Rain, thunderstorm to bring relief in Gangetic Bengal till May 30
According to the India Meteorological Department, Gangetic West Bengal might record a fall in day temperatures by two to four notches due to thunderstorms, rain and gusty winds till May 30
West Bengal TMC MLA Dilip Mondal was arrested in Puri, Odisha on Wednesday. Police apprehended him following a complaint about provocative remarks made during a victory rally. Mondal was reportedly staying at a hotel. He is being brought to Kolkata on transit remand. A video of his alleged threats to BJP workers went viral. Searches were conducted at his properties.
Annapurna Yojana: How to enrol in West Bengals new cash aid scheme for women
Under the Annapura Yojana scheme, women will receive 3,000 per month. The existing Lakshmir Bhandar scheme will continue until the new programme is fully implemented
CIL arm BCCL begins commercial operation at coal washery in West Bengal
Bharat Coking Coal Limited has started commercial operations at its new 2 million tonne per annum Bhojudih coking coal washery in West Bengal. This facility will increase the supply of washed coal to India's steel industry. The move aims to reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported coking coal.
Old Video From Tripura Shared as Clash With Police Over Cattle Trade in Bengal
The viral video is almost two months old and has nothing to do with cattle trade in West Bengal.
West Bengal Gramin Bank & Canara HSBC Life Insurance Partner to Deepen Rural Insurance coverage
Bancassurance alliance aimed at expanding life insurance access and protection across underserved rural communities
Illegal migrants flock to Bangladesh border to return as West Bengal starts deportation drive
BJPs Dilip Ghosh Issues Warning to Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants in West Bengal
Kolkata, May 27: The BJP has intensified its stance on the issue of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants possessing voter and Aadhaar cards in West Bengal. Minister Dilip Ghosh stated on Wednesday that action against these immigrants should have been taken long ago. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh questioned, Why should they stay here? They are living in ... Read more BJPs Dilip Ghosh Issues Warning to Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants in West Bengal
Bengal: FIR against Mamata Banerjee for remarks hurting religious sentiments
Kolkata: An FIR has been lodged against former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for hurting religious sentiments based on a complaint by a lawyer, police said on Wednesday, May 27. The complaint was filed at the Siliguri Cyber Crime Police Station on May 20 by advocate Rinki Chattopadhyay Singh. She also alleged that the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hundreds try to flee to Bangladesh as West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari says quit India
Hundreds of undocumented Bangladeshi nationals rushed to the West Bengal border, fearing detention under the state's new detect-delete-deport policy. The crackdown follows the opening of holding centers for illegal immigrants, prompting fear and a voluntary return for many. Officials are expediting the deportation process, directly handing over detainees to Border Guard Bangladesh after verification.
CM Suvendu Adhikari calls for deportation of alleged infiltrators in West Bengal
The CM has rolled out an anti-infiltration framework and declared that his government had adopted a detect, delete and deport policy
Hundreds try to flee West Bengal as anti-infiltration drive triggers 'reverse exodus'
Suspected illegal immigrants are gathering at the Hakimpur border in West Bengal seeking to return to Bangladesh. This follows the state's new BJP government's announcement of a detect, delete and deport policy. Holding centres are being set up across districts for apprehended foreigners. The move revives scenes from last winter's voter revision exercise.
Excelsior Correspondent KOLKATA, May 26 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh held an extensive meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata, during which it was decided that all major Central schemes related to science, research, innovation and StartUps would be implemented in West Bengal with immediate effect. The meeting also arrived at two key [] The post Dr Jitendra, Suvendu Adhikari hold meeting; Bengal to implement StartUp, healthcare initiatives immediately appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Eviction Campaign Against Street Vendors in West Bengal
Kolkata, May 27: Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress and former Chief Minister, has strongly condemned the eviction campaigns against street vendors initiated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal. In a social media post, Banerjee expressed her anger and deep sadness over the treatment of street vendors. On the ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Criticizes Eviction Campaign Against Street Vendors in West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari's Bengal recipe: Machh Bhaat at 5; no liquor near schools, temples
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has introduced a new fish and rice meal at subsidized rates in canteens. Liquor shops will now be banned near schools and temples. A new scheme, 'Annapurna Yojana', will provide 3,000 monthly to women. Adhikari also stressed working with constructive ideas and coordination between representatives and administration.
TMCs Previous Government Compromised National Security for Votes: Agnimitra Paul
Kolkata, May 27: The issue of illegal immigrants has intensified in West Bengals political landscape. In a recent statement, BJP leader and minister Agnimitra Paul made serious allegations against the former TMC government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He noted that since the notification for establishing centers to repatriate individuals at the border was issued, ... Read more TMCs Previous Government Compromised National Security for Votes: Agnimitra Paul
Lawyer Rinki Chatterjee Singh Accuses Police of Ignoring FIR Against Former CM Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, May 27: Lawyer Rinki Chatterjee Singh has claimed that she faced refusal from the police in Siliguri, West Bengal, when attempting to file a complaint against former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Singh alleged that she tried to register an FIR for two separate incidents but was denied by the authorities. The first incident dates ... Read more Lawyer Rinki Chatterjee Singh Accuses Police of Ignoring FIR Against Former CM Mamata Banerjee
All central science and innovation schemes to be rolled out in West Bengal
Major central science and innovation schemes are now active in West Bengal. Union Minister Jitendra Singh met with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to finalize the rollout. Programs like INSPIRE and Vigyan Jyoti will boost science and technology participation. CSIR will also begin studies on arsenic poisoning in the state.
Tripura CM Manik Saha meets PM Modi, congratulates on 12 years in office
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. He congratulated the Prime Minister on completing 12 years in office and on the West Bengal Assembly election victory. Discussions covered Tripura's development, economic strategies, and organizational strengthening. Saha also presented a photo frame of the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple.
Central Government Initiates Key Science and Innovation Programs in West Bengal
New Delhi, May 26: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh held a comprehensive meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata. The meeting concluded with the decision to implement all major central schemes related to science, research, innovation, and startups in West Bengal with immediate effect. Two significant regional decisions were ... Read more Central Government Initiates Key Science and Innovation Programs in West Bengal
Tension Rises Among Illegal Immigrants in West Bengal, Says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
Kolkata, May 26: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Tuesday that the state government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, is in the process of repatriating arrested Bangladeshi illegal immigrants back to their home country. The decision to establish detention centers has instilled fear among these immigrants, who previously lived in the state ... Read more Tension Rises Among Illegal Immigrants in West Bengal, Says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
TMC Fears Switch of MPs, MLAs to BJP in West Bengal
Meanwhile, another heavyweight TMC MP, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, sent a cryptic message using a historical context to his party through social media, hailing the people for ending it's misrule in the state.
Major Gold Scam Uncovered in Mumbai: Accused Arrested in West Bengal
Mumbai, May 26: A significant breakthrough has been achieved by the Shivaji Nagar police in a case involving the alleged embezzlement of gold worth crores in Mumbai. The police have arrested the fugitive accused, Tanmay Maity (30), in West Bengal. The court has placed him under transit remand until May 30, and police are currently ... Read more Major Gold Scam Uncovered in Mumbai: Accused Arrested in West Bengal
Tripura CM meets PM Modi, discusses state development
Manik Saha on Tuesday met Narendra Modi in New Delhi and congratulated him on completing 12 years in office and the BJPs victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The two leaders also discussed Tripuras development, governance, and organisational matters during the meeting
In what seemed unusual, Trinamool Congress (TMC)s elected representatives from North 24 Parganas and Nadia districts attended an administrative meeting in Kalyani in Nadira district chaired by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday. The meeting was to review development and welfare work in these districts. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidars presence raised speculations of a party switch, though Dastidar said an administrative meeting was for all and not party-specific. It is not a party programme. It is an administrative meeting and administration belongs to everyone, said Dastidar. Adhikari said he asked the government to invite representatives from opposition parties as they seemed keen to express their views. I told the government to call them, they surely want to cooperate. They spoke, cooperated. They shook hands and said this is the first time a good meeting was held. She said she was called for many meetings but not allowed to speak, said CM Adhikari. On Sunday, Dastidar quit as Barasat organisational district president, taking moral responsibility for the partys downfall in the area in the recently concluded assembly elections. Dastidar is a four-time MP from Barasat constituency, which is in North 24 Parganas district. A few days ago, Dastidar was removed as TMC chief whip in the Lok Sabha with Kalyan Banerjee replacing her. Other TMC leaders who attended the meeting were Dedanga MLA Anisur Rahaman, Searupnagar MLA Bina Mondol and Haroa MLA Abdul Matin. The presence of TMC leaders in a BJP government-led administrative meeting comes at a time when former chief minister Mamata Banerjee is fighting hard to keep her party together with several leaders speaking out against the party and others quitting as councillors across the state. Dastidar is one of Mamatas oldest associates. She resigned from post of Barasat district president on Sunday. Her letter to state TMC president Subrata Bakshi mentioned that difficult work cannot be accomplished by fly-by-night agencies, indirectly hinting at the political advocacy wing, Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), also speaking later at a press conference. My appeal to leader Mamata Banerjee is that if you work with the dedicated, old workers, just like in the past, it will write in the partys image, said Dastidar in her letter while also pointing out the crime and corruption in the state raises questions in the minds of the general public. To strengthen democracy further, greater importance must be given to transparency, accountability, commitment, decorum, and responsibility towards the people, along with core values, added Dastidar. Dastidar has been with TMC since its inception in 1998 by its supremo Mamata Banerjee and was considered a core member of the old guard.
West Bengal Chief Minsiter Suvendu Adhikari says AnnapurnaBhandarscheme benefits of 3,000 will be available for women of the State from May 27 and no Bangladeshi coming from outside will get these benefits
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari urged authorities to expedite the deportation of alleged illegal Bangladeshi nationals gathered at the Hakimpur checkpoint. He emphasized the state's 'detect, delete and deport' policy, aiming to remove infiltrators and protect Indian citizens.
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In a major break from tradition, Trinamool MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and two other MLAs attended the administrative meeting called by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata on Tuesday. The meeting, held with administrative officials and elected representatives from North 24 Parganas and Nadia districts, is considered a politically unusual scene in West Bengals current landscape. Besides Kakali, Trinamool MLA from Deganga, Anisur Rahman, Trinamool MLA from Swarupnagar, Veena Mandal, Trinamool MLA from Harwa, Abdul Matin, and six other legislators were present in the meeting. Interestingly, the TMC never invited BJP MLAs to any administrative meetings. So, the BJP's invitation to the TMC lawmakers is seen as a politically loaded move. Kakolis move comes just days after resigning from the post of president of the Barasat organisational district. She had also criticised TMC chief Mamata Banerjee after she replaced Kakoli with Kalyan Banerjee as chief whip in Lok Sabha. She had also openly criticised Mamata Banerjee and the party for the decision to hire political consultancy firm I-PAC, which, she said, created havoc and ruined the party. Kakoli also put up a post lashing out after she was replaced by Kalyan Banerjee. The TMC leaders decision to attend the meeting has also stoked speculation that the party, reeling under the defeat, could be heading for a split. However, Kakoli clarified her attendance, stating that she received an invitation and emphasised that administration is not owned by any single political party. Administration belongs to everyone. This is not a party programme, she said. Shuvendu Adhikari also justified the meeting, stating they haven't received any invitations for 5 years, but the party had made it clear that they would call all the MLAs for the administrative meeting. We will call special MPs. We offered a special invitation to Kakli Ghosh Dastidar, who attended, he added. Meanwhile, speculations are rife that over 12 TMC MPs are preparing to join or support the BJP. Furthermore, five to six more names are also considering defecting.
Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the Himalayas
Air pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly polluted regions. Pollution is spreading from the plains into the Himalayas. India's clean air efforts focus on cities but neglect rural biomass burning, a major pollution source. This is a growing regional crisis.
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The West Bengal government is going on a demolition drive against illegal constructions across Kolkata, sparking protests from affected citizens. While many of the demolished structures were occupied by residents, several buildings that were still under construction have also been razed. Buildings have been demolished in Kolkata's Tiljala, Kasba and Beliaghata areas over the past two weeks, including six demolition drives carried out on Sunday. Several structures, including some five-storey buildings, were reduced to rubble by bulldozers. I bought a house for Rs 25lakh and was given no property papers, but just a receipt, said Babu Mondol from Beliaghata, where angry residents protested against local strongman and promoter Raju Naskar. His close aide was heckled by locals in the area on Monday after residents were shocked by illegal construction notices by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). There are many more buildings on the radar for which KMC is preparing a list. In some cases, residents have received receipts for properties but no proper papers to establish that they are the rightful owners. There are many (buildings), we are preparing a database. We have given notices before, too. Some are entangled in court cases. We also get court orders, which we need to implement. When we implement them, there are obstacles. But wherever we dont have any hurdles, we are clearing those, said Smita Pandey, KMC Commissioner. Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul asserted that the law will take its course if the government land has been encroached upon. We will not do anything above the law. We will try to relocate people. But the encroachment of private land carried on for 15 years and even 34 years before that for vote-bank politics and under-the-table cash dealings will not happen under our government, she said. Paul, who was present on Sunday at the site of the demolition drive, referred to the chief ministers assurance that no ones livelihood would be affected. We will try for an alternative. The rules have been made for the public. No road, footpath or land will be used for a party office, house or bathroom, she said. Those who are under the scanner are promoters seen close to the former Trinamool Congress (TMC) government and land sharks like Sona Pappu alias Biswajit Poddar, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate(ED) earlier this month. Businessman Joy Kamadar and police officer Shantanu Sinha were also arrested by the ED for their alleged involvement in Pappu's dealings. The government has said that those involved in illegal constructions without sanctioned building plans will be held accountable. The demolition of buildings and the eviction of hawkers from footpaths have triggered strong protests by the TMC, which termed the new regime as a 'bulldozer government'. Hawkers have been evicted from outside the Howrah and Sealdah railway stations, as well as from several other parts of the city. Bulldozer politics against hawkers, traders and low-income groups is unacceptable without notice, discussion, rehabilitation or alternative arrangements. Hawkers are part of Bengals long-standing urban ecosystem, and many entered this profession out of economic necessity. If restructuring or eviction is required, it should be implemented with humanity, planning and compassion rather than force, said TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh. Hawkers tried to protest, but due to heavy police deployment, there was nothing they could do while their shops were torn down. They alleged that no notice was issued to them in advance. Railway authorities, however, said notices had been served. On Friday, the Calcutta High Court issued an interim stay on the eviction drive outside Howrah station, stating that hawkers have a right to present their cases. The interim stay is in effect until June 10, when the court will hear the case again. However, this does not pertain to hawker eviction drives outside other railway stations. What this means for the BJP is that, while it may help build voter confidence and signal a strong stance on cleaning up the city, many of those affected include migrant labourers who have also supported the party. BJP says they will rehabilitate hawkers and those who have lost their homes after the demolition of illegal constructions. The government, however, is yet to come up with a concrete rehabilitation proposal.
ECI Names Neelam Meena New Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission and former West Bengal CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal, alleging bias and collusion during the electoral process
West Bengal to attend NITI Aayog meet after years of Centre-State tension
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has directed departments to prepare for the upcoming NITI Aayog meeting on June 11, a departure from Mamata Banerjee's previous non-participation. Draft proposals are due by June 5. Additionally, the Chief Minister announced the resumption of the 100-day work scheme, known as GRAM, across all districts except South 24 Pargana and Murshidabad.
Neelam Meena is New West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer
She was earlier posted as principal secretary at the state consumer affairs department from February of 2024
Arrests, mass resignations, bulldozer action deepen Trinamools crisis across West Bengal
Drives against illegal construction, notices to properties linked to senior Trinamool leaders, and mass resignations in local bodies pile pressure on the TMC three weeks after the BJP assumed power in West Bengal
12 Suspected Bangladeshi Infiltrators Sent to West Bengal Holding Centres
Malda North BJP MP Khagen Murmu said, Those who aren't Indians but illegally entered our country have to return to their homeland. This is very important in making our state and country safe. Trinamul Congress had turned the state into a corridor for Rohingyas and Jihadis. Among the three other suspects in Murshidabad, two were detained from Lalgola while one was caught at Bhagabangola.
Suspense in BJP Over West Bengal Cabinet Expansion
There are also several other prominent party MLAs like Tapas Roy, Ritesh Tiwari, Jagannath Chattopadhyay, Sajal Ghosh, Shankar Ghosh and Noman Rai who have been in the fray to be ministers for the first time.
India's economy faces pressure from the US-Iran conflict, impacting fuel prices, fertiliser subsidies, and forex reserves, Finance Minister Sitharaman warned. Meanwhile, West Bengal opened its first holding centre for suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals. In Karnataka, a leadership decision for the Congress is imminent, while Iran demands $12 billion in frozen assets before US talks.
Amit Shah to visit borders areas
New Delhi, May 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the country's border areas within the next two weeks, taking stock of security during his interactions with local officials and senior BSF officers, officials said on Monday. Shah will arrive in Bikaner on Monday, where he will visit the border outpost of the BSF at Sanchu on Tuesday. He will attend the 'Prahari Sammelan' and virtually inaugurate barracks for women personnel. Later in the day, he will review the border security with senior BSF officers in Bikaner. The meeting will also include representatives from the Union Home Ministry and senior officers from the five districts that share a border with Pakistan, officials informed. The home minister will travel to Bhuj in Gujarat on May 29, where he is scheduled to visit another BSF border outpost. In June, Shah is likely to visit the nation's eastern borders with Bangladesh, starting with a trip to Tripura on June 5, followed by a visit to West Bengal later in the month.
Neelam Meena appointed new Bengal chief poll officer
Senior IAS officer Neelam Meena has been appointed the new Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal. She takes over from Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who was recently elevated to Chief Secretary. The Election Commission officially communicated Meena's appointment to the state government. Meena, a 1998 batch IAS officer, will not hold any additional state government charges.
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A few years back, in the narrow lanes of North West Delhis resettlement colonies, children going missing was very common and was treated almost as an unfortunate fact of life. Families struggling to survive on daily wages often had little time, support, or institutional access to respond when a child suddenly went missing. In neighbourhoods shaped by continuous migration, overcrowding, economic distress, and social vulnerability, children frequently slipped through the cracks pushed into labour, lured by traffickers, or simply fleeing violence and instability at home. But today, in several of these mohallas of Jahangirpuri, Azadpur Mandi, and Shahbad Dairy, children themselves have become part of an informal vigilance network working to prevent such disappearances. If a child remains absent from school for several days, word spreads quickly through local childrens groups, womens collectives, and community volunteers. Concerns are escalated to the appropriate quarters. And the result? The concerted efforts of CRY Child Rights and You and its partner organisation Saksham created an integrated child surveillance system with the help of children, their family members, and the community an intervention that successfully traced 97 out of 102 missing children and brought them back safely to their families between January 2025 and April 2026. If one of our schoolmates doesnt show up to school for several days, we immediately visit their home, understand the reason, and inform community members and local groups, says a 15-year-old girl associated with one such childrens collective. This is not a formal surveillance mechanism run by local authorities. Children, parents, womens collectives, schools, local organisations, and community volunteers have together built an informal but highly responsive safety net organically embedded within the community to prevent children from disappearing into the shadows of trafficking, exploitation, abuse, or neglect. At a time when India continues to witness a worrying rise in cases related to missing children, this community-driven model emerging from some of Delhis most vulnerable settlements offers an important lesson: Child protection cannot succeed through policing alone. It must be rooted within communities themselves. The scale of the crisis The latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Crime in India 2024 report paints a deeply worrying picture. The number of missing children rose from 1,38,609 in 2023 to 1,47,175 in 2024 an increase of 6.2 per cent. Girls constituted nearly 76 per cent of all missing children, exposing the stark gendered nature of vulnerability. Delhi is no exception. According to the state-wise figures from the NCRB report, West Bengal recorded the highest share of missing children, followed by Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, and Delhi. Thousands of children also remain untraced long after complaints are filed. Yet these numbers alone fail to capture the lived realities behind such incidents. Children rarely go missing in a vacuum. Poverty, migration, school dropouts, domestic violence, emotional distress, trafficking networks, unsafe labour conditions and fragile family environments often intersect to create pathways of vulnerability. In urban settlements across Delhi NCR particularly among migrant and economically marginalised communities these risks become even sharper. Families struggling for survival often work long hours in informal jobs, leaving children with little supervision or support. Adolescents, especially girls, become vulnerable to trafficking, coercion, online manipulation, or unsafe relationships. Rebuilding protection from within the community Places like Jahangirpuri, Shahbad Dairy, and areas surrounding Azadpur Mandi have long grappled with the consequences of rapid urbanisation, migration, overcrowding, and economic distress. On-ground interactions with families, police, and Saksham officials reveal that economic insecurity pushed children towards child labour, migration, and exploitation. Parvesh Sehgal, a member of the local Child Vigilance Group, shared, School dropouts, disrupted education, family-based violence layered with unsupervised social media exposure, and unresolved adolescent emotional insecurities often push children to elope or become easy targets for traffickers. He further added, Between January 2025 and April 2026, though many of the children were traced, five children remain untraced, including one boy and four girls. What has changed in parts of North-West Delhi is not merely the efficiency of rescue operations, but the social response surrounding them. The intervention recognised that tracing children is only one part of the challenge. Equally critical are rehabilitation, psychosocial support, reducing the risk of re-trafficking, restoring education, and rebuilding trust within families and communities. The intervention, with the support of local schools, the police, the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), and the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), worked together to facilitate quick reporting, family counselling, and a coordinated response system. In addition to that, the team carried out door-to-door monitoring and awareness sessions on online safety, emotional well-being, and trafficking. Importantly, children themselves became active participants in the protection ecosystem. Local childrens groups now identify school dropouts, report suspicious activities, support younger children, and alert community members when someone suddenly disappears from school or the neighbourhood. The shift is profound: Children are no longer being treated merely as beneficiaries of protection systems. They are becoming stakeholders in safeguarding their own communities. Schools played a pivotal role not only through re-enrolment and monitoring of children, but also through empathetic support to continue education and enhance agency, creating a conducive environment for children to come out of trauma. One school teacher described the systemic approach succinctly: Special attention is now being given to children with prolonged absenteeism. This has resulted in noticeable improvement in childrens school attendance and regular participation in education. It is evident that prevention and rescue-rehabilitation mechanisms did not rely solely on institutional intervention but also on informed, participatory, community-driven efforts deeply rooted in collective trust and accountability. The way forward To sustain the effort, CRY and Saksham are working with the Vigilance Group and Bal Prahari Group, particularly in vulnerable communities, while strengthening collaboration between civil society, communities, and government departments. They are also conducting awareness drives with parents and organising counselling sessions on child protection, cyber safety, and mental health support for children. But just community initiatives are not all. The fight against missing children also demands active involvement of decentralised governance and community-based institutional systems. Police ward committees, Panchayats, Mohalla Committees, School Management Committees, and local child protection bodies must come forward to play a transformative role in identifying early signs of vulnerability, monitoring school dropouts, strengthening community vigilance, and ensuring faster reporting and response. In both rural and urban poor settlements, these institutions are often the first point of contact for distressed families. If properly sensitised and integrated into child protection frameworks, they can function not merely as administrative structures, but as grassroots safety networks capable of addressing safety of children. It is important that these orchestrated efforts translate into measurable impact rather than remain a series of isolated activities. As such interventions are replicated across other geographies, no more children especially girls should have to sink into vulnerability and trauma. Together, we must act beyond numbers, reports, word-crafts, spreadsheets, and fancy presentations ensuring a safe and happy childhood at the grassroots level for every child will be the real measure of our success as a society and as a nation. Puja Marwaha is CEO, CRY Child Rights and You.
West Bengal's BJP government has launched its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, opening a holding center in Malda for illegal foreign nationals. Nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals are currently housed there, awaiting verification and legal procedures. This initiative aims to streamline the deportation process for apprehended individuals, as mandated by a new national law.
Amit Shah to undertake multi-state border tour to review security preparedness
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a multi-state tour of India's border regions. He will visit Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tripura, and West Bengal. The visits aim to review security and improve coordination among agencies. Shah will interact with border forces and assess operational challenges. This initiative strengthens India's border management and preparedness.
Watch: Bulldozers raze alleged illegal TMC-linked structures in West Bengal
Kolkata municipality serves demolition notices two days before Bakrid
Kolkata: With only two days for Bakrid, residents of Tiljala-Topsia neighbourhood in West Bengals capital city woke up to demolition notices pasted on their doors from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), declaring their homes unauthorised and asking them to vacate or face bulldozer action. If you fail to comply with the requisition, the Municipal Commissioner Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
West Bengal changes Bakra Eid 2026 holiday date; schools and colleges to remain closed on May 28
West Bengal has revised its Bakra Eid holiday to May 28, 2026, withdrawing earlier dates of May 26 and 27. This change follows updated moon-sighting reports and Islamic calendar observations. Other states like Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Telangana also mark the holiday on May 28, while Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir observe it on May 27.
Not mangoes. Meet the fruit that helps India beat the heat in summer. It also improves digestion
Beat the summer heat with ice apple, a refreshing fruit popular across India. Known by different names like Taal in West Bengal and Nungu in Tamil Nadu, this translucent jelly fruit offers hydration and energy. It is rich in electrolytes and natural sugars. Ice apple also boosts immunity and aids digestion. Enjoy its cooling properties and health benefits this season.
Bangladeshi couple held in West Bengal after 14 years of illegal stay
Kolkata: A Bangladeshi couple allegedly living illegally in West Bengal for the last 14 years has been arrested from the Jagacha police station area in Howrah district, police said on Sunday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Ramzan Ghazi, 36, and Arifa Begum, 34. According to police, a raid was conducted at a house Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
New Amrit Bharat trains to boost connectivity across India
Indian Railways is set to launch new Amrit Bharat trains connecting Punjab to West Bengal and Delhi to eastern Uttar Pradesh. The post New Amrit Bharat trains to boost connectivity across India appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
'Holding centres' for illegal immigrants in West Bengal districts
Nabin invokes WB-style agitation, warns against complacency in Karnataka
BENGALURU, May 24 : In a politically charged message drawing clear strategic parallels with West Bengal, BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Sunday signalled a sharper street-level mobilisation strategy while stepping up his attack on Karnatakas Congress government for alleged governance failures and internal factionalism. Positioning the BJP as a disciplined cadre-driven force preparing for a renewed political battle in Karnataka, Nabin said the partys focus was on strengthening booth-level organisation, energising workers and ensuring Central welfare schemes reached the [] The post Nabin invokes WB-style agitation, warns against complacency in Karnataka appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
West Bengal: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Welcomes BJPs Victory in Falta By-Election
Kolkata, May 25: Following the BJPs victory in the Falta assembly by-election, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari claimed on Sunday that the Diamond Harbour model associated with Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has politically failed. As soon as the election results were announced, Adhikari launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool ... Read more West Bengal: Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Welcomes BJPs Victory in Falta By-Election
Bangladeshi Couple Arrested for Illegal Residency in Howrah, West Bengal
Kolkata, May 25: A Bangladeshi couple has been arrested in the Jagacha police station area of Howrah district, West Bengal, for allegedly residing illegally for the past 14 years. The arrested individuals have been identified as 36-year-old Ramzan Ghazi and 34-year-old Arifa Begum. According to police reports, a raid was conducted at their residence following ... Read more Bangladeshi Couple Arrested for Illegal Residency in Howrah, West Bengal
BJP wins West Bengal's Falta assembly repoll by over 1 lakh votes
The BJP has secured a significant victory in the Falta assembly seat repoll. Debanshu Panda of the BJP won by a margin exceeding one lakh votes. The Trinamool Congress finished fourth. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari commented on the win. Mamata Banerjee alleged EVM rigging and torture of Trinamool workers.
Democracy won, intimidation lost: PM Modi hails BJP's massive win on Falta seat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Debangshu Panda of the BJP for a significant victory in Falta, West Bengal. The seat saw re-polling due to earlier irregularities. Panda secured a win by over 1 lakh votes. This win strengthens the BJP's presence in the state assembly. The Election Commission reported high voter turnout during the re-polling.
Modi Celebrates BJP Victory in Bengals Falta as a Triumph for Democracy
New Delhi, May 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his joy over the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) victory in the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal. He congratulated newly elected MLA Debanshu Panda for his success in the elections. In a post on the social media platform X, Modi stated that the people of Falta ... Read more Modi Celebrates BJP Victory in Bengals Falta as a Triumph for Democracy
Mamata Banerjee Accuses Election Commission of Aiding BJP in West Bengal
Kolkata, May 24: Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again claimed that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) did not lose the West Bengal Assembly elections. Speaking three weeks after the election results, she alleged that the Election Commission assisted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in securing victory in the state. Banerjee also asserted that she ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Accuses Election Commission of Aiding BJP in West Bengal
Watch: Falta assembly re-poll: BJPs Debangshu Panda storms to victory
The Bharatiya Janata Party has registered a massive victory in the Falta Assembly re-poll in West Bengal. BJP candidate Debangshu Panda won the seat by a huge margin of 1 lakh 9 thousand and 21 votes on May 24.
Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has called the recent assembly elections a mockery of democracy, alleging widespread rigging and the removal of nearly one crore names. She claims her party would have won over 200 seats if the outcome hadn't been altered, criticizing the current administration and the arrest of municipal councillors.
The BJP's Debangshu Panda on Sunday won the Falta seat in the South 24 Parganas district with a margin of more than 1 lakh votes, replicating the May 4 saffron sweep in West Bengal that saw Suvendu Adhikari installed as CM earlier this month. All 285 polling stations of the constituency were scheduled for a repoll after the Election Commission's (EC) poll assessments of the voting in Falta showed irregularities. After 22 rounds of counting, Panda defeated CPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi by a huge margin of 1,09,021 votes. The Congress' Abdul Razzak Molla trailed far behind Kurmi in third, while the TMC's Jahangir Khan came fourth despite withdrawing from the polls due to personal reasons, as his name was still on the EVMs. However, the TMC's Abhishek Banerjee has now alleged that glaring irregularities had taken place in the Falta repoll, repeating claims of collusion between the BJP and the EC. Notably, it was similar claims of the BJP and the EC working together to tamper ballot boxes that eventually led to repolling taking place on May 2 at two constituencies located in the South 24 Parganas districtMagrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour. This had led to tensions between workers of the two parties at two places housing EVM strongrooms in Kolkata. Banerjee has now questioned how most rounds of counting in Falta had been completed by 3:30 PM on May 24, while on May 4, only till the same time, only 2-4 rounds had taken place. The country deserves an explanation from the ECI.Although more than 1,000 workers from Falta have been forced to flee their homes in the last 10 days the Election Commission continued to turn a blind eye. Party offices were vandalised in broad daylight even when the Model Code of Conduct was in force, he claimed in an X post, attacking the promotion of former CEO Manoj Agarwal to the post of Chief Secretary after the 2026 Assembly elections. This comes amid ongoing tensions within the TMC after its crushing defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections, most recently directed at Banerjee over the sudden withdrawal of its Falta candidate. At a recent closed-door meeting chaired by TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, several newly elected MLAsincluding Kunal Ghosh, Ritabrata Bandyopadhyay, and Sandipan Sahaquestioned why no disciplinary action was taken against Khan for his last-minute withdrawal, which they said was a serious embarrassment for the party, an Indian Express report said. Notably, Banerjee is not only the party's all-India general secretary, but also the representative of the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency, under which Falta falls. (Khan) said Pushpa jhukega nahi , then why did he bow down? Falta falls under Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency where Abhishek is our MP. He won there by more than 7 lakh votes. This is not good for the party, Ghosh later told reporters.
The West Bengal government has revised its Bakrid holiday, officially declaring May 28, 2026, as the public holiday for Eid al-Adha. This change follows updated moon-sighting information, leading to the cancellation of previously announced holidays on May 26 and May 27. The new notification ensures the holiday aligns with the actual observance of the festival.
West Bengal shifts Bakrid holiday to May 28 after revised Eid al-Adha schedule
West Bengal has declared May 28 a public holiday for Eid al-Adha, revising its earlier schedule due to updated moon-sighting. This aligns the state's observance with the national calendar, where the festival will now be celebrated on May 28 across many parts of India. Government offices and educational institutions will be closed.
West Bengal is setting up holding centers for suspected illegal foreigners and foreign prisoners. This move institutionalizes the state's 'detect, delete and deport' policy. District administrations will manage these centers for individuals awaiting repatriation. The initiative follows a tougher anti-infiltration framework announced by the Chief Minister.
WBJEEB answer key likely to be released soon at wbjeeb.nic.in: Check steps to download here
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board is set to release the provisional answer key for WBJEE 2026 soon on wbjeeb.nic.in. Candidates can challenge responses for a fee. OMR sheets will also be uploaded. The rank card will detail sectional and overall scores. Last year's timeline suggests an early release, marking the next step in admissions.
Deepfake Shared as Real Video of Dhruv Rathee Praising BJP Govt in West Bengal
The video is a deepfake. There is no evidence of Rathee making positive statements about the BJP in West Bengal.
West Bengal govt orders 'Holding Centres' for illegal Bangladeshi, Rohingya deportees
West Bengal has directed all district magistrates to set up Holding Centres for detained foreigners and released foreign prisoners awaiting deportation, as part of efforts to deport illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants.
Rahul Gandhi urges party's Muslim leaders to raise issues concerning their community
New Delhi, May 23: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged Muslim leaders of the party to vociferously raise issues concerning their community and to work towards enhancing their representation. Sources said that during a meeting of the advisory council of the party's Minority Department, Rahul Gandhi said that if injustice is done against a Muslim, one should raise their voice specifically as a 'Muslim', rather than merely as a member of a 'minority' group. Similarly, he emphasised that if Dalits, OBCs, or members of the general category face attacks, the issue should be raised by explicitly identifying that specific community. Rahul Gandhi's direct message was that the Congress party should not shy away from using the word 'Muslim'. It has often been observed these days that instead of explicitly saying 'Muslim,' people tend to use the term 'minority', a leader present at the meeting said. Sources further said Gandhi also stressed the need for the Congress party's Minority Department to create a platform that ensures adequate participation for the community within the party structure. According to sources, while touching upon the issue of vote theft, he said that former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee had previously not aligned with the Congress on this matter, but has now called for a movement against it. He also remarked in the context of the Assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam that these elections were not conducted in a free and fair manner. Sources said that citing the country's current economic situation, the former Congress president claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi lacks the capability to effectively manage the situation over the long term.
West Bengal elections BJP holding a strong lead in Falta repoll
Congress Has Become a Party of Abuses Instead of Gandhian Values: Shahzad Poonawala
New Delhi, May 24: Shahzad Poonawala, spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reacted to the West Bengal governments decision to amend the holiday for Bakrid. He stated that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has long been oppressing Hindus. Poonawala further claimed that the Congress party has transformed into a party of abuses. In an interview ... Read more Congress Has Become a Party of Abuses Instead of Gandhian Values: Shahzad Poonawala
Falta counting: Massive lead for BJP in early trends
Kolkata: BJP candidate Debangshu Panda secured a commanding lead of more than 9,000 votes over his nearest rival after the first round of counting in the repoll to West Bengals Falta assembly constituency on Sunday, May 24, according to the Election Commission. After the first of the 21 counting rounds, Panda bagged 9,534 votes, opening Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Falta constituency results 2026: Why are the votes for the West Bengal seat being counted now?
Voting for the Falta Assembly constituency seat was originally held on April 29 2026, as part of the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Counting Begins in Falta Amid Tight Security, Results Expected by 1 PM
Kolkata, May 24: The counting of votes for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district commenced this morning at 8 AM under strict security measures. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the re-polling for the assembly constituency took place on May 21. The office of the Chief Electoral Officer ... Read more Counting Begins in Falta Amid Tight Security, Results Expected by 1 PM
Minister Dilip Ghosh Claims TMC Members Fled During Falta By-Election
Kolkata, May 24: The counting of votes for the Falta assembly by-election in West Bengal is set to take place on Sunday. Minister Dilip Ghosh stated that the outcome of the Falta election is already known, asserting that there was no contest as members of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) had fled. In a conversation with ... Read more Minister Dilip Ghosh Claims TMC Members Fled During Falta By-Election
West Bengal Announces Free Bus Travel for Women from June 1
Free transportation will be available to all women of West Bengal in both short-route and long-route state-run buses across various categories
West Bengal Governor Orders Departmental Inquiry Against RMO Linked to RG Kar Case
Kolkata, May 24: West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi has ordered a departmental inquiry against Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr. Avik Dey. His name surfaced in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a junior female doctor at Kolkatas RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in August 2024, as well as financial irregularities linked to ... Read more West Bengal Governor Orders Departmental Inquiry Against RMO Linked to RG Kar Case
West Bengalgained infamy due to recruitment scams, new recruitment policy in next Budget session: CM
The allegation of corruption in government jobs came to hurt the Trinamool Congress and the party lost the recently concluded assembly elections to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
West Bengal: 6 cr people covered under Swasthya Sathi to get Ayushman Bharat benefits from July
Starting in July, six crore Swasthya Sathi card holders in West Bengal will be eligible for the Ayushman Bharat scheme. New applications are now being accepted. Additionally, the recruitment process will see enhanced transparency as OMR sheet carbon copies will be mandatory for all candidates.
Assam hails Bengal's fencing move to secure Siliguri corridor
Assam's government has welcomed West Bengal's move to fence sensitive border areas. This includes the Siliguri Corridor, vital for connecting the Northeast. Governor Lakshman Prasad Achary highlighted past infiltration challenges. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also revealed plans for a rail link across the corridor. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated this strategic breakthrough will secure transportation to the Northeast.
RG Kar case: West Bengal govt initiates departmental proceedings against suspended doc
The West Bengal government has started departmental proceedings against Dr. Avik De. He was suspended after a rape and murder incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. A separate inquiry will also investigate his postgraduate course admission. These actions follow serious allegations from junior doctors. The governor has approved the proceedings against the doctor.
RG Kar Case: Bengal Starts Departmental Proceedings Against Suspended Doctor
The West Bengal government on Saturday initiated departmental proceedings against a doctor suspended following the rape and murder at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and also ordered a separate enquiry into his admission to a postgraduate course
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Kerala Police has launched a new statewide anti-drug crackdown titled Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt. Announcing the initiative, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the primary objective is to dismantle gangs targeting children and youth with narcotics. Drug users, peddlers, suppliers and distribution networks will all come under strict police surveillance, with a dedicated operational framework already prepared for the project. To tackle interstate drug syndicates, the Kerala DGP will coordinate with police chiefs of other states. Special monitoring will also be introduced to prevent the inflow of chemical and synthetic narcotics, including hybrid ganja. The minister said strict action would be taken against tobacco sales near schools and against drug-linked activities in five-star hotels, DJ parties, and gatherings in backwater and coastal regions. Speaking after a meeting with senior police officials, Chennithala said the government would adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards drug trafficking. He also announced a major reform programme aimed at making all 484 police stations in Kerala more people-friendly. Citizens visiting stations, he said, must be treated with dignity and respect, and police personnel would be encouraged to greet visitors with Good Morning or Namaskaram. The DGP has also been directed to improve cleanliness in police stations and dispose of vehicles abandoned for years through auctions. A five-member committee led by the ADGP (Headquarters) has been constituted to study and restructure police station functioning. Chennithala said there was an assessment that the previous governments decision to shift station-level responsibilities from Sub-Inspectors to Circle Inspectors had adversely affected policing. Reforms would be implemented after the committee submits its report. The Janamaithri Police initiative and the Student Police Cadet programme will be strengthened further to steer young people away from crime. Police will also intensify efforts against cybercrime, including loan app frauds, social media abuse, online hate campaigns and cryptocurrency scams. The minister said he would discuss with the chief minister the need for additional personnel and technological infrastructure to handle cybercrime more effectively. New mobile applications and IT systems will also be introduced to help reduce road accidents. Police training syllabi will be revised to reflect changing times. Chennithala also said the government was seriously concerned about the increasing number of suicides within the police force. Senior officers have been instructed to reduce unnecessary pressure on subordinate staff and allow them greater operational freedom. The Home Minister further announced that legal action would begin once the SIT submits its report in the Nava Kerala Sadas assault case. The new Cabinet had earlier decided to order a reinvestigation and constitute a Special Investigation Team into allegations of police brutality during former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas outreach programme in Alappuzha. Responding to questions over the appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Ratan U. Khelkar as the Chief Ministers secretary after the recent elections, Chennithala said there was nothing unusual about the decision. He is a capable officer, and the government has the authority to recall him, he said, adding that no allegations of malpractice had been raised against Khelkar during or after the elections. Referring to comparisons with West Bengal, where Rahul Gandhi had criticised the appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal as Chief Secretary, Chennithala said the situations were not comparable because allegations had been raised there regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
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The CPI(M) State Secretariat, through a press statement on Saturday, said that appointing the Chief Electoral Officer as the Chief Ministers Secretary raises serious questions about the credibility of the Assembly election itself. Kerala has never before witnessed such an appointment immediately after an election, in what appears to be a reward for services rendered. The developments now unfolding seem to validate the LDFs allegation that the Election Commission had adopted several biased and suspicious positions in favour of the UDF during the election process. It had earlier become controversial when a BJP seal appeared instead of the Election Commissions seal on a letter sent to political parties. When similar appointments were made in West Bengal, Rahul Gandhi had tweeted that the bigger the theft in the deal between the BJP and the Election Commission, the bigger the reward. The AICC had also described those appointments as a shameless nexus and collusion. Rahul and the All India Congress Committee must now clarify whether what happened in Kerala is not similarly a shameless collusion between the Congress, the BJP, and the Election Commission. Under the guise of the SIR process, millions of votes were allegedly removed in Kerala. The Left had raised objections at the time itself against the Commissions stance of deleting genuine voters while retaining ineligible names. The Commission had also insisted on abruptly stopping voter registrations a week before the previously announced deadline, without informing anyone. The suspicion is now strengthening that this haste in finalising the rolls came only after ensuring that UDF votes had already been added. The BJP seal appearing on an Election Commission letter was another instance of such interference. There were also several confusions regarding the allocation of symbols to LDF candidates, including in the Palakkad constituency. Complaints were raised that many LDF symbols were printed on voting machines in a manner that made them unclear. Kerala also witnessed lakhs of election-duty staff being denied voting rights. Even weeks after the election, the Commission was unwilling to release accurate polling percentages. There were also allegations that strong rooms had been opened. This appointment strengthens suspicions that there was a coordinated intervention behind all these developments. In West Bengal, the appointment of Chief Election Officer Manoj Agarwal as Chief Secretary immediately after the election, and the appointment of Subrata Guptawho led the SIR exerciseas the Chief Ministers Principal Adviser, had triggered widespread criticism. Opposition parties, including the CPI(M), had raised the issue nationally. The AICC had demanded a cooling-off period before officials entrusted with election responsibilities could be given senior posts under the victorious government. The Congress party and Rahul Gandhi, who criticised the Bengal appointments at the national level, must explain how they view a similar move in Kerala. At a time when the BJP-led Union government is attempting to undermine the neutrality of the Election Commission, Congress-led state governments too are engaging in similar interference. Election Commissions are increasingly becoming systems that function according to the wishes of political leadership. Strong protest is being registered against the interventions by both central and state governments that are eroding the credibility of the Election Commission itself.
The CM said the State is planning to ink an agreement with the Centre in Delhi for inclusion in the Ayushman Arogya Mandir network to extend the benefits of Ayushman Bharat to its migrant residents
Ayushman Bharat enrollment begins in West Bengal, benefits likely from July: CM Suvendu Adhikari
Enrollment for the Ayushman Bharat scheme has commenced in West Bengal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that beneficiaries can expect to receive benefits starting in July. This central health insurance scheme aims to provide financial protection for healthcare needs. The announcement follows a virtual meeting with Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda.
Marco Rubio Meets PM Modi, Highlights India-US Progress Across Sectors
Security has been stepped up at the 'jhalmuri' stall, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited during his campaign for the West Bengal election last month, after its owner allegedly received death threats, police said on Saturday.
Bengal: Security tightened at jhalmuri stall, which PM visited, after owner gets death threats
KOLKATA, May 23: Security has been stepped up at the jhalmuri stall, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited during his campaign for the West Bengal election last month, after its owner allegedly received death threats, police said on Saturday. Bikram Kumar Sau, who runs the jhalmuri stall near Raj College More in Jhargram town, hogged the limelight after the PM stopped at his shop and ate the popular snack while returning from a public rally on April 19. Sau lodged [] The post Bengal: Security tightened at jhalmuri stall, which PM visited, after owner gets death threats appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bengal gets Rs 3,000 cr for healthcare revamp, Ayushman Bharat card rollout from July: Suvendu
West Bengal's healthcare sector is set for a major upgrade with Rs 3,000 crore sanctioned by the Centre. Ayushman Bharat health insurance cards will reach beneficiaries from July. The state is also planning to extend benefits to over one crore migrant residents. Recruitment of healthcare professionals will be prioritized. This initiative aims to improve public healthcare access for all citizens.
West Bengals Chief Minister Promises Corruption-Free Recruitment Process
Kolkata, May 23: Following a change in government, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has taken significant steps to enhance transparency in the states recruitment process. Candidates participating in recruitment exams will now be required to receive a carbon copy of their OMR sheets. This announcement was made during a government job fair held in ... Read more West Bengals Chief Minister Promises Corruption-Free Recruitment Process
188 Job Offers Distributed at National Employment Fair in Kolkata
Kolkata, May 23: The 19th National Employment Fair was successfully held across the country on Saturday. At the Dr. B.C. Roy Auditorium in Sealdah, Kolkata, 188 candidates received their appointment letters. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar were present along with senior railway officials. During the event, Union Minister Sukanta ... Read more 188 Job Offers Distributed at National Employment Fair in Kolkata
West Bengal shifts Bakrid holiday to May 28, cancels earlier dates
The West Bengal government has rescheduled the Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid) public holiday to May 28, 2026, cancelling previous dates. Meanwhile, the Calcutta High Court upheld the state's notification restricting the slaughter of certain animals ahead of the festival, citing Supreme Court rulings.
