The Birbhum Police have expanded their crackdown on alleged illegal stone mining by conducting a series of coordinated raids on properties linked to close associates of absconding stone quarry operator Tulu Mondal. The latest operation is part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged network involved in unauthorized mining activities, financial irregularities, and the accumulation...
A massive recovery of suspected unaccounted wealth has stunned authorities in West Bengal after police allegedly seized gold worth around ₹21.5 crore and cash exceeding ₹28.5 crore from the residence of a retired government bus driver in Birbhum district. The unexpected discovery has triggered an extensive investigation into the source of the assets, with officials...
The West Bengal government has introduced dedicated helpline numbers aimed at giving citizens a direct channel to report allegations of corruption and irregularities in public administration. The initiative, announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is intended to strengthen accountability within the government system and make it easier for members of the public to raise complaints...
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...