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    West Bengal Government News

    Kolkata shuts 13 hotels, issues notices to 50 over fire safety violations

    This comes three days after an early morning blaze in central Kolkata’s Shikha Inn Hotel killed nine people on Wednesday. (PTI)
    India News
    Published 9 hours ago

    2 years since RG Kar case, WB govt medical institutions to observe 2-min silence

    According to a notice issued by the department on August 8, all establishments under the Health and Family Welfare Department will observe a two-minute silence from 11 am to 11:02 am on August 9.
    India News
    Published 13 days ago

    Unusually ‘high’ birth certificates issued before SIR; Bengal govt orders scrutiny

    The government said it detected an abnormally high number of birth certificates issued in 2025. (PTI/Representative)
    India News
    Published 29 days ago

    'She chased me away': Madan Mitra explains why he left Mamata's TMC camp

    Madan Mitra was one of Banerjee's longest-serving political associates and among the TMC's founding-era leaders
    India News
    Updated 36 days ago

    ‘Jungle law’: TMC slams Bengal govt after Baruipur rape-murder accused ‘killed’

    Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra slammed the Bengal government for encounter killing of Baruipur rape-murder prime accused.
    India News
    Updated 45 days ago

    Bengal rejects 2.6 million Annapurna Yojana forms after SIR check: CM Adhikari

    Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari says West Bengal rejected 2.6 million Annapurna Yojana applications and removed ineligible beneficiaries from welfare rolls. (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 52 days ago

    3 neighbours arrested for alleged sexual abuse of minor in Hooghly in Bengal

    "Police have taken swift action in this case after receiving a complaint. A case was registered under the 6 POCSO Act, and subsequently all 3 accused persons were arrested," Police Commissionerate stated.
    India News
    Updated 55 days ago

    1-yr detention with no trial part of new Bengal bills on anti-social activities

    The general consent was restored by the Suvendu Adhikari-led government on June 8.
    India News
    Updated 56 days ago

    Midday meals: Oppn accuses Bengal govt of imposing vegetarianism by dropping eggs

    Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari assured the meals would be nutritious. (PTI)
    India News
    Published 58 days ago

    Supreme Court declines urgent hearing in ration denial linked to SIR

    Article 32 allows people to directly approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of their fundamental rights.
    India News
    Updated 59 days ago

    SC declines hearing plea against ration denial linked to SIR in West Bengal

    The present plea comes weeks after the Supreme Court, in a judgment delivered on May 27, upheld the constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s SIR exercise. (File Photo)
    India News
    Published 60 days ago

    TMC factions sit separately as West Bengal assembly session starts

    West Bengal Governor R. N. Ravi addresses the first session of the 18th Legislative Assembly at Lok Bhavan, in Kolkata on Thursday.
    India News
    Updated 64 days ago

    West Bengal moves SC against release of 1993 Bowbazar blast convict

    Supreme Court of India. (PTI)
    India News
    Published 65 days ago

    CID to probe into Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee’s death by drowning

    Rahul Arunoday Banerjee tragically lost his life on March 29.
    Entertainment
    Updated 68 days ago

    Bengal govt asks state employees to facilitate smart meter installation at their residences

    Bengal govt asks state employees to facilitate smart meter installation at their residences
    Cities
    Published 71 days ago

    West Bengal restores general consent to CBI

    Representational image
    India News
    Published 74 days ago

    Days after Firhad Hakim exit, Bengal govt dissolves Kolkata muncipal corporation

    Former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim leaves after a meeting with West Bengal assembly LoP Ritabrata Banerjee, at state Assembly, in Kolkata, Monday. (PTI)
    Cities
    Published 75 days ago

    West Bengal set to become 36th state/UT to implement AB-PMJAY

    West Bengal set to become 36th state/UT to implement AB-PMJAY
    Cities
    Published 76 days ago

    Bengal govt scraps Tajpur deep-sea port project, identifies new site 10 km away

    Union minister of ports Sarbananda Sonowal with West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari at a meeting at Nabanna. (@SuvenduWB)
    India News
    Published 79 days ago

    Bengal launches Annapurna Yojana, over 28 lakh women to receive ₹3,000 monthly

    People collect forms for the Annapurna Yojana, under which women beneficiaries will get <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,000 per month as financial assistance, in Nadia, West Bengal.
    India News
    Updated 80 days ago

    TMC's Derek O'Brien questions Amit Shah after assault on Abhishek Banerjee

    TMC leaders alleged that the protest was politically motivated and accused the BJP of engineering the attack to disrupt Abhishek Banerjee's visit.
    India News
    Published 84 days ago

    Fish-rice meals at ₹5, curbs on liquor shop: Suvendu's new initiatives in Bengal

    CM Suvendu Adhikari said that from May 27, his government will begin issuing forms for the Annapurna Yojana, under which women will receive <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,000 per month.
    India News
    Updated 88 days ago

    Bengal govt launches verification drive for Annapurna Yojana beneficiaries ahead of rollout

    Bengal govt launches verification drive for Annapurna Yojana beneficiaries ahead of rollout
    Cities
    Updated 92 days ago

    West Bengal bars officers from sharing information with media

    West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari.
    India News
    Published 92 days ago

    Bengal BJP government bars officials from speaking to media without approval

    The prohibition applies to “direct or indirect communication of any document or information with the press by the members of the services” unless there is a government order.
    India News
    Published 93 days ago

    Cal HC asks Bengal govt to take decision on exemption in animal slaughter rules for Eid ul-Adha

    Cal HC asks Bengal govt to take decision on exemption in animal slaughter rules for Eid ul-Adha
    Cities
    Updated 93 days ago

    WB govt directs departments to cut expenses, submit cost-saving action plans

    WB govt directs departments to cut expenses, submit cost-saving action plans
    Cities
    Published 96 days ago

    Bengal govt inks MoU with Centre to speed up tap water coverage in rural households

    Bengal govt inks MoU with Centre to speed up tap water coverage in rural households
    Cities
    Published 96 days ago

    Bengal cuts down security for politicians and officials after protection review

    West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses a press conference at Nabanna, in Howrah district, West Bengal, Friday, May 15, 2026.
    India News
    Updated 96 days ago

    Centre, West Bengal sign MoU for PM SHRI schools initiative

    West Bengal had earlier declined to sign the MoU for implementation of the PM SHRI scheme under the TMC government. (Representative photo/ iStock)
    India News
    Published 98 days ago
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