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Closed tea gardens will reopen, West Bengal CM urges migrant workers to return
West Bengal CM urges migrant workers to return as closed tea gardens plan to reopen, promising new job opportunities and health schemes.…
Two more held in violence at West Bengal students’ rally; CJP appeals CM for immediate release of protesters
West Bengal police arrest two more in student protest violence; CJP urges CM for protesters' release and FIR withdrawal.…
West Bengal BJP holds twin rallies against CJP; calls them ‘anti-national’
Many carried placards that referred to the CJP and the Left parties as “enemies of the state” and “tukde tukde gang” | India News…
West Bengal Assembly passes Bill depriving panchayat pradhans of financial powers
West Bengal Assembly passes bill limiting panchayat pradhans' financial powers to enhance administrative stability and curb corruption.…
West Bengal Finance Minister places CAG reports in Assembly
Swapan Dasgupta said the government wants to hold a special session of the Assembly in the future to discuss the CAG reports…
Tigers to be introduced in Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal on October 2
Tigers will be introduced to Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal on October 2, following careful planning and habitat considerations.…
West Bengal Minister vows to restore mangroves lost to encroachments in Sundarbans
West Bengal Minister pledges to restore encroached mangroves in Sundarbans, safeguarding India's largest mangrove ecosystem.…
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh targets Mamata Banerjee over Shaheed Diwas: ‘You stand alone’
“You betrayed the martyrs, betrayed their families, and now you have betrayed the public; that is why you stand alone,” Ghosh said. | India News…
West Bengal Martyr’s Day 2026: What is it?
West Bengal observes Martyr's Day on July 21, 2026, honoring the 13 Youth Congress workers killed in 1993 protests.…
A missing girl, mob violence, and an encounter: What happened in West Bengal’s Baruipur?
West Bengal's Baruipur faces unrest following the rape and murder of a minor, challenging the newly-inducted BJP government.…
Massive fire at Haldia Petrochemicals' plant in India, several workers injured, local media says
Several workers were injured in the fire, the cause of which was not immediately clear, media reports said.…
Fragmented accountability: On the Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata
The Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata on June 24 has also exposed serious flaws in construction approval and activities…
Turned city of joy into city of death: West Bengal CM blames Trinamool regime for warehouse tragedy
West Bengal's CM blames Trinamool leaders for warehouse tragedy, igniting political tensions in Kolkata following the deadly collapse.…
West Bengal CM launches cleanliness drive at Hooghly river ghat; stresses on 'Namami Gange' initiative
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari launches cleanliness drive at Hooghly river ghat, emphasizing the 'Namami Gange' initiative for river conservation.…
'Mamata not merely an adviser': Dissent grows in rebel TMC camp after Ritabrata Banerjee's proposal
The concerns emerged following a meeting of the rebel legislature bloc led by Ritabrata Banerjee, who was recently recognised as the Leader of Opposition. | India News…
TMC's rebel leader now LoP, ED summons Abhishek, mayor ‘quits’: Mamata faces many setbacks
This blow for TMC also comes a month after it suffered a major loss against the Bharatiya Janata Party in the West Bengal Assembly elections. | India News…
Rebel TMC front captures prime Oppn status in assembly, deals blow to Mamata
Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha, the two lawmakers expelled by the TMC, have been recognised as the leader and deputy leader of the Opposition respectively | India News…
West Bengal govt. downgrades Sourav Ganguly’s security cover
West Bengal government downgrades Sourav Ganguly's security from Z-category to Y-category amid ongoing threat assessments.…
Loyalists rally behind Mamata, say an ousted leader cannot lead Trinamool in Assembly
Earlier in the day, the Trinamool had dissolved all its party committees, including district and block units; party leaders say ‘Mamata is the original Trinamool Congress’…
ED summons TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee on June 15 in Bengal recruitment case
The summons, which require the former chief minister’s nephew to turn up at ED’s Kolkata zonal office, were delivered at Banerjee’s Kalighat area residence. | India News…
Former Trinamool Congress MLA Debo Prasad Bag arrested as resignations continue in party
Former Trinamool Congress MLA Debaprasad Bag arrested amid ongoing corruption probes as party leaders resign in West Bengal.…
Suvendu expands Ministry; 13 Cabinet Ministers, 22 Ministers of State take oath
West Bengal's Cabinet expands as 35 BJP MLAs take oath, boosting Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's Council to 41 Ministers.…
TMC leader Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor, says Kunal Ghosh; official confirmation awaited
TMC MLA Firhad Hakim resigned as Kolkata mayor after being granted permission by ex-CM Mamata Banerjee. | India News…
Expelled TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee chosen Bengal LoP, has support of 58 MLAs
The West Bengal speaker has accepted a letter signed by the 58 MLAs. Two other MLAs are also part of the group, but they are currently outside the state. | India News…
Trinamool rift deepens as 20 MLAs attend administrative meeting called by Suvendu
Trinamool Congress rift escalates as 20 MLAs attend Suvendu's meeting amid rebel claims for new Leader of Opposition.…
Bengal government hands over 31 acres to BSF for fencing at India-Bangladesh border
West Bengal government transfers 31 acres to BSF for border fencing, addressing long-standing land transfer issues at India-Bangladesh border.…
Trinamool rift deepens as 20 MLAs attend administrative meeting called by Suvendu
Trinamool Congress rift escalates as 20 MLAs attend Suvendu's meeting amid rebel claims for new Leader of Opposition.…
Trinamool Congress announces organisational overhaul amid internal rebellion, dissolves all committees in Bengal
TMC announces the dissolution of all committees in West Bengal amid internal rebellion, initiating a comprehensive organisational overhaul.…
TMC's big move amid split buzz and LoP row: 'All committees dissolved with immediate effect'
The crisis deepened on Wednesday when 59 rebel TMC MLAs arrived at the West Bengal Assembly in Kolkata to stake claim as the principal opposition group. | India News…
'Do ghaz ki doori': Adhir Choudhary on BJP keeping distance from rebel Trinamool MLAs
NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Choudhary on Wednesday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which recently came to power in the state for th…
Who is Ritabrata Banerjee? TMC MLA leading ‘rebel’ faction and likely to be Bengal LoP
Ritabrata Banerjee is a member of legislative assembly in West Bengal. He won from Uluberia Purba constituency on Trinamool Congress’ ticket. | India News…
West Bengal: 59 rebel TMC legislators to stake claim as main opposition party
The dissidents include former ministers such as Javed Ahmed Khan, Arup Roy, Chandranath Sinha, and Sabina Yasmin | India News…
NIA files 4 charge sheets in Malda SIR violence case
The NIA has charged 31 individuals for taking judicial officers hostage during an April incident in Malda, West Bengal, amid electoral roll revisions. | India News…
Mamata's TMC stares at split as most MLAs rally behind expelled legislator for leader of opposition
Addressing a rally in Kolkata on Tuesday, TMC leader and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP is trying to split the TMC. | India News…
‘What is happening now?’: TMC's Derek O'Brien to Amit Shah after Abhishek Banerjee roughed up in Bengal
Derek O'Brien alleged that Abhishek Banerjee's security had been withdrawn on the day of counting and sought an explanation from Amit Shah over the incident. | India News…
West Bengal Cabinet expansion on June 1
West Bengal's Cabinet expansion on June 1 will prioritize seniority, experience, and regional representation among over 30 new Ministers.…
Enforcement Directorate conducts searches at nine locations in West Bengal PDS scam case
Shorts News:Enforcement Directorate conducts searches at nine locations in West Bengal PDS scam case…
‘They wanted to kill me’: Abhishek vows to move Supreme Court after attack allegedly by BJP workers
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that BJP workers attacked his convoy during a visit to West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. | India News…
'Rulers became killers': Mamata, Akhilesh, Kharge condemn attack on Abhishek Banerjee, accuse BJP of violence
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the incident. He alleged that the lack of security arrangements reflected the BJP's politics. | India News…
Abhishek Banerjee assaulted allegedly by BJP workers: Eggs, stones, shoes hurled at TMC general secretary
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee assaulted as he visits post-poll violence | India News…
Eggs, shoes hurled at TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee during visit to post-poll violence victims' families in Bengal
Abhishek Banerjee attacked during visit to post-poll violence victims' families in Bengal, claims it was a pre-planned assault.…
Fire breaks out at school in west Bengaluru, no casualties reported
The fire broke out in the auditorium.…
West Bengal set to implement National Health Mission, says CM Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal to implement National Health Mission with ₹2,103 crore funding, enhancing healthcare for 1.36 crore families.…
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari launches cervical cancer vaccination drive for over 7.5 lakh girls aged 14 years
West Bengal launches HPV vaccination drive for 7.5 lakh girls aged 14, offering free Gardasil-4 doses to combat cervical cancer.…
Trinamool criticises 11-page Annapurna Bhandar form filling process
Trinamool Congress criticizes the complicated 11-page Annapurna Bhandar form, urging the government for a simplified process.…
Census in West Bengal to start from August 1: CM Suvendu
West Bengal's Census 2027 will take place from August 1 to February's end, emphasizing public participation and governance.…
West Bengal truck driver killed in Manipur ambush
West Bengal truck driver killed in Manipur ambush; a police constable injured amid ongoing regional tensions and protests.…
Census in Bengal to be held from August 1 to February end next year: CM
West Bengal's Census 2027 will take place from August 1 to February's end, emphasizing public participation and governance.…
At least 386 undocumented immigrants in Bengal holding centres await deportation
A police officer said the highest number of undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants (around 335) is being held at three centres in Basirhat | India News…
Illegal call centre busted in Goa, 26 held for duping U.S. citizens
Police bust illegal call centre in Goa, arresting 26 for duping U.S. citizens by impersonating bank officials.…
Internal bickering, resignations and public anger, Trinamool battling on multiple fronts
Trinamool Congress faces internal conflicts, resignations, and public protests following recent electoral defeats in West Bengal.…
West Bengal government faces Annapurna challenge, to verify beneficiaries before rolling out cash transfer scheme
West Bengal government verifies beneficiaries for Annapurna Yojana amid financial concerns over cash transfer scheme implementation.…
Child marriage persists despite national decline, West Bengal tops list: Data
NEW DELHI: Child marriage persists in several Indian states despite years of campaigns promoting girls' education and delayed marriage, with West Bengal and Jharkhand reporting the…
Rate at which West Bengal tribunals restoring names of deleted electors proves genuine voters not allowed to vote: Prasenjit Bose
Prasenjit Bose highlights that over 60% of restored electors reveal genuine voters were wrongfully excluded from West Bengal's 2026 elections.…
Probe incidents of accused being paraded in underwear: APDR writes to West Bengal Human Rights Commission
APDR urges West Bengal Human Rights Commission to investigate police for parading accused in underwear, highlighting human rights violations.…
30 lakh beneficiaries of TMC government’s direct cash transfer scheme for women ineligible: Suvendu
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari declares 30 lakh 'Lakshmir Bhandar' beneficiaries ineligible, introduces new 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme for women.…
Hundreds gather near West Bengal’s Hakimpur border as BJP Govt begins crackdown on illegal Bangladeshis
Hundreds gather at West Bengal's Hakimpur border as the BJP government enforces a crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi migrants.…
Annapurna Yojana: How to enrol in West Bengal’s new cash aid scheme for women
West Bengal's Annapurna Yojana will provide ₹3,000 monthly cash aid to eligible women, with applications starting May 27, 2026.…
Scores head to Bangladesh border amid Bengal’s migrant crackdown
Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari said those found to be Bangladeshi nationals should leave the country voluntarily. | India News…
TMC leaders attend administrative meeting chaired by West Bengal CM Adhikari
In 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party swept the assembly polls winning 208 seats, while TMC won 80 seat | India News…