The West Bengal government has announced that the Bengali language will become mandatory across every level of the state administration beginning September 1, marking a significant policy move aimed at reinforcing the use of the state’s official language in governance. The decision is expected to affect government departments, offices, administrative communication, and interactions with the...
The West Bengal government has initiated a fresh restructuring of security arrangements for several politicians, former bureaucrats, and prominent individuals following an extensive review of threat perceptions and police deployment priorities. The move, which officials described as part of an administrative reassessment exercise, has resulted in the withdrawal of house guards and a reduction in...