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West Bengal tables bill to detain anti-socials for up to 12 months
The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-social Activities Bill, 2026, is aimed at preventing riots and other forms of violence, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said in the House
 "West Bengal tables bill to detain anti-socials for up to 12 months")
10 dead, 19 injured after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata
Stating that five people have been arrested in connection with the warehouse collapse at Transport Depot Road in west Kolkata, CM Adhikari asserted that no one will be spared
 "10 dead, 19 injured after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata")
BJP's first West Bengal Budget focuses on infrastructure, industry
Swapan Dasgupta presents a Rs 4.38 trillion Budget centred on infrastructure, industrialisation, targeted welfare and closer alignment with central government initiatives
 "BJP's first West Bengal Budget focuses on infrastructure, industry")
West Bengal govt to re-examine land ceiling Act to attract investments
West Bengal government to re-examine Urban Land Ceiling Act to boost investment, citing land constraints and industrial bottlenecks
 "West Bengal govt to re-examine land ceiling Act to attract investments")
Bengal BJP govt's first budget promises 100k jobs, DA hike for employees
Finance Minister said BJP govt has inherited a debt burden of ₹8.15 trn from the previous admin, asserting that restoring fiscal discipline and public confidence in governance would be priority
 "Bengal BJP govt's first budget promises 100k jobs, DA hike for employees")
Unlike past govts, we'll honour Syama Prasad Mookerjee's legacy: Suvendu
The chief minister said the government would observe Mookerjee's martyrdom day on June 23 and celebrate his 125th birth anniversary on July 6 with due solemnity
Centre allocates ₹8,500 cr for Bengal under VB-G RAM G scheme: CM Adhikari
Under the Gram Sadak Yojana, allocations worth ₹2,400 crore have been approved and ₹1,000 crore released by the Centre, CM said
 "Centre allocates ₹8,500 cr for Bengal under VB-G RAM G scheme: CM Adhikari")
'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