Kolkata, August 20, 2026; West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval of a fourth railway line between Kharagpur in West Bengal and Bhadrak’s Ranital section in Odisha, calling the decision an important boost to rail infrastructure and connectivity across the eastern region. The 173-kilometre multi-tracking project is expected to add […]
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Kolkata, August 19, 2026; A major fire at a hotel complex on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata claimed nine lives, including that of a child, early Wednesday, prompting Kolkata Police to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to determine how the blaze started and whether safety regulations were followed. The fire broke out around […]
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Kolkata, August 15, 2026; West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening girls’ education and expanding financial support for students across the state. Addressing the initiatives, the Chief Minister said the government was committed to ensuring that girls do not have to discontinue their education because of financial difficulties. […]
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New Delhi, July 23, 2026; The Nimpura Midnapur Third Line project has received approval from Indian Railways with an investment of ₹440 crore. The 14.52-km railway expansion on South Eastern Railway is aimed at increasing rail capacity, reducing congestion and improving both passenger and freight train operations on one of the country’s busiest rail corridors. […]
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New Delhi, July 22, 2026; The Central government has strengthened security arrangements in the national capital by deploying 20 additional companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) as authorities prepare for heightened political activity, demonstrations and the ongoing Parliament session. Officials said the additional personnel have been brought to Delhi from West Bengal to […]
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The West Bengal government has issued a new directive making the singing of “Vande Mataram” compulsory in morning assemblies across all state-run and government-aided schools. The instruction has come into effect immediately and applies to students of every class. According to the notification released by the School Education Department, educational institutions have been asked to begin the […]
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A fresh political confrontation has erupted in West Bengal after senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal, who supervised the recently concluded Assembly elections as the state’s Chief Electoral Officer, was appointed the new Chief Secretary under the incoming BJP-led administration. The decision has triggered sharp criticism from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which alleged that the appointment […]
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West Bengal, May 9: West Bengal witnessed a dramatic political shift in 2026 after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive majority in the Assembly elections, ending years of Trinamool Congress rule. However, the transition of power was marked by an unprecedented constitutional and political standoff. Following the results, which gave the BJP 207 seats […]
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Kolkata, May 9: In a unique blend of politics and local culture, Bengal’s beloved street snack ‘jhalmuri’ emerged as one of the biggest highlights during the oath-taking ceremony of the State’s first BJP-led government in Kolkata on Saturday. The grand event, held at the historic Brigade Parade Ground, witnessed thousands of supporters, party workers and […]
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West Bengal, May 9 : In a major political turning point for West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the state’s first-ever Chief Minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party, following the party’s decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the historic Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata in […]
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