West Bengal is experiencing a stark geographical split in weather today. While South Bengal and the capital city of Kolkata endure an intensely humid, overcast day with a minimum temperature of 28.7°C, North Bengal is preparing for a heavy monsoon-like downpour.  The Alipore Meteorological Department issued an alert predicting heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching up to 50 km/h across Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and Cooch Behar, expected...

The Election Commission has significantly upgraded security deployment for the upcoming May 21 repoll in the Falta Assembly constituency.  Following allegations of widespread EVM tampering that previously countermanded the voting, the poll panel is deploying eight Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel per booth—exactly double the earlier deployment.  Across 285 booths, 35 companies of central forces and 30 quick response teams will keep vigil. Every single booth will...

The West Bengal government has officially notified a revised list of 66 Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories eligible for a 7% reservation in state government services and posts.  This update strictly adheres to the directive of the Calcutta High Court. Concurrently, the state has dismantled its previous, complex dual-reservation framework, which allotted 10% to the OBC-A category and 7% to the OBC-B category. The new notification resets the state's reservation structure using the...

In his first official visit to North Bengal since taking oath as Chief Minister on May 9, Suvendu Adhikari arrived at Bagdogra airport today to a massive reception.  Addressing reporters, he promised to erase the region's historical "developmental dues" and announced that he will visit North Bengal every single month.  Additionally, the North Bengal Development Minister, Nisith Pramanik, will now operate from Siliguri one day a week. The CM is scheduled to hold a major...

West Bengal has taken a decisive step toward educational reform by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Government to implement the PM-SHRI Schools Scheme.  Aimed at upgrading state-run schools to align with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the initiative will modernize classroom infrastructure, introduce tech-driven learning, and strengthen foundational literacy. The partnership marks a significant shift toward collaborative federal funding to...

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari issued a stern warning today, stating that attacks on security forces will not be tolerated. This follows a violent unauthorized protest at Kolkata’s Park Circus Seven-Point Crossing against illegal building demolitions in Tiljala. Demonstrators clashed with security forces, injuring 10 police personnel and 3 CAPF men.  Over 40 people have been arrested so far. Comparing the situation to past unrest in Srinagar, the CM emphasized that while...

The West Bengal government announced a massive welfare push today by approving free bus travel for women in all state-run fleets starting June 1st.  Alongside this transport facility, the cabinet cleared the "Annapurna Yojana" (Annapurna Bhandar Scheme). Under this direct benefit transfer scheme, eligible women from economically weaker households will receive ₹3,000 monthly.  Beneficiaries already enrolled under the existing Lakshmir Bhandar scheme will be automatically...

In a major relief for state employees, the West Bengal cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, gave in-principle approval to form the 7th Pay Commission today.  The decision will benefit thousands working in government boards, corporations, schools, and state-aided bodies. Alongside this financial upgrade, the state announced an overhaul of the OBC list following a recent Calcutta High Court ruling. Furthermore, certain direct benefit transfers under the Minority and...