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
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced the successful completion of the first phase of the 2026 Char Dham Helicopter Operations, enabling over 78,000 pilgrims to travel safely without any major operational incident.
JUN 27, 2026
Nine Manipuri players from India's SAFF Women's Championship-winning team met Chief Minister Khemchand Singh to discuss their achievements and the future of women's football in the state.
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
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.