West Bengal

West Bengal has formed a committee to review the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. The state government cited the 'wide ramifications and voluminous nature of the subject domain' as the reason for establishing the committee.

West Bengal is conducting a filariasis drug drive across 10 districts, targeting elimination of the disease by 2030. Health workers are distributing free preventive medicines in 59 blocks and urban local bodies, with officials urging eligible residents to take the drugs under direct observation.

The West Bengal Chief Minister announced the state will not oppose the rape-murder victim's family in the Supreme Court and will provide legal aid. The statement followed a meeting with families of the 2013 Baruipur rape-murder victim and the man lynched in its aftermath.

A debris slip in Wayanad has resulted in the recovery of one more body, raising the death toll to 7. The deceased is identified as a surveyor from West Bengal, with one person still missing.

CISF has intensified operations against illegal coal mining, recovering over 428 metric tonnes of illegally transported coal in Jharkhand and West Bengal. The enforcement drive targeted vulnerable mining belts and coal transportation corridors in both states.

West Bengal’s new Public Safety and Public Order laws have triggered debate over preventive detention, civil liberties, and constitutional safeguards. Critics claim the legislation grants excessive government power, while supporters argue it targets anti-social activities.

Congress has appointed Ghulam Ahmed Mir as the AICC general secretary in-charge of Tamil Nadu and Prakash Joshi as the in-charge for West Bengal. Ghulam Ahmed Mir was previously responsible for West Bengal.

The rape and murder of a minor in Baruipur, West Bengal, triggered mob violence and presented a challenge to the newly-inducted BJP government in the state.

Amit Shah claimed the BJP government in West Bengal is fulfilling election promises. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Jana Sangh founder's contributions to nation-building on his 125th birth anniversary.

The allocation of ₹313 crore for West Bengal tea gardens includes ₹72 crore under the PMCSPY to upgrade health facilities and ensure robust medical services in tea garden areas.

Bypolls for three Rajya Sabha seats in West Bengal will be held on July 24, following the resignation of three TMC Rajya Sabha members. Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sushmita Dev, and Prakash Chik Baraik resigned in June after questioning party leadership post-Assembly poll defeat.

Eastern India leads in GI registrations, with Madhya Pradesh recording the highest registration in 2025-26. The DPIIT Chair of WBNUJS and JHARCRAFT secured the maximum GI registrations for West Bengal and Jharkhand, respectively.

A girl's body was discovered in a pond in West Bengal. Her family has alleged that she was raped and murdered.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced ₹313 crore allocation for tea workers under a Central scheme. The funds aim to improve the welfare, health, and education of tea garden workers in North Bengal.

West Bengal will recover triple damages for property vandalism. The Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, stated that properties of those who fail to pay damages will be auctioned for recovery.

Mamata Banerjee criticizes Trinamool rebels for switching loyalties after the party's defeat in Assembly polls, accusing them of betrayal despite winning on the party symbol. The party split as a majority of MLAs and MPs decided to change allegiances.

Fifty Bangladeshi nationals, including 44 men and six women, were transported by train from the Attur detention camp in Salem district to West Bengal for deportation. The individuals were previously held at a special detention camp located within the Attur taluk office complex.

The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for heavy rains in South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur districts of West Bengal due to a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The weather system is moving closer to the West Bengal-Odisha coast.

A special court granted bail to TMC leader Shakir Ali in a 2023 Ram Navami violence case. He was ordered to seek permission before leaving West Bengal.

Leaders of 23 Opposition parties, including independent MP Kapil Sibal, signed a joint memorandum to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) expressing concerns over the Special Investigating Team (SIR) in West Bengal and Bihar. They also accused recent elections in Delhi, Haryana, and Maharashtra of being manipulated.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated dedicated help desks for women and cybercrime across all police stations in the state. He urged authorities not to hide crime data as the previous regime allegedly did.

The implementation of the VB-G RAM G scheme has begun in West Bengal. The PBKMS agricultural workers’ union highlighted that the allocated funds for the scheme are less than half of what the state requires.

The Annapura Yojana in West Bengal will provide women with ₹3,000 monthly. The existing Lakshmir Bhandar scheme will continue until the new program is fully implemented.

The Calcutta High Court has directed West Bengal to establish guidelines for transporting accused persons following a rise in egg attacks on arrested individuals, including local Trinamool leaders, councillors, and former MLAs since the state's regime change.

Sachin Ahir's switch to Eknath Shinde’s faction is described as a setback for Thackeray. The article also covers developments in Haldia Petrochemicals in West Bengal, the SIR of electoral rolls in four states and Delhi, and rising tensions over the Ram Temple donation case.

The article compares the existing Uniform Civil Codes (UCCs) in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam as West Bengal prepares to propose its own UCC bill. It highlights similarities and differences among the three states' implementations of the UCC framework.

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has requested West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's assistance to resolve the passport renewal issue of journalist R. Rajagopal. The process is stalled due to an adverse police verification report from Kolkata police.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced action against MLA Humayun Kabir for provocative remarks. Three cases have been registered against Kabir at Rejinagar and Shaktipur police stations.

A warehouse collapse in Kolkata resulted in the deaths of three minors, including Rahul Chowdhury (17) from Nodia, West Bengal, and Sahil Sardar (17) from Ramchandrakhali, South 24 Pargana.

West Bengal's decision to link the Public Distribution System (PDS) and Annapurna Yojana to the results of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is being contested by an independent trade union. The move has sparked legal and social debates over its impact on social security benefits.

A Supreme Court plea alleges a link between the working of the Public Distribution System (PDS) and Annapurna Yojana with the SIR in West Bengal. The court directed the petitioner to approach the High Court instead.

Haldia seaport in West Bengal has been designated as an immigration post, making it the 41st such post along India's coastline. Previously, there were 40 seaport immigration posts in the country.

Industry leaders from CII, ASSOCHAM, and MCC praised the West Bengal Budget’s focus on infrastructure, land reform, and health. They welcomed the provisions in the first budget under the Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal.

Swapan Dasgupta is set to present the BJP government's first full budget in the West Bengal Assembly. The state's outstanding debt is over ₹7.5 lakh crore, with a debt-to-GSDP ratio of around 38%, one of the highest among major Indian states.

Heavy rains, thunderstorms, and waterlogging have disrupted life in Kolkata and surrounding areas. A bridge was washed away in north Bengal, resulting in one reported casualty.

PM Modi will visit West Bengal to celebrate Paschim Banga Dibas and International Yoga Day. The West Bengal Day event will be held in Tarakeswar, Hooghly district, a heritage site linked to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's cultural preservation efforts.

A new U.S.-Iran peace deal is signed, a Governor’s address in Tamil Nadu is highlighted as politically significant, and a courtroom battle over West Bengal’s Opposition leadership is ongoing. The article outlines these three key developments shaping the day.

Arrests, mass resignations, and 'bulldozer action' against illegal construction have intensified the crisis for the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. Notices were issued to properties linked to senior Trinamool leaders, and local bodies experienced mass resignations three weeks after the BJP took power.

West Bengal has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the early release of Rashid Khan, a convict in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case. The High Court had ordered his premature release, stating his incarceration period was sufficient to achieve punishment and deterrence objectives.

Former West Bengal sports Minister Aroop Biswas appeared before police investigating Messi event irregularities after skipping three previous summonses.