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25k+ jobs gone, who will teach thousands of schoolkids, BJP or RSS?: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Banerjee criticizes job losses, highlights democracy's role. Expresses concerns over court protection, vows to appeal. Urges action against injustice in job cases.

24 Apr 2024 9:24 am
25% class 9-12 teachers set to lose jobs

Farakka Arjunpur High School loses teachers with Calcutta High Court's order, impacting Bengal's state-run schools. Jodhpur Park Boys' School faces staff shortage. Schools struggle after losing Group D employees. Vacancies lead to fears of discontinuing subjects and operational challenges.

24 Apr 2024 9:24 am
Extreme heat in Kolkata affecting patients with chronic diseases, doctors advise caution

Kolkata's extreme heat worsens chronic diseases like CKD, heart problems, asthma, and diabetes. Dehydration and restricted fluid intake challenge patients. Specialists highlight the impact on insulin sensitivity, blood sugar fluctuation, heat exhaustion, bronchospasm, and cardiovascular diseases.

24 Apr 2024 9:11 am
Will straighten Mamata Banerjees goons by hanging them upside down: Amit Shah in Bengal

Amit Shah criticizes Bengal corruption, vows BJP win. Accuses Mamata Banerjee of misuse of funds, opposes CAA, advocates for AIIMS in Raiganj, and pushes for Bihar-Raiganj connection for business growth.

24 Apr 2024 8:36 am
What Bengal teachers hiring scam is all about

Calcutta High Court cancels 2016 recruitment for schools impacting 25,753 teachers. CBI probes nullified process. Issues include exam manipulation, fake recommendations, and unauthorized appointments. Legal battles ensue over genuine appointees.

24 Apr 2024 8:19 am
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People who cannot maintain peace dont deserve polls: Calcutta high court

The Calcutta HC firmly stated on Tuesday that individuals incapable of upholding peace throughout a six-hour celebration do not merit elected representation. This declaration came amidst the court's disappointment over the confrontations in Murshidabad district of Bengal during the Ram Navami festivities on April 17, which resulted in at least 19 injuries. Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya underscored that forthcoming Lok Sabha polls slated for May 4 and 13 should be

24 Apr 2024 1:23 am
Lok Sabha elections 2024 full schedule: Darjeeling to vote in phase 2 on April 26

The EC revealed the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule, spanning 7 phases from April 19 to June 1 across 543 constituencies. Darjeeling elections are set for April 26 with results expected by June 4, with notable contenders and past winners.

23 Apr 2024 2:44 pm
Kolkata teacher exempt from mass termination unsure how to react

Soma Das, a cancer survivor, is the sole candidate unaffected by Calcutta High Court's termination of SSC's 2016 selection process. She advocates for reappointing genuine candidates based on merit.

23 Apr 2024 9:25 am
'Cash-for-jobs': Calcutta HC scraps all but one of 25.7k school hirings in Bengal

Calcutta HC invalidated 25,758 SSC appointments, except Soma Das, ordering 1,600 recruits to return salaries. CBI to probe 'cash-for-jobs' case. Mamata Banerjee criticizes HC's order and alleges selective verdicts.

23 Apr 2024 8:16 am
Cash-for-jobs: Calcutta HC scraps all but one of 25,758 school hirings in Bengal

On Monday, the Calcutta High Court invalidated nearly all of the 25,758 appointments made by Bengal's School Service Commission (SSC) in 2016, except for one, and instructed approximately 1,600 of these appointees to repay the salaries and allowances they had received so far within four weeks, along with 12% interest.

23 Apr 2024 5:01 am
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