*Bengal Sr Women begin preparations for upcoming season*

Sports

Khabar kolkata sports Desk: Ahead of the forthcoming BCCI Domestic 2025-2026 season, Bengal Senior Women's team members assembled and began their preparations on Monday.

At the 22 Yards Sports School Ground, the Senior team began their training under the watchful eyes of head coach Probal Dutta, Women's cricket icon and team mentor Jhulan Goswami, strength and conditioning coach Biswanath Pradhan.

The session began with a pep talk by head coach Dutta, followed by warm-up session, core strengthening exercises, agility drills and flexibility exercises.

PIC Courtesy by: CAB

आज की खास मुलाकात – एम.के. भाटिया और पुनीत सिंह पंजाब दे शेर अवॉर्ड सेरेमनी की शानदार सफलता पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ

आशीष कुमार 

मुजफ्फरनगर/आज हयात होटल, चंडीगढ़ में MITS ग्रुप के फाउंडर एवं चेयरमैन एम.के. भाटिया ने CCL (Celebrities Cricket League) और WCL (World Championship of Legends) के फ्रेंचाइज़ी ओनर पुनीत सिंह से मुलाकात की।

भाटिया ने “पंजाब दे शेर” द्वारा आयोजित Award Honour Ceremony की भव्य सफलता पर पुनीत सिंह को पुरा-पुरा शुभकामनाएँ दीं और कार्यक्रम में गेस्ट ऑफ ऑनर के रूप में आमंत्रित किए जाने हेतु आभार व्यक्त किया।

पुनीत सिंह ने भाटिया के मुज़फ्फरनगर से इंटरनेशनल स्तर तक के अद्भुत सफर की सराहना की और उन्हें लंदन में होने वाली वर्ल्ड चैंपियनशिप ऑफ लेजेंड्स (WCL) के आगामी मैचों में शामिल होने के लिए विशेष रूप से आमंत्रित किया।

> "ऐसे आयोजनों से न सिर्फ खेल, बल्कि प्रेरणा भी मिलती है – हार्दिक बधाई 'पंजाब दे शेर' टीम को!" – एम.के. भाटिया

Empowering Every Learner: A Journey Through the Wings of GD Goenka Public School, Raj Nagar Extension, Ghaziabad

At GD Goenka Public School, Raj Nagar Extension, Ghaziabad, education is not just about academics — it’s about unlocking potential, shaping character, and preparing students to thrive in a world full of limitless opportunities.

Our Vision

To be Higher, Stronger, and Brighter — our school’s motto reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering students to reinvent themselves and pursue greatness through limitless possibilities. GD Goenka Public School is dedicated to nurturing the entrepreneurial leaders of tomorrow.

Our Mission

We aim to develop individuals enriched in character, imbued with leadership qualities, and prepared to become adaptable global citizens. By promoting the core values of universal peace, harmony, tolerance, and compassion, we strive to cultivate integrated human beings capable of navigating and contributing meaningfully to an ever-evolving world.

Every wing of our school — Pre-Primary, Primary, Middle, and Senior — reflects this vision and mission, offering a structured yet flexible framework that meets the unique developmental needs of students at every stage.

Pre-Primary Wing: The Foundation of Wonder

Our Pre-Primary Wing is where curiosity begins its journey into structured learning. We offer a nurturing and stimulating environment where children take their first steps into structured learning through joy, play, and curiosity-driven exploration.

Experiential Learning & Skill Development

Through thoughtfully designed activities that promote both fine and gross motor skills—such as threading, clay modeling, hopping, running, and balancing—young learners build coordination and confidence. Early exposure to science experiments, kitchen tasks, and theme-based learning stimulates their curiosity and critical thinking.

Celebrations & Emotional Growth

Celebrations such as Mother’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Vrakshabandhan, and Pool Parties foster social-emotional growth, strengthen cultural awareness, and deepen children's connection to family values and community traditions.Our Annual Events provide every child with the spotlight to shine.

Communication & Confidence

Mike activities,” show-and-tell, and circle time cultivate verbal expression and public confidence from the earliest years.

Real-World Exploration

Outdoor learning through nature walks, day picnics, and exploration-based trips offers real-world exposure and fosters teamwork, while FLN (Foundational Literacy and Numeracy) initiatives strengthen academic foundations through interactive storytelling, phonics, and activity-based numeracy.

Primary Wing: Unlocking Potential from the Very First Step

Our Primary Wing (Classes I–V) builds on the enthusiasm of early learners while gradually introducing structure, responsibility, and deeper academic engagement.

What Sets Us Apart

Child-centric pedagogy with a low student-teacher ratio for personalized attention

Safe and stimulating classrooms that support emotional and intellectual development

Technology integration through smart boards, digital storytelling, and gamified learning

Holistic curriculum including art, dance, yoga, life skills, and values education

We ensure that each child develops a love for learning along with essential competencies in communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Middle Wing: Building Independent Thinkers (Classes VI–VIII)

The Middle Wing is where learners begin to navigate the world with independence and intellectual maturity.

Dynamic Learning

Our curriculum integrates methods like flipped classrooms, gamification, and collaborative learning. Initiatives such as Microsoft’s Carte Blanche empower students with digital tools and hybrid learning skills.

Comprehensive Growth Approach

Through club activities, spoken English sessions, regular educational trips, and the “Adoption Teacher” mentorship model, students receive personal guidance, emotional support, and leadership opportunities.

We focus on building not only knowledge but character — fostering curiosity, empathy, and discipline.

Senior Wing: Shaping Future-Ready Individuals (Classes IX–XII)

The Senior Wing equips learners to pursue academic excellence while preparing them for the world beyond school.

Streamlined Academic Pathways

Offering specialized tracks in Science, Commerce, and Humanities, our curriculum is enriched with research projects, subject conclaves, and real-world applications. Students are guided by experienced faculty and supported with regular assessments and academic counseling.

Career & Character Building

The Career Counseling Cell offers psychometric assessments, university tie-ups, and alumni mentoring. Through Model United Nations, student leadership councils, and community service, students learn to lead with purpose and empathy.

Sports & Fitness: Sharpening Body and Mind

We believe that physical education is key to building resilience and teamwork. Our students actively participate in:

Basketball, Football, Table Tennis, Cricket , Lawn Tennis, Shooting and Yoga and Aerobics

Professional coaching, regular tournaments, and structured PE periods instill discipline and competitive spirit.

Visual & Performing Arts: Creative Confidence

Creativity is an essential part of our curriculum. From music and dance to painting, sculpture, and theatre, students are encouraged to express themselves artistically. Cultural events, exhibitions, and performances provide platforms to showcase their evolving talents.

Safety, Global Exposure & Life Skills: Beyond Academics

To ensure the safety and security of every child, an escort card system is implemented, allowing only authorized guardians to pick up students.

We emphasize goal-setting practices from an early age, helping students take ownership of their learning and personal growth.

Our students gain global exposure through international exchange programs, collaborative global projects, and educational trips across India and abroad — widening their worldviews and preparing them to thrive in a globalized society.

A School That Grows With Every Child

From the joyful discoveries in Pre-Primary to the leadership journeys in Senior classes, every child at GD Goenka Public School, Raj Nagar Extension, Ghaziabad is nurtured with care, challenged with purpose, and inspired to rise — Higher, Stronger, and Brighter. We are more than a school. We are a launch pad for dreams, a sanctuary for values, and a community of lifelong learners.

For more information visit Website: https://www.gdgoenkagzb.com/ and Instagram

Contact details: +91 999907099, +91 7065399111

*Bengal Pro T20 League teams pay tribute to Dilip Doshi with a minute's silence*

Sports

Sports Desk: The Bengal Pro T20 League men’s and women’s team members on Tuesday paid their tribute to former India and Bengal spinner Dilip Doshi, who left for the heavenly abode on Monday at the age of 77.

A minute’s silence was observed at all three grounds, Eden Gardens, JU 2nd Campus, Salt Lake and 22 Yards Sports School Ground, before the start of play to pay respect to late Doshi.

All the players also wore black armbands to pay respect to late Doshi.

Late Doshi played 33 Tests and 15 ODIs from 1979 to 1983. In his 33 Tests, he took 114 wickets while bagging 22 wickets in his 15 ODIs.

Doshi played 238 First-Class matches, claiming a staggering 898 wickets. Doshi, who bowled with a classical left-armer's action, played first-class cricket for Bengal.

Pic Courtesy by: CAB

*When Test swap turned into a big hit for Eden Gardens*

Sports

Khabar kolkata sports Desk: India hosting reigning World Test Champions South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in the first Test on November 14 will be no less than an exciting and nail-biting match.

With South Africa winning the historic title after beating Australia in the final, the excitement here in Kolkata has already scaled sky-high with the mega match coming up just in five months’ time.

Interestingly, this match between India and South Africa, was originally scheduled to take place in New Delhi on Nov 14 and Eden Gardens was scheduled to host West Indies in the second Test on October 10.

But CAB President Snehasish Ganguly took the initiative to speak to BCCI, persuading the Apex Body of cricket to allow Eden Gardens host India vs South Africa in November.

Eventually, BCCI swapped Kolkata Eden Gardens’ and New Delhi Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium’s allocated Test matches against West Indies and South Africa respectively during India’s upcoming home season.

The Test swap finally turned out to be a mega hit for Eden Gardens with the news of South Africa clinching the World Test Championship.

*Campus Bengal Pro T20 League Set to Kick Off Today at Eden Gardens*

Sports

Sports Desk : The stage is set for an electrifying start to the 2nd season of the Campus Bengal Pro T20 League, with a grand opening ceremony at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, 11th June 2025. The festivities begin with a dazzling performance by singing sensation Sunidhi Chauhan, followed by the much-anticipated opening clash between Sobisco Smashers Malda and Murshidabad Kings.

This season, Campus joins the league as the Official Title Sponsor, adding further energy and style to Bengal’s premier T20 competition.

The action continues with the launch of the women’s league on 12th June at JU Salt Lake Campus. The opening women’s match features Murshidabad Kueens taking on Harbour Diamonds.

The tournament features eight dynamic franchises:

• Sobisco Smashers Malda

• Adamas Howrah Warriors

• Servotech Siliguri Strikers

• Harbour Diamonds

• Shrachi Rarh Tigers

• Lux-Shyam Kolkata Royal Tigers

• Murshidabad Kings/Kueens

• Rashmi Medinipur Wizards

The grand finale of both the men’s and women’s leagues will take place on 28th June 2025 at Eden Gardens, promising an unforgettable culmination of cricket, culture, and community spirit.

Get ready for a season of spectacular performances, thrilling matches, and unforgettable moments—the Campus Bengal Pro T20 League is back in style.

*Bengal U-16 players undergo net trials*

Sports

Khabar kolkata sports Desk: With an aim to groom the youngsters for the next season, the Cricket Association of Bengal is currently conducting a five-day net trials for the Under-16 players at the JU, 2nd campus Ground Salt Lake.

The trials, where nearly 34 talented cricketers are participating, began on Saturday and will continue till Wednesday.

The players, who will be groomed and trained by Bengal’s top coaches and professionals, will undergo more than two hours of training each day.

Pic Courtesy by: CAB

*Md Sporting Club crowned champions of Women’s Club League T20 meet*

Sports

Khabar kolkata sports Desk: Md Sporting Club clinched the CAB Women’s Club Cricket League T20 title after a thumping 46-run victory over Aryan Club via higher run rate in the summit clash at the Eden Gardens.

Md Sporting Club’s Adrija Sarkar was awarded the player of the final for her unbeaten 59 off 56 balls.

India legend Sourav Ganguly, heaped praise on the young girls saying, “I congratulate Md Sporting for being the champions. Aryan Club also played well. All the girls must use this platform and help Bengal and Indian cricket scale higher. My best wishes to all the young girls.”

Women’s cricket icon Jhulan Goswami said, “I congratulate Md Sporting for being the champions. Adrija as always was consistent with the bat. Aryan Club must take this as a learning experience for their next matches. I wish all the girls the best for the future.”

Batting first, Md Sporting Club posted 137/6 in 20 overs. Mita Paul scored 24. Sushmita Ganguly bagged 2 for 35 while Sritama Nandi claimed one wicket.

In reply, chasing the target, Aryan Club were 91/6 in 15.3 overs when rain stopped play. With the weather showing no signs of improvement, Md Sporting Club were declared winners by virtue of higher run rate.

Jhumia Khatun top-scored with unbeaten 29. Protyusha Dey (3-15), Bishakha Das (2-31) and Debalina Bhattacharjee (1-2) impressed with the ball for Md Sporting Club.

Pic Courtesy by: CAB

*Bowlers put Cathedral Mission High School on top in pink ball Mayor’s Cup final*

Sports

Khabar kolkata sports Desk : A brilliant bowling effort put Cathedral Mission High School in total control against St Johns Public School at the end of the first day in the final of the Inter School Under-15 Cricket Tournament Mayor’s Cup at the JU, 2nd Campus Ground, Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Chasing 185 to win, St Johns Public School lost their first four batsmen for just 2 runs inside 3 overs.

At stumps on Day 1, St Johns Public School were struggling at 36/6 in 12 overs. Pragyamoy Chakraborty (4-15) and Akash Yadav (2-15) were brilliant with the ball for Cathedral Mission High School.

Earlier, put into bat, Cathedral Mission High School were bowled out for 184 in 73.2 overs. Subhra Kamal Halder (38) and Akash (35) were the pick of the batters.

For St Johns Public School, Piyush Karan (4-68) and Ayush Kr Prasad (3-29) were superb with the ball.

PIC Courtesy by: CAB

*Bengal Pro T20 League men’s draft featured 802 cricketers*

Sports 

 

 

 Khabar kolkata sports Desk : A total of 802 cricketers were drafted in the mega men’s draft of the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 at a glitzy ceremony at a city hotel on Monday.

The players were picked by the eight franchisees namely Sobisco Smashers Malda, Adamas Howrah Warriors, ServoTech Siliguri Strikers, Harbour Diamonds, Shrachi Rarh Tigers, Lux-Shyam Kolkata Royal Tigers, Murshidabad Kings and Rashmi Medinipur Wizards.  

CAB Office bearers led by President Snehasish Ganguly, Vice President Amalendu Biswas, Secretary Naresh Ojha, Treasurer Prabir Chakrabarty, Joint Secretary Debabrata Das along with India cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, women’s cricket icon Jhulan Goswami were present for the draft. Chairpersons of various CAB committees, former international players, former office bearers and Apex Council Members were also present.

Also present were Bengal Pro T20 League committee members - Deep Chatterjee, Subhradeep Ganguly, Lopamudra Banerjee, Keya Ray, Surajit Lahiri, Ambarish Mitra, Soumendu Chatterjee, Joydeep Mukherjee, along with other CAB members.  

Speaking about the draft, CAB President Mr Ganguly said: “I welcome to all the current office bearers, former office bearers, international players and all the franchises for the men’s draft of the second season of the Bengal Pro T20 League. 

“I hope you will all witness an exciting draft process in the next few hours. I am sure we will have an even more successful Bengal Pro T20 League season this time,” Mr Ganguly added. 

MEN’S TEAMS:

1. Shrachi Rarh Tigers: Shahbaz Ahmed, Pradipta Pramanik, Sumanta Gupta, Ashutosh Kumar, Ravi Kumar, Sayan Shekhar Mondal, Kazi Junaid Saifi, Pritam Chakraborty, Gaurav Singh Chauhan, Abhishek Das, Siddharth Patidar, Abhijeet Bhagat, Md Shami, Saikat Das, Ayan Bhattacharyaa, Avirup Gupta, Mayank Jha

2. ServoTech Siliguri Strikers: Akash Deep, Suraj Singhu Jaiswal, Vikas Singh, Tarun Godara, Ankur Paul, Subham Chatterjee, Nuruddin Mondal, Irshad Alam, Ankush Tyagi, Sourav Paul, Mithilesh Das, Raju Halder, Pawan, Lokesh, Aditya Singh, Shivamm Bharati, Sachin Yadav, 

3. Rashmi Medinipur Wizards: Sudip Chatterjee, Vivek Singh, Priyanshu Srivastava, Vaibhav Yadav, Ritwik Roy Chowdhury, Ranjot Singh Khaira, Rajkumar Pal, Soumyadip Mandal, Sandipan Das Jr, Sourav Halder, Rahul Kundu, Akash Ghatak, Rahul Gupta, Pankaj Shaw, Aishik Patel, Ayush Ghosh, Jagmohan Prasad Gupta 

4. Adamas Howrah Warriors: Aamir Gani, Kanishk Seth, Shakir Habib Gandhi, Pramod Chandila, Sujit Kumar Yadav, Saksham Sharma, Yuvraj Deepak Keswani, Shreyan Chakrabarty, Shashank Singh, Deepak Kumar, Debangshu Pakhira, Jayveer Singh, Rohit, Sachin Chaudhary, Arindam Ghosh, Agniswar Das, Agastya Shukla

5. Lux-Shyam Kolkata Royal Tigers: Abishek Porel, Karan Lal, Sayan Ghosh, Akash Pandey, Sandeep Kumar Tomar, Ayush Kumar Singh, Anurag Tiwari, Md Kaif, Sandipan Das, Debopratim Halder, Ronit Ghosh, Vipin Chandra, Harsh Vardhan Jajodia, Arjun Kumar, Sanjib Goswami, Bhoirob De Sarkar, Dron Chatterjee

6. Harbour Diamonds: Prayas Ray Barman, Manoj Tiwary, Badal Singh Balyan, Subham Sarkar, Chandrahas Dash, Vishal Bhati, Kaushik Maity, Geet Puri, Pradeep Kumar, Priyank Patel, Abhishek Raman, Rahul Prasad, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Balkesh Yadav, Prakash Kr Roy, Kaushik Giri, Ankit Chatterjee, Vijay Srivastava

7. Murshidabad Kings: Sudip Kumar Gharami, Agniv Pan, Sukhmeet Singh, Vikas Singh, Toufik Uddin Mondal, Saksham Chaudhury, Rishabh Chaudhary, Dilshad Khan, Saurabh Kumar Singh, Aniket Singh, Tanmoy Pramanick, Sayed Irfan Aftab, Priyam Sarkar, Koushik Ghosh, Nikhil Singh, Ankit Chatterjee, Sayan Paul 

8. Sobisco Smashers Malda: Mukesh Kumar, Writtick Chatterjee, Kaif Ahmed, Ramesh Prasad, Akhil, Shuvam Dey Sr, Gitimoy Basu, Brijesh Sharma, Arjun Bharadwaj, Avilin Ghosh, Sumit Mohanta, Viraj Krishna, Harsimar Singh Patheja, V Venkat Raj, Sk Janishar Akhatar Nishar, Arjun Singh, Aditya Roy.

Pic Courtesy by: CAB

*Bengal Sr Women begin preparations for upcoming season*

Sports

Khabar kolkata sports Desk: Ahead of the forthcoming BCCI Domestic 2025-2026 season, Bengal Senior Women's team members assembled and began their preparations on Monday.

At the 22 Yards Sports School Ground, the Senior team began their training under the watchful eyes of head coach Probal Dutta, Women's cricket icon and team mentor Jhulan Goswami, strength and conditioning coach Biswanath Pradhan.

The session began with a pep talk by head coach Dutta, followed by warm-up session, core strengthening exercises, agility drills and flexibility exercises.

PIC Courtesy by: CAB

आज की खास मुलाकात – एम.के. भाटिया और पुनीत सिंह पंजाब दे शेर अवॉर्ड सेरेमनी की शानदार सफलता पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ

आशीष कुमार 

मुजफ्फरनगर/आज हयात होटल, चंडीगढ़ में MITS ग्रुप के फाउंडर एवं चेयरमैन एम.के. भाटिया ने CCL (Celebrities Cricket League) और WCL (World Championship of Legends) के फ्रेंचाइज़ी ओनर पुनीत सिंह से मुलाकात की।

भाटिया ने “पंजाब दे शेर” द्वारा आयोजित Award Honour Ceremony की भव्य सफलता पर पुनीत सिंह को पुरा-पुरा शुभकामनाएँ दीं और कार्यक्रम में गेस्ट ऑफ ऑनर के रूप में आमंत्रित किए जाने हेतु आभार व्यक्त किया।

पुनीत सिंह ने भाटिया के मुज़फ्फरनगर से इंटरनेशनल स्तर तक के अद्भुत सफर की सराहना की और उन्हें लंदन में होने वाली वर्ल्ड चैंपियनशिप ऑफ लेजेंड्स (WCL) के आगामी मैचों में शामिल होने के लिए विशेष रूप से आमंत्रित किया।

> "ऐसे आयोजनों से न सिर्फ खेल, बल्कि प्रेरणा भी मिलती है – हार्दिक बधाई 'पंजाब दे शेर' टीम को!" – एम.के. भाटिया

Empowering Every Learner: A Journey Through the Wings of GD Goenka Public School, Raj Nagar Extension, Ghaziabad

At GD Goenka Public School, Raj Nagar Extension, Ghaziabad, education is not just about academics — it’s about unlocking potential, shaping character, and preparing students to thrive in a world full of limitless opportunities.

Our Vision

To be Higher, Stronger, and Brighter — our school’s motto reflects our unwavering commitment to empowering students to reinvent themselves and pursue greatness through limitless possibilities. GD Goenka Public School is dedicated to nurturing the entrepreneurial leaders of tomorrow.

Our Mission

We aim to develop individuals enriched in character, imbued with leadership qualities, and prepared to become adaptable global citizens. By promoting the core values of universal peace, harmony, tolerance, and compassion, we strive to cultivate integrated human beings capable of navigating and contributing meaningfully to an ever-evolving world.

Every wing of our school — Pre-Primary, Primary, Middle, and Senior — reflects this vision and mission, offering a structured yet flexible framework that meets the unique developmental needs of students at every stage.

Pre-Primary Wing: The Foundation of Wonder

Our Pre-Primary Wing is where curiosity begins its journey into structured learning. We offer a nurturing and stimulating environment where children take their first steps into structured learning through joy, play, and curiosity-driven exploration.

Experiential Learning & Skill Development

Through thoughtfully designed activities that promote both fine and gross motor skills—such as threading, clay modeling, hopping, running, and balancing—young learners build coordination and confidence. Early exposure to science experiments, kitchen tasks, and theme-based learning stimulates their curiosity and critical thinking.

Celebrations & Emotional Growth

Celebrations such as Mother’s Day, Grandparents’ Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Vrakshabandhan, and Pool Parties foster social-emotional growth, strengthen cultural awareness, and deepen children's connection to family values and community traditions.Our Annual Events provide every child with the spotlight to shine.

Communication & Confidence

Mike activities,” show-and-tell, and circle time cultivate verbal expression and public confidence from the earliest years.

Real-World Exploration

Outdoor learning through nature walks, day picnics, and exploration-based trips offers real-world exposure and fosters teamwork, while FLN (Foundational Literacy and Numeracy) initiatives strengthen academic foundations through interactive storytelling, phonics, and activity-based numeracy.

Primary Wing: Unlocking Potential from the Very First Step

Our Primary Wing (Classes I–V) builds on the enthusiasm of early learners while gradually introducing structure, responsibility, and deeper academic engagement.

What Sets Us Apart

Child-centric pedagogy with a low student-teacher ratio for personalized attention

Safe and stimulating classrooms that support emotional and intellectual development

Technology integration through smart boards, digital storytelling, and gamified learning

Holistic curriculum including art, dance, yoga, life skills, and values education

We ensure that each child develops a love for learning along with essential competencies in communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Middle Wing: Building Independent Thinkers (Classes VI–VIII)

The Middle Wing is where learners begin to navigate the world with independence and intellectual maturity.

Dynamic Learning

Our curriculum integrates methods like flipped classrooms, gamification, and collaborative learning. Initiatives such as Microsoft’s Carte Blanche empower students with digital tools and hybrid learning skills.

Comprehensive Growth Approach

Through club activities, spoken English sessions, regular educational trips, and the “Adoption Teacher” mentorship model, students receive personal guidance, emotional support, and leadership opportunities.

We focus on building not only knowledge but character — fostering curiosity, empathy, and discipline.

Senior Wing: Shaping Future-Ready Individuals (Classes IX–XII)

The Senior Wing equips learners to pursue academic excellence while preparing them for the world beyond school.

Streamlined Academic Pathways

Offering specialized tracks in Science, Commerce, and Humanities, our curriculum is enriched with research projects, subject conclaves, and real-world applications. Students are guided by experienced faculty and supported with regular assessments and academic counseling.

Career & Character Building

The Career Counseling Cell offers psychometric assessments, university tie-ups, and alumni mentoring. Through Model United Nations, student leadership councils, and community service, students learn to lead with purpose and empathy.

Sports & Fitness: Sharpening Body and Mind

We believe that physical education is key to building resilience and teamwork. Our students actively participate in:

Basketball, Football, Table Tennis, Cricket , Lawn Tennis, Shooting and Yoga and Aerobics

Professional coaching, regular tournaments, and structured PE periods instill discipline and competitive spirit.

Visual & Performing Arts: Creative Confidence

Creativity is an essential part of our curriculum. From music and dance to painting, sculpture, and theatre, students are encouraged to express themselves artistically. Cultural events, exhibitions, and performances provide platforms to showcase their evolving talents.

Safety, Global Exposure & Life Skills: Beyond Academics

To ensure the safety and security of every child, an escort card system is implemented, allowing only authorized guardians to pick up students.

We emphasize goal-setting practices from an early age, helping students take ownership of their learning and personal growth.

Our students gain global exposure through international exchange programs, collaborative global projects, and educational trips across India and abroad — widening their worldviews and preparing them to thrive in a globalized society.

A School That Grows With Every Child

From the joyful discoveries in Pre-Primary to the leadership journeys in Senior classes, every child at GD Goenka Public School, Raj Nagar Extension, Ghaziabad is nurtured with care, challenged with purpose, and inspired to rise — Higher, Stronger, and Brighter. We are more than a school. We are a launch pad for dreams, a sanctuary for values, and a community of lifelong learners.

For more information visit Website: https://www.gdgoenkagzb.com/ and Instagram

Contact details: +91 999907099, +91 7065399111

*Bengal Pro T20 League teams pay tribute to Dilip Doshi with a minute's silence*

Sports

Sports Desk: The Bengal Pro T20 League men’s and women’s team members on Tuesday paid their tribute to former India and Bengal spinner Dilip Doshi, who left for the heavenly abode on Monday at the age of 77.

A minute’s silence was observed at all three grounds, Eden Gardens, JU 2nd Campus, Salt Lake and 22 Yards Sports School Ground, before the start of play to pay respect to late Doshi.

All the players also wore black armbands to pay respect to late Doshi.

Late Doshi played 33 Tests and 15 ODIs from 1979 to 1983. In his 33 Tests, he took 114 wickets while bagging 22 wickets in his 15 ODIs.

Doshi played 238 First-Class matches, claiming a staggering 898 wickets. Doshi, who bowled with a classical left-armer's action, played first-class cricket for Bengal.

Pic Courtesy by: CAB

*When Test swap turned into a big hit for Eden Gardens*

Sports

Khabar kolkata sports Desk: India hosting reigning World Test Champions South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in the first Test on November 14 will be no less than an exciting and nail-biting match.

With South Africa winning the historic title after beating Australia in the final, the excitement here in Kolkata has already scaled sky-high with the mega match coming up just in five months’ time.

Interestingly, this match between India and South Africa, was originally scheduled to take place in New Delhi on Nov 14 and Eden Gardens was scheduled to host West Indies in the second Test on October 10.

But CAB President Snehasish Ganguly took the initiative to speak to BCCI, persuading the Apex Body of cricket to allow Eden Gardens host India vs South Africa in November.

Eventually, BCCI swapped Kolkata Eden Gardens’ and New Delhi Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium’s allocated Test matches against West Indies and South Africa respectively during India’s upcoming home season.

The Test swap finally turned out to be a mega hit for Eden Gardens with the news of South Africa clinching the World Test Championship.

*Campus Bengal Pro T20 League Set to Kick Off Today at Eden Gardens*

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Sports Desk : The stage is set for an electrifying start to the 2nd season of the Campus Bengal Pro T20 League, with a grand opening ceremony at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, 11th June 2025. The festivities begin with a dazzling performance by singing sensation Sunidhi Chauhan, followed by the much-anticipated opening clash between Sobisco Smashers Malda and Murshidabad Kings.

This season, Campus joins the league as the Official Title Sponsor, adding further energy and style to Bengal’s premier T20 competition.

The action continues with the launch of the women’s league on 12th June at JU Salt Lake Campus. The opening women’s match features Murshidabad Kueens taking on Harbour Diamonds.

The tournament features eight dynamic franchises:

• Sobisco Smashers Malda

• Adamas Howrah Warriors

• Servotech Siliguri Strikers

• Harbour Diamonds

• Shrachi Rarh Tigers

• Lux-Shyam Kolkata Royal Tigers

• Murshidabad Kings/Kueens

• Rashmi Medinipur Wizards

The grand finale of both the men’s and women’s leagues will take place on 28th June 2025 at Eden Gardens, promising an unforgettable culmination of cricket, culture, and community spirit.

Get ready for a season of spectacular performances, thrilling matches, and unforgettable moments—the Campus Bengal Pro T20 League is back in style.

*Bengal U-16 players undergo net trials*

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Khabar kolkata sports Desk: With an aim to groom the youngsters for the next season, the Cricket Association of Bengal is currently conducting a five-day net trials for the Under-16 players at the JU, 2nd campus Ground Salt Lake.

The trials, where nearly 34 talented cricketers are participating, began on Saturday and will continue till Wednesday.

The players, who will be groomed and trained by Bengal’s top coaches and professionals, will undergo more than two hours of training each day.

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*Md Sporting Club crowned champions of Women’s Club League T20 meet*

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Khabar kolkata sports Desk: Md Sporting Club clinched the CAB Women’s Club Cricket League T20 title after a thumping 46-run victory over Aryan Club via higher run rate in the summit clash at the Eden Gardens.

Md Sporting Club’s Adrija Sarkar was awarded the player of the final for her unbeaten 59 off 56 balls.

India legend Sourav Ganguly, heaped praise on the young girls saying, “I congratulate Md Sporting for being the champions. Aryan Club also played well. All the girls must use this platform and help Bengal and Indian cricket scale higher. My best wishes to all the young girls.”

Women’s cricket icon Jhulan Goswami said, “I congratulate Md Sporting for being the champions. Adrija as always was consistent with the bat. Aryan Club must take this as a learning experience for their next matches. I wish all the girls the best for the future.”

Batting first, Md Sporting Club posted 137/6 in 20 overs. Mita Paul scored 24. Sushmita Ganguly bagged 2 for 35 while Sritama Nandi claimed one wicket.

In reply, chasing the target, Aryan Club were 91/6 in 15.3 overs when rain stopped play. With the weather showing no signs of improvement, Md Sporting Club were declared winners by virtue of higher run rate.

Jhumia Khatun top-scored with unbeaten 29. Protyusha Dey (3-15), Bishakha Das (2-31) and Debalina Bhattacharjee (1-2) impressed with the ball for Md Sporting Club.

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*Bowlers put Cathedral Mission High School on top in pink ball Mayor’s Cup final*

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Khabar kolkata sports Desk : A brilliant bowling effort put Cathedral Mission High School in total control against St Johns Public School at the end of the first day in the final of the Inter School Under-15 Cricket Tournament Mayor’s Cup at the JU, 2nd Campus Ground, Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Chasing 185 to win, St Johns Public School lost their first four batsmen for just 2 runs inside 3 overs.

At stumps on Day 1, St Johns Public School were struggling at 36/6 in 12 overs. Pragyamoy Chakraborty (4-15) and Akash Yadav (2-15) were brilliant with the ball for Cathedral Mission High School.

Earlier, put into bat, Cathedral Mission High School were bowled out for 184 in 73.2 overs. Subhra Kamal Halder (38) and Akash (35) were the pick of the batters.

For St Johns Public School, Piyush Karan (4-68) and Ayush Kr Prasad (3-29) were superb with the ball.

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*Bengal Pro T20 League men’s draft featured 802 cricketers*

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 Khabar kolkata sports Desk : A total of 802 cricketers were drafted in the mega men’s draft of the Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 at a glitzy ceremony at a city hotel on Monday.

The players were picked by the eight franchisees namely Sobisco Smashers Malda, Adamas Howrah Warriors, ServoTech Siliguri Strikers, Harbour Diamonds, Shrachi Rarh Tigers, Lux-Shyam Kolkata Royal Tigers, Murshidabad Kings and Rashmi Medinipur Wizards.  

CAB Office bearers led by President Snehasish Ganguly, Vice President Amalendu Biswas, Secretary Naresh Ojha, Treasurer Prabir Chakrabarty, Joint Secretary Debabrata Das along with India cricket legend Sourav Ganguly, women’s cricket icon Jhulan Goswami were present for the draft. Chairpersons of various CAB committees, former international players, former office bearers and Apex Council Members were also present.

Also present were Bengal Pro T20 League committee members - Deep Chatterjee, Subhradeep Ganguly, Lopamudra Banerjee, Keya Ray, Surajit Lahiri, Ambarish Mitra, Soumendu Chatterjee, Joydeep Mukherjee, along with other CAB members.  

Speaking about the draft, CAB President Mr Ganguly said: “I welcome to all the current office bearers, former office bearers, international players and all the franchises for the men’s draft of the second season of the Bengal Pro T20 League. 

“I hope you will all witness an exciting draft process in the next few hours. I am sure we will have an even more successful Bengal Pro T20 League season this time,” Mr Ganguly added. 

MEN’S TEAMS:

1. Shrachi Rarh Tigers: Shahbaz Ahmed, Pradipta Pramanik, Sumanta Gupta, Ashutosh Kumar, Ravi Kumar, Sayan Shekhar Mondal, Kazi Junaid Saifi, Pritam Chakraborty, Gaurav Singh Chauhan, Abhishek Das, Siddharth Patidar, Abhijeet Bhagat, Md Shami, Saikat Das, Ayan Bhattacharyaa, Avirup Gupta, Mayank Jha

2. ServoTech Siliguri Strikers: Akash Deep, Suraj Singhu Jaiswal, Vikas Singh, Tarun Godara, Ankur Paul, Subham Chatterjee, Nuruddin Mondal, Irshad Alam, Ankush Tyagi, Sourav Paul, Mithilesh Das, Raju Halder, Pawan, Lokesh, Aditya Singh, Shivamm Bharati, Sachin Yadav, 

3. Rashmi Medinipur Wizards: Sudip Chatterjee, Vivek Singh, Priyanshu Srivastava, Vaibhav Yadav, Ritwik Roy Chowdhury, Ranjot Singh Khaira, Rajkumar Pal, Soumyadip Mandal, Sandipan Das Jr, Sourav Halder, Rahul Kundu, Akash Ghatak, Rahul Gupta, Pankaj Shaw, Aishik Patel, Ayush Ghosh, Jagmohan Prasad Gupta 

4. Adamas Howrah Warriors: Aamir Gani, Kanishk Seth, Shakir Habib Gandhi, Pramod Chandila, Sujit Kumar Yadav, Saksham Sharma, Yuvraj Deepak Keswani, Shreyan Chakrabarty, Shashank Singh, Deepak Kumar, Debangshu Pakhira, Jayveer Singh, Rohit, Sachin Chaudhary, Arindam Ghosh, Agniswar Das, Agastya Shukla

5. Lux-Shyam Kolkata Royal Tigers: Abishek Porel, Karan Lal, Sayan Ghosh, Akash Pandey, Sandeep Kumar Tomar, Ayush Kumar Singh, Anurag Tiwari, Md Kaif, Sandipan Das, Debopratim Halder, Ronit Ghosh, Vipin Chandra, Harsh Vardhan Jajodia, Arjun Kumar, Sanjib Goswami, Bhoirob De Sarkar, Dron Chatterjee

6. Harbour Diamonds: Prayas Ray Barman, Manoj Tiwary, Badal Singh Balyan, Subham Sarkar, Chandrahas Dash, Vishal Bhati, Kaushik Maity, Geet Puri, Pradeep Kumar, Priyank Patel, Abhishek Raman, Rahul Prasad, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Balkesh Yadav, Prakash Kr Roy, Kaushik Giri, Ankit Chatterjee, Vijay Srivastava

7. Murshidabad Kings: Sudip Kumar Gharami, Agniv Pan, Sukhmeet Singh, Vikas Singh, Toufik Uddin Mondal, Saksham Chaudhury, Rishabh Chaudhary, Dilshad Khan, Saurabh Kumar Singh, Aniket Singh, Tanmoy Pramanick, Sayed Irfan Aftab, Priyam Sarkar, Koushik Ghosh, Nikhil Singh, Ankit Chatterjee, Sayan Paul 

8. Sobisco Smashers Malda: Mukesh Kumar, Writtick Chatterjee, Kaif Ahmed, Ramesh Prasad, Akhil, Shuvam Dey Sr, Gitimoy Basu, Brijesh Sharma, Arjun Bharadwaj, Avilin Ghosh, Sumit Mohanta, Viraj Krishna, Harsimar Singh Patheja, V Venkat Raj, Sk Janishar Akhatar Nishar, Arjun Singh, Aditya Roy.

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