West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday said Bengal must emerge as a major investment destination as he highlighted the state's cooperation with the Centre in defence, infrastructure and industrial development. His remarks came as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Adhikari virtually performed the Bhumi Pujan for five GRSE and Yantra India Limited expansion projects worth around 3,500 crore.
Bengal CM Adhikari to attend GJM
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will attend the foundation day ceremony of Bimal Gurung-founded Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM), which has long been spearheading the movement for a permanent political solution for the hills scattered over Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong in the northern sector of West Bengal. Announcing this on Sunday, Gurung, the []
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Trinamool Leader Arrested for Extortion and Assault in Bengal
Kolkata, August 24: A leader of the Trinamool Congress has been arrested on charges of extortion, assault, and collecting a hefty fine from an individual. This incident occurred in the Bankura district of West Bengal. The arrested individual, Bipattarun Garai, a former block president of the Trinamool organization, was taken into custody on Saturday night. ... Read more Trinamool Leader Arrested for Extortion and Assault in Bengal
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Kolkata, August 23: Tensions escalated in the Baranagar area of North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, after a womans body was discovered hanging in her home on Sunday. The family of the deceased claims she took her own life. However, many locals are skeptical of this assertion and have expressed their anger towards the womans husband ... Read more Protests Erupt in Baranagar Following Womans Mysterious Death
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West Bengal is set to unveil Arjun Vahini, its new disaster management force, starting operations in September. This strategic response is a direct reflection of lessons learned from previous disasters and cyclones. The state will provide advanced equipment and vehicles for the unit, aiming to recruit ex-servicemen and Agniveers. With this move, the government seeks to bolster disaster preparedness and response capabilities across the region.
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A fresh lowpressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal regions of West Bengal and Bangladesh, bringing the prospect of seven days of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre. Director ManoramaMahanti said the system, influenced by an upperair cyclonic circulation, will cause widespread [] The post Seven Days of Heavy Rain Forecast for Odisha as LowPressure Deepens appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
BJP Govt in West Bengal appoints party MLAs & MPs as presidents of college governing councils
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Rajnath lays foundation for 5 expansion projects of GRSE, Yantra India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually laid the foundation stone for five brownfield expansion projects of the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, and Yantra India Ltd, from Kolkata. Singh was accompanied by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari during the foundation laying ceremony here. The projects comprise three facilities of GRSE and two of Yantra India. Speaking on the occasion, Singh said foundation was laid for five projects worth nearly Rs 3,500 crore in West Bengal. The state will take steps to usher in a new renaissance of development. The news of closures and lockouts of factories in West Bengal has now been replaced by the launch of new projects, he said. As part of its capacity expansion, GRSE has signed lease agreements with the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) for two small shipyards on either bank of the Hooghly, along with a 32-acre riverside property at Raichak, to enhance its capabilities in warship construction and refit, a
Rajnath Singh lays foundation for five expansion projects of GRSE, Yantra India in Bengal
The Defence Minister said foundation was laid for five projects worth nearly 3,500 crore in West Bengal
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lays foundation for 5 expansion projects of GRSE, Yantra India
During a virtual event, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated five noteworthy expansion projects, collectively valued at nearly Rs 3,500 crore, aimed at fostering industrial advancement in West Bengal. The initiative will see Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers scale up their operations, alongside the introduction of two additional facilities for Yantra India Ltd. These projects are expected to deliver significant employment opportunities and bolster support for supporting industries throughout the region.
Police Toughness Necessary Against Mafia: Dilip Ghosh
Kolkata, August 23: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh stated on Sunday that sometimes police strictness is essential to control mafia and anti-social elements in society. Speaking to the media during the inauguration of a BJP party office in the Kharagpur (Sadar) assembly constituency of West Midnapore district, Ghosh addressed concerns that police are being overly ... Read more Police Toughness Necessary Against Mafia: Dilip Ghosh
Defence ministry backs major shipbuilding, manufacturing expansion in West Bengal
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated five expansion projects for GRSE and YIL. These initiatives aim to significantly boost shipbuilding and defence manufacturing capabilities in West Bengal. GRSE will develop three riverside sites along the Hooghly river for shipbuilding and repairs. YIL's Metal and Steel Factory will enhance indigenous metallurgical output with new forging presses.
Free hand to police to deal with gangsters in West Bengal: Dilip Ghosh
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Following back-to-back deadly hotel fires in Kolkata and Tarapith, West Bengal has intensified inspections, shutting unsafe establishments and issuing notices across the state.
Low Pressure Forms Over Bay of Bengal: Heavy Winds, Rough Seas Forecast for Odisha
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West Bengal: Arms cache recovered from TMC leaders home in Murshidabad
Police in West Bengals Murshidabad recovered seven firearms, five magazines and 186 rounds of ammunition from the residence of TMC Youth Wing leader Papai Ghosh. The seizure followed his questioning after his arrest on August 14
Day after quitting ISF, ex-MLA
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) Former Indian Secular Front (ISF) leader and ex-Trinamool Congress MLA Arabul Islams car was attacked in Bhangar in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district, said the police on Sunday. The attack took place a day after Islam quit the ISF and hinted at going back to his former party, Trinamool Congress. []
Jadavpur University to Curb Anti-National Slogans and Illegal Activities, Says Minister Dilip Ghosh
Kolkata, August 23: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has responded sharply to recent unrest among student groups at Jadavpur University. He stated that anti-national slogans and illegal activities have been prevalent at the university, but such behavior will no longer be tolerated. Speaking to reporters on Sunday morning, Ghosh remarked, This is not the first ... Read more Jadavpur University to Curb Anti-National Slogans and Illegal Activities, Says Minister Dilip Ghosh
Hotel Owner Arrested In Kolkata Fire That Killed 9, Including 7 Bangladeshis
Of the nine persons killed in the hotel fire, seven were Bangladeshi residents, one was from Jharkhand and one from Siliguri in Darjeeling district of West Bengal.
MHA panel formed to draft final agreement on Darjeeling hill issue: MP Raju Bista
The Centre has constituted a committee to draft the final agreement on the Gorkha issue, BJP MP Raju Bista said on Saturday, after a key meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gorkha leaders and the West Bengal government. The meeting aimed to find a roadmap for a permanent political solution to the long-standing issues of the hill people. The meeting, held at a hotel in Sukna in the Darjeeling foothills on the third and final day of Shahs north Bengal visit, was attended by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and leaders of various political parties of the hills and other stakeholders of the region. A committee under the Ministry of Home Affairs has been formed under the leadership of interlocutor Pankaj Kumar Singh. It will work to finalise the drafting of todays agreement, Bista said. In October, 2025, the MHA appointed retired IPS officer and former deputy national security advisor Pankaj Kumar Singh as the official government interlocutor for the issue. His role focuses on leading political dialogue and addressing long-standing demands of the Gorkha community. Bista, the Darjeeling MP, said that Saturdays meeting was held on a historic day since it coincided with the date of signing of the Gorkha accord in 1988. The accord, signed between the Centre, the West Bengal government and the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF), had led to the creation of the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council (DGHC) following a violent agitation for a separate state of Gorkhaland. The history of struggle of the hill communities spans over four decades during which the previous Left and TMC government trampled over the aspirations of the hill people. The sacrifice made by our people involves nearly 2,000 people who were martyred, over 5,000 people displaced and women tortured and raped, he alleged. Bista said that while representatives of the various communities put forth their concerns and expectations at the meeting, Adhikari also spoke on how he intends to address the issues of the hill people. After hearing out all stakeholders, Shah summed up the meeting by elucidating how a permanent solution to the issue would be reached in the days ahead, the MP said. The meeting was expected to address the agenda of finding a permanent political solution to the long-standing issues of Darjeeling hills within the ambit of constitutional framework, in lines with the BJPs pre-poll promise for the affairs of Darjeeling hills. Besides Adhikari, also present at the meeting were Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) chief Bimal Gurung, and the partys senior leader Roshan Giri, GNLF chief Mann Ghisingh, several state ministers and BJP MLAs from the hills, besides senior officials of the state government. Attempts made by previous state governments to address the issue through arrangements such as the establishment of the DGHC and the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) have, arguably, failed to secure long-term peace, economic prosperity and political stability in the region.
ACB raids Bengal govt official
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials raided the house of an official of the state Food and Supplies Department in West Bengals Jhargram district to probe allegations of corruption against him. An Inspector and a Sub-Inspector of the ACB searched the house of the official, a resident of Nripenpalli in Jhargram, on []
Deadline for announcement for Bengal
Kolkata, Aug 23 (IANS) The deadline for announcement of the new industrial policy for West Bengal has been extended by one month till the mid-September this year, state Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, a journalist-turned-politician, said. According to Dasgupta on Saturday, although during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government, Bengal Global Business Summits were organised []
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Key Meeting on Issues in West Bengals Hill Regions, Home Minister Promises Swift Resolution
New Delhi, August 23: A significant meeting was held on Saturday in Siliguri, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, with the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The gathering included various stakeholders and representatives from the hill regions of West Bengal. Senior officials from both the central and state governments were also ... Read more Key Meeting on Issues in West Bengals Hill Regions, Home Minister Promises Swift Resolution
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Govt forms panel for 'permanent solution' to Gorkha issue
The Centre has established a committee to draft an agreement and finalise modalities for a 'permanent political solution' to the Gorkha identity issue in the Darjeeling hills and adjoining areas, following a tripartite meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gorkha leaders, and the West Bengal government.
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Major Arms Haul at TMC Leaders Residence in Murshidabad
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Centre forms panel to finalise 'permanent political solution' to Gorkha issue
A committee has been formed to draft an agreement for a permanent political solution. This committee will finalize modalities for the Gorkha identity issue in West Bengal's hills. Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a key tripartite meeting discussing long-standing demands. Gorkha leaders committed to finding a solution through constitutional means and working with the Centre. The Centre promised adequate funding to address all pending issues and ensure prosperity.
Bengals Law and Order to Prevail, Minister Taapsee Roy Advocates for Deportation of Intruders
Kolkata, August 22: The debate surrounding law and order in West Bengal has intensified following comments from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Minister Taapsee Roy supported Shahs statements, asserting that the rule of law has been established in Bengal. He emphasized that with public support, the state will maintain this legal order moving forward. Roy ... Read more Bengals Law and Order to Prevail, Minister Taapsee Roy Advocates for Deportation of Intruders
Centre forms panel to finalise 'permanent political solution' for Gorkhas
The Centre on Saturday constituted a committee to draft an agreement and finalise modalities for a permanent political solution to the Gorkha identity issue in the Darjeeling hills and its adjacent areas, officials said after a key tripartite meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gorkha leaders and the West Bengal government. The meeting aimed to find a roadmap for the BJP-promised permanent political solution to the long-standing issues and demands of the hill people and their recognition under the ambit of the Constitution. All issues relating to the hill population of West Bengal were discussed in detail. Their demands pertaining to a distinct identity, a permanent political solution and recognition under the Constitution of India were taken up. The Union home minister promised a permanent political solution soon under the umbrella of the Constitution, a statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said. To finalise modalities, it was decided to form a .
Anyone living in West Bengal will have to sing 'Vande Mataram': Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that all residents must sing 'Vande Mataram'. He emphasized no compromise on nationalism and patriotism within the state. Adhikari criticized alleged anti-national elements at Jadavpur University. He vowed to establish nationalism inside and outside the university campus. The government aims to fulfill Syama Prasad Mookerjee's vision for the state.
To stay in West Bengal, one must sing Vande Mataram: CM Suvendu Adhikari
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