Kolkata: Loreto College on Wednesday wrote to Calcutta University, requesting a list of names to construct its academic council and board of studies, following the conferment of autonomous status from the UGC.A meeting was held and the letter was sent to CU, asking officials to complete pending formalities and to send them the names of…
Kolkata: The 114-year-old Loreto College plans to open its doors to boys, a proposal that will be placed before the academic council, once it is formed. The college, after getting the autonomous status, has started recruiting male teachers. Sister Nirmala said, “When girls and boys can work together in professional fields, why shouldn’t boys get…
Measures to check crimes against women Kolkata: “In case of atrocity against women and children, don’t wait for instructions, do whatever you want, this govt will protect you, stand by your side,” chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Wednesday, addressing police. He was speaking in the Bengal legislative assembly, replying to the debate on the…
KP has planned to conduct raids and fine violators Kolkata: Kolkata Police has started identifying spots where parking at night will be allowed after paying the necessary fees to KMC. Following the directives from the govt, the list will be prepared and handed over to KMC.Traffic cops said that those areas which lead to slower…
Kolkata: A city private eye hospital has completed 20,000 transplants this year amid a drop in cornea transplants in Kolkata and south Bengal. While requirement for eye transplants has reduced due to better treatment and awareness, Bengal still needs around 4,000 corneas a year, around 80% of which are provided to recipients.Since its inception in…
Minister Bhaskar Bhattacharya hands over an award Kolkata: A chess tournament was recently held to raise funds and offer a helping hand to thalassaemia patients, struggling with mounting economic burden for regular blood transfusions, bone marrow transplant and other therapies. “Thalassaemia patients need blood transfusion every two to five weeks, depending on the severity of…
The victim’s house in south Kolkata Kolkata: A baby shower in south Kolkata allegedly turned violent after a group of intoxicated neighbours attacked the host, his pregnant wife, and other family members around 11.30 pm on Sunday.The incident occurred after a minor football argument and a demand for money at the residence of Sunil Kandi…
The Green Line station was declared safe and operational Kolkata: A longitudinal crack was detected on an exterior supporting concrete structure of one of Green Line’s City Centre metro station accesses on Wednesday. The discovery sparked concerns, bringing back memories of the Blue Line’s southern terminal Kavi Subhas station being shut down on July 28…
Kolkata: The increase in price of packaged water is giving a tough time to consumers. They have to pay Rs 5 to Rs 10 more for each bottle.The price of 10 litre and 5 litre water bottles have increased by Rs 10 and Rs 5 respectively across different brands .According to the distributors, the rise…
Kolkata: Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) officers of Kolkata Customs intercepted an Indian passenger at Kolkata airport on Wednesday and seized 707 live red-eared slider turtles. The passenger had arrived via an IndiGo flight and was stopped after crossing the Green Channel. A detailed search of his checked baggage led to the discovery of the live…
