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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Kolkata, May 7, 2026: Suvendu Adhikari suffered a major setback after his personal assistant Chandra was allegedly shot dead by unidentified attackers in the Madhyamgram area of North 24 Parganas district amid rising post poll violence in West Bengal. Police on Thursday confirmed that a vehicle suspected to be linked to the murder has been seized as […]
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West Bengal, May 6, 2026: A sudden movement of people has been observed along parts of the India Bangladesh border following the BJP’s electoral victory in West Bengal, with visuals and local inputs indicating groups of individuals heading towards crossing points. In border districts such as North 24 Parganas and Murshidabad, people carrying belongings were […]
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New Delhi, May 6, 2026: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit West Bengal on Thursday as the Bharatiya Janata Party intensifies preparations for government formation following its historic victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Shah is expected to oversee crucial discussions with newly elected BJP legislators, with the formal legislature […]
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Kolkata, May 2026: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly refused to resign following the recent election results, stating that she does not consider the outcome a true defeat. Speaking to party workers and supporters, she claimed that the situation reflects a “murder of democracy” and raised serious concerns about the fairness of the […]
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Kolkata, May 4, 2026: In a politically significant development amid the Bharatiya Janata Party’s sweeping rise in West Bengal, BJP candidate Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar victim, established a decisive lead in the Panihati Assembly constituency during ongoing vote counting on Monday. According to Election Commission trends from the second segment of the […]
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