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.
JUN 27, 2026
Chandannagar's iconic Jolbhora Sandesh has received the prestigious GI Tag, celebrating its unique heritage and the generations of artisans preserving this beloved Bengali delicacy.
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
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 Minister Sankar Ghosh said the state government will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Assembly on Monday, describing it as a historic reform.
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 20, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of West Bengal on Paschimbanga Divas, praising the state's contributions to India's cultural, scientific, and social development. He highlighted the historic significance of June 20 and paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee during his 125th birth anniversary year.
JUN 16, 2026