State announces free Wi-Fi zones across 500 rural panchayats
The first phase targets schools, health centres and gram panchayat offices before Durga Puja.
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State
Kolkata metro's Purple Line extension opens for trial runs
Commuters from Joka to Esplanade could save up to 40 minutes once services begin.
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Politics
Municipal polls: Election Commission announces seven-phase schedule
Counting will take place on a single day; model code of conduct comes into force immediately.
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Business
Sensex crosses 95,000 for the first time on strong FII inflows
Banking and IT stocks led the rally; analysts warn of short-term volatility.
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Education
Madhyamik 2027 timetable released; exams to begin in February
The board has also introduced a new practical assessment for science subjects.
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Sports
India clinch thriller at Eden Gardens to seal the series 3-1
A last-over six sent 65,000 fans into raptures on a night to remember.
Soumya Chatterjee
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Sports
Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal: Derby tickets sell out in 11 minutes
The Salt Lake Stadium will host a full house of 68,000 on Sunday.
Soumya Chatterjee
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Entertainment
Bengali thriller becomes the highest-grossing regional film of the year
The film crossed Rs 60 crore in its third week with strong overseas collections.
Tania Roy
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Technology
New Town IT hub to get India's largest green data centre
The 120 MW facility will run entirely on solar and wind power.
Arjun Banerjee
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Lifestyle
Pandal hopping 2026: Ten themes you cannot miss this Durga Puja
From a floating city to a recycled-plastic forest, Kolkata's pandals go bold.
Tania Roy
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Culture
Rare Tagore manuscripts digitised and opened to the public
Over 4,000 pages are now available in a free online archive.
Tania Roy
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