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Durga Puja brings fresh hope for West Bengal 'dhakis' after 2 years of des
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], October 1 (ANI): The fervour of Durga Puja remains incomplete without the maddening beats of dhak, the large drum-like instrument that men hang around their necks and play with two thin sticks to infuse the frenzied rhythm enhancing the festive aura.
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CBI files chargesheet against 16 accused incl Partha Chatterjee in Bengal
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet in the West Bengal Central School Service Commission(SSC) scam against 16 accused including former state minister Partha Chatterjee on Friday.
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SC extends interim protection from coercive steps granted to TMC MLA till
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday extended the interim protection granted to the former chairman of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education and Trinamool Congress leader Manik Bhattacharya in connection with the alleged irregularities in primary teachers'
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Innovative Durga Puja pandal depicts the journey of Kolkata
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 30 (ANI): Kolkata residents come up with unique and innovative themes for Durga Puja pandals every year. This year, the theme of an innovative pandal set up by the Dumdum Tarun Dal, Puja Committee, is 'City of Joy, Calcutta.' It attempts to reflect th
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Adhikari requests FM Sitharaman for probe into 'illegal diversion' of cent
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 30 (ANI): West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday requested Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to probe the alleged irregularities and illegal diversion of central government funds from the Wage and Means head of th
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West Bengal SSC scam: SC extends interim protection granted to TMC MLA Man
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday extended the interim protection granted to the former chairman of the West Bengal Board of Primary Education and Trinamool Congress leader Manik Bhattacharya in connection with the alleged irregularities in primary teachers'
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A Puja Tale of 2 cities: The Times of India's Maa Aaschen. Tumi kothaye? c
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 30 (ANI/PRNewswire): The Times of India under their campaign Phirey Esho Kolkata, has launched a special edition of 'Maa Aashcen. Tumi kothaye?' on Durga Puja, celebrating togetherness and connection between loved ones during the festival.
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National Games: Gujarat women's tennis team starts with win; WB women pip
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Gujarat women dropped just four games in securing a 2-0 verdict against Telangana. West Bengal's women's Lawn Bowls team registered a stunning 12-11 victory over Assam to maintain their winning momentum.
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National Games roundup: CWG Lawn Bowls gold medallist Nayanmoni Saikia sta
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Nayanmoni Saikia started the day with an emphatic 23-0 victory over Gujarat's Vaishali Makvana in a Group A contest and ended it with a 21-10 win over Beena Shah of West Bengal. In between, she joined her Assam teammates to post a 33-3 verdict against Manipur in the Fours competition.
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Kolkata Durga Puja pandal enlivens with 'Tandav'
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 29 (ANI): The Hazra Park Durgotsab Puja Committee in Kolkata is in its 80 years. This year, the theme of the Durga Puja celebrations is 'Tandav'.
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Mamata Banerjee plays 'dhak' at Durga puja pandal in Kolkata
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 29 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee played dhak, a traditional drum-like instrument at the inauguration of the community Durga Puja in Kolkata on Wednesday.
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Calcutta HC declares 'Duare Ration' scheme illegal, against National Food
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 28 (ANI): Calcutta High Court on Wednesday declared West Bengal government's "Duare Ration" scheme as illegal and against the National Food Security Act.
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