At least 57,000 beneficiaries are set to be removed from the list of recipients under the housing scheme in West Bengal after their names were deleted from the state’s electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise conducted in 2025, state Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh said on Thursday. The state government’s...
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Bengal Government Opens Dialogue with Tata Group to Resolve Singur Compensation Dispute, Explore Fresh Investments
The West Bengal government has started discussions with the Tata Group in an effort to resolve the long-standing compensation dispute related to the abandoned Nano car project at Singur and explore possibilities for new industrial investments in the state. According to officials familiar with the development, representatives of the state government recently held talks with...
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Birbhum Police Step Up Hunt for Absconding Stone Quarry Kingpin Tulu Mondal, Raid Associates Across District
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...
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Retired Government Bus Driver in West Bengal Found With Gold Worth ₹21.5 Crore and Cash Exceeding ₹28.5 Crore During Police Raid
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...
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West Bengal Government Launches Anti-Corruption Helplines to Strengthen Public Grievance Reporting
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...
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Bengal CM Gives Police ‘Free Hand’ to Act Against Crimes Targeting Women
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...
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West Bengal to Roll Out Smart Electricity Meters Across State in Phased Modernisation Drive
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...
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Three Arrested in Karnataka Over Alleged Gang Rape and Abduction of West Bengal Tribal Woman
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...
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Bengal Government Makes Bengali Mandatory Across All Administrative Levels from September 1
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...
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₹15,000 Crore Steel Plant in Bankura Signals Fresh Industrial Push in West Bengal
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....