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In pics: FIFA World Cup 2022 frenzy, Joka-Taratala Metro and more news from Kolkata

A quick look at the day it was for Kolkata

By My Kolkata Web Desk | Published 19.11.22, 08:07 PM
1/6 People carry hoardings of football legends Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr and a huge billboard in the Bhawanipore area displays the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2022 which starts from November 20. The opening ceremony will take place at 7.30 IST on Sunday, before the opening Group A match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. The opening ceremony will be held at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium, 40 km north of Doha. The opening ceremony will be telecast live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India while live streaming will be available on the Jio Cinema app and website for free

People carry hoardings of football legends Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr and a huge billboard in the Bhawanipore area displays the match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2022 which starts from November 20. The opening ceremony will take place at 7.30 IST on Sunday, before the opening Group A match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador. The opening ceremony will be held at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium, 40 km north of Doha. The opening ceremony will be telecast live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India while live streaming will be available on the Jio Cinema app and website for free

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2/6 The Joka-Taratala Metro route is now ready for commercial operations after CRS inspections. Six stations on the route — Joka, Thakurpukur, Sakher Bazar, Behala Chowrasta, Behala Bazar and Taratala — are ready for commissioning

The Joka-Taratala Metro route is now ready for commercial operations after CRS inspections. Six stations on the route — Joka, Thakurpukur, Sakher Bazar, Behala Chowrasta, Behala Bazar and Taratala — are ready for commissioning

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3/6 A cultural performance in progress as part of Salil Chowdhury’s birth centenary celebrations at Ranu Chaya Mancha on Saturday. The legendary music composer and lyricist’s birth centenary will be celebrated in 2025

A cultural performance in progress as part of Salil Chowdhury’s birth centenary celebrations at Ranu Chaya Mancha on Saturday. The legendary music composer and lyricist’s birth centenary will be celebrated in 2025

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4/6 Additional general manager and chairman, heritage committee, South Eastern Railway, Atulya Sinha, during a briefing with heritage enthusiasts before commencing the heritage walk at the SER headquarters, Garden Reach

Additional general manager and chairman, heritage committee, South Eastern Railway, Atulya Sinha, during a briefing with heritage enthusiasts before commencing the heritage walk at the SER headquarters, Garden Reach

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5/6 A dengue awareness drive in progress at Ward 74 on November 19. Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is mulling the inclusion of a provision of imprisonment in its statute for owners of properties that turn into mosquito-breeding grounds

A dengue awareness drive in progress at Ward 74 on November 19. Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is mulling the inclusion of a provision of imprisonment in its statute for owners of properties that turn into mosquito-breeding grounds

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6/6 (Top) Rugby India president Rahul Bose and actress Raima Sen pose with the champion's trophy during the opening ceremony of Asia Rugby Championship Division 3 South 2022 in Kolkata on November 19. (Bottom) Indian rugby team players stand for the National Anthem before their match against Nepal in Kolkata on November 19

(Top) Rugby India president Rahul Bose and actress Raima Sen pose with the champion's trophy during the opening ceremony of Asia Rugby Championship Division 3 South 2022 in Kolkata on November 19. (Bottom) Indian rugby team players stand for the National Anthem before their match against Nepal in Kolkata on November 19

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