Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

August 7, 2026 10:52 AM

WB govt to mark its ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ debut by distributing 70 lakh National Flags

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday announced that the state government will participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign for the first time, with 70 lakh national flags to be distributed across the state. He said that the government intends to hold a massive patriotic demonstration in the heart of Kolkata. “The government has issued a circular outlining the measures to be taken based on guidelines received from the Central Government. This program will be implement...

July 14, 2026 8:12 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces ₹82,000 crore infrastructure push, ₹8,508 crore rural package for West Bengal

Shivraj Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday announced a series of infrastructure, rural development and agriculture initiatives for West Bengal after chairing a high-level review meeting with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and senior state and central government officials in Kolkata. Addressing a joint press conference, Chouhan said a developed West Bengal is essential to achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar B...

May 30, 2026 1:26 PM

1.36 crore families to be under Ayushman Bharat: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari after inaugurating 100-bed ward at Kolkata’s SSKM Hospital

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday virtually inaugurated a new 100-bed ward at the state-run SSKM Hospital and announced a series of healthcare initiatives, including the expansion of vaccination drives, implementation of the National Health Mission, and the rollout of Ayushman Bharat coverage for over 1.36 crore families in the state. Addressing the event, he said that the state government would implement the National Health Mission and significantly expand healthcare cove...