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All schools, government and private, will remain closed in West Bengal till October 2, 2025. The Durga Puja holidays were advanced from September 26 to September 24 due to the torrential rains in Kolkata and other regions. State education minister Bratya Basu announced the decision, urging teachers and non-teaching staff to work from home during this period.

Weather update

More rain expected in Kolkata

Kolkata has been witnessing heavy rainfall in the past few days, with the southern and eastern parts of the city receiving intense downpours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rain in the coming days due to a low-pressure area over the northeast Bay of Bengal. This weather system is expected to move northwestwards, bringing widespread lig

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