West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said that the state police have been given complete freedom to take firm and immediate action against crimes targeting women, stressing that officers should not wait for political or administrative instructions before acting within the framework of the law. Speaking during a discussion on the budgetary demands of...
The West Bengal government has announced that smart electricity meters will be introduced for all power consumers across the state through a phased implementation plan. The initiative is aimed at modernizing the electricity distribution network, improving billing accuracy, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing consumers with greater transparency in monitoring their electricity usage. The announcement was...
Three men have been arrested in Karnataka’s Mysuru district in connection with the alleged abduction and gang rape of a 30-year-old tribal woman from West Bengal, police said on Tuesday. The incident reportedly occurred during the intervening night of July 18 and 19, after the woman had travelled to Mysuru city to attend a friend’s...
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...
West Bengal has taken another step toward strengthening its industrial landscape with the foundation stone being laid for a major steel manufacturing project worth ₹15,000 crore in Bankura district. The large-scale investment is expected to generate thousands of employment opportunities, improve industrial infrastructure, and reinforce the state’s position as a key destination for manufacturing investments....
A tragic accident at a railway level crossing in West Bengal claimed the lives of three people and left several schoolchildren injured after a train collided with a car carrying students. The devastating incident has once again drawn attention to road safety and compliance with railway crossing regulations, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances...
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee has appealed to party leaders, workers, and supporters to participate in large numbers in the party’s annual July 21 Martyrs’ Day rally, one of the most significant political events on the TMC calendar. In her message to party members, Banerjee described the annual gathering...
Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, has strongly defended the proposal to remove a mosque located near Kolkata’s airport, arguing that national security must take precedence over all other considerations. His remarks have intensified the political debate surrounding infrastructure, security, and religious sensitivities in the state. The issue gained attention...
A senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Lahek Ali, has been arrested in connection with the violent incidents that erupted in West Bengal’s Baruipur following a shocking rape and murder case that triggered widespread public outrage. Police have accused Ali of involvement in acts of vandalism and violence, including the lynching of...
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has declined to describe the death of Indrajit Mondal as a case of lynching, stating that the incident should instead be treated as a murder until the ongoing investigation establishes the complete sequence of events. Her remarks came amid growing political debate and public concern following violent unrest in...