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Panel drafts report on quota in J&K, to submit in next Cabinet meeting

Srinagar, June 10 -- The Cabinet sub-committee constituted by the Jammu and Kashmir government to examine the issue of reservations in the Union Territory (UT) has drafted its report and will submit i... Read More


Rehabilitation of homeless people on city streets begins

Kolkata, June 10 -- The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has initiated a city-wide eviction and rehabilitation drive targeting homeless individuals living in open public spaces. The move follows a... Read More


No Article 226 plea if alternative remedy exists in criminal case: HC

Kolkata, June 10 -- In a case relating to alleged illegal arrest and custodial torture, the Calcutta High Court noted that an order of the criminal court, even if it is suffering from infirmity, canno... Read More


Gas leak at Malbazar cold storage contained swiftly

Jalpaiguri, June 10 -- A sudden ammonia gas leak at a cold storage unit in the Kranti block of Malbazar subdivision sparked panic on Tuesday. The leak was traced to a broken valve kit in the facility'... Read More


HS Edu Council revises Class XII enrolment fees under new sem sys

Kolkata, June 10 -- The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has released a revised enrolment fee structure for Class XII students under the newly-introduced semester system, eff... Read More


Snatching racket busted, three arrested

Kolkata, June 10 -- The cops of Parnasree Police Station busted a snatching racket and arrested three persons on Monday and recovered three gold chains. The arrested trio was produced at the Alipore ... Read More


Terminated teachers seek justice or permission for voluntary euthanasia

Kolkata, June 10 -- A group of terminated school teachers in Bengal has made a desperate appeal to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking either justice or permission for voluntary euthanasia. The teachers... Read More


Eco clubs to lead green mission in Bengal schools

Kolkata, June 10 -- To promote environmental consciousness among students, the Paschim Banga Samagra Shiksha Mission (PBSSM) has instructed all districts in Bengal to establish eco clubs in schools. A... Read More


Myanmar's Hsinbyume Pagoda, Digha Dham to feature as Durga Puja themes

KOLKATA, June 10 -- For the rest of the country, September means three months to Christmas but for Bengalis, it means Durga Puja is almost here. And since it's coming early this year, many Puja commit... Read More


Backwardness sole criterion for OBC status, not religion: Mamata

Kolkata, June 10 -- Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated at the state Assembly on Tuesday that backwardness is the only criterion for determining OBC status and has 'nothing to do with religio... Read More