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Jadavpur Univ moves to tighten security after student's death

Kolkata, Sept. 15 -- Fencing around waterbodies, framing regulations for campus events and stricter enforcement of entry restrictions are among the measures Jadavpur University has announced to streng... Read More


Over 2.46L to take HS teachers' recruitment exam today, state vows 'fool-proof' arrangements

Kolkata, Sept. 13 -- More than 2.46 lakh candidates will appear for the higher secondary teachers' recruitment examination on Sunday, with Education Minister Bratya Basu assuring that "fool-proof meas... Read More


JU student's death triggers grief and anger; security lapses back in spotlight

Kolkata, Sept. 12 -- The death of 22-year-old Anamika Mondal, a third-year English student of Jadavpur University, has sparked grief and anger, with neighbours, friends, teachers and political groups ... Read More


Notification for recruitment of 1,941 special education teachers released

Kolkata, Sept. 10 -- The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has issued a detailed notification for the recruitment of special education teachers in government-aided and sponsored schools ac... Read More


Sealdah Div announces spl arrangements for Durga Puja crowd mgmt

Kolkata, Sept. 8 -- The Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway has finalised measures to manage the anticipated surge of commuters during the Durga Puja festival, following a high-level meeting on Monday... Read More


HS Sem III exams: Nearly 6.6L to sit from Monday

Kolkata, Sept. 7 -- The Higher Secondary Semester III examinations conducted by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) are set to begin on Monday, with nearly 6.6 lakh candidat... Read More


'It's a dream come true': AC local debuts on Sealdah-Bangaon route

Kolkata, Sept. 5 -- The second air-conditioned (AC) local train service under the Sealdah Division began commercial operations on Friday, linking Sealdah with Bangaon and Ranaghat. Passengers on the m... Read More


WBTC to add four Volvo 9600 luxury buses ahead of Puja

Kolkata, Sept. 3 -- The West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) will induct four new Volvo 9600 series luxury buses into its fleet ahead of Durga Puja, while two additional coaches fitted with bio-to... Read More


Metro suspends 10.40 pm Blue Line special service indefinitely

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- Late-night commuters in the city will have to make do without the Kolkata Metro's 10.40 pm special service from Wednesday, with Metro Railway suspending the Blue Line run indefinit... Read More


Nearly 6.6L students to sit for HS Semester III

Kolkata, Sept. 1 -- Nearly 6.6 lakh students will appear for the upcoming Higher Secondary semester III examinations, the first to be held under the new semester system. The figure marks a sharp incre... Read More