Laxmi Ratan Shukla

Former cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla resigns from minister's post in West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee cabinet

Former cricketer and Trinamool Congress leader Laxmi Ratan Shukla on Tuesday (July 5) resigned from his post of a minister in West Bengal government.

Jan 05, 2021, 14:58 PM IST

An exhibition featuring Durga Puja festival opens in London

This exhibition is linked to the visit of an empowered delegation from West Bengal to cities in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Sep 07, 2018, 18:54 PM IST

West Bengal students delighted to find questions on Virat Kohli in Class X board examinations

Cricketer-turned MLA Laxmi Ratan Shukla said the board has done the right thing by introducing a topic on Kohli in the question paper. 

Mar 18, 2018, 16:54 PM IST

Coach Amal Dutta's last rites performed with state honours

Dutta, 86, passed away at a city hospital on Sunday following old age related complications.

Jul 11, 2016, 22:18 PM IST

From Eden to Nabanna: Minister Laxmi Shukla "ready" for 2nd innings

His cricket career had its share of regrets but Laxmi Ratan Shukla wants to forget all about it as he begins a new innings, albeit on the political pitch, by becoming one of the youngest ministers in Mamata Banerjee's newly-sworn-in cabinet.

May 27, 2016, 18:04 PM IST

Dipendu Biswas, Laxmi Ratan Shukla score while Bhaichung Bhutia, Jyotirmoyee Sikdar run out of steam

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia`s electoral luck deserted him once again as he fell flat in Siliguri.

May 19, 2016, 21:54 PM IST

West Bengal polls: BJP's Roopa Ganguly vs TMC's Laxmi Ratan Shukla; Madan Mitra pitched against Krishanu Mitra

Bharatiya Janata Party leader and actor Rupa Ganguly of teleserial ‘Mahabharat’ fame will take on Trinamool Congress candidate Laxmi Ratan Shukla in Howrah North.

Mar 18, 2016, 10:47 AM IST

Dalmiya's daughter, ex-crickter Laxmi Ratan Shukla join Trinamool Congress

West Bengal`s ruling Trinamool Congress on Friday got a shot in the arm with former state minister and one-time frontline CPI-M leader Abdur Rezzak Mollah, ex-Indian cricketer Laxmi Ratan Shukla and deceased cricket administrator Jagmohan Dalmiya`s daughter Vaishali Dalmiya joining its fold.

Feb 12, 2016, 14:52 PM IST

All-rounder Laxmi Ratan Shukla announces retirement

The veteran all-rounder stated that he was not getting the right motivation to continue playing the game.

Dec 30, 2015, 18:59 PM IST

Laxmi Shukla makes comeback

Shukla has replaced Pankaj Chandila in the Bengal's Ranji Trophy team.

Nov 27, 2015, 22:29 PM IST

Ranji Trophy: Bengal eyeing outright win against Rajasthan

Having put up an inspiring show in their previous game, Bengal will look for an outright win when they face a struggling Rajasthan in their first home match of the Ranji Trophy cricket beginning here on Thursday.

Oct 14, 2015, 17:42 PM IST

Manoj Tiwary back as Bengal captain after Shukla steps aside

The senior selection committee of Bengal appointed Manoj Tiwary as the captain of the senior state team for their Ranji Trophy opener against Ranji Trophy champions Karnataka from October 8-11.

Oct 01, 2015, 22:52 PM IST