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Suvendu Adhikari Launches PM Surya Ghar in Bengal

West Bengal has officially launched the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, with 1,800 families receiving rooftop solar installations and DBT subsidies in the first phase under the state government's implementation.

Suvendu Adhikari Calls for Modern Transport to Drive Bengal's Growth

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has stressed that a modern, eco-friendly and efficient transport network is essential for West Bengal's economic growth. Emphasizing cooperation with the Central Government, he said improved connectivity through roads, railways, metro and waterways will boost industry, trade, investment and employment across the state.

Bengali Mandatory in West Bengal Offices from September 1

West Bengal will make Bengali mandatory across all levels of government administration from September 1, following a request by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced in the Assembly.

Amit Shah Unveils World's Largest Yogurt Plant in Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that West Bengal will host the world's largest yogurt production plant, benefiting over 3.7 lakh dairy farmers and boosting the rural economy.

Amit Shah Lays Amul Bengal Dairy Unit Foundation in WB

Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the Amul Bengal Dairy Curd Production Unit in West Bengal, a project aimed at boosting dairy production, creating jobs and empowering local farmers.

Amit Shah Inaugurates Shabd Sangrahalaya at National Library in Kolkata

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the first phase of Shabd Sangrahalaya at Kolkata's National Library, featuring 22 Indian languages, dialects and nine digital galleries to preserve India's cultural and linguistic heritage

West Bengal Govt Announces FIFA Final Screenings

West Bengal is set to transform the FIFA World Cup final into a grand public celebration, with giant screens at Nandan and across all districts for the Argentina vs Spain showdown.

Suvendu Adhikari Unveils ₹15,000 Crore Shyam Steel Project

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari laid the foundation stone for Shyam Steel's ₹15,000 crore production unit in Bankura, highlighting West Bengal's growing investment momentum and announcing several major industrial projects.

Kalyan Banerjee Alleges BJP Behind TMC Defections

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged that the BJP orchestrated staggered Rajya Sabha resignations and encouraged defections to increase its strength in Parliament.

Flipkart Explores West Bengal Investment Expansion

Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna to discuss expanding the company's investment, logistics network and e-commerce ecosystem in the state.

Madan Mitra Quits Kalighat TMC, Joins Ritabrata Camp

West Bengal Gets ₹12,064 Crore Rural Development Fund

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the Centre has approved ₹8,508 crore for rural development in West Bengal. With the state's contribution, the total outlay will exceed ₹12,064 crore to strengthen rural employment, improve infrastructure, and support disaster-affected communities.