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Pakistan beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in ICC Cricket World Cup

Opener Fakhar Zaman marked his return with 81 runs as Pakistan beat Bangladesh in Kolkata.

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PAK vs BAN | Zaman-Shafique duo dazzles, keeps Pakistan in the hunt

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh match in Kolkata on October 31, 2023.

The Hindu

Shaheen Shah Afridi fastest Pakistani to reach 100 ODI wickets

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh match in Kolkata on October 31, 2023. Shaheen Shah Afridi overtakes Saqlain Mushtaq to become the fastest Pakistani bowler to reach 100 wickets in one-day internationals.

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Modi, Hasina to jointly inaugurate cross-border rail project on November 1

PM Modi and Bangladesh PM Hasina to jointly inaugurate Agartala-Akhaura Cross Border Rail Link Project. Trial run on Monday. 15 km link boosts trade & reduces travel time between Agartala & Kolkata via Dhaka to 10 hours

The Hindu

Clean air during Durga Puja, but Kolkata AQI backslides as winter approaches

An analysis of the air quality index during Durga Puja showed that Kolkata enjoyed clean air during the festival, but pollution worsened to usual levels almost immediately afterwards.

The Hindu

Arrested by ED, TMC Minister Jyotipriya Mallick admitted to hospital; condition 'stable'

West Bengal minister Jyotipriya Mallick, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged multicrore ration scam, was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata yesterday evening after complaints of dizziness, nausea and vomiting, officials said on Saturday.

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Five-day Durga Puja festival concludes in Kolkata with grand carnival on Red Road

amata Banerjee attends Durga Puja carnival in Kolkata after a gap of one month. Thousands of people gathered to watch the idols of Goddess Durga going for immersion in the river Hooghly. CM inaugurated Durga Puja pandals virtually from her Kalighat residence.

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Kolkata’s transgender community upset it did not get Puja grant

Transgender community in Kolkata upset as their Durga Puja not granted govt. funds for 2nd consecutive year. Ardhanarishwar Durga Puja held for 6 years. Police cautioned against protest. Govt. started giving ₹10,000/committee in 2018, increased to ₹70,000 this year. Community seeks development & empowerment, not confrontation.

The Hindu

ED raids several places including TMC Minister Jyotipriyo Mallick's house

ED raids West Bengal Minister's residence in Kolkata in connection with multi-crore ration scam. Search ops at 8 other flats, incl. former PA's. Minister not present, phone taken away. ED has already arrested one person linked to ruling Trinamool Congress & Mallick.

The Hindu

Stalls selling books on politics, secularism a big draw at Bengal puja pandals

Amidst Durga Puja celebrations, stalls selling Marxist/Progressive lit. saw 20% sales increase. Titles like Noorani's 'RSS & BJP', Bhattacharjee's 'Nazi Germanyir Janm O Mritu' & Ghatge's 'Modinama' popular. CPI(M) leaders visit stalls to connect to people & discuss welfare issues. Youth buying books on politics ahead of 2024 LS polls.

The Hindu

Vijayadashami: 'Sindoor Khela' celebrated with immense joy and gaiety in Delhi and Kolkata

The women believe taking part in 'Sindoor Khela' will bring them good luck and a long life for their husbands. Read further on Dynamite News:

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West Bengal passport scam: CBI arrests four officials

CBI arrests 4 RPO officials in Kolkata for issuing passports to Nepalese citizens using forged documents. 2 RPO officials & 4 agents arrested earlier. 60 passport applications processed in 2 months in exchange for bribes

The Hindu

Nadda participates in Durga Puja in Kolkata, prays for destruction of ‘demonic forces’

JP Nadda visited Kolkata to take part in Durga Puja festivities. He prayed to the Goddess to defeat the "demonic forces" in Bengal and the country. He also visited the Santosh Mitra Square Durga Puja, modelled on the upcoming Ram temple in Ayodhya.

The Hindu

Promoting sustainability and ecology through Durga Pujas

Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja with eco-friendly idols, tram rides, and waste segregation workshops to promote sustainable living and honour its UNESCO heritage tag. Sovabazar Sangrami Club, SwitchON Foundation, Auth’n, UVVA, and CTUA have joined hands to spread awareness about responsible resource management and eco-friendly Pujas.

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Kolkata | The goddess takes the tram

Ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata, a tram turns into a living canvas — with hand-painted scenes that capture the season’s festive spirit

The Hindu

Here are the Durga Puja pandals to hit in Chennai

With Durga Puja around the corner, celebrations are afoot in Chennai. We bring you a list of pandals you can visit

The Hindu

In Kumartuli, Durga idol-makers, online influencers get busy ahead of Puja season

As Kumartuli gears up to deliver Durga idols to hundreds of pandals across Kolkata, social media influencers are also on the upswing in the potters’ colony

The Hindu

Explore Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata that have transitioned from traditional to high-tech art installations

With pandals inspired by Rome’s Vatican City, Macau’s Grand Lisboa Hotel, Karnataka’s Mysore Palace and Disneyland in Paris, deep creative currents are defining the growth of pujas that have evolved from traditional to pockets of avant-garde public art.

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A unique preview of Durga Puja art begins in Kolkata

Kolkata's iconic Town Hall hosted the opening ceremony of a Durga Puja art preview show, organised by massArt with the British Council as its international partner. Ambassadors from several countries attended the event, which provides access to 26 Durga Puja locations in the city.

Dynamite News

West Bengal: Md Ali Park Durga Puja Pandal to celebrate Shiva-Shakti with ‘Kedarnath Temple’ theme

The Hindu

Trinamool Congress to camp outside Raj Bhavan till Governor meets party leaders

Abhishek Banerjee, Kolkata Trinamool Congress general secretary, led a rally of thousands to Raj Bhawan, demanding an audience with Governor C.V. Ananda Bose. He seeks clarifications on 20 lakh workers not receiving wages for 2 years

The Hindu

World Cup travel guide: What to see, where to eat & how to reach venues

Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the World Cup in India on Oct 5. With Team India’s recent wins, expectations are high. The tournament will be held across 10 venues, with each city offering unique attractions, culinary delights and transport options.

The Guardian - UK

Cricket World Cup 2023: all you need to know about this year’s event

From the intricacies of net run rate to the weather at the venues and the likely winners, here’s our essential lowdown

The Hindu

Ronaldinho to make maiden visit to Kolkata mid-October

Ronaldinho to visit Kolkata for Durga Puja. He'll meet CM Banerjee, learn cricket from Sourav Ganguly, interact with sponsors, promote football, play charity match, and unveil pandals. He'll arrive Oct 16 and stay two days before heading to Dhaka. Samba Magic awaits!

The Hindu

Trinamool’s long march to Delhi signals a new politics of protest

Over 50 buses carrying thousands of beneficiaries of Centre's flagship schemes left Kolkata for Delhi to protest Union govt's denial of funds.

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