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State bars 205 BEd colleges from admissions

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- As many as 205 BEd colleges have been denied permission to admit students for the 2026-28 academic session, while 53 ITI, pharmacy and polytechnic institutions have been barred from... Read More


Merlin Group celebrates eighth edition of Merlin Shera Puja 2026

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- Merlin Group celebrated the eighth edition of Merlin Shera Puja 2026, bringing together 23 residential associations this year. Since its inception in 2019, the initiative has grown ... Read More


Deganga: 3 BJP workers held for 'vandalism'

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- Three local BJP workers were arrested by the cops of Deganga Police Station following allegations of extortion, assault and vandalism at a restaurant-cum-guest house. The accused h... Read More


Univs can't reopen admissions to fill reserved seats midway: HC

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- The Calcutta High Court has ruled that universities cannot reopen an admission process midway to fill vacant reserved-category seats, observing that doing so would amount to "changi... Read More


Fire breaks out in residential bldg, none injured

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- A major disaster was averted on Friday evening after a fire broke out on the second floor of a multi-storey residential building on Lenin Sarani in Central Kolkata's Taltala area. N... Read More


'Diwali, Kali Puja pollution can worsen respiratory problems'

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- Rising air pollution ahead of winter, compounded by firecracker emissions during Diwali and Kali Puja, could aggravate respiratory problems, particularly among lung cancer patients,... Read More


SRFTI extends academic shutdown till December 11

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- The SRFTI has extended the suspension of academic activities and hostel mess services till December 11, amid continuing campus unrest and fresh allegations by the students' union th... Read More


Extended Metro services to run on Kali Puja

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- Kolkata Metro will operate extended services on the Blue and Green lines on November 8 (Sunday) on the occasion of Kali Puja, with earlier first trains and later last trains to faci... Read More


Suvendu plans Tirupati Temple in Rajarhat with Ambanis' support

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated several Kali Puja pandals across West Bengal on Thursday and Friday as festive celebrations gathered momentum, while announcing plans for... Read More


Teen blindfolded, set ablaze; suspect assault filmed for reel

Kolkata, Nov. 6 -- In a shocking incident, a youth was doused in petrol, and set on fire in Haltu area of Garfa area on October 27 for making reels for social media by a group of youngsters. Four per... Read More