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September 18, 2026 5:48 PM

Bengal to upgrade 300 police stations as model facilities: CM Suvendu

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said 300 police stations in the state were being converted into model stations and expressed hope that the 112 emergency helpline would improve police response time. The government was also expanding facilities at police stations wherever space was available, with plans to set up gyms and playgrounds, he said. “We are converting 300 police stations into model stations. We are also adding facilities at police stations where there is space ...

September 17, 2026 7:13 PM

No eligible woman in Bengal to miss Annapurna benefits, says PM Narendra Modi; 1.58 cr beneficiaries get money

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the West Bengal government aims to ensure that every eligible woman gets the benefits of the Annapurna Yojana, as the state government transferred money to 1.58 crore beneficiaries on the occasion of his birthday. Addressing a programme at Salt Lake in Kolkata, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said PM Modi’s birthday on September 17 will be observed as ‘Annapurna Divas’ in the state every year as the Rs 3,000 monthly assistance under the scheme...

September 17, 2026 3:09 PM

Annapurna Yojana will boost women’s empowerment in West Bengal: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Annapurna Yojana would provide a major boost to women’s empowerment in West Bengal, with the fourth instalment of ₹3,000 being transferred to the bank accounts of around 1.5 crore women beneficiaries. Addressing a gathering during the release of the instalment through video conferencing, PM Modi said the scheme was aimed at providing women with greater financial security, dignity and decision-making power. He said reducing financial concern...

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...