SEP 1, 2026
Arjun Bahini is the new disaster response force announced by West Bengal Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari to strengthen the state's preparedness for floods, cyclones and other emergencies.
AUG 29, 2026
Mamata Banerjee has been named in a suo motu FIR registered at Hastings Police Station in Kolkata following allegations of violation of directions issued by the Calcutta High Court during a Trinamool Congress (TMC) programme.
AUG 28, 2026
West Bengal Raksha Bandhan celebrations are being organised across the state, with government-backed programmes taking place at around 4,000 locations to mark the festival of brotherhood, affection and social harmony.
AUG 28, 2026
Suvendu Adhikari Raksha Bandhan remarks target slogans, Jadavpur University writings and alleged anti-national activities
AUG 25, 2026
SCOREBOOK 2026 Season 2, organised by the Social Sports Foundation, brought together sports administrators, former athletes, journalists,
AUG 25, 2026
TMCP Foundation Day programmes will be organised by two factions of the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) in Kolkata on August 28 after the Calcutta High Court granted conditional permission for both groups to hold separate events.
AUG 25, 2026
West Bengal will form “Arjun Bahini,” a new disaster response force with 200 Agniveers, while offering 20% reservation in key state departments.
AUG 23, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari virtually performed Bhumi Pujan for five expansion projects of GRSE and YIL from Kolkata, with an investment of around ₹3,500 crore.
AUG 23, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari welcomed Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, reaffirming the state’s commitment to strengthening border security and national security.
AUG 23, 2026
Rajnath Singh will visit Kolkata on August 23 to attend the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for GRSE and YIL facilities,
AUG 20, 2026
Adani Arogya Niketan in New Town is moving closer to reality, with the proposed international-standard hospital project expected to enter its next phase soon.
AUG 17, 2026
West Bengal school meal allocation is set to increase to ₹10 per child for primary school students