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People gather near the bodies recovered after the search operation following the sinking of a country boat, in Kalna in Burdwan district on Monday (Photo: PTI)

Burdwan boat incident: 19 bodies fished out of Bhagirathi river

The identified bodies have been handed over to their families after necessary formalities.

17 May 2016 2:23 AM IST

Virat Kohli has so far hit 25 sixes in his 677 runs before Mondays match against Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: BCCI)

I felt I could hit all Southee balls for sixes: Kohli

RCB skipper says he controlled himself against Mumbai Indians to show respect to the sport.

16 May 2016 8:34 PM IST

The government has released in advance the first instalment of SDRF for 2016-17 amounting Rs 2,551.9 crore to the drought-affected states. (Photo: Representational Image)

West Bengal govt assessing situation before declaring drought

The situation in the several districts is -"pretty bad-", state Agriculture minister Purnendu Basu said

16 May 2016 10:52 AM IST

Twenty-two Indian boats were seized by Pakistans marine security force. (Representational Photo)

12 bodies recovered after boat capsize incident in West Bengal

The bodies were found within 1-1.5 km radius of the spot where the overcrowded boat had capsized.

16 May 2016 10:21 AM IST

Alleging delay in initiating the rescue operation, people from Shantipur set afire boats. (Representational image)

Five go missing as boat capsizes in West Bengal

The boat was carrying over 50 people, who were returning from a fair at Kalna in Burdwan.

16 May 2016 12:53 AM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Yusuf Pathan on Sunday said that his team will start favourites against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Kolkata on Monday. (Photo: BCCI)

Yusuf Pathan praises Kohli but calls KKR favourites

Two-time IPL champions to meet Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday.

15 May 2016 9:29 PM IST

Twin ton-makers Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore) in action against Gujarat Lions at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 9: KKR versus Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers next

Second-placed on the table, it will be interesting to see how Gautam Gambhir's plan against RCB.

15 May 2016 6:18 PM IST

Police said the murder came to light only on Sunday morning after his body was found by locals. Police suspect that political rivalry could be the reason behind the gruesome murder. (Representational image)

Youth lynched by mob on suspicion of goat theft

The incident occurred within a week of an ITI student lynching on the suspicion of stealing a buffalo.

15 May 2016 6:07 PM IST

With Piyush Chawla (2/21) in the middle of a fine spell, MS Dhoni walked out with 74/4 in 10.3 overs as KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir renewed his spin strategy against the struggling Indian limited overs captain. (Photo: Twitter)

IPL 9: Gambhir wanted to 'attack' Dhoni

Dhoni was left stifled managing only 8 off 22 balls when rain stopped play.

15 May 2016 12:56 PM IST

The Supergiants, who are out of race for a last four berth, suffered after they were set to defend 66 from nine overs as per D/L method, a target Knight Riders knocked off in five overs. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 9: Duckworth-Lewis is rubbish, RPS coach Stephen Fleming lashes...

Rising Pune Supergiants' campaign turned from bad to worse losing to KKR by eight wickets on a rain-curtailed night.

15 May 2016 10:33 AM IST

ABVP activists try to break police cordon and move forward towards Jadavpur University in Kolkata. (Photo: PTI)

Jadavpur University girls 'shameless', 'below standard': Bengal BJP...

Students condemned the statement, saying we don't expect anything better from a communal party like BJP'.

14 May 2016 8:42 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir on Friday said a quality tweaker doesnt need any assistance to perform. (Photo: BCCI)

A quality spinner doesn't need a surface: Gambhir

KKR skipper says his line-up has the quality; but not taking Rising Pune Supergiants lightly.

13 May 2016 7:56 PM IST