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From Border fencing to rolling out Ayushman Bharat scheme: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces six key decisions

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 11:54:05 PM IST

After taking oath as West Bengal Chief Minister on May 9, Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first Cabinet meeting on Monday and approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing the India-Bangladesh border and approved the implementa ... read..

ISL: Mohun Bagan aims to return to winning ways against Inter Kashi

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 11:24:48 PM IST

Mohun Bagan Super Giant will look to return to winning ways when they face Inter Kashi in an Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday. ... read..

Shahbaz Ahmed leads men's list, Mita Paul headlines women's picks in Bengal T20 League auction

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 9:25:16 PM IST

The Bengal T20 League completed its biggest-ever player auction with franchises spending over Rs 4.5 crore across their Men's and Women's teams. ... read..

West Bengal government appoints CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal as state's Chief Secretary

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 9:24:57 PM IST

West Bengal government on Monday appointed state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal as next Chief Secretary."The Governor is pleased to appoint Shri Manoj Kumar Agarwal, IAS (WB:1990), Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal and ex officio A ... read..

Bengal T20 League: Mohammad Shami among key additions as Siliguri Strikers finalise squad

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 9:24:53 PM IST

Siliguri Strikers have made several notable additions to their squad at Bengal T20 League Men's Auction, headlined by the signing of Indian pacer Mohammad Shami, according to a release. ... read..

West Bengal CM allocates key portfolios among 5 ministers; Agnimitra Paul gets Women and Child Welfare

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 8:23:43 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday finalised the allocation of key portfolios among five ministers during a meeting with MLAs, marking a swift administrative move following the formation of the new BJP-led government in the state. ... read..

West Bengal govt to implement Ayushman Bharat, all central schemes across state, announces CM Adhikari after first cabinet meeting

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 2:24:10 PM IST

The West Bengal government has decided to implement Ayushman Bharat and roll out major Central welfare schemes across the state, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced after the first cabinet meeting of the newly formed BJP government at Nabanna on Mon ... read..

Police arrest three suspects in murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandranath Rath

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 11:54:10 AM IST

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath in West Bengal's Madhyamgram, police said on Monday. ... read..

ISL: East Bengal aim to remain on top as they face Punjab FC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 11:54:07 AM IST

East Bengal FC will be determined to defend their position at the top of the standings as they host a resilient Punjab FC side in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 fixture at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday, May 11. ... read..

TMC's corruption started from Kalighat, says BJP MP Rahul Sinha after Riju Dutta's claims

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 11:53:55 AM IST

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Rahul Sinha on Monday alleged that corruption within the Trinamool Congress originated from "Kalighat" while reacting to the statements made by suspended TMC leader Riju Dutta regarding alleged irregularities and internal issues within ... read..

"It is their problem, not ours," West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh on suspension of TMC's Riju Datta's

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 9:53:46 AM IST

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh on Monday reacted to the suspension of All India Trinamool Congress leader Riju Dutta, saying the developments within the ruling party were its internal matter. ... read..

Shahbaz Ahmed bags highest bid of Rs 12.20 Lakh as franchises spend big at Bengal T20 League Men's auction

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 11:54:01 PM IST

The Bengal T20 League marked a major milestone with the successful conclusion of its Men's Player Auction, as all eight franchises built their squads through strategic bidding ahead of the upcoming season from next month. ... read..

"Will not tolerate hooliganism, terrorism": West Bengal Minister Nisith Pramanik

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 10:54:05 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Nisith Pramanik on Sunday mounted a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging "15 years of anarchy" in the state and accusing the party of promoting violence and lawlessness, while asserting that the BJP government would ... read..

"BJP is 'Ma Ganga'...": Samik Bhattacharya on 'washing machine' label, claims TMC leaders lining up to join

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 8:54:59 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on Sunday dismissed claims of the party acting as a "washing machine" for defecting politicians, instead comparing the BJP to the holy river Ganga, albeit one with strictly guarded banks. ... read..

"From Bengal to India": Sourav Ganguly backs Bengal T20 League as launchpad for young talent

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 8:54:55 PM IST

Former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly believes the Bengal T20 League is steadily emerging as an important platform for young cricketers, as the tournament gears up for its third season next month. ... read..

Hair can regrow on Anupam Kher's head, but TMC won't return: West Bengal BJP President Bhattacharya

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 7:25:40 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on Sunday said that the Trinamool Congress should not be considered a political party and has turned West Bengal into an open market. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee "begging" those she threw out: BJP MP Rahul Sinha

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 3:25:58 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rahul Sinha on Sunday launched a sharp critique of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, stressing that her recent remarks related to election results reflect her "begging" in front of Left parties and Congress, which were "thrown o ... read..

'We have to rebuild Bengal': Minister Dilip Ghosh promises immediate action after BJP forms government in state

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 8:55:15 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday said that the newly formed BJP government in the state faces the massive challenge of rebuilding governance and restoring public confidence after coming to power in the 2026 Assembly elections. ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP CM, says 'Sonar Bangla era' has begun

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:54:57 PM IST

The newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari came under sharp political attack on Saturday from opposition parties, even as several NDA leaders hailed the formation of the "first BJP governm ... read..

TMC appoints Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as LoP in Bengal Assembly, Firhad Hakim appointed chief whip

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:54:55 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Saturday announced key legislative appointments on the day BJP government assumed office in the state. ... read..

CM Suvendu Adhikari to hold first administrative meeting with police officials on May 11

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:54:50 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who was sworn in on Saturday, will hold his government's first administrative meeting on May 11, officials said. ... read..

"BJP's rise based on Syama Prasad Mookerjee's ideology": West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 9:24:57 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday visited the residence of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kolkata, paying tribute to the leader while underlining his ideological influence on the rise of the Bharatiya Janata P ... read..

Former EC special observer for SIR Subrata Gupta appointed adviser to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 8:55:05 PM IST

Retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Subrata Gupta was on Saturday appointed as adviser to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, according to an official order issued by the state government. ... read..

"Heartiest congratulations to Suvendu Adhikari": Tripura CM Manik Saha on Bengal CM taking oath

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 8:55:00 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari after he took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, calling the BJP's victory the result of years of struggle and sacrifice by party workers in the state. ... read..

"Will work to revive Bengal": Agnimitra Paul after taking oath as minister

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 8:25:09 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul on Saturday said that women voters played a significant role in the party's electoral victory and thanked the party leadership, including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Mini ... read..

TMC suspends spokesperson Riju Dutta for six years over alleged indiscipline

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 8:24:51 PM IST

Following the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Saturday suspending party spokesperson Riju Dutta for a period of six years over alleged violations of party discipline, Dutta has said that he was punished for "speaking the truth", and questioned the ... read..

Former WB CM Mamata Banerjee holds Rabindra Jayanti at her residence, alleges celebration restrictions

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 6:56:29 PM IST

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday paid tribute to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti by garlanding his portrait at her residence, while also alleging restrictions on public celebrations of th ... read..

"West Bengal has accepted BJP": Manipur CM congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 6:24:26 PM IST

Congratulating Suvendu Adhikari and his entire cabinet, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said that West Bengal has "accepted the BJP." ... read..

Heartfelt congratulations to Suvendu Adhikari and his entire cabinet: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 5:55:22 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on swearing-in as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday. ... read..

"After sacrifice of 321 BJP workers": Kalyan Chaubey hails government formation in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 4:55:50 PM IST

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kalyan Chaubey on Saturday remembered the "sacrifice of BJP workers" in helping the party secure a landslide victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, hailing their hard work and dedication under the leadership ... read..

Goa CM hails BJP govt formation in Bengal, says "people's government" will deliver good governance

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 4:55:39 PM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari following the formation of the new government in the state, stating that a "people's gov ... read..

"Today is Independence Day of Bengal": Bangladesh envoy Dinesh Trivedi on WB government formation

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 4:25:23 PM IST

Former Union Minister and High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Saturday termed the formation of the new government in West Bengal as the "Independence Day of Bengal," saying women across the state have expressed joy and extended thei ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends wishes to CM Suvendu Adhikari after oath ceremony in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 3:24:52 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday met Union Ministers and Chief Ministers from various states after the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal. ... read..

Nitish Kumar congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as WB CM; says "his leadership will accelerate State's development"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 3:24:50 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar on Saturday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari after he took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, expressing confidence that his leadership would "accelerate the state's development journey." ... read..

PM Modi congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as WB CM; wishes him 'fruitful tenure ahead'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 2:54:35 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. ... read..

"Not just BJP's victory, but India's": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on Bengal govt formation

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 2:54:33 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister, calling it a victory for the nation. ... read..

"Work will start after obeisance at Jorasanko": Suvendu Adhikari after taking oath as first BJP Bengal CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 2:24:30 PM IST

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said his work as Chief Minister would begin after paying obeisance at Jorasanko Thakurbari, following his swearing-in as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister. ... read..

"Fought extremely difficult election": TMC's Abhishek Banerjee alleges irregularities in West Bengal polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 1:54:43 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged large-scale irregularities in the recently concluded West Bengal elections, claiming that nearly 30 lakh genuine voters were allegedly removed from the electoral rolls. ... read..

West Bengal: Five BJP leaders take oath as ministers as Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as first BJP CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 12:55:15 PM IST

Five BJP leaders, Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik, took oath as ministers in the West Bengal cabinet as Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the state's first BJP Chief Minister. ... read..

From Mamata's trusted aide to replacing her as West Bengal's first BJP CM, Suvendu Adhikari's rise to power

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 12:55:13 PM IST

Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal, creating history as the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader to occupy the state's top post since Independence. ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister; PM Modi, Amit Shah, top leaders attend

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 12:25:13 PM IST

BJP's Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari today took oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, marking a significant political development in West Bengal. ... read..

'Era of Sonar Bangla officially begins': Suvendu Adhikari ahead of oath as first BJP CM of Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:54:56 AM IST

BJP's Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said that the "Sonar Bangla" era has officially begun as he is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal later in the day. ... read..

"West Bengal will develop under leadership of PM Modi": Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:54:46 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Saturday termed the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal as a "historic moment" and said that the state would witness development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"People of West Bengal have uprooted, thrown away reign of jungle raj": Samik Bhattacharya after BJP's victory

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 8:55:36 AM IST

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya has hailed the election of Suvendu Adhikari as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in the state and said that the formation of a BJP government in West Bengal was the dream of millions of party workers. ... read..

"Will turn Bengal into Sonar Bangla": BJP leaders extend wishes as Suvendu Adhikari set to take oath as CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 2:23:57 AM IST

BJP leaders on Friday extended their wishes to Suvendu Adhikari after he was named the Leader of the BJP Legislature Party in West Bengal and is poised to take the oath as the next Chief Minister of the State, following the party's victory in the 2026 Ass ... read..

West Bengal: TMC alleges attack on youth wing office in Baharampur on counting day

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 10:24:08 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Friday alleged that its Youth Congress office in Baharampur was attacked and damaged by BJP workers during the counting process. ... read..

"Bengal destroyed by communists, completely ruined by Mamata": BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar expresses faith in PM Modi's leadership

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 10:24:01 PM IST

BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar on Friday said that West Bengal had been "ruined" first by the Communists, and later "completely destroyed" under former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's rule. While expressing confidence in the party's prospects under Prime Minist ... read..

"Who would be a better choice than Suvendu Adhikari...?": BJP leader Agnimitra Paul

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 9:53:22 PM IST

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on Friday called Suvendu Adhikari a "very apt" choice for the Leader of the Legislative Party in West Bengal, asserting that he has worked tirelessly both inside and outside the Assembly over the past five years. ... read..

"Will ensure safety, security to all women of Bengal...": Ratna Debnath

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 9:24:01 PM IST

Ratna Debnath, the newly elected BJP MLA from Panihati assembly, expressed her happiness after the landslide victory of the Bhartiya Janata Party in West Bengal, saying that she will ensure safety for all the women in the state. ... read..

CPIM's Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya suggests Suvendu Adhikari's PA held "information" to implicate "high ranking figures"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 8:24:23 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya on Friday claimed that the personal assistant of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari possessed critical information about "high-ranking figures". ... read..

"Restoring honour of women, safety of all is our responsibility": Agnimitra Paul reiterates BJP's promise in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 7:54:26 PM IST

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains committed to restoring the honour of women and ensuring safety for all sections of society in West Bengal, reiterating the party's poll promises following the recent As ... read..

"Will fulfil commitment for organisation and public": Bengal BJP Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 7:54:16 PM IST

West Bengal BJP Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will fulfil all commitments made during the Assembly elections in the state, asserting that the party remains committed to both organisational g ... read..

"BJP's govt from Gangotri to Gangasagar": Union Minister Amit Shah hails massive mandate in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 7:24:37 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a gathering in Kolkata on Friday, hailed the BJP's electoral performance in West Bengal, while launching sharp attacks on the opposition, including the Congress and the ruling dispensation in the state. ... read..

"Sonar Bangla" is BJP's responsibility: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on party's vision for West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 6:25:09 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a gathering in Kolkata on Friday announced Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari as the Leader of the West Bengal BJP Legislative Party, referring to him as a key figure for the party's vision of ac ... read..

"There's no question of an alliance (with BJP)": Humayun Kabir; calls Mamata Banerjee 'liar' in sharp attack

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 5:54:10 PM IST

Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir on Friday ruled out any possibility of an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting that his party would instead sit in the opposition following the recent electoral outcome in West Benga ... read..

Filmmaker Raj Chakraborty quits politics, extends best wishes to new leadership in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 5:53:48 PM IST

Filmmaker Raj Chakraborty has announced his decision to quit politics. ... read..

"Many of our family members have lost their lives in political murders... sacrifices led us to form govt": BJP's Shankar Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 5:24:53 PM IST

BJP leader Shankar Ghosh on Friday said that "sacrifices" made by party workers, including alleged political killings, displacement and attacks on women, had led to the formation of a new government in West Bengal, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony schedu ... read..

Giant slayer Suvendu Adhikari elected Legislative Party leader in W Bengal; Amit Shah announces he will be first BJP CM in State

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 5:24:27 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendhu Adhikari was on Friday elected the BJP Legislative Party Leader for the party in West Bengal on Friday, paving the way for him to become the first BJP Chief Minister in the history of the State. ... read..

Amit Shah prays at Kolkata's Dakshineswar Kali Temple ahead of Bengal BJP legislature party meeting

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 12:53:24 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday offered prayers at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal. ... read..

Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in West Bengal to chair party meeting as Central Observer

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 12:23:37 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday arrived in Kolkata as the Central Observer for the election of the legislative party leader in West Bengal. ... read..

"People filling Mamata Banerjee's head with false hopes": Dilip Ghosh after TMC chief meets Akhilesh Yadav

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 8, 2026 9:53:43 AM IST

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Friday launched a sharp attack on the outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following her meeting with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging that she is "in a state of illusion" and being misled by those ar ... read..

BJP prepares to stake claims to form government in West Bengal; Oppn backs Mamata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 11:23:35 PM IST

The political temperature in West Bengal soared after Governor RN Ravi on Thursday dissolved the Legislative Assembly ahead of the formation of a new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, even as the state witnessed post-poll violence, including the mu ... read..

"Our party workers are being killed": Dilip Ghosh after murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 10:53:03 PM IST

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Thursday strongly criticised the previous West Bengal government and the police administration following the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, alleging that BJP workers were ... read..

West Bengal Congress seeks independent probe into murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 10:23:37 PM IST

The West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee on Thursday demanded an independent investigation under judicial supervision into the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath, seeking strict punishment for all those involved ... read..

West Bengal Governor dissolves state assembly

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 9:23:17 PM IST

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Thursday dissolved the Legislative Assembly ahead of the formation of the new government in the state. ... read..

"BJP's lies are like layering of Soan Papdi": Akhilesh Yadav demands EC to release CCTV footage of voting in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 7:53:51 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday challenged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to release CCTV footage of voting in the West Bengal assembly polls. He also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of covering its "lies" by telling ... read..

"Home Minister responsible...ask him how this happened": Akhilesh Yadav on killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 6:54:05 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday reacted sharply to the killing of Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath, holding the Union Home Minister Amit Shah responsible for the same while demanding accountability. ... read..

"Big people behind" killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide, says BJP's Shankar Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 5:53:22 PM IST

BJP leader Shankar Ghosh, who won from Siliguri assembly constituency, on Thursday said he was on a phone call with Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath at the time he was allegedly shot dead in Madhyamgram, claiming he first heard "2-3 ... read..

"People voted under pressure, not by choice": Akhilesh Yadav on West Bengal polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 5:23:27 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged that people in West Bengal voted under pressure during the elections and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of undermining democratic processes in the state. ... read..

"Didi, you have not lost," Akhilesh Yadav tells Mamata Banerjee: TMC sources

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 4:52:52 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday visited the residence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata, where a closed-door meeting was held between the two leaders beginning around 3:15 PM. ... read..

TMC MP Saugata Roy condemns killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide, demands CBI probe

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 1:23:00 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Thursday termed the killing of BJP MLA-elect Suvendu Adhikari's PA Chandranath Rath as "tragic", while condemning the incident. ... read..

"No rule of law left in West Bengal": Samik Bhattacharya targets TMC over killing of Suvendu Adhikari's PA

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 11:22:56 AM IST

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday targeted the Trinamool Congress, alleging that there is "no rule of law left in West Bengal" following the killing of Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath in Madhyamgram. ... read..

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