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Football legend Messi's ‘swaying’ statue from Mamata era taken down in Kolkata

The Public Works Department (PWD) taking away the statue of iconic football player Lionel Messi from Lake Town, Kolkata, after locals complained it had been swaying, on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Updated on Jun 1, 2026, 3:23 PM IST

Suvendu Adhikari expands West Bengal cabinet, 35 more ministers sworn-in

Adhikari and five ministers were sworn in at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground on May 9.

Updated on Jun 1, 2026, 11:41 AM IST

TMC claims BJP behind attacks on Abhishek, Kalyan Banerjee, plans protest

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee allegedly attacked near Chanditala Police Station following his arrival to submit a deputation regarding post-poll violence, in Hooghly on Sunday.

Published on Jun 1, 2026, 6:26 AM IST

Former TMC MLA Khokan Das arrested in Prayagraj

Following a transit remand, he was taken back to West Bengal. (For representation only)

Updated on May 31, 2026, 11:02 PM IST

Experts seek stronger anti-tobacco law enforcement in Bengal amid slow decline in use

Experts seek stronger anti-tobacco law enforcement in Bengal amid slow decline in use

Published on May 31, 2026, 5:08 PM IST

Abhishek condemns ‘political violence’ after assault, thanks Rahul for support

Calling the incident "political violence and state-sponsored terrorism", Banerjee expressed gratitude to Rahul Gandhi for standing by him.

Updated on May 31, 2026, 3:34 PM IST

Abhishek Banerjee ‘attack’ accused linked to ex-TMC MLA? What we know

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee alleged that BJP workers attacked his convoy during his visit to Sonarpur, claiming it was an attempt to kill him.

Updated on May 31, 2026, 4:45 PM IST

'Attempt to murder me': Kalyan Banerjee's big claim after 'attack by BJP goons’

Hooghly: TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee receives assistance after he was allegedly attacked, near Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly, Sunday, May 31, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI05_31_2026_000111B)

Updated on May 31, 2026, 4:45 PM IST

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee attacked near Kolkata, day after assault on Abhishek

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee reacts after he was allegedly attacked, near Chanditala Police Station in Hooghly.

Updated on May 31, 2026, 1:04 PM IST

5 arrested, 2 detained for heckling TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal's Sonarpur

TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee wears a helmet after stones and eggs were hurled at him during his visit to meet families of post-poll violence victims, in Sonarpur, West Bengal.

Updated on May 31, 2026, 11:47 AM IST

'He could have died': Mamata vs hospital over Abhishek Banerjee's injuries

TMC chief and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee leaves after meeting Abhishek Banerjee at a private hospital following his brief admission, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Updated on May 31, 2026, 12:22 PM IST

After attack on Abhishek, Mamata claims hospitals were told not to admit him

TMC's Mamata Banerjee claims hospitals were warned against admitting Abhishek after attack

Updated on May 31, 2026, 6:59 AM IST

‘They wanted to kill me’: Abhishek vows to move SC after ‘attack’ by BJP workers

TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee wears a helmet after stones, shoes and eggs were hurled at him during his visit to meet families of post-poll violence victims, in Sonarpur, West Bengal, Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Updated on May 30, 2026, 10:51 PM IST

28 killed amid severe weather conditions across UP, Bihar, Bengal and MP

In UP's Hamirpur district, four labourers and two security guards were killed after a section of an under-construction bridge collapsed during a storm.

Updated on May 30, 2026, 9:57 AM IST

At least 386 undocumented immigrants in Bengal holding centres await deportation

Dozens gathered near a BSF check post in Bengal’s Hakimpur this week. (X)

Published on May 29, 2026, 3:39 PM IST

5,000-10,000 infiltrators leave Bengal daily under BJP rule, says Amit Shah in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, May 28 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks during the inauguration and foundation stone laying of various development works, in Gandhinagar on Thursday. (@BJP4Gujarat X/ANI Photo) (ANI)

Published on May 28, 2026, 9:28 PM IST

Three million fake Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries in Bengal: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said that around 3 million beneficiaries of the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme are fake (PTI)

Updated on May 28, 2026, 3:00 AM IST

Bengal: Sacks of buried cash linked to arrested TMC leader found in jute field

<span class='webrupee'>₹</span>80 lakh in unaccounted cash along with several tarpaulins and blankets that the former TMC government was allegedly supposed to distribute among people affected by natural calamities in Bengal were recovered. (Representative photo)

Updated on May 28, 2026, 3:10 AM IST

Scores head to Bangladesh border amid Bengal’s migrant crackdown

A crowd of undocumented immigrants gathers at the Hakimpur Check Post as they intend to return to Bangladesh, in Basirhat on Tuesday.

Updated on May 27, 2026, 7:19 AM IST

TMC leaders attend administrative meeting chaired by West Bengal CM Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari arrives for an administrative coordination meeting, in Kalyani. (PTI)

Published on May 26, 2026, 7:35 PM IST

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.

Updated on May 26, 2026, 6:25 PM IST

TMC sees mass exodus after over 100 councillors resign; Mamata calls for unity

According to TMC sources, the former Bengal CM told those present at the meeting on Monday that party workers must stand together in difficult times.

Published on May 26, 2026, 3:29 PM IST

Bengal govt to introduce colour-coded ID cards for staff at state-run hospitals

Bengal govt to introduce colour-coded ID cards for staff at state-run hospitals

Published on May 25, 2026, 3:23 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee, after Bengal loss, extends support to Cockroach Janta Party

Former West Bengal chief minister shares a video message with the people and the workers of the Trinamool Congress, in Kolkata.

Updated on May 25, 2026, 2:29 PM IST

Bengal CM holds second ‘janata darbar’, listens to public grievances

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari had held his first 'Janata darbar' on May 18 to hear people's demands and grievances.

Updated on May 25, 2026, 1:03 PM IST

‘Detect, deport’: Suvendu's Trump-like model for ‘illegal immigrants’ in Bengal

Immigration played a major role in Trump's 2024 election victory and has remained one of his defining political issues.

Updated on May 25, 2026, 1:20 PM IST

TMC vs BJP row escalates after Falta re-poll; Abhishek and Suvendu trade barbs

Abhishek Banerjee was not the only one trading remarks. Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari also launched attacks at the TMC.

Updated on May 25, 2026, 10:21 AM IST

CM Adhikari asks districts to set up ‘holding centres’ for illegal foreigners

The BJP made infiltration a key issue in the recently held state assembly elections. (PTI)

Published on May 24, 2026, 6:16 PM IST

Who is Debangshu Panda? BJP leader who swept Bengal’s Falta repoll

South 24 Parganas: BJP candidate Debangshu Panda celebrates as he raced ahead of his nearest CPI(M) rival by over 34,000 votes after nine rounds of counting, at Falta, in South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Updated on May 24, 2026, 9:36 PM IST

Centre sanctions ₹2,103 cr to Bengal under National Health Mission: Adhikari

Centre has also sanctioned its share of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>973 crore under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. (PTI)

Published on May 23, 2026, 6:37 PM IST

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