JUL 1, 2026
Kolkata Police has denied the TMC permission to hold its traditional July 21 Martyrs' Day rally at Dharmatala and imposed BNSS Section 163 restrictions across parts of central Kolkata until August 30.
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 27, 2026
Chandannagar's iconic Jolbhora Sandesh has received the prestigious GI Tag, celebrating its unique heritage and the generations of artisans preserving this beloved Bengali delicacy.
JUN 27, 2026
Actor Anupam Kher praised West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari after their meeting, highlighting discussions on cinema, culture, storytelling, and the importance of meaningful films.
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
Actor Anupam Kher announced that Anupam Kher Studio will produce a new Bengali film, Shuru Theke Shuru, after 26 years following a meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
JUN 26, 2026
The Taratala building collapse death toll has risen to 15. Six arrested, SIT formed, and PM Modi and CM Suvendu Adhikari announce compensation.
JUN 26, 2026
West Bengal Minister Sankar Ghosh said the state government will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Assembly on Monday, describing it as a historic reform.
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 26, 2026
The West Bengal government will table the Uniform Civil Code Bill on June 29 in the Assembly. If passed, the state will become the fourth in India to implement the UCC.