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
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 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
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.
JUN 25, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced ₹10 lakh compensation for the families of nine victims killed in the Taratala warehouse collapse. Five people have been arrested, and a statewide audit of commercial projects approved by the previous government has been ordered.
JUN 24, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched a major anti-corruption drive, alleging large-scale financial irregularities under the previous TMC government. In the Assembly, he accused the Mamata Banerjee administration of misusing public funds through the Bengal Global Business Summit and vowed strict action against corruption, political violence, and unlawful activities while introducing new transparency measures for governance and investment approvals.
JUN 23, 2026
The Calcutta High Court has admitted Mamata Banerjee’s petition challenging the 2026 Bhabanipur Assembly election result, alleging counting irregularities and corrupt practices.
JUN 23, 2026
Mamata Banerjee has reaffirmed her position as TMC chairperson by submitting a revised list of office bearers to the Election Commission, amid a growing rebellion led by dissident leaders challenging her authority.
JUN 22, 2026
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari calls Budget 2026 a "structural reset," announcing 1 lakh government jobs, industrial incentives, and a 20% DA hike.