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WB Minorities Commission Bill Expands Leadership Roles
West Bengal Assembly passes amended bill to add second vice-chairperson in minorities commission, sparking legislative debate
Mamata's Lakshmir Bhandar Aids 2.15 Crore Bengal Women
West Bengal's landmark women's financial support scheme benefits over 2.15 crore women with monthly payments across general and reserved categories.
TMC Issues Final Warning to Controversial MLA Humayun Kabir
Trinamool Congress warns Bharatpur MLA Humayun Kabir after repeated anti-party remarks, including allegations against leadership and Suvendu Adhikari.
WBSSC Job Crisis Teachers Launch Fresh Hunger Strike
Kolkata teachers protest job losses after Supreme Court order, demand reinstatement without new examinations
Mamata Urges Modi to Defend Tagore's Bangladesh Heritage
Mamata Banerjee demands PM intervention after vandalism of Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral property in Bangladesh
BJP Sparks Bengal Assembly Uproar Over Maheshtala Riots
Suvendu Adhikari leads BJP protest in West Bengal Assembly, demanding discussion on Murshidabad and Maheshtala communal violence
Suvendu Adhikari Seeks NIA Probe in Bengal Maheshtala Violence
Bengal LoP approaches Calcutta HC for NIA investigation and CAPF deployment after communal clashes in Maheshtala
Bengal Violence Erupts in Maheshtala Police Arrest 18
Tension escalates in West Bengal's Maheshtala after communal clashes, with police arresting 18 and deploying heavy security forces
Bengal Moves SC Over Pending Dearness Allowance Crisis
West Bengal government seeks Supreme Court revision on DA order while preparing to pay 25% pending dues amid financial challenges
Bengal Assembly Ruckus Over Privilege Motion Against Suvendu Adhikari
TMC moves breach of privilege motion against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari for remarks on Mamata Banerjee, sparking chaos in Bengal Assembly.
Bhupender Yadav Slams Mamata Over Bengal Scams and Sandeshkhali Atrocities
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav accuses Mamata Banerjee's Bengal govt of corruption, fund misuse, and failing women in Sandeshkhali.
Suvendu Adhikari Slams Bengal Leaders Echoing Pakistan Narratives
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari accuses Bengal leaders of supporting Pakistan's rhetoric while debating Operation Sindoor in the assembly.
Mamata vs BJP Bengal OBC Survey Controversy Erupts
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee defends OBC survey amid BJP protests, claiming economic basis for classification
Mamata's Bill to Regulate Private Hospital Billing Transparency
West Bengal govt proposes clinical establishment act amendments to protect patients from hidden medical charges and billing irregularities
Saket Gokhale Apologizes to Lakshmi Puri After Court Order
Trinamool MP Saket Gokhale issues unconditional apology to Lakshmi Puri for defamatory tweets about foreign property allegations
Mamata Banerjee Addresses COVID Rise in Bengal Meeting
West Bengal CM discusses COVID-19 preparedness, urges calm and caution amid rising cases and new subvariant
Siliguri Strikers Uncover Fresh Talent for Bengal Pro T20 League
Siliguri Strikers conduct open trials, select 11 promising cricketers for Bengal Pro T20 League Season 2 starting June 11
Bengal Speeds Land Transfer to BSF Amid Border Security Concerns
West Bengal accelerates land handover to BSF for border fencing to counter illegal infiltration and potential security threats from Bangladesh-based groups.
Modi's Bengal Visit Signals Political Showdown in Nandigram
PM Modi likely to visit Bengal this month, potentially addressing a rally in Nandigram and inaugurating Kolkata Metro Green Line
Mahua Moitra Marries Pinaki Misra in Berlin Ceremony
Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra confirms marriage to former BJD parliamentarian Pinaki Misra in private Berlin wedding
Sharmistha Panoli Wins Interim Bail in Religious Sentiments Case
Law student Sharmistha Panoli granted interim bail by Calcutta HC after controversial Instagram post sparks legal battle
Sharmishta Panoli Arrest Hindu Influencer Legal Battle
Law student Sharmishta Panoli arrested over controversial social media post, her father reveals pressure behind detention and challenges faced in jail
Suvendu Adhikari Exposes Bengal Tourism Dept Tender Scandal
Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari urges Governor probe into alleged e-tender manipulation in West Bengal Tourism Department
Mamata Seeks Modi Meet on Bengal's Rs 1.75 Lakh Crore Dues
CM Banerjee requests PM Modi appointment to discuss pending central funds for West Bengal's key development schemes
Calcutta High Court Denies Bail to Law Student Sharmistha Panoli
Calcutta HC denies bail to Sharmistha Panoli for hurting religious sentiments; next hearing set for June 5.
Sukanta Majumdar Criticizes West Bengal as Rape Capital
Sukanta Majumdar condemns West Bengal over rising rape cases, citing recent Hooghly incident.
WBSSC Teacher Recruitment Challenged at Calcutta High Court
West Bengal's latest teacher recruitment notification faces challenge in Calcutta HC over altered criteria.
Mamata Banerjee Announces New Sub-Division in Murshidabad
Bengal Cabinet clears new sub-division in Murshidabad amid communal violence controversy.
Congress Defends Mamata Against Amit Shah's Infiltration Claims
Congress argues Central government's role in border security amid Amit Shah's infiltration allegations against Mamata Banerjee.
Amit Shah Honors Vivekananda and Challenges Mamata in Kolkata
Amit Shah pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda in Kolkata, criticizes Mamata Banerjee's governance, and sets BJP's sights on 2026 Bengal elections.
Kolkata Police Defend Sharmista Arrest Amid Patriotism Row
Kolkata Police differentiate hate speech from patriotism defending arrest of influencer Sharmista Panoli.
Kangana Ranaut Defends Sharmistha Panoli Criticizes West Bengal Govt
Kangana Ranaut condemns Sharmistha's arrest, likens it to North Korea-style governance.
Amit Shah Criticizes Mamata Over Operation Sindoor Reaction
Amit Shah accuses Mamata Banerjee of opposing Operation Sindoor's success during a rally in Kolkata.
Geert Wilders Urges Modi to Defend Influencer Sharmishta
Wilders asks Modi to free influencer Panoli, arrested in Kolkata for religiously sensitive posts.
Amit Shah Visits Kolkata Fueling BJP's 2026 Bengal Ambitions
Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata as BJP leaders gear up for a 2026 electoral win in West Bengal.
Ghola Residents Benefit from Modi's Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Ghola locals enjoy affordable medicines via Modi's Jan Aushadhi Kendras, ensuring widespread healthcare access.
BJP Chooses Ashish Ghosh for Kaliganj Bypoll Contest
BJP names Ashish Ghosh as its candidate for Kaliganj bypoll, set for June.
Kaliganj Bypoll Sees Contest as Left Front Backs Congress
Kaliganj bypoll heats up as Left Front supports Congress against TMC's Alifa Ahmed.
BJP Slams Mamata Banerjee's Remarks on Operation Sindoor
BJP criticizes Mamata Banerjee for calling Operation Sindoor political exploitation. Naqvi accuses her of undermining armed forces' valor.
Unaffected Teachers Vow Protests Amid West Bengal Recruitment
West Bengal's "untainted" teachers, cleared by CBI, persist in protests after SC decision canceled their jobs.