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Suvendu Adhikari announces Rs 10,000 monthly pension for 325 emergency-era protesters

West Bengal's Chief Minister announced a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 for 325 Emergency protesters. These individuals will also receive free travel on government buses and medical assistance. The state government recognized these protesters as 'Loktantara Senani' for their sacrifices. The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of preserving nationalism and Indian culture for the youth. He also mentioned the government's focus on border security and stopping appeasement politics.

The Economic Times 10 Aug 2026 1:02 am

West Bengal Announces New Benefits for Democracy Warriors

Kolkata, August 10: The Chief Minister of West Bengal announced on Sunday a monthly allowance of 10,000, free travel on government buses, and complimentary medical treatment in government hospitals for Democracy Warriors. During a ceremony held at the state secretariat, Nabanna, the Chief Minister honored 325 individuals recognized as Democracy Warriors. The event was also ... Read more West Bengal Announces New Benefits for Democracy Warriors

Morningstar 10 Aug 2026 12:34 am

Man Arrested for Extortion Attempt Using BJP Leaders Name in West Bengal

Kolkata, August 10: Kolkata police have arrested a man for attempting to extort money from a real estate company using the name of West Bengal BJP President, Samik Bhattacharya. The arrest was made based on a complaint filed at the Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station. Bhattacharya revealed the incident during an event on Sunday, stating, ... Read more Man Arrested for Extortion Attempt Using BJP Leaders Name in West Bengal

Morningstar 10 Aug 2026 12:30 am

Bengal Governor calls upon universities to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day

West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi has asked all universities to observe August 14. This day will remember the horrors of Partition and its impact. The observance aims to educate the younger generation about this historical event. Bengal experienced immense suffering and disruption during the Partition. The state government is also distributing national flags for Independence Day.

The Economic Times 9 Aug 2026 11:56 pm

West Bengal health workers observe two-minute silence on RG Kar doctor

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The News Mill 9 Aug 2026 11:52 pm

Bengal CM announces monthly allowance, free travel in govt buses for

Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday announced a Rs 10,000 monthly allowance, free travel in government buses and free medical assistance at government hospitals for Loktantra Senanis. During a programme at the state secretariat Nabanna, the Chief Minister felicitated those 325 Loktantra Senanis. State Industries and Commerce Minister Tapas []

bhaskarlive 9 Aug 2026 11:32 pm

CP: Lose your licence after 3 traffic violations

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 11:18 pm

Truck overturns, damages shops on BT Road

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 11:15 pm

RG Kar rape-murder: 30 people under scanner in fresh probe

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 11:12 pm

Edu dept reviews UG seats, plans course rationalisation

Career Paths Shape Course Choices

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 11:11 pm

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces Rs 10,000 monthly pension for those jailed during Emergency

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced monthly pensions for Emergency prisoners. These 325 individuals will receive Rs 10,000 and free bus travel. Medical assistance of Rs 1,000 is also provided for government hospital treatments. Benefits will extend to spouses if a beneficiary has passed away. The government is fulfilling its commitment within ninety days of assuming office.

The Economic Times 9 Aug 2026 11:05 pm

WB orders fresh probe into RG Kar rape-murder victim

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday, August 9, ordered a reinvestigation by the state police into the hurried cremation of the R.G. Kar rape and murder victim in August 2024 at a crematorium in Panhati of North 24 Parganas district on the evening of this day two years ago. The body of 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 .

The Siasat Daily 9 Aug 2026 9:08 pm

West Bengal Governor Calls for Commemoration of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14

Kolkata, August 9: The Governor of West Bengal, Ravindra Narayan Ravi, has urged all government and private universities in the state to observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14. In a statement released by Lok Bhawan on Sunday, the Governor emphasized the importance of this day for all universities, affiliated colleges, and educational institutions ... Read more West Bengal Governor Calls for Commemoration of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14

Morningstar 9 Aug 2026 8:54 pm

West Bengal: In A First, Didi Faces Mob Fury In WB

The former chief minister, who is entitled to a Z-plus category security cover, was not only greeted with Chor, Chor slogan: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 9 Aug 2026 8:37 pm

Mamata Banerjee faces chor slogans, protesters smear mud on car

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests in North 24 Parganas, with protesters raising chor slogans and allegedly hurling stones and mud at her car while she was visiting the family of a deceased TMC worker.

The Hindu 9 Aug 2026 8:37 pm

BJP Denies Role In Alleged Attack On Mamata Banerjee, Reacts To Incident

BJP leaders have responded to the alleged attack on former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, rejecting accusations of involvement and asserting that BJP workers had no role in the incident.

NDTV 9 Aug 2026 8:05 pm

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari orders fresh probe into RG Kar rape and murder case

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday (August 9) announced a fresh probe into the 2024 rape and murder of a doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a case that sparked nationwide outrage.

India TV 9 Aug 2026 7:40 pm

Bengal identifies land for Bhavya industrial parks

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 7:31 pm

WATCH: Mamata Banerjees Car Hit By Large Stones, Shoes; Bengal BJP Chief Condemns Attack

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that her convoy was attacked with stones while she was visiting the family of deceased Trinamool Congress worker Birju Keot in North 24 Parganas. According to Banerjee, protesters intercepted her convoy, raised thief slogans and threw water bottles and footwear at her vehicle. She alleged that large stones were also hurled at the car, warning that she and others could have been seriously injured or killed had the windows been open. Banerjee said the incident took place in front of the police and accused them of providing protection to the BJP. She questioned the police response, saying she had never witnessed such an incident before. The allegations come amid heightened political tensions in the area.

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 7:25 pm

Mamata attacked during visit to deceased TMC worker

Kolkata: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee faced a hostile reception at Halisahar in North 24 Parganas district on Sunday, August 9, when protesters surrounded her vehicle, shouted chor (thief) and dakait rani (queen of thieves) slogans, and allegedly hurled mud, slippers and stones at her car as she went to meet the family 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 .

The Siasat Daily 9 Aug 2026 6:32 pm

WB Guv To All Varsities: Observe Partition Horrors Remembrance Day On Aug 14

Partition Horrors Remembrance Day to remember the horrors of partition and its profound impact on the state, says West Bengal Governor R. N. Ravi.

Deccan Chronicle 9 Aug 2026 6:21 pm

West Bengal government in talks with Tata group for fresh investments: Industry Minister Tapas Roy

The government of West Bengal is currently in talks with the Tata group regarding new investments. These discussions revolve around expanding current operations and potentially opening new facilities. This initiative follows Tata Motors' exit from Singur in 2008, which resulted in a significant compensation award from an arbitral tribunal. The state is now considering strategies to manage this financial obligation.

The Economic Times 9 Aug 2026 6:01 pm

Pilot disoriented by laser light, flight circles mid-air before landing at Kolkata airport

The sudden laser flash reportedly affected the pilot's vision, momentarily disorienting him, owing to which the aircraft could not land at the scheduled time and had to circle in the sky before making another approach.

The Hindu 9 Aug 2026 4:54 pm

Mamata Banerjee faces protest in Bengal during visit to kin of Trinamool worker killed in police custody

Mamata Banerjee faces protest in Bengal during visit to kin of Trinamool worker killed in police custody Kolkata: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday faced protests from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters while visiting the family of a Trinamool Congress worker who allegedly died in police custody in Kanchrapara of [] The post Mamata Banerjee faces protest in Bengal during visit to kin of Trinamool worker killed in police custody appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 9 Aug 2026 4:46 pm

Mamata Banerjees Convoy Attacked Amid Protests in West Bengal

Barrackpore, August 9: West Bengals North 24 Parganas district witnessed chaos as Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and former Chief Minister, faced a hostile protest during her convoys journey. Protesters reportedly blocked her convoy, throwing mud, water bottles, and footwear at her vehicle. Banerjee claimed that this incident occurred in the ... Read more Mamata Banerjees Convoy Attacked Amid Protests in West Bengal

Morningstar 9 Aug 2026 4:20 pm

'Could have been killed': Mamata Banerjee alleges car pelted with stones; protesters raise 'chor' slogan

Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests in North 24 Parganas district on Sunday while she was on her way to the residence of a deceased TMC worker, with protesters raising 'chor' (thief)...

India TV 9 Aug 2026 4:18 pm

West Bengal Hospitals Observe Two-Minute Silence In Memory Of RG Kar Rape-Murder Victim Doctor

West Bengal hospitals observed two minutes of silence as fresh investigations renew questions surrounding the 2024 crime.

The LogicaI Indian 9 Aug 2026 4:08 pm

Mamata visits residence of Trinamool worker who died in police custody, faces protests

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests by locals who raised slogans against her and attacked the vehicle in which she was travelling

The Hindu 9 Aug 2026 4:05 pm

Deepest gratitude: CM Adhikari pays tribute to freedom fighters on Quit India Movement anniversary

Deepest gratitude: CM Adhikari pays tribute to freedom fighters on Quit India Movement anniversary Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday paid homage to freedom fighters on the 84th anniversary of the 1942 Quit India Movement. Today, we observe the 84th anniversary of the historic Quit India Movement of 1942. To shatter the [] The post Deepest gratitude: CM Adhikari pays tribute to freedom fighters on Quit India Movement anniversary appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 9 Aug 2026 4:00 pm

Abhishek Banerjees personal assistant grilled for 10 hours by Bengal police

The questioning of Sumit Roy assumes significance as he wasclosely linked to Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee as his personal assistant; 16 FIRs have been filed against Mr. Banerjee since the regime change in West Bengal

The Hindu 9 Aug 2026 3:02 pm

West Bengal remembers RG Kar rape-murder victim doctor

Kolkata: A two-minute silence was observed on Sunday, August 9, in all government hospitals across West Bengal in memory of the on-duty doctor who was raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital here on the second anniversary of her death. The West Bengal Junior Doctors Front, which led extensive protests following 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 .

The Siasat Daily 9 Aug 2026 12:33 pm

Bengal Government hospitals observe two-minute silence in memory of R.G. Kar rape-murder victim doctor

The West Bengal Junior Doctors' Front, which led extensive protests following the discovery of the post-graduate trainee doctor's body on August 9, 2024, held a clinic for underprivileged people at Chitpur in north Kolkata

The Hindu 9 Aug 2026 12:20 pm

Bengal STF recovers huge cache of arms, ammunition from abandoned ECL quarters

Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) Following night-long raids and search operations, the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from Andal near the steel-cum-industrial township of Durgapur in West Burdwan district. The raids started on Saturday night and continued till early Sunday morning, said officials. []

bhaskarlive 9 Aug 2026 11:32 am

Bengal BJP empowers district-level observers to ensure better coordination with MPs, MLAs

Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to grant additional powers to the partys district-level observers to ensure better coordination between the district committee office-bearers and the MPs and MLAs from the districts concerned. A state committee member said it has often come to notice that []

bhaskarlive 9 Aug 2026 11:32 am

tiranga yatra held in kharagpur with plans to expand across west bengal

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The News Mill 9 Aug 2026 10:17 am

Dilip Ghosh Calls for Investigation into TMC Leaders Death in Police Custody

Kolkata, August 9: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has responded to the recent death of a TMC leader in police custody. He stated that any death occurring in police custody is unacceptable and emphasized the need for a formal investigation. Ghosh remarked, If someone dies in police custody, it is wrong, and an FIR should ... Read more Dilip Ghosh Calls for Investigation into TMC Leaders Death in Police Custody

Morningstar 9 Aug 2026 8:59 am

Prosperous Bengal essential to resurgent Bharat: Samik

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 1:29 am

Two patients go missing from RG Kar wards

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 12:30 am

Moderate to heavy rain likely on Thurs, Fri

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 12:27 am

Eggs debut in new midday meal at state schools

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 12:24 am

Vendors vacate Park St spots after min prod

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 12:24 am

Entry fee, guided tour, boating plans for Lake

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 12:23 am

FIR against Sarsuna BJPman for extortion, assault

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 12:22 am

Assault On Theatre Activist: Cops Identify Attackers

The Times of India 9 Aug 2026 12:17 am

Make E20 fuel optional, demand motorists

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 11:52 pm

KP expedites Pocso case reviews

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 11:51 pm

8 Calcutta HC addl judges take oath

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 11:51 pm

Health dept will probe RG Kar docs rape-murder: Min

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 11:47 pm

State tells cops to enforce toto ban on highways

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 11:45 pm

New Mkt hawkers play cat-&-mouse with cops

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 11:45 pm

Cop thwarts suicide

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 11:37 pm

Rebel TMC MPs meet Bengal CM over mosque loudspeakers, SIR

Two NCPI MPs from Murshidabad, West Bengal, met with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to express concerns over the removal of mosque loudspeakers, alleging police overreach and targeting of Muslims. They also sought his intervention to expedite hearings for approximately 27 lakh people excluded from electoral rolls, highlighting difficulties faced by genuine voters due to delays in tribunal decisions.

Rediff 8 Aug 2026 10:52 pm

Former TMC Naihati MLA arrested

The Times of India 8 Aug 2026 9:36 pm

Why has West Bengal cleared land for the BSF now? | Explained

Why is West Bengal central to Indias border fencing project? What are the policy challenges?

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 9:31 pm

Bengal CID grills TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's close aide in land fraud case for around 10 hours

Sumit Roy, an aide to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, was questioned for ten hours by the West Bengal CID. This interrogation occurred in connection with a government land fraud case in Paschim Medinipur district. The Supreme Court has granted Roy interim protection from arrest until August 14. He must cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation and remain available for questioning.

The Economic Times 8 Aug 2026 9:24 pm

Schoolheadmastershot dead by unidentified men in West Bengal

Police probing the attack in Uttar Dinajpur district; Congress slams repeated violence in the State

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 8:55 pm

West Bengal examining land law reforms to ease industrial expansion: Official

West Bengal plans land law reforms to aid industrial land acquisition. The government seeks to simplify processes for recorded sharecroppers no longer cultivating land. Reforms will focus on land holding and utilization restrictions for large projects. New models for land aggregation are being considered to facilitate industrial parks. The state aims for top industrial investment status within the next decade.

The Economic Times 8 Aug 2026 8:24 pm

West Bengal 7th Pay Commission: Pay parity with Centre, 5% increment, pension benefits | Key demands explained

West Bengal's 7th Pay Commission will consider demands for pay parity with Central government salaries and for increasing annual increments from 3% to 5% to address existing anomalies and economic realities.

Livemint 8 Aug 2026 8:22 pm

122 kg ganja seized, 2 persons arrested in West Bengal

Police in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district seized 122 kilograms of ganja. Two individuals, Faridul Piyada and Sahebur Rahman Molla, were arrested during the operation. The seizure occurred on Friday night following a tip-off and a police raid. Authorities are investigating the source and supply network of the seized contraband. Further leads are being pursued to identify other individuals involved in the drug trade.

The Economic Times 8 Aug 2026 7:10 pm