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Terminated teachers seek justice or permission for voluntary euthanasia

Kolkata, June 10 -- A group of terminated school teachers in Bengal has made a desperate appeal to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking either justice or permission for voluntary euthanasia. The teachers... Read More


Eco clubs to lead green mission in Bengal schools

Kolkata, June 10 -- To promote environmental consciousness among students, the Paschim Banga Samagra Shiksha Mission (PBSSM) has instructed all districts in Bengal to establish eco clubs in schools. A... Read More


Myanmar's Hsinbyume Pagoda, Digha Dham to feature as Durga Puja themes

KOLKATA, June 10 -- For the rest of the country, September means three months to Christmas but for Bengalis, it means Durga Puja is almost here. And since it's coming early this year, many Puja commit... Read More


Backwardness sole criterion for OBC status, not religion: Mamata

Kolkata, June 10 -- Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated at the state Assembly on Tuesday that backwardness is the only criterion for determining OBC status and has 'nothing to do with religio... Read More


Smart meter installation put on hold amid widespread protests

Kolkata, June 10 -- Following protests in several districts in the past few days, the Mamata Banerjee government has ordered a halt to the installation of smart electricity meters in private residence... Read More


Trinamool moves breach of privilege notice against Suvendu for 'Pakistan' remark on CM

Kolkata, June 10 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday brought a proposal of breach of privilege against Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in the state Assembly for allegedly spreading misinf... Read More


State mulls amendment to Clinical Establishment Act amid plaints of overcharging by pvt hospitals

Kolkata, June 10 -- Due to numerous complaints about private hospitals failing to maintain transparency in billing, the state government plans to introduce a Bill during the ongoing Monsoon Session of... Read More


Robbers flee with Rs 2L cash, jewellery worth Rs 2.10 crore

Kolkata, June 10 -- Tension spread in the Ultadanga area after a robbery worth about Rs 2.12 crore took place close to the local police station sometime during the intervening night of Sunday and Mond... Read More


Centre yet to release Rs 475 crore for 'Namami Gange' in Bengal: Min

Kolkata, June 10 -- State Environment minister Chandrima Bhattacharjee on Tuesday voiced strong criticism against the Centre, highlighting that one-third of the total outlay for the implementation of ... Read More


Weatherman predicts thunderstorm & rainfall between Wed & Friday

Kolkata, June 10 -- People in South Bengal will get relief from the sweltering heat as a thunderstorm accompanied with mild to moderate rainfall will occur in almost all of the districts in the south ... Read More