Kolkata, June 30 (IANS) A face recognition-based biometric attendance system will be introduced in every government school in West Bengal in phases, said state School Education Minister Dipak Barman on Tuesday. He also assured that he would take a quick decision on the long-pending teacher recruitment process in state-run schools.Speaking at a programme of the BJP’s teachers’ cell at the National Library, he said that the education department has already begun work on this.At the same time, his …
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Atlanta, June 25 (IANS) Morocco came from behind to defeat a dogged Haiti team in their final match of group play at the FIFA World Cup 2026 here at Atlanta Stadium. The Atlas Lions suffered a huge scare with Les Grenadiers twice taking the lead, but they finished with a flourish to secure the victory. With the win, Morocco finished second in Group C and qualified for the Round of 32 as runners-up and will play the winner of Group F: Either the Netherlands, Japan or Sweden, while Haiti head home…
Foxborough, June 20 (IANS) Morocco underlined their growing World Cup credentials with a commanding 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, as Ismael Saibari’s strike after just 71 seconds proved enough to send the North Africans to the top of Group C.The surprise semi-finalists of four years ago thrashed the Scots, imposing themselves from the start, pressing high up the pitch and dictating terms throughout. Morocco’s opener by Saibari – the fastest goal of the tournament to date – settled any…
Foxborough, June 19 (IANS) Scotland captain Andy Robertson declared that players and coaching staff have not “shied away” from what is at stake as the nation is aiming to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time when they take on Morocco at Boston Stadium on Saturday (IST). Eight Scottish squads have previously travelled to the FIFA World Cup with big dreams of making deep runs, only to be eliminated in the group stage. Victory over Morocco on Saturday, however, will ensu…
Foxborough, June 18 (IANS) Scotland head coach Steve Clarke believes his side may perform better as an underdog when it takes on Morocco in its second World Cup group match on Saturday at Boston Stadium. Scotland tops Group C after beating Haiti 1-0 in its opener, which also marked its first World Cup match since 1998 and its first win at the tournament since 1990. One more point would all but secure Scotland’s first-ever place in the knockout stage.”Against difficult opponents, we have to be ve…
Boston (US), June 14 (IANS) A first-half goal from John McGinn proved the difference as Scotland secured a first first World Cup win in 36 years (since 1990), beating Haiti 1-0 in the Group C match here at the Boston Stadium on Sunday. Notably, this is Scotland’s first victory in a World Cup opener since their 5-2 win over New Zealand at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. Moreover, this was Scotland’s first appearance at a men’s World Cup since 1998.The match started with both teams trading a…
Kolkata, Feb 16 (IANS) England won the toss and elected to bat against Italy at the iconic Eden Gardens in their Group C encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Monday.England steadied their campaign by defeating Scotland, lifting themselves to second place after earlier struggles, including a defeat to the West Indies and a testing game against Nepal. While their latest win showed improved composure, particularly during the chase, concerns remain around their top-order stability.Italy, me…
Kolkata, Feb 9 (IANS) Italy won the toss and elected to field against Scotland in the Group C match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup here at the iconic Eden Gardens.While the two sides do not have a long history in T20 internationals, their recent encounters have produced contrasting results. Scotland and Italy have met twice in T20 internationals, with the head-to-head record evenly poised at 1–1. Their meetings have come in high-stakes ICC events, adding further significance to their rivalry…