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September 9, 2026 4:16 PM

Cabinet clears three railway projects covering 14 districts, 4,790 villages

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs 10,783 crore. The projects will cover 14 districts across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and add around 656 km to the existing railway network. The approved projects include the Kharagpur-Jharsuguda (Bagdehi) fourth line, Katni-Pendra Road fourth line and Bilaspur (Uslapur)-Pe...

September 8, 2026 12:28 PM

Explainer: India’s Jute Sector, From Farmers’ Livelihoods to Sustainable Industry

Jute, often described as India’s “Golden Fibre” because of its distinctive golden colour and silky lustre, continues to play an important role in the country’s agricultural economy, manufacturing sector and push towards sustainable materials. India is the world’s largest producer of raw jute and also accounts for about 75 per cent of estimated global jute goods production. The sector supports nearly 40 lakh farm families involved in jute cultivation and provides direct employment to a...

September 7, 2026 5:35 PM

West Bengal cabinet approves remuneration hike of over one lakh staff

The West Bengal government has decided to enhance the remuneration of a range of employees and contractual staff, benefiting around one lakh people, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Monday. Addressing the media after chairing a cabinet meeting here, he also said a bill facilitating the inter-university transfer of both teaching and non-teaching staff will be presented in the assembly during a one-day special sitting on September 10. "Fourteen groups of employees will benefit from the in...

August 17, 2026 5:06 PM

PM Modi announces ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for kin of those killed in Birbhum mishap, ₹50,000 for injured

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased, along with ₹50,000 for those injured in the mishap in Birbhum, West Bengal. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office shared: "In the wake of the mishap in Birbhum, West Bengal, PM @narendramodi has announced Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured." According to officials, a f...

August 17, 2026 2:55 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in fire tragedy in West Bengal’s Birbhum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives in a fire incident in Birbhum, West Bengal. The Prime Minister said that the local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected by the mishap. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office shared: “Anguished to hear about the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Birbhum, West Bengal. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The ...

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...

August 6, 2026 12:28 PM

Met Department Forecasts Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Across South Bengal Over Next 24 Hours

A day after thunderstorms accompanied by lightning lashed parts of south Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday forecast more rain across the region over the next 24 hours, citing favourable weather conditions. According to the Met office, a cyclonic circulation persists over northeast Bihar and the adjoining north Bengal-Sikkim region. Coupled with a significant influx of moisture from the Bay of Bengal, these systems are expected to trigger widespread rainfall across so...

July 23, 2026 9:17 PM

West Bengal Begins Implementation of PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Centre

The PM Vishwakarma Scheme has been rolled out in West Bengal in collaboration with the State Government following the constitution of the required monitoring and implementation committees, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply, Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Shobha Karandlaje said the Government of West Bengal issued a notification on May 14, 2026, constituting the State Monitoring Committee and District Implementation Committees, en...

July 19, 2026 2:13 PM

Amit Shah inspects indigenous border security technologies in West Bengal, lays foundation for BSF projects worth Rs 77 crore

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inspected a range of indigenous, state-of-the-art technologies aimed at strengthening border security during his visit to the Jhumagachh Border Outpost (BOP) in Siliguri, West Bengal. He also laid the foundation stone for Border Security Force (BSF) infrastructure projects worth approximately ₹77 crore and interacted with BSF personnel during the Prahari Sammelan. During his visit, HM Shah reviewed a radio-based fence breach detection system that inst...

July 14, 2026 1:41 PM

West Bengal to implement NEP, PM-SHRI scheme: CM Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said that the state has joined the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the PM Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme, paving the way for the release of central funds during the current financial year. Following a meeting with Union and state officials in Kolkata, the Chief Minister outlined a series of education reforms, including improved school infrastructure, gas-based cooking for mid-day meals, phased installation of solar panels...