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West Bengal CM says no Durga Puja carnival this year, promises hassle-free celebration

West Bengal's first Durga Puja under the BJP government will feature large cultural programs and drone shows. The annual carnival, introduced by the previous government, will not be held this year. Organisers will not need to approach courts for permission to conduct Durga Puja celebrations. The state government will ensure…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces complete ban on sale of liquor on Maha Ashtami during Durga Puja

Liquor shops and bars will close on Maha Ashtami during Durga Puja celebrations. DJ music and immersion processions will also be banned to maintain order. Puja committees must ensure themes do not hurt religious sentiments or traditions. Road usage restrictions are imposed, and inaugurations must follow Devi Paksha. Cultural programs…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

West Bengal cabinet approves remuneration hike of over one lakh staff

West Bengal government will enhance employee remuneration benefiting over one lakh people. Forest officials and volunteers will see increased monthly payments starting soon. Former MLAs' medical allowance is also being raised significantly from August. Primary and upper primary para teachers will receive a substantial pay hike. A bill for inter-university…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

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Supreme Court allows Bengal govt to file report on questioning of Abhishek Banerjee's PA in land-grab probe

The Supreme Court allowed the West Bengal government to submit a sealed investigation report. This report supports the claim that Sumit Roy was not cooperating with police. Roy, personal secretary to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, faces a land-grab case probe. The court extended Roy's protection from arrest until the next…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Fiscal mismanagement left West Bengal practically bankrupt: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal faces financial distress due to past mismanagement, according to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. He stated the state requires at least one year to recover from its current financial condition. The government has increased old-age pensions and joined all central schemes for increased fund flow. Waitlists for welfare schemes…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

ED raids TMC MP Nadimul Haque's residence among 7 places in West Bengal, Delhi, Jharkhand in money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven locations across three states. These searches targeted TMC MP Nadimul Haque and an Urdu newspaper. The investigation concerns alleged money laundering and promoting communal disharmony. Officials are gathering evidence related to financial transactions and suspicious funding. The probe is proceeding under the Prevention…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Bengal govt to undertake teacher recruitment in transparent manner: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal will conduct teacher recruitment transparently following court orders. Merit will be the primary criterion for all selections. Viva voce weightage will not exceed five marks for candidates. The government scrapped the previous scam-tainted SSC panel for fair recruitment. Corrective measures are being taken regarding previous OBC category inclusions.

The Economic Times · Sep 5

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Weather today September 5: Will it rain today in Haryana, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Punjab, West Bengal, and other states? Check IMD forecast

Weather today September 5: IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rain on September 5 across East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal, driven by a quasi-stationary low pressure system over north Madhya Pradesh and south Uttar Pradesh. Uttarakhand and Himachal…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Suvendu Adhikari sets target of setting up 1,000 RSS-run schools within a year to impart ‘nationalistic learning’ in West Bengal

With a vision to revolutionise education in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari plans to launch one thousand Vidya Bharati schools statewide. He suggested merging the state's four educational departments under one umbrella to enhance efficiency. Adhikari slammed the former government for its detrimental impact on education, advocating for Vidya…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

‘Saffron hooliganism’ coverage FIRs: HC asks for no coercive action against Anandabazar Patrika journalists

The Calcutta High Court has asked the West Bengal government to assure that no coercive steps would be taken against Anandabazar Patrika journalists facing FIRs over the newspaper’s use of the phrase “saffron hooliganism”, as long as they cooperate with the notices issued to them, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry · Sep 3

Suvendu Adhikari accuses TMC, Left of destroying Bengal’s education system

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari blamed previous governments for destroying the state's education system. He stated the current administration is implementing reforms to restore Indian culture and nationalist values. Adhikari alleged the past regimes weakened cultural heritage and national consciousness through curriculum changes. He also highlighted the teaching job…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

TMC alleges misuse of police in West Bengal against its members

TMC leader Sagarika Ghose alleged police misuse in West Bengal targeting party activists. She stated that FIRs are not being uploaded online as directed by the Supreme Court. Mandatory notices are also not being served to accused individuals under new laws. Ghose claimed old cases are being revived, calling it…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

West Bengal SSC likely to come out with reworked merit list for school teacher recruitment

The West Bengal SSC is reworking merit lists for teaching posts. This revision follows a state decision to reduce the OBC reservation quota. Counselling for interviewed candidates was suspended and will restart after the new list. Secondary school recruitment will also undergo a similar revision soon. The commission aims to…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

School holiday tomorrow, September 2? Check latest state-wise update

School holiday September 2, 2026: Schools have not been declared closed nationwide due to rain, but students in several states are watching for local orders as the IMD forecasts continued rainfall and thunderstorms. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha are among the regions where…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

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The Economic Times · Sep 1

Mamata Banerjee niece Bristy Mukherjee death reason: What happened in Birbhum and what we know so far

Bristy Mukherjee death reason: Bristy Mukherjee, the 28-year-old niece of TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, was found hanging at her home in Birbhum, West Bengal. Police are treating the death as a suspected suicide, while her family said she had been undergoing treatment for depression and was involved in divorce proceedings.

Times Life · Sep 1

India's Mangroves Store More Carbon Than Rainforests, And Coastal Deforestation Is Erasing Them Fast

The numbers that should change how you think about mangrovesA single hectare of mangrove forest stores up to 1,000 tonnes of carbon in its soil, roughly four to five times more than a comparable patch of tropical rainforest. The reason is structural. Mangroves grow at the edge of land and…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

School holiday tomorrow, September 1, 2026: Check state-wise holiday status amid heavy rain

School holiday tomorrow, September 1: Students and parents are checking whether schools will remain closed as heavy rainfall continues to affect several parts of India. Satna has already announced a school closure, while Uttarakhand and other rain-affected regions are relying on district-level decisions. The IMD has warned of heavy to…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Supreme Court asks West Bengal govt to provide details of quizzing of Abhishek Banerjee's PA in land grabbing probe

The Supreme Court requested West Bengal government records for Sumit Roy's interrogation. Roy alleged investigators focused on his family and party instead of the offense. The court extended Roy's protection from arrest until September seventh. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta disputed these claims, citing bank deposits. The bench will examine interrogation…

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The Economic Times · Aug 31

India Post GDS 2026 Registration Starts: Check direct link to apply online, circle-wise full list of 23,757 vacancies, last date and things to remember before clicking submit button

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 registration has started for 23,757 Gramin Dak Sevak posts. Check the circle-wise vacancy details, important dates, eligibility, application fee, selection process and key points to remember before submitting the form.

Times Life · Aug 31

India Mangrove Forests Beyond the Sundarbans: Gujarat, Odisha and Karnataka Coastal Ecosystems Worth Visiting

Gujarat: The Largest Mangrove Cover Outside the SundarbansGujarat holds roughly 1,140 square kilometres of mangrove forests along its coastline, the second-largest mangrove cover in India after West Bengal. The Gulf of Kutch, in particular, carries stands of Avicennia marina so dense that the canopy closes overhead at mid-tide. The Marine…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Weather update tomorrow: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in 8 states on August 31

On Monday, eight states in India are set to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, with other areas also bracing for substantial rainfall and thunderstorms. The west coast and southern parts of the country will witness widespread precipitation. This robust monsoon activity is projected to persist throughout the first week…

The Economic Times · Aug 29

Nepal floods: 28 Andhra pilgrims return safely after completing Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Twenty-eight Andhra Pradesh pilgrims safely returned from Nepal after a flash flood incident. Their journey was delayed by visa issues, which indirectly helped them avoid the worst. A sudden surge of water caused vehicles to be swept away and a bridge to collapse. Some pilgrims were stranded, while two buses…

Times Life · Aug 29

The Indian Luna Moth Is Vanishing From Eastern Forests and Almost Nobody Is Watching

An adult that cannot eatActias selene, the Indian luna moth, does not eat as an adult. Its mouthparts are vestigial, fused shut by evolution. It emerges from its cocoon with one task: locate a mate before its larval fat reserves run out, a window that closes in roughly four to…

Times Life · Aug 29

How Migratory Fish Navigate India's Rivers During the Monsoon Using a Biological Compass Science Is Still Mapping

The fish that reads the river like a mapThe Hilsa, Tenualosa ilisha, can detect a change in water salinity of less than 0.1 parts per thousand. That sensitivity is not incidental. It is the opening move in one of the most precise navigational performances in freshwater biology. Every monsoon, adult…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari targets 'Azadi' slogans, questions 'Red Salute Kishanji' writing on JU wall

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticized slogans demanding Azadi in Kolkata. He questioned the writing of 'Red Salute Kishanji' on Jadavpur University walls. Adhikari stated that such slogans and references are anti-national and weaken the country. He also raised objections to opposition towards the complete rendition of 'Vande Mataram'.…

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