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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
 "West Bengal announces free travel for women in state-run buses from June 1")
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")
Bengal to transfer land to BSF for fencing along Bangladesh border: CM
The cabinet also approved a proposal for a five-year extension in the age limit of school job applicants, as promised by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the poll campaign
 "Bengal to transfer land to BSF for fencing along Bangladesh border: CM")
Three arrested from UP in connection with killing of Suvendu's aide
The accused were apprehended by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the murder that occurred in North 24 Parganas district's Madhyamgram on the night of May 6
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Industry leaders congratulate Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as Bengal CM
RPG Group chairman Sanjiv Goenka, who called it "a historic moment for West Bengal", said the state has "great expectations" from Adhikari
 "Industry leaders congratulate Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as Bengal CM")
Suvendu's cabinet line-up reflects Bengal's geographical, ethnic diversity
Reflecting West Bengal's diverse ethnic fabric, the cabinet represented communities, including the Matuas and the Santhals
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Suvendu Adhikari visits Tagore's home before starting work as Bengal CM
Invoking Swami Vivekananda, Adhikari cited the words of the monk 'Charaiveti, Charaiveti' (keep going), as he called upon people to work towards building a new Bengal
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Suvendu deeply connected to people: Modi wishes Bengal CM 'fruitful tenure'
Adhikari took the oath at the iconic Brigade Parade Grounds in the presence of Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the BJP's central leadership and chief ministers of NDA-ruled states
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Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal CM, leads state's first BJP govt
Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Adhikari at a grand ceremony held at the Brigade Parade Grounds here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Jhalmuri becomes flavour of victory at Bengal BJP's maiden oath ceremony
The state BJP set up 20 jhalmuri stalls across the sprawling venue in central Kolkata, while several independent vendors were also seen doing brisk business along the periphery
 "Jhalmuri becomes flavour of victory at Bengal BJP's maiden oath ceremony")