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The West Bengal government has directed districts to establish ‘holding centres’ for suspected Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators. Under new guidelines, detainees can be held for 30 days for verification before possible deportation, as part of the Centre-backed “detect, delete and deport” policy

A controversial sculpture outside Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium was demolished following directions from the West Bengal government. The structure, criticised by football fans for years, was removed as part of plans to restore a stronger football identity to the iconic stadium complex

West Bengal has secured over ₹3,000 crore from the Centre to upgrade its public healthcare system under the National Health Mission and Ayushman Bharat scheme. The state plans to begin Ayushman card distribution from July and expand coverage to millions, including migrant workers

The West Bengal health department warned hospitals about shortages of saline, paracetamol and other essential medical supplies due to the West Asia conflict disrupting global supply chains, freight movement and packaging material availability, prompting authorities to allow emergency procurement under the non-catalogue category

The West Bengal Transport Department announced free bus travel for women in all state-run buses from June 1, 2026. Eligible commuters will receive smart cards, while temporary access will be allowed through valid identity documents and zero-value tickets

Security agencies have welcomed West Bengal’s crackdown on illegal migrants under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, calling it a crucial step. Officials caution that touts may relocate migrants to other states, intensifying challenges in Bihar, Assam, and South India

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a new deportation mechanism under which Bangladeshi infiltrators detained in the state will be directly handed over to the BSF instead of being produced before courts, as the government pushes a broader “detect, delete and deport” framework

Two content creators were arrested in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district for allegedly posting an offensive video targeting the Chief Minister. Police detained the duo in Dinhata following complaints of derogatory language, warning that strict action will follow for abusive social media content

West Bengal has directed all state-run and aided schools to mandatorily include singing of the national song Vande Mataram during morning assemblies alongside Jana Gana Mana. Schools must ensure compliance and documentation, raising questions over scheduling within existing assembly routines

Former West Bengal Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty has been assigned a key role in Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s government to oversee border land transfers for BSF fencing and monitor Centrally-sponsored projects after her controversial removal by the Election Commission during the Assembly elections

Former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose was remanded to ED custody till May 21 in the municipal recruitment scam case. The agency alleged he gave contradictory statements and was linked to irregular civic appointments, financial discrepancies, and recommendation of candidates during investigations

West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal was appointed chief secretary of the new BJP government led by Suvendu Adhikari. A 1990-batch IAS officer, Agarwal earlier supervised the voter roll revision exercise before the Assembly elections that saw BJP secure a sweeping victory over TMC

Investigators probing the murder of Chandranath Rath traced a key suspect through a UPI toll payment in Howrah. The professionally executed killing involved forged vehicles and a foreign-made Glock pistol, prompting probes into organised crime and possible cross-border links

Police have arrested two persons, including an accused and a buyer, in connection with the PMJ jewellery showroom theft case in West Bengal. Gold ornaments were recovered as special teams intensified interstate searches across Bihar, Maharashtra and other states.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of poor governance, internal power struggles and betraying allies, calling it a “parasite party.” Addressing BJP workers in Bengaluru, he highlighted NDA’s electoral gains across states and projected BJP as a symbol of stability and development

Newly sworn-in West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will chair his government’s first administrative meeting on May 11 with district officials and police chiefs. The BJP government’s immediate focus is ensuring administrative continuity, law and order, and smooth functioning of welfare schemes

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister after a decisive election win, defeating TMC’s dominance. His rise from opposition leader and former TMC minister marks a major political shift in the state

Gayatri Adhikari, mother of newly sworn-in West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, expressed pride and said people are happier than her. She urged him to ensure justice in RG Kar medical college case, focus on jobs, women’s safety, and welfare

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the first BJP government in West Bengal along with a six-member cabinet representing diverse caste groups. The portfolios were not announced, while political reactions and Opposition leadership questions continue.

Third-gender candidates failed to secure victories in the recent Assembly elections, with only two contesting in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and both forfeiting deposits. However, voter participation among third-gender electors remained notable, especially in Puducherry and West Bengal, according to Election Commission of India data