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School safety manual yells to be heard
A 65-page school safety manual published by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations recommends that students be taught to "yell, run and tell" in a range of situations - from a stranger offering sweets to a familiar face trying to take advantage of them.
Apr 25, 2018 00:00 IST
Prep for German Olympiad with soap and song
Two students from Modern High School for Girls have German television soaps and pop music to thank for topping a national-level language competition and earning the opportunity to represent India at the International German Olympiad in Freiburg this July.
Apr 25, 2018 00:00 IST
Panel sets CNG deadline
The National Green Tribunal has given the state government three weeks to decide on an agreement that will play a key role in bringing the environment-friendly compressed natural gas (CNG) to Calcutta and others parts of the Calcutta Metropolitan Area.
Apr 25, 2018 00:00 IST
Heat high sets pace for hotter days
Calcutta reeled under a double assault of high heat and humidity on Tuesday, the maximum temperature rising by two degrees Celsius in 24 hours to reach 37.6. Conditions could be more oppressive on Wednesday, according to weather forecasters. The Met office has sighted thunderstorms, though.
Apr 25, 2018 00:00 IST
Nixed: new Sealdah flyover
Constraints of space in one of Calcutta's more congested neighbourhoods have grounded an additional flyover proposed by the state government to ease the expected increase in traffic between MG Road and Sealdah station once the East-West Metro becomes operational.
Apr 25, 2018 00:00 IST
Train drivers turn back on East-West
The East-West Metro is struggling to find drivers willing to take a transfer from Metro Railway and undergo training to run its rakes.
Apr 25, 2018 00:00 IST
Terrace practice before T20 face-off
A Team India handicapped by the lack of proper practice facilities tried to make do with an artificial turf on a sixth-floor terrace.
Apr 25, 2018 00:00 IST
Naval exercise on Bengal coastline
The navy will hold an exercise with the coast guard and coastal police on Bengal's coastline in May to test the operational readiness in the Eastern Command, a home department official said.
Apr 25, 2018 00:00 IST
Technical panel to scan vehicle data
The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday ordered the formation of a technical committee, which will include representatives of the state and the central governments, to generate and analyse data on polluting vehicles in Calcutta.
Apr 25, 2018 00:00 IST
Biker hurt in sudden stop
A biker was hit from behind by a yellow cab after he stopped suddenly on the Parama flyover on Tuesday morning, highlighting once again how slowing down can be as risky as speeding.
Apr 25, 2018 00:00 IST
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Two held in Nadia for Salt Lake car theft
Two teenagers were arrested in Ranaghat, Nadia, on Tuesday for allegedly stealing a car parked in front of an AE block house in Salt Lake.
Apr 25, 2018 00:00 IST
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