West Bengal Government Books Eden Gardens for Durga Puja Events, Ranji Match Moved
The West Bengal government has requested the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to confirm booking Eden Gardens for Durga Puja 2026 events from September 25 to October 15, including a special Mahalaya celebration on October 10. CAB president Sourav Ganguly supported the government's plans, agreeing to shift Bengal's Ranji Trophy match to Kalyani. The Mahalaya event will feature cultural performances, drone shows, fireworks, and a Prime Minister's visit, with preparations managed by state departments and security by the Special Protection Group.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: news18, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 10 Sept, 04:34 am. Other outlets followed.