JUN 30, 2026
The West Bengal Assembly has passed the Anti-Goonda Bill 2026 and the Public Order Amendment Bill to strengthen action against organised crime, riots and vandalism. The legislation allows preventive detention of suspected habitual offenders for up to 12 months, asset seizures and compensation recovery for property damage, while the Opposition has raised concerns over potential misuse.
JUN 29, 2026
The West Bengal Assembly has passed two OBC Amendment Bills, 2026, restructuring the state's reservation framework, capping the OBC quota at 7%, and aligning the system with Calcutta High Court directives.
JUN 26, 2026
The West Bengal government has blacklisted the architectural firm linked to the Taratala building collapse and arrested six accused, reaffirming its commitment to accountability and public safety.
JUN 26, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that his government will establish a national-level museum to commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram. He also criticized the previous government for appeasement, corruption, and nepotism while assuring that debris clearance continues after the warehouse collapse in Kolkata's Taratala.
JUN 26, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state following the procedure adopted in Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Assam.
JUN 24, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched a major anti-corruption drive, alleging large-scale financial irregularities under the previous TMC government. In the Assembly, he accused the Mamata Banerjee administration of misusing public funds through the Bengal Global Business Summit and vowed strict action against corruption, political violence, and unlawful activities while introducing new transparency measures for governance and investment approvals.
JUN 23, 2026
Mamata Banerjee has reaffirmed her position as TMC chairperson by submitting a revised list of office bearers to the Election Commission, amid a growing rebellion led by dissident leaders challenging her authority.
JUN 22, 2026
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh launched a scathing attack on rebel party leaders, accusing them of betraying Mamata Banerjee and misusing the Trinamool Congress name. He asserted that the party's identity remains inseparable from Mamata Banerjee and vowed that workers would politically defeat those attempti
JUN 22, 2026
A dissident faction of the Trinamool Congress has removed Mamata Banerjee as party chairperson and suspended Abhishek Banerjee, escalating an internal power struggle following the party's defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
JUN 22, 2026
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari calls Budget 2026 a "structural reset," announcing 1 lakh government jobs, industrial incentives, and a 20% DA hike.
JUN 22, 2026
The West Bengal BJP government’s first budget announces a 20% DA hike, recruitment of one lakh government employees, continued welfare schemes, and major allocations for Annapurna Yojana.
JUN 22, 2026
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta unveiled the Budget Booklet for West Bengal's first full BJP government Budget for FY 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly.