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Transport dept plans monthly screening of 4K polluting vehicles

Kolkata, Oct. 13 -- The state Transport department plans to identify at least 4,000 polluting vehicles every month in Kolkata, Howrah and adjoining districts using a mobile remote sensing device (RSD)... Read More


Sealdah Division opens cafeteria, executive lounge at Kalyani Station

Kolkata, Oct. 12 -- Sealdah Division has opened a cafeteria, an executive lounge and an upgraded waiting complex at Kalyani Station, providing additional amenities for passengers and local residents 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


Milestone: Orange Line trial run begins on the Beliaghata-IT Centre stretch

New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- Metro Railway on Saturday conducted the first trial run on the 4.46-km Beliaghata-IT Centre stretch of the Orange Line, targeting the commencement of passenger services by Decemb... Read More


WBSSC reopens edit window for SLST candidates till October 11

Kolkata, Oct. 9 -- The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has reopened its edit window till October 11 for candidates who appeared for the second State Level Selection Test (SLST), 2025, fo... Read More


Sealdah to run 51 special EMU services daily during Puja peak

Kolkata, Oct. 7 -- The Sealdah Division will run 51 special EMU services daily during the Durga Puja peak from October 16 to 21, up from 31 last year, to meet the expected rise in passenger traffic. O... Read More


Class IX-X teacher recruitment: SSC releases revised vacancies

Kolkata, Oct. 6 -- The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has uploaded revised vacancies for the recruitment of Assistant Teachers for classes IX-X under the 2nd State Level Selection Test ... Read More


Safety: 549 Jalasathis to be deployed at 279 ferry ghats

Kolkata, Oct. 5 -- Ferry passengers across West Bengal will have dedicated personnel to assist them at jetties and ferry ghats, with 549 Jalasathis to be deployed at 279 locations across the state to ... Read More


Kolkata Police announce road closures, vehicle curbs for Puja

Kolkata, Oct. 4 -- The Kolkata Police has announced traffic restrictions for Mahalaya, Durga Puja and idol immersion, including curbs on goods vehicles, road closures and diversions. The restrictions... Read More


State asks local admin to act on PM Poshan audit findings

Kolkata, Oct. 2 -- The state School Education department has asked local administrations to take immediate action on issues identified during the ongoing social audit of the PM Poshan scheme and submi... Read More