JUL 13, 2026
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.
JUL 13, 2026
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.
JUL 13, 2026
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.
JUL 13, 2026
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.
JUL 9, 2026
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya says those who looted public money will not be spared and dismisses TMC's allegations over the Baruipur police encounter.
JUL 9, 2026
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari conducted a surprise inspection at Swasthya Bhavan, ordered strict action against hospital middlemen, reviewed healthcare infrastructure, announced the expansion of SSKM Hospital, and confirmed plans for a world-class Adani Group hospital in New Town.
JUL 7, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the government will ensure justice for victims of the Baruipur violence, with arrests underway, over 200 suspects identified, and a new police outpost planned.
JUL 6, 2026
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari promised stringent action, invoking the Goonda law and seeking capital punishment for those responsible for the explosion that killed a Class 4 student during a TMC victory procession.
JUL 4, 2026
TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has rejected the rebel faction's claim over Trinamool Bhavan, asserting that the party headquarters remains under a valid lease until 2027. She said her faction has consistently paid rent, maintenance, electricity bills and taxes, insisting that ownership can only be determined through legal documents and not by force.
JUL 3, 2026
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the Orientation Programme for the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly at Kolkata's New Town Convention Centre, emphasizing stronger legislative capacity and democratic governance.
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.