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July 3, 2026, 01:09 PM - 3 min read
Political observers note that the formation of such a committee mirrors the GoM mechanism frequently used during the tenure of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the Centre. By expanding the committee beyond the Finance Ministry, the government has indicated that the inquiry will cut across multiple departments and administrative layers.
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July 1, 2026, 09:58 PM - 2 min read
Justifying his action, Adhikari stated that it was essential to conduct thorough investigations and that the money of Indian taxpayers could not be given to outsiders.
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July 1, 2026, 08:17 PM - 3 min read
“I will not use you, nor will I turn you into political cadres during elections,” Adhikari told the officers, in what is being viewed as a significant statement on maintaining bureaucratic neutrality.
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June 29, 2026, 09:48 PM - 4 min read
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reaffirmed his government's commitment to implementing the UCC, announcing an expert panel that will submit its report within four weeks ahead of the Bill's proposed introduction in August.
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June 29, 2026, 03:01 PM - 3 min read
With the permission of Assembly Speaker Rathin Basu and following consultations with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Shankar Ghosh, the Chief Minister presented before the House a verbatim account of two controversial speeches delivered by Kabir.
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June 26, 2026, 05:55 PM - 3 min read
The veteran actor revealed that the upcoming project has been titled Shuru Theke Shuru (Starting from the Beginning), reflecting both a creative and emotional return to Bengal. He also expressed his intention to establish an acting school in Kolkata, signalling a broader commitment to the state’s cultural ecosystem.
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June 26, 2026, 03:27 PM - 3 min read
West Bengal will implement the Uniform Civil Code by following the Assam, Gujarat and Uttarakhand model, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said.
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June 23, 2026, 09:56 PM - 3 min read
Adhikari also raised concerns regarding alleged financial irregularities involving a political consultancy firm, claiming that a contractor associated with the Public Health Engineering Department transferred Rs 10 crore from a State Bank of India account in Kakdwip to an account linked to the firm. He stated that all such transactions would be investigated.
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June 22, 2026, 03:40 PM - 5 min read
In a significant relief for state government employees, the Finance Minister announced an additional 20 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA), raising the total DA from 18 per cent to 38 per cent.
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June 20, 2026, 08:44 PM - 4 min read
PM Modi attacks past regimes during Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Bengal, releases ₹18,880-crore PM-Kisan instalment and launches key farm and infrastructure projects.
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June 17, 2026, 05:05 PM - 3 min read
The issue of industrial stagnation featured prominently during the recent Assembly elections, with the ruling party promising rapid industrial growth under a “double-engine” governance model. Minister Roy’s remarks are being seen by observers as an early indication of efforts to deliver on that promise.
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June 7, 2026, 10:19 PM - 4 min read
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari says 4,800 illegal immigrants have been sent back to Bangladesh from holding centres, with 836 others awaiting deportation from border districts.
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