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State forms screening committee to vet RCI credentials of special educators

Kolkata, July 25 -- The state School Education Department has constituted a state-level Screening Committee to verify the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) credentials of ad hoc contractual teache... Read More


Elderly stabbed during robbery bid in Park Street area

Kolkata, July 25 -- An elderly man was stabbed by a group of miscreants in the Park Street area late Thursday night after he resisted a robbery attempt. Sources said the victim, identified as 65-year... Read More


As many as 27 police officials receive hands-on training on ham radio

Kolkata, July 25 -- As many as 27 police officials from the rank of inspector till assistant commissioners from the state and Kolkata Police received hands-on training on ham radio at Administrative T... Read More


New spider species discovered on Sagar Island in the Sunderbans

Kolkata, July 25 -- Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, have discovered a new species of spider on Sagar Island in the Sunderbans, highlighting the region's rich yet undere... Read More


Torrential rainfall inundates Kolkata, Salt Lake & New Town

Kolkata, July 25 -- Residents of Kolkata and adjoining townships woke up to heavy downpours on Friday, leaving several parts of the city-especially Salt Lake and New Town-waterlogged and congested. D... Read More


No respite in sight from heavy rains, thunderstorms till July 29

Kolkata, July 25 -- The districts of South Bengal will get no respite from rainfall at least till July 29, the Alipore weather office predicted on Friday. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty wind (... Read More


Malda youth deported to Bangladesh despite valid Indian documents; kin cries for justice

Malda, July 25 -- A 21-year-old youth from Jalalpur village under Kaliachak Police Station has reportedly been deported to Bangladesh after allegedly being mistaken for an illegal immigrant. A video s... Read More


CU opens PG admission portal for depts & affiliated colleges

Kolkata, July 25 -- Calcutta University (CU) has opened its online application window for postgraduate (PG) admissions for the academic session 2025-26. Candidates can apply for PG courses offered by ... Read More


UG application deadline extended till July 30

Kolkata, July 25 -- The state Higher Education department on Friday extended the application deadline for undergraduate (UG) admissions through the West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP) til... Read More


State PSUs trained on new MCA compliance framework

Kolkata, July 25 -- In a significant stride to make the state public sector undertakings (PSUs) abreast with the latest amendments to the provisions of the Companies Act and corresponding rules by the... Read More