The political landscape in West Bengal could witness renewed turbulence as the Union government is reportedly preparing to place several pending audit reports before the state Assembly. The reports, prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), cover the financial functioning of the state administration over the last four years and are expected to trigger...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asserted that West Bengal is finally moving in the direction envisioned during the historic events surrounding India’s independence in 1947. Addressing a large gathering during Paschimbanga Divas celebrations, the Prime Minister linked the state’s present political and developmental trajectory to the aspirations of leaders who played a crucial role...
In a significant political and legal development in West Bengal, the newly formed state government has reportedly approved all pending requests from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking sanction to prosecute senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. The decision marks a notable shift in the state’s handling of long-pending investigative...
In a significant push toward environmental conservation and river rejuvenation, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a large-scale cleanliness campaign along the banks of the Hooghly River, underlining the importance of collective responsibility in preserving one of eastern India’s most vital water bodies. The initiative was formally inaugurated at a river ghat, where the...
A major financial boost for rural development in West Bengal has sparked renewed political debate after an announcement that the Centre has allocated approximately ₹8,500 crore to the State under a key village development initiative. The funding is expected to support infrastructure expansion, employment generation, and welfare projects across rural areas, while also becoming a...
A deepening internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has sparked widespread political speculation after the party’s dissident faction reportedly expanded significantly, intensifying concerns about a potential split in one of India’s most influential regional political organizations. The latest developments have exposed growing tensions within the party hierarchy, with political observers closely monitoring events that...
Kolkata Police has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine the circumstances surrounding a devastating fire that destroyed approximately 4,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) stored in a government building in the city’s Alipore area. The incident has triggered widespread concern and intensified scrutiny over how the blaze spread through the structure, particularly because the...
An unusual incident along the India-Bangladesh border has drawn widespread attention after a video allegedly showing Bangladeshi youths entering Indian territory to steal vegetables went viral on social media. The footage, which has been widely shared online, reportedly captures individuals crossing the border area and collecting vegetables from agricultural fields situated on the Indian side...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s maritime economy, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal held high-level discussions with the Chief Minister of West Bengal on an ambitious maritime development roadmap worth ₹19,209 crore. The proposed investment pipeline is designed to transform the state into a major maritime, logistics and industrial...
Tensions within the ruling political establishment in West Bengal have resurfaced as internal disagreements reportedly emerge inside the Trinamool Congress over a controversial proposal linked to party leader Ritabrata Banerjee. The proposal, which touches upon the future positioning and role of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has triggered debate and unease within sections of the party....