JUL 24, 2026
The West Bengal government has suspended two Motor Vehicles Inspectors accused of demanding a ₹22,000 bribe from a truck driver at Rampur checkpost. The case has been handed over to the Anti-Corruption Bureau for investigation.
JUL 24, 2026
The West Bengal government has launched a major initiative to strengthen state finances by plugging revenue leakages instead of introducing new taxes. Departments have been directed to identify revenue losses, improve collections, and enhance financial efficiency, with a White Paper expected to detail the scale of leakages and their impact on the state exchequer.
JUL 22, 2026
West Bengal has officially launched the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, with 1,800 families receiving rooftop solar installations and DBT subsidies in the first phase under the state government's implementation.
JUL 21, 2026
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has stressed that a modern, eco-friendly and efficient transport network is essential for West Bengal's economic growth. Emphasizing cooperation with the Central Government, he said improved connectivity through roads, railways, metro and waterways will boost industry, trade, investment and employment across the state.
JUL 20, 2026
West Bengal will make Bengali mandatory across all levels of government administration from September 1, following a request by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced in the Assembly.
JUL 19, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that West Bengal will host the world's largest yogurt production plant, benefiting over 3.7 lakh dairy farmers and boosting the rural economy.
JUL 19, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone of the Amul Bengal Dairy Curd Production Unit in West Bengal, a project aimed at boosting dairy production, creating jobs and empowering local farmers.
JUL 19, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the first phase of Shabd Sangrahalaya at Kolkata's National Library, featuring 22 Indian languages, dialects and nine digital galleries to preserve India's cultural and linguistic heritage
JUL 19, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed West Bengal's law and order situation in Kolkata, announcing a rural women's outreach programme and the formation of a Special Investigation Agency to strengthen internal security.
JUL 19, 2026
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security meeting in North Bengal, directing officials to enforce zero tolerance against illegal infiltration. He ordered fortnightly coordination meetings, faster deportation of illegal immigrants, a crackdown on forged documents, and prompt legal action against unauthorized religious structures.
JUL 17, 2026
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari laid the foundation stone for Shyam Steel's ₹15,000 crore production unit in Bankura, highlighting West Bengal's growing investment momentum and announcing several major industrial projects.
JUL 15, 2026
Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna to discuss expanding the company's investment, logistics network and e-commerce ecosystem in the state.