Over 130 Indians are missing and many others are stranded in Nepal. Many pilgrims on the Mansarovar Yatra are among those affected by the floods. Several Indian states have launched helplines to assist affected citizens and their families. Communication links are disrupted, making details about missing individuals scarce. Authorities are working to account for all stranded and missing Indian nationals.
Majid Magray captains India in Mixed Disability Cricket Series against England
Majid Magray was on 48 when he launched his 15th ball over the boundary at Lords on Aug19. The six brought up his 50 off 15 balls. He finished unbeaten on 63 off 19 as India beat England in the seventh and final Mixed Disability IT20. For the 36-year-old from the Anchidora locality of Anantnag town, the innings came at Lords, the home of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). For Magray, walking onto the historic ground in an India jersey and leading the side made the occasion even more special. It was a different feeling altogether. You see photographs and portraits of all these great players there. To walk onto that ground wearing the India jersey and lead the team was something special, Magray said after returning from England. The Lords galleries feature portraits and photographs of cricket greats, including W.G. Grace, Sir Donald Bradman, Viv Richards, Richard Hadlee, Clive Lloyd, Brian Lara, Ian Botham, Shane Warne, Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Javed Miandad, Saeed Anwar, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Zaheer Abbas. India posted 206, with Arjun Gawre of Nagpur scoring 68 off 44 balls and Sai Akash Saivamani of Chennai making 48 off 38. England was bundled out for 88. Hilal Ahmad Wani of Akad, Anantnag, took four wickets, while Jayesh Parmar of West Bengal claimed three. Wani finished the series with 11 wickets from four matches. The match was the seventh and final fixture of the series. India won three games and England four. One of Indias defeats came by two runs off the final ball. It was a closely fought contest. The match where we lost by two runs went to the wire, to the last ball. We couldnt face the pressure and buckled. Otherwise, we would have won, Magray said. Magrays 15-ball fifty was quicker than Kapil Devs 35-ball Test fifty against England in 1982. Liam Livingstone scored a 25-ball ODI fifty at Lords against Australia in 2024. Magray began playing physical disability cricket in 2018 and made his India debut in 2024. Since then, he has represented India in that category and has now also made it to Mixed Disability Cricket. Earlier this year, he was part of Indias winning T20 Champions Trophy campaign in Mixed Disability Cricket, which featured England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Mixed Disability Cricket has three categories- physical disability, learning disability, and deaf and hard of hearing. Three cricketers from Kashmir represented India in the tournament. Magray came from the physical disability category, Wani from the deaf and hard-of-hearing category, and Rizwan Ahmad of Kupwara from the learning disability category. Magray was not born with a disability. An accident when he was in Class 8 left him with a locomotor disability and disrupted his studies. He later returned to cricket, initially playing alongside non-disabled cricketers before entering competitive disability cricket. I got the best possible treatment but remained bedridden for over a year. The disability, however, remained with me forever, Magray said. The game has also evolved in Jammu and Kashmir. We used to play matting cricket. For the past three years, we have shifted to turf cricket as facilities have improved, he said. Tap-ball cricket has increasingly given way to the cricket ball, mostly Kookaburra. Magray said better equipment and infrastructure had helped differently abled cricket gain recognition. After the England tour, the Indian team met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and raised issues concerning differently abled cricketers. He gave us a patient hearing and assured us of addressing them, Magray said. At 36, Magray said managing his workload had become important. Earlier, age was on my side. Now age is catching up, and I have to be very selective about the matches I play. In professional cricket, we have trainers, and that makes things easier, he said. He credits his parents, brother and sister for standing by him throughout his journey. His message to other differently abled people is simple. Dont let your disability dominate you. Overcome it and you will do what other people do. England won the series 4-3. But for Magray, the numbers from Lords will endure 63 off 19, including a 15-ball fifty, while captaining India.
West Bengal Proposes Multi-Service Centers to Combat Rising Prices
Kolkata, August 27: The All India Fair Price Shop Dealers Federation has submitted a proposal to the West Bengal government aimed at transforming the states Public Distribution System (PDS) shops into multi-service centers. This initiative seeks to mitigate the soaring prices of essential goods in the market. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, ... Read more West Bengal Proposes Multi-Service Centers to Combat Rising Prices
Allen Park to host Park Streets first Durga Puja this year
Nepal Floods: 32-Member Kolkata Group Among Many From West Bengal Untraceable
Nepal Flash Floods: More than 100 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after the flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal.
Kolkata, August 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated on Wednesday that the state government is fully committed to protecting the faith, expression, and cultural practices of every community. In a post on the social media platform X, Adhikari emphasized that during the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi, religious flags and the Indian national flag were ... Read more West Bengals Chief Minister Promises Zero Tolerance Against Political Exploitation of Religious Events
Helmetless biker detained for assaulting cop
Cops probe Rs 1.1 cr SIM fraud racket
4 phones go missing from actors bags at venue
Neighbour sexually abuses Garfa 4-yr-old, detained
SSKM files plaint over fake prescription
32 tourists from Kol missing as Nepal flood cuts off contact
Teachers rebuke stops NIT Durgapur students dance
Ruby puja to trace Suvdenus journey to Nabanna, have his bust outside pandal
West Bengal Government to Provide Employment Cards for Migrant Labor Families
Kolkata, August 27: The West Bengal government has directed all district magistrates to identify families of migrant workers in their respective districts. This initiative aims to issue them Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards (GRGC). These cards guarantee 125 days of wage employment each financial year for rural families, provided they are willing to undertake unskilled manual ... Read more West Bengal Government to Provide Employment Cards for Migrant Labor Families
Bengal Government to Issue Employment Cards for Migrant Workers Families
Kolkata, August 26: The West Bengal government has directed all district magistrates to identify families of migrant workers in their respective districts to issue them Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards (GRGC). These cards provide a legal guarantee of 125 days of wage employment each financial year for rural families, provided they are willing to engage in ... Read more Bengal Government to Issue Employment Cards for Migrant Workers Families
Festivals belong to those who follow the faith: VHP to puja organisers
Third donation in a week: Mans organs save three lives in Kolkata, Gurugram
Yatri Sathi to add five AC shuttle bus routes
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Met office spies heavy weekend rain as Bay system forms
Man killed after bike hits truck on VIP Road
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Shocking Discovery: Body Found Between Railway Line and National Highway in West Bengal
Kolkata, August 26: A mysterious body was discovered on Wednesday between a railway line and a national highway in the Ranisarai area of Belda, West Medinipur, West Bengal, causing a stir among local residents. Authorities suspect that the body may have been dumped after a murder. Upon receiving the report, teams from the railway police ... Read more Shocking Discovery: Body Found Between Railway Line and National Highway in West Bengal
Plaint against JU professors over emblem vandalism
Traders pack up to shift out of B C Roy Market
Improve food quality, min tells hospital
Pink Line work may disrupt water supply to north, central Kolkata
Seven missing Konaseema fishermen found safe off West Bengal coast
Fishermen noticed the missing boat near Shankarpur fishing harbour and helped the missing ones to contact their family members through cellphone
Schoolteacher killed, 7 injured in Hwh bldg fire
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Water supply disruptionin west Bengaluru on August 28
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) The All India Fair Price Shop Dealers Federation, a national association of fair price shop owners in the country, has given a proposal to the West Bengal government for transformation of the PDS (public distribution shops) in the state into multi-service centres in a bid to prevent the skyrocketing prices of []
Another member of Jadavpur University inquiry panel quits
Two panel members step down as ABVP demands NIA probe into August 20 clash; four Trinamool workers arrested after a separate clash at West Bengal State University
60 child deaths: Health dept seeks Malda hospital report
Sevan missing Konaseema fishermen found safe off West Bengal coast
Fishermen noticed the missing boat near Shankarpur fishing harbour and helped the missing ones to contact their family members through cellphone
CM has fulfilled 43% of BJPs pre-poll promises, says Agnimitra
Andhra Pradesh Fishermen Found Safe After Going Missing in Bay of Bengal
Amaravati, August 26: Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, who had been missing in the Bay of Bengal since earlier this month, have been located. Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Kinjirapu Atchannaidu announced this news on Wednesday. The fishermen had drifted to the West Bengal coast due to a technical failure of their boat. The minister confirmed ... Read more Andhra Pradesh Fishermen Found Safe After Going Missing in Bay of Bengal
Bangladesh rape-murder victim's clip FALSELY shared as West Bengal incident
Bangladesh rapemurder victims clip FALSELY shared as West Bengal incident
NIS Management receives mandate for training rural youth from Govt. of West Bengal
Over 4,000 West Bengal Schools Have No Students; 6,769 Have Just One Teacher: UDISE+ Data
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Two TMCP workers arrested for tearing Swami Vivekananda
Kolkata, Aug 26 (IANS) Two activists of Trinamool Congress student wing, Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP), have been arrested for allegedly tearing up a poster with Swami Vivekanandas picture and also kicking that poster publicly at a college in Malda district of West Bengal. Recently, a video clip went viral on social media, where the three []
Indian Caregiver Murdered in Jerusalem: Suspect Indicted
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Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Congress Over National Interests and Rahul Gandhis Remarks
Kolkata, August 26: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has sharply criticized the Congress party. He stated that the party often faces issues with initiatives that benefit the nation. During his remarks, Ghosh also targeted Rahul Gandhi. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday morning, Ghosh said, No matter what Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi do, it makes ... Read more Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Congress Over National Interests and Rahul Gandhis Remarks
West Bengal CM directs inquiry into alleged anti-national graffiti at JU hostel
Suvendu vows to keep Mamata off the streets, TMC chairperson says not taking political sanyas
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Bengal BJP Chief Warns Members Against Corruption Allegations
Kolkata, August 26: The President of the West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rajya Sabha MP, Samik Bhattacharya, issued a stern warning to party leaders and workers via various organizational WhatsApp groups on Tuesday. He emphasized that any proven allegations of corruption against them would lead to disciplinary action. In a message written in ... Read more Bengal BJP Chief Warns Members Against Corruption Allegations
Kolkata High Court to Hear Former Minister Sujit Boses Bail Plea
Kolkata, August 26: A new bench of the Kolkata High Court will hear the bail application of former Trinamool Congress MLA and West Bengal Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose. This case was filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against him. Last week, Justice Suvra Ghosh recused herself from the case after completing the hearing. On ... Read more Kolkata High Court to Hear Former Minister Sujit Boses Bail Plea
Biswa Bangla Sarani, in NT and beyond, set to become Shri Krishna Chaitanya Avenue
CM promised me a roof: Pavement grandmom after run-in with minister
SC seeks data on appeals against Bengal electoral roll changes
The Supreme Court requested detailed data from the Election Commission regarding pending appeals. These appeals challenge voter list inclusions and exclusions in West Bengal. The court directed the Election Commission to provide a breakdown of disposed and pending cases. All appeals must be decided before the next parliamentary elections in 2029. This directive aims to streamline and expedite the disposal of appeals.
After sugar and onion, vegetables get dearer, rates up 50%-100% in 10 days
KP SOS to civic agencies for repairs of over 200 roads ahead of Durga Puja
10 EB teams crack down on hoarders after CM prod
Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari meets govt agencies, departments, cracks road whip
ACB arrests 3 lab staff for selling blood
Calcutta High Court seeks reports on traffic near court, bus terminal shift
Cops probe HuM link of arrested suspects
Netas question lack of clarity' in delimitation process
FIRs filed after 2 ailing horses rescued in Kol
Backed off after resistance: Calcutta High Court reduces sentence in 2014 Siliguri molestation case
Under 10% hotels audited, association pleads for time
BC Roy Market traders brace for shift as deadline looms
Minister: Appointing MPs, MLAs to free campuses of politics
Kin of Bangla fire victims eye return to city, fret over safe stay options
Residents, traders of death bldg locked out for a week
Cops widen net, search for fire licence tout gang
Blood Trafficking Scandal Unfolds in West Bengal Hospital; Three Lab Assistants Arrested
Kolkata, August 25: The Anti-Corruption Branch of West Bengal Police has arrested three lab assistants from a government hospital on charges of alleged blood trafficking. The arrested individuals work at the Panskura Super Specialty Hospital in East Midnapore district. However, the police have not yet disclosed their identities. Authorities suspect that these three are part ... Read more Blood Trafficking Scandal Unfolds in West Bengal Hospital; Three Lab Assistants Arrested
West Bengal SIR: Supreme Court demands data on appeals as municipal polls close in
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant directed the Election Commission (EC) to file an affidavit segregating the exact number of appeals seeking inclusion in the West Bengal electoral rolls and those wanting more voters to be excluded from the rolls
IPC Holds Crucial Meeting in Kolkata to Discuss Drug Standards and Quality Improvement
Kolkata, August 25: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, organized an interactive meeting at the Central Drug Laboratory (CDL) and the Central Cosmetics Laboratory (CCL) in Kolkata. This meeting marked the first of its kind in West Bengal, where experts and stakeholders discussed enhancing drug standards and quality ... Read more IPC Holds Crucial Meeting in Kolkata to Discuss Drug Standards and Quality Improvement
Bengal to fast-track CAA hearings, 23,000 get citizenship
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said that hearings of applications for citizenship under the CAA will soon be over, and so far the state has issued certificates to 23,000 people out of 2.30 lakh applicants.
Feared for life during outsider attack: JU student mails plaint
Snakebite boy safe, forest department calls off search
After CM, ministers weigh in on JU future
KP collects JU CCTV footage, may record guards statements
Territorial Army to hold 2-day TA-2.0 symposium in Kolkata
Former CPM legislator Srutinath Praharaj granted bail
SC seeks ECI data on pending West Bengal SIR electoral roll appeals
Court seeks details of pending and disposed appeals, relief granted and steps to update electoral rolls, and calls for the process to be streamlined
Zero tolerance: In open letter, Samik reads BJP ranks riot act against corruption
BJP gives Sukanta charge of KMC polls, Rahul to look after Howrah
HC denies Mayo Road to both TMCP factions, allots separate venues
Hawkers reclaim Canning St stretch day after police drive
Baruipur killing: 4 BJP workers arrested
Capital Numbers acquires Epitome Cloud
