Close Call: Ceiling Collapse at Historic Calcutta University Hostel

The ceiling of a room at the women's PG hostel of Calcutta University collapsed, with no injuries reported. The 150-year-old facility, housing postgraduate students, is undergoing repairs. Students have been relocated for safety, expressing concern over their studies being disrupted ahead of upcoming exams.

In a startling incident, part of the ceiling in a room at Calcutta University's women's PG hostel, an institution steeped in 150 years of history, crumbled early Saturday morning. Fortunately, no injuries occurred as students were quickly evacuated.

Located in north Kolkata's Beadon Row, the hostel caters to students of various postgraduate disciplines. According to University Registrar Debashis Das, steps for repairing the old structure have already been initiated, though the unexpected ceiling collapse preempted this action.

As exams approach, students are distressed over their safety and concern that the disruption could affect their academic performance. University officials are prioritizing safety, ensuring students are temporarily shifted to other accommodations while the situation is addressed.