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BJP faces internal dissent ahead of 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls

Lucknow, Oct. 11 -- With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections just a few months away, the BJP is facing growing discontent over nominations, organisational posts and the treatment of senior leade... Read More


Left Front, student unions march against SIR, seek CEC's resignation

Kolkata, Oct. 11 -- The Left Front and student organisations staged protests across Bengal on Sunday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the scrapping of ... Read More


Primary teacher transfers likely to factor in preferences

Kolkata, Oct. 11 -- Teachers' preferences may get weight in the rationalisation of surplus primary teachers in Bengal, with seniority likely to determine priority in choosing schools. The issue came ... Read More


WBTC to launch new AC bus service

Kolkata, Oct. 11 -- The West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) will launch a new air-conditioned bus service between Bagkhal and Karunamoyee on Monday, via Uttarpara, Bally Khal, Dakshineswar, the a... Read More


WBJEEB admissions surge 75.4%, UG college admissions up 49.9%

Kolkata, Oct. 11 -- Admissions to engineering and pharmacy courses through West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) counselling rose by 75.4 per cent in 2026 compared with 2025, while ad... Read More


Body found near Nabanna, iron nails recovered from spot

Kolkata, Oct. 11 -- Tension gripped Sarat Chatterjee Road area after the body of a youth was recovered on Sunday morning, just about 150 metre away from Nabanna, the heavily fortified Bengal state sec... Read More


Kolkata Police rescues elderly man, traces missing child

Kolkata, Oct. 11 -- In two separate incidents, prompt action by Kolkata Police saved an elderly man from drowning while a minor was rescued shortly after she went missing. According to sources, on Sa... Read More


Acropolis Mall welcomes Durga Puja with green-themed decor

Kolkata, Oct. 11 -- As the countdown to Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Bengal, gathers momentum, Acropolis Mall is all set to usher in the festivities with a celebration of greenery all around. T... Read More


Kolkata Book Fair preps gather pace, stall applications close on October 15

Kolkata, Oct. 11 -- Kolkata is gearing up for the 50th Book Fair in Salt Lake, with stall applications closing on October 15. Meanwhile, the Book Sellers Guild election on Monday assumes significance,... Read More


Teacher held for slamming, fracturing toddler's leg

Kolkata, Oct. 11 -- A teacher of a private play school in New Alipore was arrested after she allegedly slammed a child on the floor out of anger which led to a fracture in the two-year-old's leg. Acc... Read More