The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the counselling schedule for WBJEE 2024. The online counselling process begins on July 10th and includes three rounds, with a mop-up round for remaining seats. Candidates must register, pay fees, and fill out their choices before the deadlines to secure a seat in their preferred engineering or architecture program.
A woman who alleges she was assaulted and stripped by Trinamool Congress (TMC) members in Cooch Behar district has met with West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, expressing confidence in receiving justice. The incident, which occurred on June 25, has sparked outrage and protests from the BJP, who claim the victim was targeted for her association with their party. Meanwhile, the Governor has sought a report from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on the incident, while also meeting with other alleged victims of violence in the state.
A video of a man being beaten with a bamboo stick by a local TMC leader in West Bengal has gone viral. The incident occurred after a kangaroo court decided to punish the couple for an illicit relationship. The accused, Tajmul alias JCB, has been arrested, but the incident has sparked outrage and criticism of the Mamata Banerjee government.
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has called for an emergency cabinet meeting after claiming the state is facing a financial breakdown. He has also sought a white paper on the state’s finances from the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government, citing concerns about the state’s public finance. This comes after a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and follows recent controversies involving Bose and Banerjee.
A fatal train accident involving the Kanchenjunga Express passenger train and a goods train in West Bengal’s Darjeeling has claimed the lives of at least 8 people and injured 25. The collision led to the cancellation of 19 trains on affected routes. The Ministry of Railways has announced financial assistance for the victims’ families, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident.
A goods train collided with the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express near Rangapani station in West Bengal, resulting in the death of at least five people and injuries to around 30 others. The accident occurred when the goods train overshot a signal and hit the rear parcel coach of the Kanchanjunga Express. Rescue operations are underway, and the injured are being shifted to nearby hospitals.
A goods train collided with the Kanchenjunga Express in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least five people and injuries to 30 others. The incident occurred near Rangapani station, close to New Jalpaiguri, when the goods train hit the rear parcel coach of the Sealdah-bound Kanchenjunga Express. Videos and images from the site show a wagon of the Kanchenjunga Express suspended in the air, highlighting the severity of the collision. The goods train is suspected to have overshot a signal, leading to the accident. Rescue and medical teams, including NDRF personnel and ambulances, have been deployed to the site.
A collision between the Kanchanjungha Express and a goods train near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal on Monday morning has resulted in an unknown number of casualties. Emergency services are at the scene, and helpline numbers have been released for concerned individuals.
A goods train collided with the Sealdah-bound Kanchenjunga Express in north Bengal, injuring several passengers. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed the incident on X, stating that rescue and medical teams have been deployed to the site.
Sanjida Qadar, a teacher at LJD Law College in Kolkata, resigned in protest after being asked to remove her hijab at work. The college initially claimed a misunderstanding but later clarified that there was no prohibition on religious attire. Minister Siddiqullah Chowdhury condemned the college’s actions and questioned possible political influence. The teacher is scheduled to resume work after further discussions with the administration.
