Centre announces Rs 95,692 crore interim allocation under VB-G RAM GAnnouncing a significant investment of over Rs 95,000 crore, the Centre is launching the VB-G RAM G scheme, effectively taking the place of...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Centre approves 153 lakh person-Days under MGNREGS for West Bengal; New rural employment framework to roll out from July 11The Centre has approved a substantial labour budget of 153 lakh person-days for West Bengal under the MGNREGS for June 2026. This initiativ...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
West Bengal's electronics factory push; Fed jitters hit TCSWest Bengal is exploring ways to expand electronics manufacturing under EMC 2.0. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
08 Jun, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Calcutta High Court denies urgent hearing of ex-Bengal minister Sujit Bose's petition challenging ED arrestThe Calcutta High Court has denied an urgent hearing for former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose's petition challenging his arrest. The ED a...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
4,800 illegal immigrants sent to Bangladesh from Bengal's border districts, says Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that 4,800 illegal immigrants have been sent to Bangladesh. He also detailed efforts to ...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
West Bengal charging electronics productionWhile the new BJP regime has begun identifying land parcels in the state for greenfield investments, establishing a land bank is a more tim...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Bengal to probe vandalism during 2019 anti-CAA protestsThe West Bengal government will investigate violence that occurred during the 2019 anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests. Chief Minister ...
06 Jun, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Kolkata metro gets 60 new trains, Rs 1 lakh crore railway projects for West BengalUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for Kolkata Metro in five years, alongside Rs 1 lakh crore in r...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Suvendu Adhikari pushes time-bound land handover as ₹1 lakh crore railway projects gather pace in West BengalWest Bengal is set to see massive railway development. Projects worth approximately one lakh crore rupees are planned. CM Suvendu Adhikari ...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Calcutta HC seeks West Bengal report on accused being paraded with ropes tied to waistThe Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal government to submit a report. This is regarding allegations of parading arrested indiv...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
West Bengal eyes new deep-seaport in Dadanpatra; Kolkata to enter water metro gridWest Bengal will establish a new deep seaport in East Midnapore district. The state government will provide 1700 acres for this project. Ko...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
NIA raids nine places in Bengal in Bhangar blast caseIn pursuance of the MHA order, the NIA had taken over and registered the case related to the recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incrimina...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
West Bengal clears 32 acres for BSF border fencing, rebrands Maa Canteen as ‘Ma Ahar’West Bengal Cabinet approved 32 acres for BSF fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border in nine districts. Additionally, the state's subsidi...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
West Bengal to observe state day on June 20 from this yearThe West Bengal government will now officially celebrate June 20 as West Bengal Day. This decision was announced after a cabinet meeting. P...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
West Bengal hands over 32 acres to BSF for Bangladesh border fencingThe West Bengal government has transferred over 31 acres to the Border Security Force for fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. This m...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
BJP government seeks Tata return to West Bengal's Singur as part of industrial revival pushWest Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya stated the state government aims to bring the Tata Group back to Singur, viewing it as crucial...
30 May, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Industrial Bong for the Buck: A blueprint for West Bengal’s evolution from an entrepot to a production hubWest Bengal’s hopes of an industrial revival face structural challenges despite strong manufacturing growth over the past decade. A NITI Aa...
28 May, 2026, 11.11 PM IST