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Suvendu Adhikari Condemns Attack on Police, Journalists

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari condemned the attack on police personnel and journalists in Kolkata, visited injured reporters at SSKM Hospital, and directed Kolkata Police to identify the culprits and take strict legal action.

West Bengal Govt Suspends Two MVI Officials Over Alleged ₹22,000 Bribe Demand at Rampur Checkpost

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.

WB Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal Gets 6-Month Extension

IAS officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal will continue as West Bengal Chief Secretary for another six months after the Union Government approved the state government's request for an extension.

CM Adhikari: No One Is Above the Law in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari accused the previous government of weakening the police force, announced 20,000 police recruitments, pledged zero tolerance against crime and illegal mining, and declared that no one is above the law.

CM Suvendu Adhikari to Opposition: Resolve Your LoP Dispute First

Fresh confusion over the Leader of the Opposition resurfaced in the West Bengal Assembly during the Home Department budget discussion, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari asking the Opposition to settle its internal differences instead of disrupting House proceedings.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Unveils Rural Push for Bengal

West Bengal's Anti-Hooliganism Law Takes Effect

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.

CM Suvendu Adhikari Announces Major Development Push for Murshidabad

CM Suvendu Adhikari unveiled a comprehensive development roadmap for Murshidabad, highlighting improved healthcare, stronger law enforcement, border security, anti-smuggling measures and welfare initiatives.

Suvendu Adhikari Orders Crackdown on Hospital Middlemen

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.

Suvendu Adhikari Vows Tough Action in Student Death Case

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.

Ritabrata Faction Stakes Claim to TMC Election Symbol

The Ritabrata Banerjee-led rebel Trinamool Congress faction has approached the Election Commission, staking claim to the party's name, symbol and assets while asserting majority support within the organisation.

West Bengal Assembly Passes Two OBC Amendment Bills

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.