West Bengal schools to remain closed on July 6 as public holiday declared in state: Here’s why

West Bengal has declared July 6 as a public holiday to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The decision will keep schools, government offices, local institutions, state undertakings and other government-controlled institutions closed for the day to commemorate a famous historical figure. The West Bengal government has declared July 6 as…

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West Bengal Assembly passes OBC reservation bill, 66 communities get 7% quota in government jobs

Representative archival photos The West Bengal Legislative Assembly on Monday passed two bills to amend the state’s OBC reservation law, bringing changes that will impact reservations in government jobs and services. The amendment provides 7% reservation to 66 OBC communities and reorganizes the OBC categories in the state in accordance with directions issued by the…

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