#west-bengal
CIL arm BCCL begins commercial operation at coal washery in West Bengal
Bharat Coking Coal Limited has started commercial operations at its new 2 million tonne per annum Bhojudih coking coal washery in West Bengal. This facility will increase the supply of washed coal to India's steel industry. The move aims to reduce the country…
Long queues at Bangladesh border seen as hundreds return after Suvendu Adhikari's 'jaldi jaldi bhago' warning
Hundreds of undocumented Bangladeshi nationals rushed to the West Bengal border, fearing detention under the state's new "detect-delete-deport" policy. The crackdown follows the opening of holding centers for illegal immigrants, prompting fear and a voluntary…
Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the Himalayas
Air pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly polluted regions. Pollution is spreading from the plains into the Himalayas. India's clean air efforts focus on cities b…
“Very serious matter,” says CJI; girls force employed in massage parlours: PIL
India News: NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday termed “very serious” the forced employment of minor girls in orchestras, mainly in Bihar and West Bengal, and .
ECI names Neelam Meena new Chief Electoral Officer of West Bengal
Amit Shah to undertake multi-state border tour to review security preparedness
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a multi-state tour of India's border regions. He will visit Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tripura, and West Bengal. The visits aim to review security and improve coordination among agencies. Shah will interact with border forces and…
Cattle market empties as fear grips Eid preparations in India’s West Bengal
Tensions rise in key state, won by BJP this month for first time, as political shift disrupts Eid al-Adha traditions.
Not mangoes. Meet the fruit that helps India beat the heat in summer. It also improves digestion
Beat the summer heat with ice apple, a refreshing fruit popular across India. Known by different names like Taal in West Bengal and Nungu in Tamil Nadu, this translucent jelly fruit offers hydration and energy. It is rich in electrolytes and natural sugars. I…
'Holding centres' for illegal immigrants in West Bengal districts
India News: KOLKATA: The BJP govt in Bengal has commissioned \"holding centres\" in all 23 districts for illegal Bangladeshi, Rohingya and other immigrants awaiting.
"Democracy won, intimidation lost": PM Modi hails BJP's massive win on Falta seat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Debangshu Panda of the BJP for a significant victory in Falta, West Bengal. The seat saw re-polling due to earlier irregularities. Panda secured a win by over 1 lakh votes. This win strengthens the BJP's presence in …
TMC’s grassroots machine under strain, heat on Abhishek Banerjee grows: What BJP’s Falta repoll win reveals
With the CPM and Congress finishing ahead of the Trinamool Congress, this result may also have the potential of triggering a churn in Opposition politics in West Bengal.
Bengal asks districts to build ‘holding centres’ for illegal foreigners as anti-infiltration drive gathers pace
West Bengal is setting up holding centers for suspected illegal foreigners and foreign prisoners. This move institutionalizes the state's 'detect, delete and deport' policy. District administrations will manage these centers for individuals awaiting repatriat…
ECI Falta Election Result 2026: BJP’s Debangshu Panda leading with massive margin amid strict security arrangements
Election Commission of India Falta Election Result 2026: Vote counting for the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal is currently underway, with BJP candidate Debangshu Panda taking an early lead. The constituency recently witnessed a full repoll after the Elect…
"Everything will be responded to": Dilip Ghosh on threats to Jhalmuri vendor who served PM Modi
West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has warned of firm action against those creating tension. This follows alleged threats to a jhalmuri vendor who served Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Ghosh stated such attempts to disturb peace will be met with a strong respons…
Leader of opposition not allotted room in Bengal assembly: TMC
The Trinamool Congress has raised concerns about the functioning of democratic institutions in the West Bengal assembly. The party alleges that the Leader of the Opposition has not been provided with a room. Trinamool Congress legislators are reportedly sitti…
86.11% voter turnout recorded in re-polling at West Bengal's Falta constituency
Voters turned out in large numbers for the Falta Assembly constituency re-poll in South 24 Parganas district. The polling concluded peacefully with an 86.11% turnout by 5 pm. Central forces ensured security across all 285 booths. The Election Commission order…
Kantha stitch artist Tripti Mukherjee to receive Padma Shri on May 25
Tripti Mukherjee, a renowned Kantha stitch artist, will be honored with the Padma Shri. She is recognized for her dedication to preserving West Bengal's traditional embroidery. Mukherjee has spent over 37 years empowering rural women through skill development…
BJP Victory in West Bengal Intensifies ‘Push-in’ Anxieties in Bangladesh
Over 80 percent of India’s border with Bangladesh now falls under the direct rule of the BJP, which thrives on anti-migrant rhetoric.
BHIM Payments App records 300% surge in FY26 transactions
BHIM Payments App saw a significant 301% surge in transaction volumes during FY26. More users embraced the platform for daily purchases like groceries and dining. West Bengal showed strong growth, with peer-to-merchant payments dominating. The app's accessi…
Repoll in Falta: Election Commission of India doubles security arrangements in West Bengal for peaceful voting
Ahead of the repoll in Falta, Election Commission of India has significantly strengthened security measures across sensitive polling areas in West Bengal. The Commission is deploying double the number of central forces to ensure free and fair voting following…
Steel giant Jindal India completes Rs 1,500 cr expansion in West Bengal
Jindal India Ltd has finished its Rs 1,500-crore expansion in West Bengal. A new colour coating line is now operational at its Howrah facility. This boosts steel manufacturing capacity significantly. The company expects revenue to grow by 75 percent in FY27. …
Lionel Messi tour organiser files complaint against ex-Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas, former top cop for 'sabotaging' event
Lionel Messi tour organiser Satadru Dutta has filed a police complaint. He alleges former West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas and others caused chaos at the Salt Lake stadium. Dutta claims he was made a scapegoat. The new sports minister has ordered a fr…
With an ‘Obstacle’ Gone, Will the Indian Government Finally Seal the Teesta Deal With Bangladesh?
An agreement to share the waters of the Teesta River will not go down well in northern West Bengal.
West Bengal cabinet approves "Annapurna Bhandar" scheme for women from June, gives in-principle approval for formation of 7th Pay Commission
This decision will result in the stoppage of honorarium to imams and muezzins and purohits which was announced by the erstwhile Trinamool Congress government.
Every Hindu voter waged struggle in WB: Dattatreya Hosabale
RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale stated that every Hindu voter became a Hindu worker in West Bengal, viewing the assembly polls as a civilisational question. He emphasized that the organization faced hurdles and attacks due to its work for Hindus. Hosabale also…
Religion steers politics in Bangladesh, India — once again
Bengal, a region known for its secular traditions, is seeing a rise of religion in politics as Islamists grow stronger on the Bangladesh side of the border and Hindu nationalist BJP takes power in India's West Bengal.
West Bengal cabinet gives nod for land transfer to BSF for border fencing, rolling out Ayushman Bharat
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced the commencement of the transfer of required land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing the India-Bangladesh border to put an end to illegal infiltration into the State.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari may move into new Alipore residence near Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat home
West Bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is considering a move to the Soujanya complex in Alipore. This high-security residence was built for chief ministers but has remained unoccupied. The Public Works Department is assessing the complex for its su…
PM Modi sees ‘saffron surge’ in Karnataka; celebrates BJP gains in Bengal, across other parts of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the Bharatiya Janata Party's electoral successes across India. He credited the victories in Puducherry, Assam, and West Bengal to nationalistic politics and development. Modi noted the BJP's significant growth in West B…
BJP’s Bengal win could pave the way for a Delhi-Dhaka reset
This week’s historic BJP win in West Bengal brings a rare political alignment between New Delhi and Kolkata that could boost the connectivity agenda and help repair ties with Bangladesh. It offers opportunities for the...