Philip Morris India calls for stronger enforcement and collaboration to disrupt illicit tobacco ecosystemAs per the Tobacco Institute of India (TII), in India, illicit cigarettes represent nearly one-fourth of the domestic market, with estimate...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
AAP in Punjab orders private schools to refund fees increased beyond 5%, says Arvind KejriwalPunjab has enacted a new law to control private school fee increases. The government has capped annual fee hikes at five percent. Schools t...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Govt mulling expansion of BSF's operational mandate: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to expand the Border Security Force's (BSF) role, under which a new 'territorial security' co...
29 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Assam hails Bengal's fencing move to secure Siliguri corridorAssam's government has welcomed West Bengal's move to fence sensitive border areas. This includes the Siliguri Corridor, vital for connecti...
24 May, 2026, 12.39 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 govt orders audit into Cooperative Bank Loan 'Scam'The West Bengal government has ordered a comprehensive audit into a multi-crore cooperative bank scam. This investigation focuses on allege...
23 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
'Infiltration remains major concern': Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya in Assembly addressAssam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya addressed the Assembly on border security. He noted efforts to curb infiltration and welcomed West B...
23 May, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
'This is not West Bangladesh': Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul warns against street disruptions, says rules apply to all religionsBengal Minister Agnimitra Paul announced strict enforcement of rules for public street activities. No inconvenience to citizens will be per...
15 May, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
PM Modi's save fuel appeal: From Amit Shah to Rajnath Singh, these ministers are cutting down their convoy sizesPrime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity is resonating across BJP governments. Union ministers and chief ministers are downsizing ...
13 May, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
DRI, Customs officers to intensify vigil on gold smuggling post import duty hikeRevenue intelligence and customs officials are preparing to tighten surveillance across airports, seaports and land borders after India rai...
13 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Kharif reset: Farmers may ditch paddy and maize for soybean, pulses amid monsoon fearsAs the kharif season approaches, farmers are leaning towards cultivating oilseeds like soybean and pulses such as urad and masur, primarily...
12 May, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
India considering emergency measures to save foreign exchangeIndia is exploring emergency measures to protect its foreign exchange reserves. These steps may include limiting imports of gold and electr...
11 May, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
PM Modi pushes work-from-home revival, lower foreign travel & less gold purchases as West Asia conflict heightens concernsPrime Minister Narendra Modi called for a return to work-from-home and urged citizens to delay foreign travel for a year. This is to addres...
11 May, 2026, 08.20 AM IST
TMC suspends 3 spokespersons for over 'anti-party' remarks after poll debacleThe Trinamool Congress has suspended three spokespersons for six years. This action follows alleged anti-party remarks made after the party...
09 May, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Bengal reset: How BJP dismantled TMC's fortress with strategy, structure and sentiment shiftThe Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress's long rule. This outcome resulted ...
05 May, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Mitsubishi moves to exit NTPC projectMitsubishi, the Japanese conglomerate, is poised to exit a power project located in West Bengal, prompting discussions with NTPC regarding ...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
- Bengal polls: Movement via Petrapole land port, other Bangladesh border routes restricted
Border movement is restricted in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. This curb is in place for the final phase of assembly elections....
28 Apr, 2026, 02.49 PM IST