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Disha Samman 2026 honours visually-impaired achievers

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- Celebrating courage, determination and inclusion, the 9th edition of Disha Samman 2026, an initiative of Disha Eye Hospitals, honoured individuals with visual disabilities who made ... Read More


Census duty for teachers: Madhyamik, Higher Secondary likely to be rescheduled

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has proposed shifting the 2027 Madhyamik examinations from February to March, while the Higher Secondary (HS) examinations may a... Read More


Woman gets auto permit after 15 years

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- A 15-year wait for the replacement of an auto-rickshaw permit ended on November 2 for a Bijoygarh-based woman after Transport minister Arjun Singh intervened in a case pending with ... Read More


Suvendu to review 125-day jobs scheme, push lagging dists

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is expected to hold a special review meeting at the Panchayat department on Wednesday to accelerate the implementation of the 125-day employment sche... Read More


KMC polls: Oppn seeks voting rights for SIR-excluded voters

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- Ahead of the KMC polls, the Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls has assumed importance, with the draft roll due on November 23 while Opposition parties have demanded t... Read More


BJP factional feud turns violent, Debra MLA assaulted

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- BJP MLA from Debra, Subhashis, was allegedly assaulted by fellow party workers on Monday evening following an altercation over protests against alleged corruption and extortion in t... Read More


Jagaddhatri Puja preps begin in Chandannagar

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- The Bengal government has begun preparations for a grand celebration of Chandannagar's famous Jagaddhatri Puja, following its recognition as a state-level Puja festival. A high-leve... Read More


Spoiled meat, mouldy paneer found in hotel kitchens

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- Spoiled meat, fungus-covered paneer, stale cooked food and dog food stored alongside items meant for human consumption were found during a joint inspection of several hotels in Much... Read More


'Mob might get him killed': MAITC slams BJP Min over Abhishek remark

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- The Mamata All India Trinamool Congress (MAITC) on Monday slammed BJP Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee over his remarks on party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, accusing him of enc... Read More


Bageshwar Baba apologises after remarks on Lord Krishna

Kolkata, Nov. 3 -- Months after facing criticism in Bengal for making derogatory remarks about Bengalis' food habits during his visit ahead of Durga Puja, Bageshwar Baba, also known as Dhirendra Krish... Read More