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  Suvendu-led Bengal govt to remove Mamata Banerjee-designed football sculpture at Salt Lake Stadium

  May 19, 2026 9:16 IST

  The West Bengal government under Shuvendu Adhikari has ordered the removal of a statue designed by former CM Mamata Banerjee at Salt Lake Stadium. The move comes amid a series of assertive actions taken by the new BJP-led administration following its massive electoral victory.

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  Bengal land grab case: Prime accused Sona Pappu arrested by ED after hours of interrogation

  May 18, 2026 23:32 IST

  This came days after Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas was nabbed by the federal probe agency in the same case. Sources within the agency said Poddar had previously been issued five summonses as part of the ongoing investigation.

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  Suvendu Adhikari forms panel to probe TMC's corruption; honorarium for Imams, temple priests halted

  May 18, 2026 18:08 IST

  According to Chief Minister Adhikari, both panels are expected to begin their work from June 1.

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  'Hooliganism will be eradicated': CM Adhikari warns of strict action over Park Circus violence

  May 18, 2026 16:04 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has warned that his government won't hesitate in taking stern action against those responsible for attacking police personnel and damaging public property.

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  From Annapurna Bhandar to free travel for women: Bengal govt's major welfare push from June 1

  May 18, 2026 14:31 IST

  The West Bengal government has approved a series of major welfare measures, including a Rs 3,000 monthly allowance for women under the Annapurna Scheme and free travel for women in government buses starting 1 June 2026.

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  Bengal government raises upper age limit for state job recruitment: Check revised recruitment rules

  May 18, 2026 9:33 IST

  The West Bengal government has introduced sweeping changes to state job eligibility by increasing the upper age limit across Group A, B, C and D services. The revised limits, now ranging from 41 to 45 years, have come into effect from May 11.

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  Security cover of several TMC leaders scaled down as West Bengal government reviews VIP protection

  May 17, 2026 21:58 IST

  As per sources, police house guards posted outside the residences of several TMC leaders have been withdrawn. These leaders would now only receive the protection corresponding to their current constitutional or official status.

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  West Bengal: Protest against bulldozer action turns violent in Kolkata, several held; 3 cops injured

  May 17, 2026 23:56 IST

  The protestors were agitating against a bulldozer action that was launched by the West Bengal government against alleged illegal constructions in the Tiljala area of Kolkata following a fire at a factory that claimed two lives earlier this week.

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  'Bulldozers will roll across country....': Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh warns of illegal construction

  May 17, 2026 10:39 IST

  West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has issued a strong statement regarding the ongoing bulldozer drive in West Bengal, saying that bulldozers will be used wherever illegal construction or encroachment is found.

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  'Pushpa my responsibility now': Bengal CM warns TMC's Jahangir Khan ahead of Falta repolling

  May 16, 2026 20:02 IST

  Speaking at a rally in Falta assembly constituency of West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has warned TMC leader Jahangir Khan, while describing him as a "notorious criminal". Adhikari has said he will personally look the cases registered against Khan.

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  Stone pelting, vandalism reported in Bengal's Asansol over instructions to lower loudspeaker volume

  May 16, 2026 7:26 IST

  Vandalism reported in Bengal's Asansol: The violence erupted when the mosque committee members were talking to the cops and a mob started pelting stones. However, a large police contingent and central force personnel rushed to the spot and drove away the attackers.

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  Bengal: FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over alleged provocative poll speeches, remarks on Amit Shah

  May 15, 2026 23:22 IST

  The complainant alleged that the speeches were widely circulated through the Facebook page 'Abhishek Banerjee Official' and other social media and news platforms, amplifying their reach and possible impact on public sentiment during the election period.

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  RG Kar rape-murder: Bengal CM Adhikari suspends three IPS officers for 'mishandling' case

  May 15, 2026 18:12 IST

  Addressing a press conference at Nabanna, CM Adhikari alleged that the officers had attempted to bribe the victim’s family and held a press conference without obtaining written authorisation.

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  Bengal adopts 'Yogi Model' with 24 UP bulldozers to demolish illegal encroachments across Siliguri

  May 15, 2026 12:45 IST

  West Bengal has initiated a strong anti-encroachment campaign in Siliguri, signalling the introduction of the 'Yogi Model' in the state. Nearly two dozen bulldozers from Uttar Pradesh will be deployed to demolish illegal constructions.

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  Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas arrested by ED in Sona Pappu extortion-money laundering case

  May 14, 2026 22:31 IST

  The arrest comes after the Kolkata DCP skipped several summons issued to him by the ED in connection with the Sona Pappu extortion and money laundering case in the West Bengal capital.

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  Mamata argues post-poll violence case in Calcutta HC; BCI seeks details on her legal practice status

  May 14, 2026 21:26 IST

  According to the petition, many party leaders and workers were allegedly assaulted due to their association with the Trinamool Congress. It also claimed that several workers were forced to leave their homes in the aftermath of the elections.

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  Bengal govt makes Vande Mataram compulsory in school assemblies, orders strict monitoring statewide

  May 14, 2026 13:28 IST

  The West Bengal government has instructed all state-run and aided schools to make the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory during morning assemblies. The directive adds to existing practices involving 'Jana Gana Mana' and 'Banglar Mati Banglar Jol'.

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  Who is Rathindra Bose? First-time MLA set to become West Bengal Assembly Speaker

  May 14, 2026 15:12 IST

  The BJP has nominated Rathindra Bose, MLA from Cooch Behar South, as its Speaker candidate for the 18th West Bengal Assembly. The election for the Speaker's post is scheduled to be held on Friday (May 15).

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  Suvendu Adhikari to retain Bhabanipur seat, announces resignation from Nandigram

  June 26, 2026 16:47 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that he will continue as the MLA from Bhabanipur and resign from his Nandigram seat. He won both the Bhabanipur and Nandigram seats in the recently-concluded assembly polls.

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  Suvendu Adhikari's PA murder case handed over to CBI; DIG-led 7-member SIT constituted

  May 12, 2026 9:52 IST

  The investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, the PA to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, has been handed over to the CBI.

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  Suvendu govt to launch 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme, provide free travel to women from June

  May 12, 2026 8:16 IST

  'Annapurna Bhandar' was a key promise mentioned in the BJP's poll manifesto to provide women beneficiaries with a financial assistance of Rs 3,000 per month. However, the eligibility criteria and implementation guidelines of the schemes are yet to be finalised.

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  Sujit Bose, former West Bengal Minister, arrested by ED in municipality recruitment scam

  May 11, 2026 23:43 IST

  According to ED officials, Bose was questioned for nearly 10 hours at the agency’s office in Salt Lake’s CGO Complex before being taken into custody. He had appeared before investigators earlier this month as part of the ongoing probe.

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  CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal appointed as Bengal's Chief Secretary days after Suvendu's swearing in

  May 11, 2026 23:44 IST

  Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who has been appointed as the state's new chief secretary, is a 1990-batch IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre. He had overseen the SIR drive in the state.

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  Dilip Ghosh gets rural development, Nisith Pramanik gets sports as Bengal CM allocates portfolios

  May 11, 2026 23:50 IST

  Agnimitra Pal has been given charge of the Women and Child Welfare ministry along with Municipal Corporations, while Nisith Pramanik will oversee the North Bengal Development as well as Youth Welfare and Sports departments.

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  TMC tells SC deleted voters altered Bengal Assembly Election results, cites 35 lakh pending appeals

  May 11, 2026 23:44 IST

  Appearing for the TMC, senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee told the court that in at least 31 Assembly constituencies, the margin of victory was lower than the number of voters removed during the SIR exercise.

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  Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari gives nod to transfer land to BSF for fencing border with Bangladesh

  May 11, 2026 13:31 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said his government, in its first cabinet meeting, has granted transfer of land to the BSF for erecting a fence along the Bangladesh border.

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  Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay chosen as leader of Opposition in Bengal assembly: All you need to know

  May 09, 2026 23:54 IST

  Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, 82, is one of Mamata Banerjee’s closest associates since the party was founded on Jan 1, 1998. He was the only MLA in the state assembly representing the party at that time.

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  'Ensure justice is given to RG Kar victim': Suvendu's mother on son becoming Bengal CM

  May 09, 2026 16:27 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as first BJP chief minister of West Bengal earlier in the day. His swearing in happened at the Parade Ground in Kolkata, which was attended by PM Modi, Amit Shah, BJP's central leadership, and chief ministers of several NDA-ruled states.