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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged a Rs 15,000 crore revenue leak in Birbhum over 15 years, blaming the previous government. He cited the seizure of cash, gold and properties linked to stone trader Tullu Mondal during an illegal mining crackdown

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata after nearly 19 years, calling it an emotional homecoming. Her visit for an anti-fundamentalism literary event has reignited discussions on free speech, secularism and the state's changing political landscape

The West Bengal forest department has begun restoring 1,600 hectares of illegally encroached mangrove forest in the Sundarbans by demolishing unauthorised fisheries and replanting saplings. Authorities are also investigating an alleged nexus involving fish farm owners, politicians and corrupt officials

The CJP expressed concern over reports of student protesters being detained in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar despite the Centre's assurance of no punitive action. It demanded the release of detainees, withdrawal of FIRs and a written guarantee from the government

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged that Islamic fundamentalists, possibly backed by foreign forces, were behind the violence during the NEET protest in Kolkata. He said those responsible would face action under the state's anti-goonda law and backed tougher anti-paper leak legislation

A man was arrested in West Bengal for allegedly burning a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lighting a cigarette from the flames during a protest over the alleged NEET paper leak. Police launched an inquiry following a BJP complaint and are continuing the investigation

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said none of the 14 people arrested in connection with the July 24 NEET protest violence in Kolkata are students. He alleged the accused posed as student activists and sought to create disturbances in the city

A Hindu organisation’s plan to install a 1.5-tonne Shiva Lingam near the 14th-century Adina Mosque in Malda has revived the mandir-masjid debate. The BJP claims the ASI-protected site stands atop the historic Adinath Temple, while police issued security warnings

West Bengal authorities have launched an extensive CID and STF probe into alleged illegalities at the 'Sebaashray Camp' medical initiative. Complaints include the misuse of government hospital equipment, deployment of junior doctors, distribution of expired medicines, and severe patient injuries

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari condemned the assault on journalists during a protest over the NEET paper leak in Kolkata, assured strict action against those responsible, and directed authorities to ensure proper treatment for the injured mediapersons

Four Covid-19 patients, including a 10-year-old boy, are undergoing treatment at private hospitals in Kolkata. Doctors said most infections resemble the Omicron variant with mild symptoms, while urging vigilance and precautions as coronavirus cases rise in parts of India

The Calcutta High Court extended TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee's interim protection from coercive action until October 6 in an alleged intimidatory speech case. The court directed him to continue cooperating with the investigation and denied permission for overseas eye treatment

The West Bengal government will make Bengali mandatory for all official communications from September 1. Announcing the decision, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari cited Union Home Minister Amit Shah's letter urging wider use of Bengali and other Indian languages in governance

The CBI conducted searches at six locations across four states in connection with an alleged ₹1,109-crore Canara Bank fraud involving Bhubaneswar-based Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd. Investigators allege inflated financial records, fund diversion and loan account evergreening caused substantial losses

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed West Bengal's law and order and border security with senior state officials in Kolkata during his three-day visit. He also assessed India-Bangladesh border arrangements and inaugurated and launched BSF infrastructure projects worth over Rs 77 crore

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee accused the West Bengal administration and police of unlawfully demolishing his Amtala constituency office and removing equipment. Authorities maintained the action followed building rules, saying the structure violated approved construction norms

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched Shyam Steel's Rs 15,000-crore expansion in Bankura, promising an investor-friendly environment with improved law and order, easier land access and employment-linked incentives. He also announced proposed investments by major corporate groups and criticised the previous TMC government

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Election Commission, the West Bengal government and the state poll panel on a PIL seeking assembly constituency-wise disclosure of claims and objections filed during the SIR process. The matter will be heard with related petitions on August 25

National-level shooter Damayanti Sen, 15, went missing from Howrah Station near Kolkata after leaving home on Thursday. Police are investigating CCTV footage showing her at the station platforms. Her family, friends and shooting community remain concerned as searches continue

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday raided four locations across West Bengal, including premises linked to businessman Abdus Samad. The PMLA probe targets an organized network involved in terror funding and facilitating illegal infiltration via forged identity documents