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Anti-Hooliganism Act to be enforced from Monday: CM

Kolkata, July 10 -- The much-debated Uniform Civil Code (UCC) edged closer to implementation in Bengal on Friday, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announcing that the committee tasked with prepari... Read More


BJP faces internal dissent over Rajya Sabha tickets to ex-TMC MPs

Kolkata, July 10 -- The induction of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MPs in the BJP and quick announcement of their names as the BJP's candidates for Rajya Sabha sparked internal unrest, l... Read More


Hours after joining BJP, ex-TMC trio gets Rajya Sabha tickets

Kolkata, July 9 -- In a political crossover and a development that had long been speculated, hours after formally joining the BJP, former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha members - Sushmita Dev, S... Read More


Complete PMAY-G survey by June 25: State tells dist admin

Kolkata, June 9 -- The Bengal government has instructed all district administrations to complete the survey related to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) (PMAY-G), Awas Plus 2024, by June 25, to ensu... Read More


Ex-Kolkata CP among 3 IPS officers suspended over probe 'lapses'

Kolkata, May 15 -- Acting on the BJP's pre-poll promise of reopening the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case files, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, six days after taking oath, suspended thre... Read More


Opposition voice won't be throttled, says CM Suvendu in Assembly

Kolkata, May 15 -- Asserting that Opposition's voice would not be throttled, Chief Minister (CM) Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday said in Assembly that equal opportunities will be given to the legislators ... Read More


Due process will be followed before demolition of illegal buildings: Agnimitra

Kolkata, May 14 -- Women and Child Development Minister Agnimitra Paul on Thursday backed the demolition of illegal buildings following the Tiljala fire incident that claimed two lives. She also assu... Read More


State nod for CBI action against officials accused in graft cases

Kolkata, May 13 -- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced the state government's decision to reinstate the "standing clearance" to the CBI so that it can initiate a probe against any g... Read More


No shield for 'cut money extortionists', regardless of party colour: Rahul Sinha

Kolkata, May 12 -- BJP's Rajya Sabha MP, Rahul Sinha, on Tuesday, alleged that a section of Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers was impersonating as BJP supporters by wearing saffron scarves to extort mo... Read More


Cabinet nod to Ayushman Bharat; Swasthya Sathi remains operational

Kolkata, May 11 -- Erstwhile Trinamool Congress (TMC) government's flagship health scheme, 'Swasthya Sathi', officially remains operational, but after some private hospitals across the state started r... Read More