Tech played a key role in ensuring welfare schemes reach poor: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi underscored technology's crucial role in delivering welfare to the poor. He stated that his government's core ...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM 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
PM Modi terms welfare of the poor among key achievements of his govt's 12-year tenurePM Narendra Modi highlighted his government's welfare initiatives over the past 12 years. He stated that India has seen significant transfo...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.14 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
West Bengal set to become 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya YojanaWest Bengal is set to join the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme on June 8, marking a significant step towards universal health coverage. The s...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Double-engine government to accelerate rail projects in West Bengal: Ashwini VaishnawUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 next-generation trains for the Kolkata Metro and ₹1 lakh crore in railway projects for...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM 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
Mamata Banerjee protests over alleged attacks on TMC leaders in Kolkata; pays tribute at BR Ambedkar statue before rallyTrinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday paid tribute at Bharat Ratna Dr BR Ambedkar's statue before launching a protest i...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
West Bengal will work with Centre to ensure state receives all benefits of double-engine govt: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged close collaboration with the Centre to secure benefits of a 'double-engine government' ...
30 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission crosses landmark milestone of 90 crore ABHA accountsIn a significant achievement towards building a digitally empowered healthcare ecosystem, the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), imple...
30 May, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
30 lakh beneficiaries of TMC govt's direct cash transfer scheme for women ineligible: Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has unveiled the 'Annapurna Bhandar' initiative, set to take over from the previous 'Lakshmir...
27 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Tripura CM Manik Saha meets PM Modi, congratulates on 12 years in officeTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. He congratulated the Prime Minister on completing 12 years...
26 May, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
West Bengal: 6 cr people covered under Swasthya Sathi to get Ayushman Bharat benefits from JulyStarting in July, six crore Swasthya Sathi card holders in West Bengal will be eligible for the Ayushman Bharat scheme. New applications ar...
24 May, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Ayushman Bharat enrollment begins in West Bengal, benefits likely from July: CM Suvendu AdhikariEnrollment for the Ayushman Bharat scheme has commenced in West Bengal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that beneficiaries can expec...
23 May, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Bengal gets Rs 3,000 cr for healthcare revamp, Ayushman Bharat card rollout from July: SuvenduWest Bengal's healthcare sector is set for a major upgrade with Rs 3,000 crore sanctioned by the Centre. Ayushman Bharat health insurance c...
23 May, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari meets PM, President in DelhiWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited Delhi for two days. He met President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and ...
23 May, 2026, 12.21 AM IST