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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

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari told the Assembly that anti-social infiltrators hijacked Friday's NEET paper leak protest in Kolkata, attacking police and journalists. Authorities have identified 70 suspects via CCTV and filed seven cases under strict anti-rowdyism laws

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

The Calcutta High Court adjourned till July 30 the hearing on Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking protection from coercive action in eight FIRs, observing that each case must be considered individually and not compared with other petitions

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

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

Family members of the Kamduni rape-murder victim met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari during his Janata Darbar, seeking support for justice. The meeting came after discussions on reopening the 2013 case, which had triggered widespread protests over women’s safety

West Bengal Uniform Civil Code (UCC) drafting committee member Tathagata Roy stated that the proposed law is as necessary as the Constitution itself, heavily criticizing the former Trinamool Congress administration for its alleged policy of minority appeasement

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced ₹25 lakh compensation for the family of Indrajit Tanti, who was lynched after being falsely linked to a minor girl's death. He also offered a civic volunteer job to the victim's elder brother and assured strict action.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said two public safety laws will take effect from Monday after receiving the Governor's assent. He also said the committee headed by retired Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has begun work on the Uniform Civil Code

The father of the Baruipur minor rape-murder victim has thanked West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari following the encounter killing of prime accused Pravas Mondal, an action strongly supported by BJP legislator Ratna Debnath

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will chair a key cabinet meeting on Thursday to evaluate his government's initial two-month performance. The administration is also projected to clear the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill for the state

AJUP chief and Naoda MLA Humayun Kabir has been summoned by police in two cases over controversial remarks. The notices came within 24 hours of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's warning, while three event organisers were also arrested

The West Bengal Assembly passed two Bills amending OBC reservation laws, enabling the BJP government to revise the OBC list prepared under the previous TMC regime. The amendments restore the earlier framework and empower the Backward Classes Commission to review community inclusion

The West Bengal government has relaxed restrictions on diesel sales in containers and barrels for agriculture, healthcare, tea gardens and other essential sectors. The move aims to ensure uninterrupted services after concerns that the curbs were affecting daily operations and emergency response

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a Vande Mataram Museum to honour Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his 189th birth anniversary. He said funds have been allocated in the 2026-27 budget and described the project as a national-standard initiative

Suvendu Adhikari said the Uniform Civil Code would be implemented in West Bengal by following due legal procedures similar to Gujarat and Assam. The report also says the government is likely to introduce the UCC Bill in the Assembly during the ongoing Budget session

West Bengal will table a Bill on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in its Assembly on Monday, becoming the fourth Indian state after Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam to move towards a unified civil law system replacing religion-based personal laws.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday alleged irregularities in the approval process of a warehouse that collapsed in Kolkata's Taratala area, claiming the construction plan was sanctioned during the previous administration. The collapse has claimed nine lives so far, with investigations underway into possible lapses and corruption in building approvals