP candidates from both constituencies clearly indicate their landslide victories that could increase the partys tally in the 294-seat Assembly to 209. Since the beginning, the opposition parties started a malicious campaign against us that will either send the minority voters to Bangladesh or will not allow them to practice their own religion. Now, in both seats -- Nandigram and Rejinagar -- this is the first time the BJP candidates have secured a majority of the votes in a number of polling booths overwhelmingly dominated by minority voters. This has proved that the majority of the minority voters have responded positively to our call for development for all. The minority voters in West Bengal, especially the Bengali-speaking Muslims, will no longer be misled by the malicious campaigns by the opposition against us, CM Adhikari said while addressing the media persons at the state secretariat of Nabanna. The Chief Minister also said that after witnessing the new state government's performance in its first five months, minority voters have realised that they have been misled by the opposition. Precisely that is why they voted for the BJP without any hesitation in the bypolls both in Nandigram and Rejinagar, said the Chief Minister. According to him, the minority women, who have benefited from the Annapurna Yojana, have specially voted for the BJP in the bypolls along with their family members. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister also took a jibe at Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) founder-cum-legislator, Humayun Kabir. What he said against us on social media has been opposed mainly by the people from his own community. They now want to be with the government. As promised earlier, I once again assure the people of Rejinagar that overall development, like the new college, new bridge, upgrading of the hospital there and promotion of industries gradually will be done, the Chief Minister said.
Bengal bypolls counting: BJP candidates heading for massive victory in Nandigram, Rejinagar
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) From the trends of the results for the bypolls for Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and the Rejinagar Assembly in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, it is clear now that the BJP candidates are heading for victories, with massive margins from both the constituencies. At the end of the 12th round of counting at Nandigram, the BJP candidate Hasirani Rath is ahead of the Congress Milan Pradhan by a massive margin of 97,402 votes. Raths margin had already surpassed the previous winning margin record from this constituency in 2016. The current West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, got elected from Nandigram in 2016, but as a Trinamool Congress candidate, by a margin of 81,230 votes. At the end of the 12th round, the CPIs Santi Gopal Giri is in the third position at Nandigram. While All India Secular Front (AISF)s Ali Md Sabe Miraj Khan is in the fourth position. Former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee-led Mamata All India Trinamool Congress is not in the race for Nandigram bypolls, as its candidate Sanchita Pradhan Dey withdrew her nominations at the last moment. Hasirani Rath is the mother of Chandranath Rath, the former personal assistant of Suvendu Adhikari, who was assassinated at Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district on May 6. On the other hand, at Rejinagar, the BJP candidate Sakharav Sarkar is ahead of Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP)s Golam Nabi Azad by 70,250 votes. The Congress candidate Mohammad Abdullahil Kafi is in the third position at Rejinagar. Elated over the trend of results, CM Adhikari said, The nationalist force is heading for victories with landslide margins in both the constituencies. In the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections earlier this year, Suvendu Adhikari was elected from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur Assembly constituencies in South Kolkata. At Bhabanipur, Suvendu Adhikari defeated his predecessor Mamata Banerjee by a margin of more than 15,000 votes. Adhikari retained the Bhabanipur constituency, thus necessitating a bypoll for Nandigram. On the other hand, former Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir contested and was elected as an AJUP candidate from Naoda and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies, both in Murshidabad district. Later, Humayun Kabir decided to retain Naoda, thus necessitating a bypoll for the Rejinagar seat.
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Bengal: BJP makes inroads in Muslim-majority Rejinagar
Kolkata: The BJP on Friday, October 9, dominated the West Bengal assembly by-elections, held around four months after the party stormed to power in the state, achieving an unassailable lead of 1,05,869 votes in Nandigram and making surprise inroads in Muslim-majority Rejinagar, as counting trends laid bare the vulnerabilities of a fragmented opposition. According to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
One arrested over attack on former CPI(M) MP's residence, counter complaints filed
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) West Bengal Police on Friday arrested a 29-year-old person in connection with the attack at the residence of senior advocate and former CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya at Purbalok near Jadavpur in South Kolkata early Thursday morning, officials said. The person arrested has been identified as Bappa Guchait. He has been taken into custody from his residence in Garia, on the southern outskirts of Kolkata. He has been slapped with various charges including wilful destruction of property, disturbing peace in an area, insulting and intimidating others, destruction of evidence of crime, and forgery. The police will produce the arrested person in court on Friday, and the public prosecutor will seek police custody. The police informed the Calcutta High Court on Friday that one person has been arrested in connection with the attack on Bikash's house, said a state police officer. On Thursday, Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge expressed concern over the series of attacks on advocates at different courts in the state and also directed the state government to submit a report on actions taken. The police learnt to have arrested Guchait based on the evidence collected from CCTV cameras installed near Bhattacharyas residence. He is being interrogated to ascertain whether other persons were also involved in the attack on the former CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member. A photograph of the arrested person has surfaced on social media in which he is seen wearing a scarf around his neck with the Trinamool Congresss original electoral symbol printed on it. However, police have so far not released his photo to the media, nor have they authenticated the photo. It is believed he might have been associated with the Trinamool Congress at some point in time. However, it is not clear whether he changed his political affiliation after the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly polls. Meanwhile, a pro-Hindutva Group has filed two counter complaints at Topsia and Garfa Police Stations, both under the Kolkata Police, where the former CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member had been accused of making derogatory remarks targeting a particular religion.
Crispin Chettri targets long-term growth after Russia defeat
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) India Head Coach Crispin Chettri backed his young side to continue their development after the new-look Indian womens national team went down 0-4 to Russia in the first of two international friendly matches at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan. Iana Sheinas moment of brilliance gave the visitors the lead in the 40th minute, and substitute Kira Petukhova struck twice in the 60th and 65th minutes. Iana Svistunova completed the scoring in the 81st minute as Russias sustained pressure wore down the Blue Tigresses after the break. Despite the result, Chettri was pleased with the character shown by his players during the opening stages, and stressed the importance of taking the learning forward as India build towards their long-term goals. I think the positive of this match is, although being a young side, we showed character. We are not scared to press; we are not scared to run. We try to do things which are in our control, Chettri said during the post-match press conference. Head coach also highlighted the commitment shown by the players during the teams 25-day camp, pointing to their efforts in dealing with Russias physical presence and set-pieces. The most important thing is we showed character, we didnt give up. So thats the best thing for me, he added. Chettri acknowledged that the lack of competitive football since June proved challenging, particularly against a Russian side in the middle of its league season. However, he underlined that the experience would be valuable for the young players as they continue to grow at the international level. Looking ahead to the second friendly on October 11, Chettri revealed that the team will work on improving their ability to sustain their intensity for longer periods, while also giving more opportunities to youngsters who featured in the latter stages of the first match. With the 2029 AFC Womens Asian Cup next in sight, Chettri stressed that developing a wider pool of players remains central to the teams progress. The second encounter against Russia will provide another opportunity for the emerging group to gain valuable international experience and build on the lessons from Thursdays contest.
Zeljkovic shines as Mohun Bagan defeat East Bengal to clinch IFA Shield
Riding on Samir Zeljkovic's solitary strike, Mohun Bagan Super Giant retained the IFA Shield with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over arch-rivals East Bengal in a fiercely contested Kolkata Derby at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Thursday. Bosnian midfielder Zeljkovic scored the decisive goal in the 45th minute, converting shortly before the interval to give the Mariners their 22nd IFA Shield title. This is the 22nd time that Mohun Bagan claimed the prestigious tournament and after nearly five decades that they have won the Calcutta Football League (CFL) and IFA Shield in same season. Last time they achieved the feat, late PK Banerjee was the coach in the year 1976. It was far from a fluent performance from either side, but Mohun Bagan looked considerably more assured than they had in the Durand Cup final earlier this season, when East Bengal had inflicted a 4-1 defeat on their city rivals. Zeljkovic broke the deadlock on the stroke of half-time after controlling a chipp
Bengal Speaker seeks fresh application in 10 Trinamool MLAs' disqualification case
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) The West Bengal Assembly Speaker, Rathindra Bose, has sought a fresh application to correct some procedural errors in the previous petition due to which the decision on the disqualification of the ten rebel Trinamool Congress legislators has been kept pending. The ten MLA group includes the leader of the rebel faction and expelled party legislator, Ritabrata Banerjee, who is currently the official Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Assembly. The decision was made by the Speaker after he conducted a crucial hearing on the matter on Thursday, the information on which surfaced on Friday morning. However, sources aware of the development said the Speaker had made it clear that his seeking a fresh application in the matter has nothing to do with the main issue, which is the disqualification of the 10 rebel legislators. It is learnt that during the examination of the main application by veteran Trinamool Congress legislator, Sovandeb Chattopadhyay, a leading face in the former Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee-led faction in Trinamool Congress, it was revealed that while the application was proper as per procedural norms, the documents attached to it were not examined and signed as per the procedural norms. As per the West Bengal Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on Grounds of Defection) Rules, it is mandatory that the documents attached to the petition be signed on every page and examined in the same manner as the original application. The Speaker observed that procedures were not met as per norms. Each page of the attached documents should be duly examined and signed, which was not followed in this case. Hence, the Speaker sought a fresh application in the matter correcting the procedural errors, a source aware of the developments at Thursdays hearing said. However, he added, the most important part of the order was that the Speaker had not taken any decision on the merits of the allegations of defection against the 10 rebel legislators. This means that the Speaker had not expressed any opinion on whether the allegations of defection against these rebel MLAs are true or false. Sovandeb Chattopadhyay has been given the freedom to file a fresh application in accordance with the law and to fill all the necessary forms, the source added.
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Calcutta HC seeks report from Bengal govt on action against attacks on advocates in state
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 8 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought a report from the West Bengal government on the action taken by the police administration over the attacks on advocates in different parts of the state during the last few months. Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge directed the state government to submit the report to the court by Friday. On Thursday, a section of the advocates of the Calcutta High Court, led by senior advocate and four-time Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee sought the attention of the bench of the Chief Justice regarding the attack at the residence of senior advocate and former CPI-M Rajya Sabha member Bikas Ranjan Bhattacharya at Purbalok near Jadavpur in South Kolkata early Thursday morning. Seeking the court's intervention in the matter, Kalyan Banerjee submitted in the court that the advocates who are against the current ruling dispensation and the Bharatiya Janata Party government were going through a critical phase because of constant threats of attacks on them. Chief Justice Ghuge said that the court had already asked the police to enhance and strengthen security arrangements within the high court premises. However, at the same time, he also requested the advocates to have faith in the court instead of going for cease-work. The state's additional advocate general, Rajdeep Majumdar, assured the court that the police administration would take action in such matters. He also recalled how Calcutta High Court's Justice Rajasekhar Mantha was harassed and slanderous postering was done on the wall of his residence in South Kolkata during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government in the state. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee, too, had issued a social media statement expressing solidarity towards Bikas Ranjan Bhattacharya regarding the attack on his residence early Thursday morning. After Baruipur Court, Bankshall Court, Chandannagar and Salboni, another brutal attack today. This time at the residence of Senior Advocate Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharyya in Kolkata. Evidence on video confirms the brazenness such attackers have towards law enforcement in West Bengal. I strongly condemn such continuing attacks on the legal fraternity. It is true that in the past 15 years Bikash da and us have often been on different sides of the ideological and legal divide. However, the line of decency was never crossed, the former Chief Minister said in a social media statement.
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Bengal: Absconding BDO moves SC, skips HC deadline to surrender
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 8 (IANS) Prashant Burman, the absconding Block Development Officer (BDO) from Raiganj in North Dinajpur district of West Bengal and an accused in the murder of a gold trader in the state, failed to comply with the deadline set by the Calcutta High Court to surrender within 48 hours of its October 6 order. Instead of surrendering, Burman approached the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court's order in the matter. On October 6, a Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court headed by Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge and Justice Om Narayan Rai directed that steps be initiated for the attachment of Burman's properties unless he surrendered in connection with the murder of gold trader Swapan Kamilya. The Division Bench also directed the state government to stop payment of his salary with immediate effect. However, the matter has now taken a new turn, with Burman choosing to move the apex court instead of complying with the High Court's direction to surrender. In October last year, Prashant Burman, the suspended BDO of Rajganj in Jalpaiguri district, was named as an accused in the murder of gold trader Swapan Kamilya, a resident of West Midnapore. He did not surrender before the lower court despite a Supreme Court order directing him to do so in January. Burman was subsequently arrested in a separate case involving alleged violations of road-safety rules and was granted bail the following day. The state government had informed the High Court that Burman was untraceable. The court had earlier questioned the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over its failure to locate him. Last year, Burman, then serving as the BDO of Rajganj, was identified as the principal accused in the alleged kidnapping and murder of gold trader Swapan Kamilya in the Duttabad area of Salt Lake. He has remained absconding since then.
The Supreme Court has been moved by five voters whose names were deleted from the West Bengal electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), seeking expeditious adjudication of their appeals pending before the Appellate Tribunals in Kolkata and Howrah ahead of the forthcoming municipal elections. The application has been filed in the pending proceedings [] The post West Bengal SIR:5 deleted voters move Supreme Court for expeditious disposal of appeals ahead of Kolkata, Howrah civic polls appeared first on India Legal .
Samir Zeljkovic Strike Helps Mohun Bagan Claim 22nd IFA Shield Title With Win Over East Bengal
Riding on Samir Zeljkovic's solitary strike, Mohun Bagan Super Giant retained the IFA Shield with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over arch-rivals East Bengal in a fiercely contested Kolkata Derby.
New-look India go down 0-4 to Russia in womens football friendly
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 8 (IANS) A new-look Indian womens football team suffered a 0-4 defeat against Russia in the first of their two international friendlies at the rain-soaked Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday. India, ranked 69th in the world, held the 27th-ranked visitors at bay for much of the opening half before Russias sustained pressure told after the break. Iana Sheina opened the scoring in the 40th minute before substitute Kira Petukhova struck twice in the 60th and 65th minutes. Iana Svistunova completed the scoring in the 81st minute. India head coach Crispin Chettri used the fixture to blood several young players, with Babysana Devi Thingbaijam, Malati Munda, Cindy Colney, Shubhangi Singh, Dhurga Perumal and Sibani Devi Nongmeikapam making their international debuts. Goalkeeper Monalisha Devi Moirangthem, who made her first start for India, also earned her third international cap. The match was Indias first-ever womens international fixture in Kolkata, and the hosts made a disciplined start despite facing a significant gap in the world rankings. Russia enjoyed greater possession and territorial control, but India defended in a compact shape and worked hard to close down passing lanes. Monalisha also made a series of important interventions to keep the visitors at bay. India came close to taking the lead around the half-hour mark when the ball fell to Malavika P. inside the box, but Russian goalkeeper Natalia Silina quickly came off her line to snuff out the opportunity. Lynda Kom Serto also had a chance later in the half, but India were unable to convert their openings. Russia eventually broke the deadlock through Sheina, who produced a precise finish into the bottom corner in the 40th minute to give the visitors a 1-0 lead at half-time. Heavy rain made conditions more difficult after the break, with Russia increasing the pressure on India. Natalia Mashina and Petukhova came close to extending the lead before Monalisha made further saves to keep India within touching distance. Russia doubled their advantage in the 60th minute after captain Nadezhda Smirnovas long-range effort took an awkward bounce off the wet surface. Monalisha managed to parry the ball, but Petukhova reacted quickest to score from close range. Petukhova struck again five minutes later after India struggled to clear their lines inside the box. Chettri made a triple change in the 66th minute, bringing on Shubhangi Singh, Priyadharshini Selladurai and Renu for Malati Munda, Babysana and Jasoda Munda. Russia continued to dominate and added a fourth goal in the 81st minute through Svistunova, who controlled a bouncing delivery from the left before finishing past Monalisha. The defeat highlighted the challenge facing Indias young squad against stronger opposition, although the hosts showed defensive organisation in the first half and created a few promising opportunities. India and Russia will meet again in the second friendly on October 11.
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 8 (IANS) A Calcutta High Court judge on Thursday recused himself from hearing a petition filed by Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee seeking a ban on publishing news on ongoing probes in different matters by different state and central agencies against him. In his petition, Abhishek Banerjee, also the nephew of the former West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, alleged that his personal information and investigation-related matters are being leaked to the media. He claimed that his right to privacy was hampered since confidential information, progress of the investigation and interrogation issues were being leaked to the media during the investigation process. He claimed this was not only affecting the investigation, but also his reputation and dignity were being tarnished. Reminding him of his right to personal privacy, Banerjee requested the court to impose a ban on the publication of such news matters. However, Justice Krishna Rao recused himself from hearing the matter, though he did not dismiss the petition. Instead, he advised Banerjee to approach the appropriate bench in the matter, considering that in the matter, the investigating agencies have been accused of leaking information to the media. Multiple probes in various matters against Abhishek Banerjee were being conducted by the central agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for quite some time. After the change of regime in West Bengal in the Assembly elections earlier this year, the state agencies like the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) also started probes against him in certain other matters, and the CID sleuths had also questioned him a number of times in relation to such probes. The contention of Abhishek Banerjees counsel was that details of the interrogation exercise, including what questions were asked, were also leaked to the media. He also said that some news reports were published about his client's foreign travels and other personal matters, which are not directly related to the cases. As a result, counsel argued, his clients rights to personal privacy, dignity and reputation were being violated.
India 0-4 Russia: Blue Tigresses Suffer Heavy Defeat In Kolkata
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