West Bengal unveils jobs-led budget with tourism, North Bengal pushWest Bengal's new budget prioritizes a five-pronged revival strategy, focusing on women's empowerment, youth employment, and agriculture. K...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
West Bengal's Rs 4.39 lakh crore Budget under BJP aims to bury 'syndicate raj', woo investorsWest Bengal's new government unveiled a Rs 4.39 lakh crore budget prioritizing fiscal restructuring and job creation. Finance Minister Swap...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
West Bengal plans new law to curb ‘syndicate charges’ and improve ease of doing businessWest Bengal's new government has unveiled a budget prioritizing North Bengal, tourism, and industry, with a significant move to combat 'syn...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
West Bengal Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 36,000 crore for Annapurna Yojna; hikes DA by 20%West Bengal's new BJP government unveiled its first budget, prioritizing welfare and employment. Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta announced...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
'TMC almost destroyed Bengal through looting': Giriraj Singh backs PM Modi, claims 'second independence' under BJPUnion Minister Giriraj Singh echoed Prime Minister Modi's views on West Bengal's history, accusing Congress of appeasement politics post-Pa...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expresses grief over NH-27 Maynaguri accident, announces compensation for victims' kinA tragic road accident on NH-27 in Maynaguri claimed two lives and injured over 50 passengers when a bus collided with a stationary trailer...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Bengal broke free of its shackles, return of state's glory has begun: ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi declared West Bengal has "broken free from its shackles" and is on a new development path, citing visible chan...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Modi releases PM-Kisan instalment for 9.44 crore farmers, launches world's largest crop insurance scheme in BengalPrime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed over Rs 18,880 crore to 9.44 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme. He also launched the Pradhan M...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
PM Modi greets people of West Bengal on 'Paschimbanga Divas'Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to West Bengal on 'Paschimbanga Divas', observed on June 20. This day commemorates the 1947...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Goutam Deb steps down as Siliguri mayor, adding to TMC exodusTrinamool Congress faces a significant leadership crisis. Senior leaders Goutam Deb and Jyoti Priya Mallick have resigned from their posts....
19 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Participation in Yoga Day function not mandatory for public servants: Bengal govt to Calcutta HCThe Calcutta High Court has dismissed a petition questioning a West Bengal government order regarding International Yoga Day participation....
19 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
UP minister Om Prakash Rajbhar claims major split in Samajwadi PartyOm Prakash Rajbhar, an ally of the BJP, has claimed a significant split is imminent within the Samajwadi Party. He alleges that several Sam...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces 50 per cent bus fare concession for NEET aspirants, issues Muharram, Yoga day directivesUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced a 50% bus fare concession for NEET-UG 2026 re-examination aspirants. He also issued directives f...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Andhra government to offer free bus rides for students appearing for NEET UG re-exam 2026Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation buses will provide free travel for students taking the NEET examination on June 21. Student...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Weak monsoon prolongs south Bengal's summer woesSouth Bengal will continue to experience sweltering heat. The monsoon is weak in southern districts, bringing little rain. Light showers ar...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
As women flock to free state buses in Bengal, private operators look for rescue planPrivate bus operators in West Bengal are facing significant revenue losses following the introduction of free travel for women on governmen...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST