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Relief for ‘Tainted’ SSC Teachers? Bengal Govt May Appeal Against Supreme Court’s Salary Refund Order

29/05/2025 admin 0

In a major development, the West Bengal government may urge the Supreme Court not to enforce salary refunds from 5,300 disqualified SSC teachers. Citing financial hardship and constitutional rights, the state’s review petition could offer crucial relief.

Dilip Ghosh to take charge of BJP along with Subrata Chatterjee? Big news about State President

29/05/2025 admin 0

The Bengal BJP president election is back in focus as the party collects names for the Pradesh Parishad members. With Sukanta Majumdar’s term nearing its end, speculation over his successor—Dilip Ghosh or Subrata Chattopadhyay—is heating up. National BJP president election may also conclude by June 2025.

Over 10 Lakh WB State Employees and Pensioners to Receive 25% DA in June 2025

28/05/2025 admin 0

Supreme Court orders West Bengal government to pay 25% of pending Dearness Allowance (DA) to over 10 lakh employees and pensioners within 6 weeks. Huge financial implications for the state. Read full details.

Big Announcement for Dismissed Teachers! CM Mamata Banerjee to Hold Press Conference at 5 PM

27/05/2025 admin 0

CM Mamata Banerjee will hold a press conference today at 5 PM to address the issue of dismissed teachers in compliance with Supreme Court guidelines. Major announcements expected.

When Will the 25% Pending DA Be Paid? Will All Govt Employees Get It? Big Update

26/05/2025 admin 0

In a major win for West Bengal government employees, the Supreme Court has directed the state to clear 25% of the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) within six weeks. But not everyone is eligible.

Dues DA may be received in July, state government employees will get around Rs 5-8 lakh per head

20/05/2025 admin 0

Supreme Court Orders West Bengal Government to Pay 25% Pending DA to Employees Within Six Weeks

Calcutta High Court Upholds Interim Stay on Supernumerary Appointments in Upper Primary Recruitment

20/05/2025 admin 0

The Calcutta High Court Division Bench upholds the interim stay imposed by Justice Biswajit Basu on recruitment to supernumerary posts in upper primary education. The state government’s appeal is rejected, keeping the ban on hiring intact.

Will 25% DA Be Paid in June? CM Mamata Banerjee Breaks Silence on Supreme Court Order

19/05/2025 admin 0

Supreme Court orders West Bengal to pay 25% pending DA within 6 weeks. CM Mamata Banerjee responds, saying she follows the law. Will the state release DA payments by June? Read the full update.

“Speak for Us in Parliament!” Jobless Teachers Set ‘Home Task’ for TMC and BJP, Warn of Nabanna March

18/05/2025 admin 0

The protesting teachers, who lost their jobs due to the recruitment scam, vow to continue their apolitical movement and challenge both ruling and opposition parties to raise their issue in Parliament and support them before the President.

It will take ₹10,000 Crore to Pay 25% DA to Employees, How will West Bengal Government raise funds?

16/05/2025 admin 0

Finance experts close to the government indicate that the CM’s Chief Economic Advisor and former finance minister Dr. Amit Mitra may be consulted. For now, Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya has declined to comment, only saying, “The CM will speak when it’s time.”