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19,000 who lost school jobs likely to be eligible recruits: Bengal SSC

West Bengal School Service Commission cancels 5,300 appointments due to irregularities, plans new recruitment process for eligible candidates.

West Bengal Governor asks State govt. to remove education minister for poll code violation

West Bengal Governor asks State govt. to remove education minister for poll code violation

Reacting to the development, Mr. Basu posted on social media that the “Indian Constitution clearly states the recommendation of appointment or removal of any Minister lies with the Chief Minister. “He (the Governor) has not only shown his true colours, he has exceeded his constitutional limit as well,” Mr. Basu…

Bengal education minister trying to spoil my relation with CM: Bengal governor

Bengal education minister trying to spoil my relation with CM: Bengal governor

Governor C.V. Ananda Bose said such remarks came after he had already endorsed names for interim vice-chancellors, as proposed by the minister.

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West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu accuses Centre of holding back funds for Sarva Shiksha Mission

West Bengal Education Minister accuses Centre of withholding funds for Sarva Shiksha Mission, citing lack of MoU signing for Pradhan Mantri School for Rising India scheme.

Governor destroying higher education ambience: Bengal minister after removal of officiating Jadavpur University VC

Jadavpur University Teachers’ Association General Secretary Parthapratim Roy told PTI, “We had all along been calling for an amicable solution so that the awarding of degrees and citations to students is not affected.

Ministry of Education reaches out to CBI for investigation into West Bengal mid-day meal irregularities

Union Ministry of Education approaches CBI to investigate alleged irregularities in mid-day meal scheme in West Bengal. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari had written to Union Minister in Jan. '2023. West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu denies ₹100 crore loss. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh says people will give fitting reply…

Will abide by SC observation on V-C issue: Bengal Minister

SC sets up search committee for V-Cs in 13 State-run univs in Bengal. Govt welcomes decision, will obey all directives. SC displeased with Chancellor, expressed concern for education system. Court to form search committee, State, Chancellor & UGC to give 3-5 nominees in a week. Govt sent letters to Governor,…

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West Bengal govt. keeps mum on Governor’s letter

West Bengal govt. keeps mum on Governor’s letter

The ruling Trinamool Congress on Sunday lashed out at the Governor, accusing him of “deliberately adopting a confrontationist approach on behalf of the BJP”.

TMC accuses Bengal Governor of working on behalf of BJP after Bose sends missives to State, Centre

TMC accuses Bengal Governor of working on behalf of BJP after Bose sends missives to State, Centre

TMC, BJP accuse each other of interfering in higher edu. TMC accuses Governor of "deliberately adopting a confrontationist approach on behalf of the BJP" and of wanting a "plum posting in New Delhi as a reward". BJP accuses TMC of "humiliating the Governor" for trying to clean up the mess…

Governor Bose writes confidential letters to Centre, Bengal govt.

Governor Bose writes confidential letters to Centre, Bengal govt.

Incidentally, Mr. Bose signed the letters a couple of hours after holding an elaborate meeting with chief secretary H.K. Dwivedi at Raj Bhavan.

West Bengal Governor decides to discharge duties of interim university VCs, triggers row

West Bengal Governor decides to discharge duties of interim university VCs, triggers row

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose has decided to discharge the duties of interim vice-chancellors (VCs) of all the varsities where full-time VCs are yet to be appointed. The move has triggered a fresh row between the State government and Raj Bhavan.

Governor appointing vice chancellors in arbitrary manner: West Bengal Education Minister

Governor appointing vice chancellors in arbitrary manner: West Bengal Education Minister

The education minister took exception in the appointment of VCs in 11 of the 31 state universities by the governor without consulting the state higher education department and the minister.

Bengal government not imposing Bengali, says State Education Minister

Bengal government not imposing Bengali, says State Education Minister

Darjeeling MLA Neeraj Zimba reminded the State government that protests had erupted in 2017 over similar attempts to impose Bengali on the people of the hills.

West Bengal Assembly passes bill to appoint Education Minister as Visitor of private varsities

West Bengal Assembly passes bill to appoint Education Minister as Visitor of private varsities

West Bengal Private University Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was passed by a voice vote after opposition BJP MLAs staged a walkout, protesting against it.

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West Bengal Assembly passes Bill to replace Governor with Chief Minister as Chancellor of State universities

The West Bengal government had last month passed a resolution in the Cabinet to this effect

West Bengal government to appoint CM as Chancellor of all State-run universities

Bill to be introduced in Bengal Assembly to this effect

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