Regional News

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.

Delhi unveils Mayur mascot for CWTT Championship 2026.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the official mascot 'Mayur' for the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026, scheduled from July 27 to August 2 at Thyagaraj Stadium. The event will welcome athletes from 25 Commonwealth nations and highlights Delhi's ambition to become a global sporting hub through enhanced sports infrastructure and talent development.

WB Govt Plans Global Push to Attract Industrial Investment

The West Bengal government is preparing a new industrial growth strategy by appointing overseas consultants to attract global investors and creating a comprehensive database of idle and available industrial land

Suvendu Adhikari: PMAY, Farm Schemes Get Big Boost

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari said the Centre has approved 1 lakh PMAY homes, four new agricultural training centres, farmer support initiatives and an extension for the PMAY beneficiary list deadline.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Unveils Rural Push for Bengal

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The West Bengal government has reshuffled 33 senior IPS and WBPS officers, appointing new heads for the CID, Intelligence Branch, STF, Bidhannagar Police and several key police units across the state.

WB Government Intensifies Industrial Investment Drive

The West Bengal government has launched a renewed investment push with a six-member ministerial panel tasked with attracting industries, developing a comprehensive land bank and accelerating industrial projects to boost jobs and economic growth.

West Bengal Grants ₹5 Lakh to 60 Rath Yatra Committees

The West Bengal government has announced ₹5 lakh each for 60 Rath Yatra committees, along with 70 special camps to ensure smooth, safe and well-organised celebrations across the state. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the initiative reflects the government's commitment to preserving Bengal's religious and cultural traditions.

West Bengal's Anti-Hooliganism Law Takes Effect

West Bengal's Anti-Hooliganism Act has come into force, empowering authorities to take stricter action against organized crime, extortion, syndicate rackets, illegal land grabbing and other anti-social activities. The law also provides for preventive detention of up to 12 months, subject to review by an Advisory Board.

BJP Files Rajya Sabha Nominations in West Bengal

Former TMC MPs Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik have filed their Rajya Sabha nomination papers as BJP candidates, with political observers expecting all three to be elected unopposed.

Suvendu Adhikari Visits Baruipur, Announces Relief Measures

Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari visited Baruipur, extended financial assistance to affected families, inaugurated the Suryapur Police Outpost, and assured strict legal action against those responsible.