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West Bengal to distribute 70 lakh Tricolours ahead of Independence Day: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal will distribute seventy lakh national flags for the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign. The state joins the central initiative for the first time this year. Government buildings and heritage structures will be illuminated with flag colours. A Tiranga Rally is planned in Kolkata on August tenth. The campaign aims…

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Suvendu Adhikari assures exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen of security, says 'days of threats over' in West Bengal

Addressing a felicitation programme for Nasreen at Rabindra Sadan here, Adhikari said it was the duty of his government to ensure her safety whenever she came to West Bengal.

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Self-enumeration exercise for India's 16th Census kicks-off in West Bengal, CM Suvendu Adhikari fills form

West Bengal has launched its digital 16th Census self-enumeration on Saturday, allowing residents to submit their details online between August 1 and August 15. A subsequent phase for house-listing will take place from August 16 through September 14. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari called for community involvement, promising that all gathered…

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Suvendu Adhikari alleges Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum under TMC rule, accuses Mamata of complicity

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged a massive revenue leak in Birbhum district. He claimed this Rs 15,000 crore loss occurred over fifteen years. Adhikari stated the previous government supported this large-scale illegal operation. Recent police actions recovered significant cash and gold from an associate. Authorities are now seizing…

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CBI arrests 2 accused for giving contract to kill Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandranath Rath: Sources

The CBI arrested two brothers in connection with Chandranath Rath's assassination plot. Investigations revealed Sagar Sonkar maintained contact with a rival political party's office. This accused allegedly hired shooters and provided them with contract money. The plan to eliminate Rath was reportedly in motion since December 2025. The CBI has…

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Bengal CM alleges Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum under previous TMC rule

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged a Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum. He stated this revenue loss was impossible without the previous government's support. Police recovered Rs 28.5 crore cash and 15 kg gold from a stone trader. Adhikari claimed institutional corruption occurred with former Chief Minister…

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Suvendu Adhikari among least wealthy politicians in ADR CM assets analysis

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is the second least wealthy among Indian chief ministers. His declared assets total eighty-five lakh rupees, according to a recent analysis. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is the least wealthy with fifty-five lakh rupees. Four chief ministers have declared assets exceeding one…

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Abhishek Banerjee urges youth to shun celebrities silent on NEET protests

Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee asked young people to support celebrities critically. He stated that silence on public concerns is a choice made by influencers. Recent student protests against exam irregularities highlighted this issue. Banerjee urged youth to evaluate if public figures represent their values. He emphasized that audience support translates…

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CM Suvendu Adhikari says strict action to be taken against those who attacked journalists during NEET protest rally

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari condemned attacks on journalists during a recent protest. He assured strict action against miscreants under the new Goonda Act. Around seventy individuals not connected to the protest were identified by authorities. Six journalists sustained serious injuries and received hospital treatment. FIRs have been lodged,…

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West Bengal CM Adhikari condemns attack on police, journalists during NEET protest in Kolkata; orders strict action

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari condemned the attack on police and journalists. He visited injured journalists at SSKM Hospital and ensured their treatment. Opposition leader Ritabrata Banerjee also met the injured and demanded swift action. Protests erupted in Kolkata regarding the NEET paper leak issue. Police managed the crowd…

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BJP alleges irregularities in Abhishek Banerjee's 'Sebashray' medical camps, CM Suvendu Adhikari to respond on Saturday

Serious irregularities at Abhishek Banerjee's medical camps were raised in the West Bengal Assembly. BJP MLA Debanshu Panda alleged medical negligence and buried medicines at these camps. He also claimed playgrounds were occupied, impacting children's access to play areas. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shankar Ghosh assured the Assembly that the Chief…

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Cal HC adjourns hearing till July 30 on Abhishek Banerjee's petition against eight FIRs

The Calcutta High Court adjourned Abhishek Banerjee's plea for protection from coercive action. Hearing on eight FIRs against the TMC MP will now take place on July 30. The court stated that Suvendu Adhikari cannot be cited as an example. Banerjee's lawyer sought protection in multiple cases across West Bengal.…

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Bengal CM blames previous TMC govt for loss of Europe air links, mounting debt on state's economy

West Bengal's Chief Minister blamed the prior administration for lost air connectivity and state debt. His government plans to rejuvenate transport infrastructure and introduce a Water Metro service. New electric and CNG buses will be introduced with central government assistance. Metro rail expansion beyond Kolkata is also a key focus…

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'ED didn't scare us': Madan Mitra refutes agency fear claims after leaving TMC; praises Suvendu Adhikari's vigor

Former TMC leader Madan Mitra has joined a rebel faction, blaming Abhishek Banerjee for his exit. Mitra stated that central agencies like the ED did not influence his political decision. He felt the party leadership was not effectively working to counter the BJP. Mitra also praised Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's…

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West Bengal CM promises strictest action against those responsible for Murshidabad train accident

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured strict action against those responsible for the Murshidabad train accident that claimed three lives, including two school students. He said negligence in duty would not be tolerated and directed officials to provide all possible assistance to the injured and affected families. State…

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'Number of MPs, MLAs defecting to BJP presents dirty picture of Bengal's political culture': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused the BJP of new tactics to boost parliamentary strength. He alleged the BJP manipulates Rajya Sabha elections through timed resignations and defections. Koel Mallick's resignation and expected BJP induction were highlighted as a strategic move. Banerjee criticized defections, calling them a dirty picture of West…

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Suvendu Adhikari joins Rath Yatra in Kolkata amid heavy rain

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari celebrated Rath Yatra in Kolkata. He joined ISKCON devotees and pulled the chariot ropes at Albert Road. The Chief Minister expressed pride in participating in this significant religious festival. He also mentioned the state government's collaboration with ISKCON on various programs. Rath Yatra celebrations…

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‘Where do we go?’: Jadavpur’s railway hawkers live in fear of the next bulldozer

“Where do we go?” asks Saraswati Naiya, who has spent the last 35 years selling fritters from a small stall on Jadavpur’s railway platform for 35 years. She stares at the empty space where around 40 “illegal” establishments once stood before they were demolished on June 7. More than 300…

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Centre clears Rs 1,000 crore for Bengal rural roads, 1 lakh PMAY homes

The Centre has allocated one thousand crore rupees for rural roads in West Bengal. One lakh houses will be constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana. The Rural Welfare Ministry sanctioned eight thousand five hundred eight crore rupees for rural job schemes. Infrastructure works worth eighty-two thousand four hundred ninety-two…

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Bengal govt hikes daily cooked diet allocation for hospital patients to Rs 110

The West Bengal government has nearly doubled the daily diet allocation for hospital patients. This revised rate will be effective from August 1, officials confirmed. The enhanced allocation aims to improve meal quality and nutritional value for admitted individuals. This decision follows a review by a committee constituted by the…

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West Bengal announces Rs 5 lakh grant for 60 Rath Yatra committees

The West Bengal government will offer financial aid to sixty Rath Yatra committees. Each committee will receive five lakh rupees ahead of the festival. Service centers will also be established at seventy-five traditional fairs. These centers will provide essential assistance to visiting pilgrims. Similar facilities will be available along routes…

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Industry associations hail Bengal CM's land purchase policy, see end to acquisition roadblock

West Bengal's Chief Minister announced direct land purchases for investors. This initiative aims to remove significant investment obstacles and boost confidence. Business associations welcomed the move, calling it a catalyst for development. The policy contrasts with the previous government's approach to land acquisition. This streamlined process will accelerate industrial growth…

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West Bengal to roll out single-window clearance for investments above Rs 100 crore: CM Suvendu Adhikari

The government of West Bengal will roll out a new single-window clearance system for investments over one hundred crore rupees. This initiative guarantees that land constraints will not be an obstacle for upcoming industrial ventures. The objective is to stimulate significant investment inflow, thereby fostering industrial expansion and creating a…

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WB CM Suvendu Adhikari rejects lynching tag for man's death in violence after girl's rape, murder; gives his kin job

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated Indrajit Mondal's death was not a mob lynching. He provided a job and financial aid to Mondal's family after the incident. The Chief Minister also met the raped and murdered girl's parents, assuring them of assistance. He suggested radical communal forces or poll-rejected…

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Protests engulf Indian state after rape and murder of 11-year-old girl

Innocent man lynched by mob in Indian state as police killing of suspect further escalates tensions

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