The Latest Breaking News from West Bengal

Over a fortnight after Odisha train accident, top South Eastern Railway officials transferred

Last week, Additional General Manager of South Eastern Railway Atulya Misra was shifted out and posted as Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, West Bengal.

The Hindu · Jun 23, 2023

Unedifying row: on panchayat polls in West Bengal and security

In West Bengal, a truly independent election watchdog and a sense of responsibility among all political parties are necessary to preserve the purity of the election process.

The Hindu · Jun 22, 2023

'We have come to fight together like collective family,' says Mamata Banerjee after meeting RJD chief Lalu Prasad ahead of opposition meet in Patna

PATNA: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday met RJD national president Lalu Prasad and his wife and former CM Rabri Devi at the latter’s residence in Patna on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 22, 2023

One company of central forces in every district in West Bengal: SEC

WBSEC on Tuesday requisitioned the deployment of one company of central forces in every district in the State.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

West Bengal’s Foundation Day is a reminder to be vigilant about forces out to weaken India, says Governor

Governor R.N. Ravi on Tuesday said that West Bengal’s Foundation Day must not just be a celebration of Bengali culture, but also a reminder to be vigilant about the forces that can weaken country’s unity

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

Bengal panchayat polls | SC refers to State’s ‘history of violence’ to confirm deployment of Central forces to secure July polls

The Supreme Court on June 20 dismissed petitions filed by the West Bengal Government and the State Election Commission against the Calcutta High Court order to requisition Central security forces for panchayat elections.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

West Bengal Governor commemorates ‘State Foundation Day’ despite Chief Minister’s reservations

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose organised the State’s ‘Foundation Day’ programme at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata, despite objections raised by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

The Hindu · Jun 20, 2023

Grasssroots peace: on the local body elections in West Bengal

In West Bengal, all stakeholders must ensure that the exercise of electing panchayat functionaries does not descend into lawlessness and chaos

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

Don’t observe State Foundation Day on Tuesday, Mamata urges Governor

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on June 19 wrote to Governor C.V. Ananda Bose urging him not to hold an event at the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday to commemorate the foundation day of West Bengal.

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

Raj Bhavan’s control room receives hundreds of complaints on West Bengal panchayat polls

Within a day of its opening, the control room set up at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata to register grievances relating to the panchayat polls in West Bengal has received more than 300 complaints.

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023