KKR-PBKS practice at Eden, National Telephone Day and more news from Kolkata
A quick look at the day that was for Kolkata
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My Kolkata Web Desk |
Published 25.04.24, 08:12 PM
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Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings teams were spotted practicing at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. The KKR vs PBKS IPL match will be held in Kolkata on April 26
Ashim Paul
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Braving the heatwave, cricket fans queued up in front of the Box Office at the Mohammedan Sporting Club for tickets on Thursday afternoon
Arnab Dutta
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April 25 is observed as the National Telephone Day to acknowledge the greatness of Alexander Graham Bell and his contemporaries. Although landlines have been overtaken by mobile phones, in Kolkata there are very few shops that still repair and sell second hand landline sets. One such is Birendra Yadav at 49 Biplabi Anukul Chandra Street (near Hind Inox)
Suvendu Das
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The heatwave has been constant across April. With the maximum temperature rising to 41.6C, Kolkatans were seen seeking shelter from the sun and heading out with extra cover. The situation is likely to remain the same until April 29, as per India Meteorological Department
