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West Bengal HS 2026: CCTV Cameras Mandatory At Centres, Strict Security Checks Announced
- Monday February 9, 2026
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education mandates CCTV installation at all Class 12 exam centers, enhancing monitoring for exams scheduled from February 12 to 27, 2026.
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"Deeply Shocked" Mamata Banerjee Demands Probe Into Ajit Pawar Plane Crash
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- India News | NDTV News Desk
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded a probe into the plane crash that killed NCP chief and the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, this morning.
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Jadavpur University Student Says She Was Asked To Remove Hijab, Panel Probes
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
The West Bengal Minorities Commission has initiated an inquiry into allegations that a hijab-wearing student of Jadavpur University was asked to remove her headscarf during an English examination on December 22 on suspicion of cheating.
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Suspended Trinamool MLA Floats Own Party, Will Contest In 135 Seats In Polls
- Thursday December 18, 2025
- India News | Reported by Rittick Mondal, Edited by Harshit Sabarwal
Humayun Kabir, who was recently suspended by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after repeated clashes with the party's leadership, has decided to float his own political party ahead of the high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal next year.
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West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board Announces WB JECA Online Counselling Schedule
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
Round 1 WB JECA results will be declared on December 17, with reporting to allotted institutes by December 21. Round 2 results follow on December 23.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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WBCSSC Extends Application Date For 8,477 Group C And D Vacancies
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
The recruitment includes 5488 Group C clerk and 2989 Group D vacancies. Exams will be written and interviews, with eligibility requiring specific educational qualifications and age limits.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Increase In Government Schools With Low Student Enrolment Raises Concerns Across India
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
The number of government schools with fewer than ten students rose from 52,300 in 2022-23 to 65,000 in 2024-25, with teachers increasing from 126,000 to 144,000, according to UDISE data.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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WBSSC Announces Assistant Teacher Result For Classes 9-10
- Monday November 24, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
To check SLST 2025 results, candidates must log in to the WBSSC portal with their credentials and download their scorecards and call letters for subsequent recruitment stages.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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'Very Intense Earthquake, Building Shook For 30 Seconds': Kolkata Residents On Tremors
- Friday November 21, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
An earthquake of magnitude 5.7struck Bangladesh's Narsingdi on Friday morning, with the tremors being felt in parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata.
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www.ndtv.com
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West Bengal Schools Announce 8,477 Non-Teaching Vacancies
- Wednesday November 5, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
The examination process will be written, followed by an interview, including a typing cum computer proficiency test.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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West Bengal HS 2026: CCTV Cameras Mandatory At Centres, Strict Security Checks Announced
- Monday February 9, 2026
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education mandates CCTV installation at all Class 12 exam centers, enhancing monitoring for exams scheduled from February 12 to 27, 2026.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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"Deeply Shocked" Mamata Banerjee Demands Probe Into Ajit Pawar Plane Crash
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- India News | NDTV News Desk
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded a probe into the plane crash that killed NCP chief and the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, this morning.
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www.ndtv.com
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Jadavpur University Student Says She Was Asked To Remove Hijab, Panel Probes
- Thursday January 1, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
The West Bengal Minorities Commission has initiated an inquiry into allegations that a hijab-wearing student of Jadavpur University was asked to remove her headscarf during an English examination on December 22 on suspicion of cheating.
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www.ndtv.com
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Suspended Trinamool MLA Floats Own Party, Will Contest In 135 Seats In Polls
- Thursday December 18, 2025
- India News | Reported by Rittick Mondal, Edited by Harshit Sabarwal
Humayun Kabir, who was recently suspended by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after repeated clashes with the party's leadership, has decided to float his own political party ahead of the high-stakes assembly elections in West Bengal next year.
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www.ndtv.com
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West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board Announces WB JECA Online Counselling Schedule
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
Round 1 WB JECA results will be declared on December 17, with reporting to allotted institutes by December 21. Round 2 results follow on December 23.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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WBCSSC Extends Application Date For 8,477 Group C And D Vacancies
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
The recruitment includes 5488 Group C clerk and 2989 Group D vacancies. Exams will be written and interviews, with eligibility requiring specific educational qualifications and age limits.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Increase In Government Schools With Low Student Enrolment Raises Concerns Across India
- Wednesday December 3, 2025
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
The number of government schools with fewer than ten students rose from 52,300 in 2022-23 to 65,000 in 2024-25, with teachers increasing from 126,000 to 144,000, according to UDISE data.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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WBSSC Announces Assistant Teacher Result For Classes 9-10
- Monday November 24, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
To check SLST 2025 results, candidates must log in to the WBSSC portal with their credentials and download their scorecards and call letters for subsequent recruitment stages.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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'Very Intense Earthquake, Building Shook For 30 Seconds': Kolkata Residents On Tremors
- Friday November 21, 2025
- India News | NDTV News Desk
An earthquake of magnitude 5.7struck Bangladesh's Narsingdi on Friday morning, with the tremors being felt in parts of West Bengal, including Kolkata.
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www.ndtv.com
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West Bengal Schools Announce 8,477 Non-Teaching Vacancies
- Wednesday November 5, 2025
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
The examination process will be written, followed by an interview, including a typing cum computer proficiency test.
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www.ndtv.com/education