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HS Sem III exams: WB Council keeps backup question papers

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has prepared a second set of question papers as a precaution for the upcoming Higher Secondary (HS) Semester III exam... Read More


'Atho Ghat Kotha' Puja theme pays tribute to Kolkata's historic ghats

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- As the city readies itself for Durga Puja 2025, the iconic Hatibagan Sarbojanin Club has unveiled a theme that promises to stir both nostalgia and admiration. Titled "Atho Ghat Kot... Read More


Over 3,200 century-old schools across state renovated in 2024-25 fiscal: Min

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- State Education minister Bratya Basu on Tuesday emphasised the need for restoration and preservation of the schools in the state that are over a hundred years old. Responding to a... Read More


HC dismisses plea challenging tainted candidates' list

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday dismissed a batch of petitions filed by candidates challenging the publication of a list of tainted teachers and non-teaching staff whose appoint... Read More


Asean, Brics, GCC, SCO - and what's left ? - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 2 -- When Timor-Leste formally joins the Association of South-east Asian Nations (Asean) at the October 2025 Summit, Asean will reach a symbolic milestone: 11 members stitched toge... Read More


'It's not police vs Army': Case registered for 'rash driving' after Army truck nearly hits CP's car

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Kumar Verma's car narrowly avoided a serious accident on Tuesday morning after an Indian Army truck veered dangerously, violating traffic rules in... Read More


Primary recruitment case: HC flags uncertainty in probe

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday observed that the ongoing probe into the alleged corruption in primary teacher recruitment cannot continue indefinitely, stressing that the lives... Read More


TMC holds protest at Dorina Crossing

Kolkata, Sept. 2 -- Following Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee's instructions, the party on Tuesday shifted its protest venue against the "humiliation of Bengali... Read More


"Will present before Court whether rules were violated or not": Jarange Patil's lawyer following police's notice

Mumbai, Sept. 2 -- Following Mumbai Police's notice to Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil, his lawyer Ashish Gaikwad on Tuesday said that they will present before the Court whether there... Read More


"I don't think I would have handled that success..": Ethan Hawke glad he lost 'Titanic' role to Leonardo DiCaprio

Washington DC, Sept. 2 -- Actor and writer Ethan Hawke is glad that he lost the lead role in the 1997 film 'Titanic', which finally went to Leonardo DiCaprio, reported People. "I don't think I would ... Read More