West Bengal likely to unveil new industry policy with seamless land acquisition plans in June 22 budgetWest Bengal's first BJP government will unveil a new industrial policy in its maiden budget on June 22, featuring seamless land acquisition...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Finance Minister to review flagship schemes with state-owned banks, RRBs in West Bengal: SourcesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will soon review key schemes like Jan Dhan, Mudra, and PM Vishwakarma in West Bengal. She will meet wit...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Iran war: Public sector banks asked to stay preparedPublic sector banks received guidance from the Centre to prepare for global uncertainties. The finance ministry reviewed bank performance a...
29 May, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
India shaping global thinking on digital finance: PK MishraIndia is leading global digital finance discussions. Its digital public infrastructure is being studied worldwide. The Unified Payments Int...
16 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
West Bengal orders crackdown on illegal mining to plug revenue leakagesIn a decisive move, West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has instructed all relevant departments to clamp down on the financial dr...
13 May, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, wi...
12 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
West Bengal to transfer BSF land for border fencing within 45 days: CM Suvendu AdhikariThe West Bengal government is transferring land to the BSF for border fencing. The Ayushman Bharat scheme and Census process are starting i...
11 May, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Bengal to align with Ayushman Bharat from today, says CM Suvendu Adhikari after first cabinet meetSuvendu Adhikari announced that West Bengal will align with Ayushman Bharat and implement several flagship central schemes following the fi...
11 May, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman bullish on gems & jewellery sector opening new skilled job opportunitiesA significant grant supports lab-grown diamond research at IIT Madras. The Finance Minister inaugurated a new jewellery institute in Udupi....
28 Apr, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
MSME Ministry showcases PM Vishwakarma’s transformative livelihood impact at Civil Services Day sessionDr Rajneesh, Additional Secretary & Development Commissioner, MSME, moderated the session and outlined the scheme’s vision and digital, pap...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
PM Vishwakarma scheme: 2.02 lakh accounts opened, Rs 1,751 cr sanctionedBanks have sanctioned Rs 1,751 crore in loans under the PM Vishwakarma scheme as of October 31, benefiting over 2.02 lakh artisans and craf...
10 Dec, 2024, 06.01 PM IST
Tamil Nadu won't implement PM Vishwakarma Scheme: CM Stalin informs Union Minister Jitan Ram ManjhiTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin rejected the central government's PM Vishwakarma scheme, citing caste-based discrimination. He announce...
28 Nov, 2024, 09.41 AM IST
Finance Ministry holds meeting to expedite 'Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma' scheme implementationThe Department of Financial Services (DFS) within the Union Ministry of Finance in India held two meetings to accelerate the implementation...
13 Oct, 2023, 01.46 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to chair review meeting of Vishwakarma scheme with BJP leadersUnion Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a review meeting of the Vishwakarma scheme, aimed at benefiting traditional artisans and craftspeo...
09 Oct, 2023, 11.45 AM IST
PM Modi launches Vishwakarma Scheme ahead of Lok Sabha electionsInaugurating the scheme and a modern India International Convention and Expo Centre ‘Yashobhoomi’, the prime minister said he was dedicatin...
18 Sep, 2023, 01.02 PM IST
PM Modi to launch 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme for traditional artisans, craftspeople todayPrime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme on Vishwakarma Jayanti to support traditional artisans. The scheme aim...
17 Sep, 2023, 08.13 AM IST