Full-Time Vice-Chancellors Expected for Bengal Universities by Month-End
A crucial announcement from West Bengal’s Education Minister, Bratya Basu, indicates that all state-run and state-aided universities are poised to receive full-time Vice-Chancellors by the end of August. This development aims to bring stability to the higher education landscape, where several institutions have been functioning with interim VCs following the expiry of previous terms. The…
West Bengal Police Uncover Alleged Plot to Incite Violence at Teachers’ Rally
In a dramatic revelation, Bidhannagar City Police announced that they have uncovered an alleged conspiracy by a section of protesting teachers to incite violence during a significant march planned for tomorrow, August 18. This development comes amidst ongoing demonstrations by thousands of educators whose appointments were annulled by a Supreme Court order, escalating tensions across…
Rashtrapati Bhavan Intervenes in RG Kar Case Amidst Parents’ Pleas
The highest office of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan, steps into the deeply troubling RG Kar case today, following urgent and heartfelt…
‘The Bengal Files’ Trailer Event Halted, Sparks Political Outcry
Political anger explodes today as authorities halt the trailer launch event for the much-talked-about film, “The Bengal Files,” in Kolkata….
Fatal Accident Claims Lives of Bihar Pilgrims in West Bengal
A tragic road accident in West Bengal’s Burdwan district has resulted in the deaths of ten pilgrims from Bihar, with 35 others sustaining injuries. The incident occurred on NH-19 near Phaguipur when their bus, returning from Gangasagar, collided with a truck parked on the roadside. Officials confirmed that the deceased included eight men and two…
CBI Apprehends Key Accused in Post-Poll Violence Rape Case
In a significant development stemming from the tumultuous aftermath of the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully apprehended a long-absconding individual accused in a sensitive rape case linked to the post-poll violence. The arrest, executed following a Supreme Court warrant, marks a crucial step forward in the pursuit…
Election Commission Issues Ultimatum to Bengal on Voter Irregularities
The electoral integrity of West Bengal has come under intense scrutiny as the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a stringent 7-day deadline to the state government. The ultimatum demands immediate and decisive action against election officials implicated in adding fraudulent names to the voter rolls. This development follows a high-stakes dialogue between the…
Bengal Directs Theatres to Prioritize Local Cinema
In a bold stride to champion regional culture, the West Bengal government has issued a directive mandating that all cinemas and multiplexes within the state dedicate a prime time slot daily to Bengali language films. This move, rooted in the ongoing ‘Bhasha Andolan’ (language movement), aims to bolster the local film industry and reinforce the…
