The group gathered to demand permanent reinstatement as eligible teachers, opposing the state’s order to retake exams. Hundreds assembled at Sealdah Station and Esplanade, about 2 km apart, but police blocked their march.
Researchers from the endocrinology, cardiac biochemistry, and biostatistics departments of AIIMS tracked the health status of 3,888 students aged between six and 19.
"Upper age limit is, however, relaxable by 5 years for scheduled caste/scheduled tribe candidates, 3 years for backward class candidates and 8 years for physically handicapped candidates," the WBSSC official notice said.
CM said the government will implement a comprehensive quality education programme from June 3 to 13 to help children gain class-appropriate knowledge and skills. The initiative aims to support students in progressing in their studies, he added.
Police said the motive for the alleged murder was a year-old dispute between the two classmates but added that further investigation was underway.
The education department has launched an investigation against a school after it was found to be operating classes 9 and 10 without the required permission. Officials said the school was only authorised to enrol students up to Class 8.