The Higher Education Department of the West Bengal Government has launched a toll free helpline for students who are seeking admission to undergraduate-level courses in various colleges in the State.
Students can call the number 1800-1037-033 between 9 AM and 6 PM from Monday to Saturday. The toll free helpline was launched on 1 June, 2015 and will be active till 30 September, 2015.
Incidentally, from this year, admission procedure for colleges in Bengal has been made online.
West Bengal Government launches a toll free helpline ‘poison information centre’. This is to assist citizens on occasions where they may suspect a case of poisoning.
All the person needs to do is dial the toll free number to speak to a specialized team of doctors who will assist them according to the symptoms narrated by the caller.
This centre is being set up in the State Government run RG Kar Medical College’s forensic medicine and toxicology department.
If in a certain locality if a group of people start suffering from breathing problems or may come across a flock of birds lying dead, this might be due to poisonous gas circulating in that area. It is advised to call the ‘poison information centre’ and seek necessary guidance.
Call toll free number 1800 345 0033 to reach the ‘poison information centre’.
