Kolkata: The SIT probing the Lionel Messi event fiasco on Dec 13 is focusing on particular blocks of the Salt Lake stadium from where they believe the "vandalism" was initiated. The cops are now certain that the first round of bottle throwing began from the lower tiers of the AD cutout of the stadium, close to the entry and exit that Messi used that day."The CCTV footage from this block was sent to...
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Cameron Green (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green emerged as the biggest attraction at the IPL auction underway at the Etihad Arena, with Kolkata Knight Riders snapping him up for a staggering Rs 25.20 crore. The buy made Green the most expensive overseas player in the history of the tournament.Once the bidding crossed the Rs 25 crore mark, Green surpassed the previous overseas...
Chennai: On the brink of elimination from the World Cup after their shock defeat to Afghanistan, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his players showed lack of attitude while fielding and they need extra effort in that department of the game. The eight-wicket loss on Monday was Pakistan’s third defeat on the trot after starting the tournament with back-to-back wins. The stunning defeat literally pushed...
KALYAN: After two building collapse incidents within one month, the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has taken proactive steps by appointing a Special Team to conduct a new survey of potentially hazardous buildings. This initiative aims to prevent further accidents in the municipal area.In a recent tragic incident in Dombivli city, one dangerous building collapsed, resulting in the loss of...
NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer displayed scintillating form by notching up rapid centuries, propelling India to a colossal total of 399-5 in the second one-day international against Australia on Sunday.Suryakumar Yadav, in a blazing display of power hitting, contributed an undefeated 72 off a mere 37 deliveries, while captain KL Rahul added to the batting spectacle with a brisk 52 in the...
CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: The state government has formed a 20-member team to assist the panel headed by retired Justice Sandeep Shinde to meet the demand of recognising Maratha community as Kunbi and grant them OBC certificates. The team includes officials of a deputy secretary and under-secretary rank. Deputy secretary (home) Vijay Powar, under secretary (finance) Rasik Khadse and under secretary...
Kolkata: With the maintenance of all flyovers, bridges, subways, foot overbridges and culverts on EM Bypass handed over to Kolkata Municipal Corporation from Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority, officials of both agencies are awaiting a clear picture on several issues, including a team with specific skills to maintain the structures. On Saturday, the urban development department issued an order...
KOLKATA: Members of the NGO--Fact Finding Committee on Human Rights Violations were stopped by the police on Sunday morning before they entered Howrah to speak to the victims. Six of the team members were supposed to meet the victims at Howrah where clashes over Ram Navami procession left many injured.The team was stopped near the Second Hooghly bridge on Sunday morning as cops requested them not to...