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'BJP govt to bring Tatas back': Bengal CM attacks TMC over industry policy
Adhikari promised to revive Bengal's industrial fortunes and said his govt would attract investment and create jobs without repeating the mistakes that had triggered Singur and Nandigram agitations
 "'BJP govt to bring Tatas back': Bengal CM attacks TMC over industry policy")
West Bengal govt distributes portfolios among newly sworn ministers
The portfolios were distributed among 13 Cabinet ministers and 22 ministers of state, including three with independent charge
 "West Bengal govt distributes portfolios among newly sworn ministers")
West Bengal to become 36th state/UT to implement AB-PMJAY scheme
West Bengal is set to join Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, extending health coverage benefits and strengthening access to affordable healthcare for eligible residents
Bengal launches Annapurna Yojana, 2.8 mn women to receive aid in 1st phase
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that 2,825,769 verified beneficiaries had been enrolled on the dedicated portal over the past three days
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expands his cabinet, 35 more ministers take oath
Governor R N Ravi administered the oath, bringing the total strength of the Council of Ministers to 41 under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administration
 "Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expands his cabinet, 35 more ministers take oath")
Bengal to implement National Health Mission, receives ₹2,103 cr from Centre
Addressing a programme of the health department in Kolkata, Adhikari also said that over 13.6 million families will be covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Bengal
 "Bengal to implement National Health Mission, receives ₹2,103 cr from Centre")
West Bengal hands over 142.79 acres to BSF, says CM Suvendu Adhikari
According to the data shared by Adhikari, Murshidabad accounts for the highest allocation at 38.805 acres, followed by Jalpaiguri with 35.165 acres and Cooch Behar with 22.95 acres
 "West Bengal hands over 142.79 acres to BSF, says CM Suvendu Adhikari")
Suvendu claims 3 million women under TMC's cash transfer scheme ineligible
Adhikari introduced a form for the 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme, as announced by the BJP government to provide ₹3,000 per month for eligible women in the state
West Bengal announces free travel for women in state-run buses from June 1
As part of the implementation mechanism, the state government will introduce a Smart Card (digital with QR code) for beneficiaries
Bengal govt notifies free travel for women in state-run buses from June 1
According to an official notification, women commuters will be eligible for free travel in both short-route and long-route state-run buses operating in West Bengal
Bengal govt sanctions prosecution of ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh
The case pertains to alleged financial irregularities in procurement and allied matters at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital during Ghosh's tenure as principal
 "Bengal govt sanctions prosecution of ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh")
Bengal approves ₹3,000 monthly aid scheme for women, scraps state OBC list
Government also approved constitution of the 7th state pay commission for its employees, and staffers in allied statutory civic bodies, education boards, and those working in state-run institutions
 "Bengal approves ₹3,000 monthly aid scheme for women, scraps state OBC list")
Bengal govt scraps Police Welfare Board, eyes stricter law and order
The chief minister also announced that women police personnel would be given priority in postings within their home districts to help them balance professional and personal responsibilities
WB govt suspends 3 IPS officers over negligence in handling of RG Kar case
CM announced strict action against three IPS officers over serious administrative lapses, negligence in FIR registration and investigation, and allegations of offering bribes to the victim's family
BJP MLA Rathindra Bose elected unopposed as West Bengal assembly Speaker
The pro tem Speaker declared Bose elected as the Speaker of the assembly after all 207 BJP legislators extended their support in his favour
 "BJP MLA Rathindra Bose elected unopposed as West Bengal assembly Speaker")
Bengal CM Adhikari to retain Bhabanipur, give up Nandigram Assembly seat
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Wednesday that he will retain the Bhabanipur Assembly segment and give up Nandigram.
 "Bengal CM Adhikari to retain Bhabanipur, give up Nandigram Assembly seat")
CBI takes over probe into killing of Suvendu's aide Chandranath Rath
The central probe agency has also re-registered the FIR earlier lodged by the police, they said, adding that a DIG-rank officer is heading the SIT
 "CBI takes over probe into killing of Suvendu's aide Chandranath Rath")
Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary by Adhikari-led BJP govt
Agarwal came into political focus during the Assembly elections after overseeing the Election Commission-mandated Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
 "Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary by Adhikari-led BJP govt")
Adhikari-led Bengal Cabinet okays BSF fencing land transfer, Census rollout
The meeting, attended by the five ministers sworn in so far, also decided to induct Bengal into multiple central government schemes, including the Ayushman Bharat health coverage programme
 "Adhikari-led Bengal Cabinet okays BSF fencing land transfer, Census rollout")
West Bengal to implement Ayushman Bharat, other Central schemes: Adhikari
As part of administrative reforms, IAS officers in the state will now participate in Central Government training programmes in line with practices followed in other states
 "West Bengal to implement Ayushman Bharat, other Central schemes: Adhikari")