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Metroman brings Laurel for the country

A staff of Kolkata Metro has brought laurel for the country. Sumit Mukherjee, a Kolkata Metro Railway staff was part of the Indian team that won four gold medals in the just concluded bridge Federation of Asia and Middle-East Championships (BFAME) at Lahore.

SMP anchors Cape-size vessels at Sagar

In a significant achievement, the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata recently anchored two Capesize vessels at Sagar.

State minister's daughter among terminated 36,000 primary teachers

The daughter of a minister of West Bengal cabinet and a couple of ruling Trinamul Congress leaders figure in the list of 36,000 primary teachers in state-run schools whose services have been terminated as per the May 12 order of the Calcutta High Court.

Karnataka results to strengthen Left-Congress ties in Bengal

The Karnataka election verdict and West Bengal Chief Minister's loaded reactions about the results where she did not name the Congress even once, will help strengthen the existing Congress-Left Front ties in the state, hinted leaders of both parties.

Unwanted elements had infiltrated TMC in 2011: Abhishek

As he seeks to create a new wave for the Trinamul Congress, Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the party continued to attack the Narendra Modi-led BJP on the 20th day of his campaign here today.

ICSE, ISC exams: Three from state make it to national topper lists

According to Council data, in ICSE, the overall pass percentage is 98.71 while in ISC it was 96.88

BSF nabs Indian women, seize gold biscuits from them

The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended two Indian women and seized four gold biscuits from their possession as they were smuggling them from Bangladesh to India, the BSF said today.

Karate Assn lauds Siliguri karateka's world records

The West Bengal Shidokan Karate Association (WBSKA) today felicitated Karateka Angad Chhetri, who has set a world record for allowing a \"maximum number of Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles to pass through his bare stomach.\"

Siliguri boy'tops' ISC exam results in country

From Ranchi in Jharkhand to playing under the bright lights of international cricket, India's most successful cricket captain Mahender Singh Dhoni's rise is indicative of a New India and the surge of the small town, which has inspired millions of youngsters in nondescript and lesser-known places in the country to dream big not just in the field of sports but to strive for excellence in whatever they did.

ICC talks business with Nepal's FNCCI

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), North Bengal Chapter, organised a meeting with the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FNCCI), with a view to exploring business opportunities between India and Nepal.

AIDSO to protest doc diploma plan at Swasthya Bhawan

The All-India Democratic Students' Organisation (AIDSO) will hold a demonstration at Swasthya Bhawan in Kolkata tomorrow, demanding that the proposal to begin a medical diploma course be dropped, and to press for the demand for appointment of doctors and nurses in vacant posts.

Man carries his baby's body in bag, goes home in a bus from hospital

Kaliaganj's Ashim Deb Sharma says he couldn't pay fare asked by ambulance at NBMCH in Siliguri

Manipur: High prices of essentials, Net shutdown hits banking sectors

People in ethnic violence-hit Manipur are now experiencing a double whammy as not only prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed in the state, but banking facilities remain affected due to the suspension of internet services, making life more miserable for them.

KCR seeks to cash in on regional sentiment on Telangana formation day

K Chandrasekhar Rao has announced that celebrations for the Telangana Formation Day will be held with great fanfare for 21 days this year, beginning from 2 June

ISCE Council declares Class 10, 12 results

Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) declared the results of the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE Class 10) and Indian School Certificate (ISC Class 12) on Sunday.

Mocha strikes Myanmar, at least 3 killed

Thousands of people hunkered down Sunday in monasteries, pagodas and schools, seeking shelter from a powerful storm that slammed into the coast of Myanmar, tearing roofs off buildings and killing at least three people.

MoD approves 4th defence equipment indigenisation list

These lists contain 2,500 items which are already indigenised and 1,238 items which will be indigenised within the given timelines of the latter 1,238, 310 items have been indigenised, so far

K'taka DGP Praveen Sood appointed next CBI director

Karnataka Director General of Police Praveen Sood has been appointed as the next director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a period of two years, an official order said on Sunday.

BJP wrests Jayanagar seat by 16 votes, Congress to complain to EC

In a dramatic development, the BJP has wrested Jayanagar Assembly seat in Bengaluru from the Congress party by a margin of only 16 votes, following which the later has decided to complain to the Election Commission (EC).

Suspense remains over CM, K'taka CLP meets in B'luru

CLP passes resolution leaving it to Cong national president Kharge to decide on CM

Imran blames Pakistan Army chief for arrest

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has blamed the army chief for his \"abduction\" on May 9 and distanced himself from violence that took place in several cities after his arrest.

Campaigning in Turkey's pivotal elections nearing end

Turkish politicians were holding final rallies in the last hours of campaigning on Saturday, the eve of pivotal presidential and parliamentary elections that could significantly shape the NATO member’s future.

Pakistan's military rules out martial law

Military spokesperson denies rumours that some top officers have resigned

PCB appoints Grant Bradburn as head coach of Pakistan

Grant Bradburn has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan national men's side following a robust recruitment process.

LSG end winless run with 7-wicket win over SRH

Stoinis and Pooran were pivotal in bringing the turning point of the match

Tens of thousands march against Serbia's populist leadership following mass shootings

Tens of thousands of people marched through the Serbian capital, Belgrade, and blocked a key bridge Friday in the second large protest since two mass shootings that rattled the Balkan country and killed 17 people, including many children.

South Africa summons US ambassador over weapons for Russia allegations

South Africa’s foreign ministry summoned the U.S. ambassador to a meeting Friday over allegations he made a day earlier that the country had provided Russia with arms and ammunition for its war in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy, in Rome for talks with pope, hears Italian president say, 'We're at your side'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in Rome ahead of talks on Saturday with Pope Francis at the Vatican, received assurances from Italian leaders of continued military and other aid as his country fights to liberate itself from Russia’s military invasion launched last year.

Ukraine claims retaking territory near embattled city of Bakhmut

Ukrainian military commanders said Friday that their troops had recaptured more territory from Russian forces at the scene of the war’s longest and bloodiest battle, for the eastern city of Bakhmut, but it wasn’t clear if this marked the start of Kyiv’s long-expected counteroffensive.

Germany's $3 billion military aid for Ukraine before prez visit

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Germany will provide all the help it can, as long as it takes