Bengal: Traders of Darjeeling oranges see production plummet to 30% \
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Bengal: Traders of Darjeeling oranges see production plummet to 30%

04-Dec-2022
Darjeeling orange traders of the biggest regulated market in West Bengal's Siliguri are bearing huge losses due to a lack of government support.
04-Dec-2022 National
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Firefighters rescue 11 students stranded at Balason river \
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Firefighters rescue 11 students stranded at Balason river

01-Aug-2022
Darjeeling (West Bengal) [India], July 31 (ANI): Firefighters on Sunday rescued a group of 11 college students who went on a picnic and were stranded by the river Balason in Dhudhia in West Bengal's Darjeeling.
01-Aug-2022 National
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ISL: Chhetri’s strike sinks East Bengal as Bengaluru signs off with win \
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ISL: Chhetri’s strike sinks East Bengal as Bengaluru signs off with win

05-Mar-2022
Panaji (Goa) [India], March 5 (ANI): SC East Bengal ended the Indian Super League (ISL) in familiar fashion as their last league encounter resulted in a 1-0 defeat against Bengaluru FC here, at the Tilak Maidan Stadium.
05-Mar-2022 Sports
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ISL: Gaurs held by Bengaluru as Chhetri equals goal record \
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ISL: Gaurs held by Bengaluru as Chhetri equals goal record

23-Jan-2022
Panaji (Goa) [India], January 23 (ANI): Sunil Chhetri's 11-game barren run of goals in the Indian Super League (ISL) came to an end as he salvaged a point for Bengaluru FC in a 1-1 draw with FC Goa at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim.
23-Jan-2022 Sports
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Chhetri talks about hardship of bubble life, lends support to ISL players \
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Chhetri talks about hardship of bubble life, lends support to ISL players

15-Jan-2022
Panaji (Goa) [India], January 15 (ANI): FC Bengaluru forward Sunil Chhetri on Saturday talked about the hardships of bio-bubble life and how COVID-19 cases in the Indian Super League (ISL) bubble have affected the players.
15-Jan-2022 Sports
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ISL: East Bengal know what Chhetri is capable of, says coach Renedy \
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ISL: East Bengal know what Chhetri is capable of, says coach Renedy

03-Jan-2022
Bambolim (Goa) [India], January 3 (ANI): SC East Bengal interim coach Renedy Singh is well aware of the mayhem Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri can cause at any given time during their match.
03-Jan-2022 Sports
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Veteran football commentator Novy Kapadia dies after prolonged illness \
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Veteran football commentator Novy Kapadia dies after prolonged illness

19-Nov-2021
New Delhi Nov 18 PTI Considered an authority on Indian football veteran commentator and former Delhi University professor Novy Kapadia died here on Thursday after a prolonged illness He was 67 Kapadia is not survived by any immediate family member after the death of his sister The soft-spoken Kapadia who has covered nine FIFA World Cups was on ventilator for the last month The eminent football expert and author had been suffering from a motor neurone disease a rare condition that causes the nerves in the spine and brain to lose function over time Rendered immobile because of the condition he was confined to his house for the last two years Kapadia was left bed-ridden for the last couple of years and was most recently in the news due to issues with his pension prompting former Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju to intervene and provide a financial aid of Rs 4 lakh The versatile Kapadia was involved in commentary for decades and it was not just restricted to football He has been a part of the Olympics Asian Games Commonwealth Games and other multi-sport events Kapadia who founded the Ashoka Club and played active football in the local league was held in high esteem by the players officials scribes and everyone else associated with Indian football and beyond He was sought after for his knowledge and experience in the sport and it is encapsulated in his seminal book Barefoot To Boots The Many Lives Of Indian Football He also authored The Football Fanatics Essential Guide Book in 2014 Besides his involvement in sports Kapadia was also a former professor at SGTB Khasla College Delhi University He was Deputy Proctor of the university from 2003-2010 Sports Minister Anurag Thakur condoled the death of Kapadia My deepest condolences to the football and media fraternities on the passing of the legendary Sh Novy Kapadia His knowledge of football was exemplary and his legacy will be alive through his books May his soul find eternal peace Thakur tweeted The Indian football fraternity was devastated by the news of his death India football captain Sunil Chhetri described the death of Kapadia as the loss of an institution Novy Kapadias passing is the loss of an institution He brought the game closer to all of us in a way that was unique to him He will always be a chapter in Indian football history that we will turn to often Chhetri said in a tweet We are saddened by the demise of Novy Kapadia eminent journalist commentator and football pundit May his contribution shine through everyone he has touched through his coverage of Indian Football the All India Football Federation tweeted Top clubs such as Bengaluru FC ATK Mohun Bagan and Kerala Blasters too expressed their shock and sadness calling it a massive loss for Indian football Football Delhi too mourned the death of Kapadia who was often referred to as the voice of Indian football Novy Kapadia made an unparallel contribution to football in Delhi he represented Delhi State Team in the Junior National Championship and played in the Delhi league for many years Football Delhi president Shaji Prabhakaran said in a statement Novy was a legend in many respect his passion and dedication for football cant be expressed in words Indian football has lost a legend who was married to football and his connection with football was very deep rooted I havent come across a second person in Indian football who commanded such an authority and respect Novy was our inspiration his writing commenting expert opinions etc were greatly inspiring to each of us in Indian football His departure is a big loss for Delhi football in particular In Kapadias memory Football Delhi will hold a prayer meeting at the Ambedkar Stadium on Monday PTI AH PDS PDS PDS
19-Nov-2021 National
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Chhetri has been flag bearer and role model for Indian football, says AIFF chief Praful Patel \
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Chhetri has been flag bearer and role model for Indian football, says AIFF chief Praful Patel

13-Nov-2021
New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel congratulated India captain Sunil Chhetri after the latter was conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on Saturday.
13-Nov-2021 Sports
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Playing for 19 years primary reason behind my Khel Ratna Award: Chhetri \
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Playing for 19 years primary reason behind my Khel Ratna Award: Chhetri

13-Nov-2021
New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): India football captain Sunil Chhetri on Saturday said that playing for 19 years is the primary reason why he was chosen to be conferred with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.
13-Nov-2021 Sports
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Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj, Chhetri among 12 athletes conferred Khel Ratna Award \
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Neeraj Chopra, Mithali Raj, Chhetri among 12 athletes conferred Khel Ratna Award

13-Nov-2021
New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, wrestler Ravi Kumar, para shooter Avani Lekhara, Indian football team skipper Sunil Chhetri and India women's cricket stalwart Mithali Raj were among the 12 athletes who received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award on Saturday.
13-Nov-2021 Sports
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