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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Why are WBJEE 2024 results still delayed? Legal tussle over OBC quota puts thousands in limbo
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations (WBJEE) 2024 results continue to hang in the balance, with the state government yet to announce a date nearly three months after the exam. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The delay, rooted in ongoing legal proceedings over the state's OBC reservation policy, has not only unsettled thousands of students but also thrown private engineering institutions into disarray. WBJEEB chairperson Sonali Chakraborty Banerjee confirmed that the board was ready to publish the results on June 5. However, she told PTI, 'Pls see the Act. WBJEEB has no power regarding the OBC issue. We were prepared to publish the result on June 5. But reservation issue became sub-judice by then.' In a separate clarification, she reiterated to TNN that the board's hands were tied due to the legal imbroglio. As per the 2014 WBJEE gazette notification, the state government 'shall have the power to resolve any examination related issue and also have the power to issue directions to the Board which the Board shall comply [with].' Another provision mandates the preparation of separate merit lists for SC, ST, and OBC candidates under the West Bengal State Higher Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) Act, 2013. The dispute over OBC categorisation has rendered this process legally untenable, stalling the finalisation of results. Students caught in the crossfire The uncertainty has hit students hard. For many, the prolonged silence from officials has compounded the anxiety of admissions and future planning. Siliguri resident Emon Chakraborty, awaiting her WBJEE results, voiced concern about academic timelines being pushed back. 'Colleges will start their classes late, and consequently, everything else will get delayed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Earlier, a new session would begin in July, now it's Aug,' she told TNN. Manojit Sen, a WBJEE candidate whose target is Jadavpur University, admitted the delay was eroding his confidence. 'My aim is to study at JU, but this delay is scaring me. I have started to look elsewhere,' he said. In a written appeal submitted last week, a group of students told the Board: 'It has been three months since the exam for admission to undergraduate engineering courses in West Bengal was held on April 27. Yet no official update or tentative date for the results has been shared by the WBJEE Board. Such prolonged uncertainty is causing us extreme mental stress and anxiety.' Repeated attempts to seek clarity from the education department and the WBJEE Board have failed to yield any formal communication. Engineering colleges fear fallout The ripple effect of the delay is being felt across Bengal's engineering landscape, particularly among private institutions. The Association of Professional Academic Institutions, West Bengal (APAI-WB), which represents private colleges, expressed apprehension about the cascading impact on admissions, attendance, and academic cycles. 'We hope the legal complications will be resolved soon, or students and institutes will suffer,' said APAI president Tarnjit Singh, as told to TNN. He was joined by Brainwave University's Monoj Mukherjee, who warned that 'such delays led to a drop in student turnout, with many seeking opportunities outside Bengal.' The situation has also disrupted standard academic scheduling. 'The delay in the declaration of WBJEE results, primarily attributed to the legal entanglements surrounding OBC reservations, has caused considerable anxiety among students as well as engineering colleges in Bengal,' an APAI-WB representative told TNN. Government maintains caution While Education Minister Bratya Basu had earlier acknowledged the state was 'ready to publish the results,' he cited the need for legal clarity before proceeding. Minister Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, speaking at a pre-counselling and education fair organised by APAI-WB, chose to highlight available support mechanisms like student credit cards. Attempting to reassure worried candidates, APAI-WB general secretary Satyam Roy Chowdhury added, 'World-class education and global opportunities are available in Bengal.' No clarity, no calendar As July ends with no results or revised schedule in sight, Bengal's engineering admission calendar stands paralyzed. With the OBC case still pending in court, the West Bengal government remains tight-lipped, and the WBJEEB continues to wait for instructions it is legally obligated to follow. For now, both students and institutions are left staring at a blank calendar, with no answers, no results, and no relief in sight.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IHCL signs agreement with Ambuja Neotia for 15 hotels in India
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has signed agreements with the Ambuja Neotia Group to launch 15 new hotels in India. The agreements further expand the companies' existing partnership to more than 40 hotels. IHCL managing director and CEO Puneet Chhatwal said: 'IHCL's pioneering legacy of building destinations like Rajasthan, Kerala, Goa and Andaman and Lakshadweep Islands will now extend to unlocking the tourism potential of the East and North East with this agreement. 'We are delighted to extend our partnership with the Ambuja Neotia Group, known for their luxury hospitality developments showcasing the spirit of this region.' The new projects, primarily under the Taj brand, are slated to open within the next five years. It will start with four hotel operating agreements for properties including a Taj hotel in Darjeeling, a hotel under the Tree of Life brand in Lataguri, and a SeleQtions in both Kolkata and Siliguri. Comprising a mix of greenfield, brownfield, and conversion projects, the 15 new sites are located across Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and Sikkim. This expansion encompasses a Taj resort in Sunderban, Shimla, Darjeeling, and Rabong, with some of the projects featuring villas under the Taj brand in Sikkim, Darjeeling, Lataguri, and Raichak. Ambuja Neotia Group chairman Harshavardhan Neotia said: 'This announcement follows closely on the heels of IHCL's strategic partnership with the Ambuja Neotia Group for Tree of Life, reflective of the strength and success of our ongoing collaboration. 'The addition of premium room inventory this fiscal to Taj Chia Kutir in Kurseong, as well as the upcoming Taj-branded luxury villas in Darjeeling, Lataguri and Gangtok, reflects the growing demand from the segment.' IHCL's portfolio has more than 400 hotels, encompassing 152 under pipeline, spanning four continents, 14 countries, and over 150 locations. In November 2023, IHCL revealed plans to open a new Taj property in West Bengal. "IHCL signs agreement with Ambuja Neotia for 15 hotels in India" was originally created and published by Hotel Management Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hindustan Times
21-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
WBJEE Result News 2025 Live: Where, how to check West Bengal JEE results when out
WBJEE Result News 2025 Live: Where, how to check West Bengal JEE results when out WBJEE Result News 2025 Live: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board has not yet announced WBJEE Result 2025. When declared, the West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam results can be checked by candidates on the official website of WBJEEB at The WBJEE results can be checked by candidates who have appeared by entering their details, such as application number and date of More Along with the result, the board is also expected to share the merit list and cut-off marks. The WBJEE examination was held on April 27, 2025. The exam was held in two shifts- first shift from 11 am to 1 pm and second shift from 2 pm to 4 pm. The Board released candidates' responses and answer keys and invited objections up to May 11 on the payment of a non-refundable processing fee of ₹500 per question challenged, through net banking/ debit card/ credit card/UPI. Follow the blog for latest updates on results, direct link, how to check, cut off and more.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Video of flag vendor beating in Bangladesh falsely shared as incident in India
A video of a vendor selling Bangladeshi flags being beaten up by a uniformed man has circulated in social media posts that falsely claim the incident took place in India's West Bengal state. The clip has in fact circulated in Bangladeshi media reports about a flag seller who was beaten by a soldier during a football match in the capital Dhaka on June 10, 2025. The 12-second clip of a uniformed man hitting another man carrying a bundle of flags was shared on Facebook on June 15, with the Hindi-language caption praising an Indian Border Security Force (BSF) soldier for the "treatment given to a Bangladeshi flag seller in West Bengal". "There should be restrictive action against traitors who live in India and hoist the flags of enemy nations Pakistan, Bangladesh and Palestine. Action should also be taken against those who make and sell these flags," adds the caption. The clip surfaced on Facebook and X as India deported hundreds of people to Bangladesh without trial, officials on both sides said, drawing condemnation from activists and lawyers who call the recent expulsions illegal and based on ethnic profiling (archived link). New Delhi says the people deported are undocumented migrants. However, the move has triggered fear among India's estimated 200 million Muslims, especially among speakers of Bengali, a widely spoken language in both eastern India and Bangladesh. Bangladesh, largely encircled by land by India, has seen relations with New Delhi turn icy since a mass uprising in 2024 toppled Dhaka's government that was led by Sheikh Hasina, an Indian ally. However, the clip was filmed in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka, not India. A reverse image search on Google using keyframes from clip found it used in a news report published on the verified YouTube channel of Bangladeshi news portal Dhaka Post on June 12, 2025 (archived link). The Bengali-language report is titled, "Army gifts 100,000 Bangladeshi Taka (US$824) to a flag seller injured in baton charge". The report states the Bangladeshi army compensated the flag seller after he was hit by a soldier who was attempting to control crowds during a football match between Bangladesh and Singapore on June 10. The same video was also used by Bangladeshi media outlet News1 TV in its report about the flag seller's compensation, while another local outlet Jugantor reported the beating took place as soldiers tried to push back crowds -- some without tickets -- who tried to rush the gates of the stadium (archived links here and here). The army described it as an "unintentional and isolated incident", the reports added.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Babul Supriyo sings 'Zamaana Lage' in 'raspy voice' as he battles seasonal flu
Actor, singer and politician has fallen sick after he got drenched in rain. On Monday, the singer and politician took to his Instagram, and shared a video of himself singing the song 'Zamaana Lage' while he is recovering and taking rest. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The monochromatic video captures him singing in a raspy voice. He shared that he fell sick after travelling in the rain while riding his classic bike. He wrote in the caption, "Drove back from a meeting on my Bullet. Got wet in the rain, super-happily. Fever - lying on bed - working from home - raspy voice. Listening to some songs softly in the background. Have loved this song since it was released". He went on to lavish praise on music composer , as he further mentioned, "Beautifully composed by @ipritamofficial. Mellifluously Sung by Arijit & @shashwatsinghofficial... Intense, Meaning-Full Lyrics. Felt like singing, yun hi. PS: My daughters (both) say my facial expressions & closed eyes make me look blind & funny. But who cares.. As long as I sound 'okay okay' without any 'make-up' applied to the voice (sic)". Earlier, he remembered the late Bengali cinema legend , as he took to his Instagram, and shared a monochromatic clip from a film starring Uttam Kumar. In the video, the actor can be seen in a dialogue exchange as he treats a patient, who has suffered a bullet injury. He then goes on to tell the patient that the bullet is not lodged inside his body before he asks him to run away. Babul Supriyo currently serves as Cabinet Minister of Information Technology and Electronics of the Government of West Bengal. In the 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, Babul Supriyo ran from Tollyganj (Vidhan Sabha constituency) on a BJP ticket, and was stung by a shocking defeat. He lost by more than 50,000 votes. He later stated that West Bengal had made a 'historic mistake' by voting for TMC. However, on September 18, 2021 he joined TMC in presence of .
