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WBBSE cuts summer vacation to 6 days in 2026

Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education has fixed a six-day summer vacation for 2026, drawing objections from several teachers' organisations. According to the model holiday l... Read More


St Xavier's University Kolkata plans nursing school, eyes medical college

KOLKATA, Dec. 9 -- For those who aspire to become nurses in Kolkata and are struggling to find a reputable nursing college in the city, St Xavier's University, Kolkata (SXUK), has some good news. If e... Read More


Biodiversity: ZSI discovers two new species of jumping spiders

Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has discovered two new species of jumping spiders, Asemonea dentis and Colyttus nongwar, found in the biodiversity-rich state of Meghalaya. This... Read More


From health to highways, CM unveils massive infra push across N Bengal

Siliguri, Dec. 9 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, addressing a rally at Cooch Behar on Tuesday, stated: "From birth to death, we have 95 schemes operating. In North Bengal, I have announced many Sus... Read More


Mamata demands PM's apology over 'Bankim da' remark

Cooch Behar, Dec. 9 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he has insulted novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay by calling h... Read More


Sebaashray 2 makes strong debut in Metiaburuz

Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- Sebaashray 2 marked a powerful beginning in Metiaburuz on Monday, as the community healthcare initiative opened its first camp in the area to an overwhelming public response. Reside... Read More


Kasba: Two women found living with corpse at home

Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- Two women were found living with the corpse of an elderly man at their Kasba residence on Monday. Police recovered the body for autopsy and rescued the women, one of whom was later ... Read More


CM visits ailing singer Nachiketa in hospital

Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited popular Bengali singer Nachiketa Chakraborty in hospital on Tuesday. The 'Neelanjana' singer has been admitted at a private hospital since Fri... Read More


EC shelves plan for polling booths inside high-rise buildings

Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) has shelved its plan to set up separate polling booths inside high-rise buildings in Kolkata and the adjoining districts. The proposal had drawn strong... Read More


UK Trade Commissioner to interact with industry captains

Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- The United Kingdom Trade Commissioner for South Asia, Harjinder Kang, is scheduled to engage with Kolkata's industry leaders during his visit to the city on December 10 and 11 to st... Read More