News for 'Prayag United'

I-League: Prayag United stun Mohun Bagan

I-League: Prayag United stun Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

A spectacular pile-driver from former international Deepak Mondal gave Prayag United the necessary lead to help it upset the Kolkata giant Mohun Bagan 2-1, in a 16th round I-League match, played at the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata on Sunday.

I-League: Salgaocar scrape past Prayag United

I-League: Salgaocar scrape past Prayag United

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Salgaocar Sports Club overcame stiff second half resistance from Prayag United SC, to score a solitary goal victory in the 19th round I League match, at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa on Monday.

I-League: Lajong beat Prayag United 3-2

I-League: Lajong beat Prayag United 3-2

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Shillong Lajong FC defeated Prayag United FC 3-2 at an I-League match at the J N Stadium in Shillong on Sunday. The match was witnessed by a 18,000 strong crowd.

Durand Cup: Churchill, Prayag United to meet in final

Durand Cup: Churchill, Prayag United to meet in final

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Former champions Churchill Brothers outplayed Shillong Lajong FC 4-1 to set up a summit clash against Prayag United in the Durand Cup football tournament, in New Delhi, on Thursday.

Prayag United down Sporting Clube, enter Fed Cup semis

Prayag United down Sporting Clube, enter Fed Cup semis

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Kolkata challengers Prayag United registered a 2-1 victory over Sporting Clube de Goa on Thursday to set up a semi-final clash against seven-time champions East Bengal in the 33rd Federation Cup football tournament.

Prayag United beat champions East Bengal for IFA Shield

Prayag United beat champions East Bengal for IFA Shield

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Prayag United rode on Ranty Martins's second-half strike to beat defending champions East Bengal and end their 14-match unbeaten run in the final of the IFA Shield in Kolkata on Wednesday.

I-League: 10-man Sporting Clube hold Prayag United

I-League: 10-man Sporting Clube hold Prayag United

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

A 10-man Sporting Clube de Goa held home favourite Prayag United SC 2-2 in a 17th round encounter of the I-League at the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

Durand Cup: Defending champs Prayag in final

Durand Cup: Defending champs Prayag in final

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Defending champions Prayag United ended Pune FC's Durand Cup campaign after defeating them 2-0 in the semi-final at the Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi on Wednesday.

Vincent's injury time goal helps Prayag stun E Bengal

Vincent's injury time goal helps Prayag stun E Bengal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Kayne Vincent's injury time goal enabled Prayag United shock Kingfisher East Bengal 1-0 in the I-League match at the Yuba Bharati Krinangan in Kolkata on Tuesday.

I-League: Carlos's brilliance takes Prayag past Dempo

I-League: Carlos's brilliance takes Prayag past Dempo

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

A world-class finishing from the World Cupper Carlos Hernandes helped Prayag United return to winning form by beating the league-leaders Dempo SC 1-0 in the 14th round of the I-League at the Municipal Stadium in Kalyani, Kolkata on Friday.

Mumbai FC hold Salgaocar, Prayag win

Mumbai FC hold Salgaocar, Prayag win

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

I-League champions Salgaocar, were held to a goalless draw by Mumbai FC but Prayag United rode on Joshimar Dasilva's strike to beat Chirag United Kerala 1-0 in their respective Federation Cup matches in Pune on Sunday.

Durand Cup: Prayag, Lajong qualify for semis

Durand Cup: Prayag, Lajong qualify for semis

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

I-League and Federation Cup champions Salgaocar crashed out of the Durand Cup football tournament after suffering a 0-2 loss at the hands of Prayag United in New Delhi.

I-League: Pailan go down to Prayag

I-League: Pailan go down to Prayag

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Pailan Arrows stays 'luckless.' Despite dominating for most part of the match and hitting the cross-piece twice, they went down to Prayag United 2-1 in a crucial I-League match at the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata, on Thursday.

Prayag's spectacular journey in Indian football

Prayag's spectacular journey in Indian football

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

From a toddler languishing in the fifth division of the Kolkata Football League during the mid-nineties to a big spending top-tier club in 2012, the journey spanning almost 18 years has been nothing short of spectacular.

Sujatha's Surrender Weakens Maoists

Sujatha's Surrender Weakens Maoists

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'Sujatha's decision to surrender reflects the deep crisis of confidence that the Maoist ranks are facing in recent times.'

Injury-hit East Bengal to face stiff challenge from Prayag

Injury-hit East Bengal to face stiff challenge from Prayag

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

Injury-hit East Bengal will have to overcome stiff challenge from resurgent Prayag United SC when the two local teams lock horns, in what promises to be a thrilling second semifinal contest of the 33rd Federation Cup in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Naxal with Rs 1cr bounty killed with 7 others in Jh'khand

Naxal with Rs 1cr bounty killed with 7 others in Jh'khand

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

The troops of 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) conducted the operation in which eight Naxals were killed and an AK series rifle, three INSAS rifles, a self-loading rifle (SLR), eight country-made guns and a pistol were seized, the officials said.

'Op Eleven' in place for safe Basant Panchmi Snan on Monday

'Op Eleven' in place for safe Basant Panchmi Snan on Monday

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented a special crowd management plan called 'Operation Eleven' for the 'Amrit Snan' on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh. The plan, devised under strict instructions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, ensures a one-way traffic route for devotees and smooth movement on pontoon bridges. The heightened measures are in place following a stampede on Mauni Amavasya that claimed at least 30 lives. 'Operation Eleven' includes measures such as strict enforcement of a one-way route, enhanced security at key locations, crowd control at Tikarmafi Turn, special arrangements at Phaphamau and pontoon bridges, railway station and bus movement regulation, enhanced security at Prayag Junction, crowd management at GT Jawahar and Harshvardhan Chauraha, additional security and traffic control measures, and deployment of extra forces.

Photos: Salgaocar, Pune FC win Fed Cup matches

Photos: Salgaocar, Pune FC win Fed Cup matches

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Defending champions Salgaocar SC had to sweat it out for a solitary goal win over Prayag United, Kolkata, while Pune FC defeated United Sikkim by an identical margin in Group D league encounters of the 34th Federation Cup football tournament in Jamshedpur on Thursday.

Ranti Martins adjudged I-League's best player

Ranti Martins adjudged I-League's best player

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Nigerian striker Ranti Martins was adjudged the 'Best Player' of the last edition of the I-League, in which he scored 27 goals for Prayag United and topped the scorers' list.

This Salgaocar squad is one for the future: Bencherifa

This Salgaocar squad is one for the future: Bencherifa

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

A day ahead of their season opener against Prayag United, Salgaocar coach Karim Bencherifa speaks about his team's preparations, Indian football and a lot more.

East Bengal, Salgaocar clash in Federation Cup final

East Bengal, Salgaocar clash in Federation Cup final

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

East Bengal once again had luck on their side as they registered a 2-1 victory over an impressive Prayag United SC to set up a summit clash with Salgaocar in the 33rd Federation Cup football tournament, in Kolkata, on Monday.

PHOTOS: Dempo crowned I-League champions

PHOTOS: Dempo crowned I-League champions

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Dempo SC made history when they won the I-League crown for a record fifth time on Friday as they held East Bengal to a goalless draw.

I-League: East Bengal score over Pune FC

I-League: East Bengal score over Pune FC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Pune FC's spirited effort fell short as they went down 1-3 to Kingfisher East Bengal in an I-League Round-5 encounter at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata, on Wednesday. The defeat was Pune FC's second consecutive in away games at Kolkata. They have five points, all from home matches.

Churchill win Durand Cup via tie-breaker

Churchill win Durand Cup via tie-breaker

Rediff.com15 Oct 2011

Churchill Brothers on Saturday regained the Durand Cup after a gap of one year by defeating Prayag United 5-4 via tie-breaker, in New Delhi.

Durand Cup swells budget, winner's prize up to 20 lakh

Durand Cup swells budget, winner's prize up to 20 lakh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Its overall budget more than doubled to Rs 1.54 crore, the world's third oldest football tournament -- the Durand Cup -- has hiked the winners' purse from Rs five lakh to Rs 20 lakh for its 124th edition to be held next month.

Fed Cup: Salgaocar edge out Lajong FC, reach final

Fed Cup: Salgaocar edge out Lajong FC, reach final

Rediff.com25 Sep 2011

Reigning I-League champions Salgaocar rode on a late strike by Edeh Chidi to pip Shillong Lajong FC 1-0 and advance to the final of the 33rd Federation Cup at the floodlit Yuba Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

All I-League clubs fail to clear Licensing Test

All I-League clubs fail to clear Licensing Test

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

AIFF's Club Licensing Committee decided that based on the reports all the fourteen License Applicants failed to clear the Licensing Test.

Kumbh Mela: Covid reports, masks to be compulsory

Kumbh Mela: Covid reports, masks to be compulsory

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Preparations are underway for Kumbh Mela 2021 to be held from April 1 to 30 in Haridwar. The Uttarakhand government has decided to limit the Kumbh this year to 30 days.

Distressed Kanpur leather industry now faces Kumbh trouble

Distressed Kanpur leather industry now faces Kumbh trouble

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Ahead of the Kumbh Mela from January-March 2019 at Prayag, the tanneries have been asked to shut down to stop discharge of effluents into the Ganga.

Faizabad will be called Ayodhya now: Yogi in Diwali address

Faizabad will be called Ayodhya now: Yogi in Diwali address

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

"Nobody can do injustice to Ayodhya," he said, adding that the holy city is identified by Lord Ram.

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Sants' assembly asks Hindus to vote for those who protect 'gai, Ganga, God'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

"We direct the government to either bring in a law or an ordinance (for the construction of the Ram temple). There will be no compromise on this," Ramanandacharya Hansdevacharya, the patron of the ABSS, said in his concluding remarks at the conclave.

In Kolhapur, locals see Shiv Sena as poor man's party

In Kolhapur, locals see Shiv Sena as poor man's party

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

It's been over two months since the flood waters receded, and it would seem with it so has anger against either the state government or the BJP-Sena candidates, reports Archis Mohan.

After 4 years of Namami Gange, how clean is India's holiest river?

After 4 years of Namami Gange, how clean is India's holiest river?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Though the river is cleaner than what it was five years ago, a lot more needs to be done.'

Is Yogi scared of the Mughals?

Is Yogi scared of the Mughals?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

'The Mughals became completely Indian in every sense and united the vast Indian subcontinent, not only territorially, but also the hearts and minds of people with multiple religio-cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversities' 'The Mughals, arguably, made India an enviable superpower in the then world.' 'Are the Hindutva rulers of today scared of acknowledging Mughal accomplishments?' asks Mohammad Sajjad.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The 2 countries signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 'productive discussions' with President Joko Widodo.

Scam helped Rose Valley create Rs 2,500-cr assets

Scam helped Rose Valley create Rs 2,500-cr assets

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Rose Valley is one of the biggest money businesses after Sahara.