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The FSSAI has suspended the licences of Kailash Formulation and Sanecure Water Project in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas over severe food safety, hygiene and sanitation violations. Inspections found missing records, pest infestation, poor maintenance and other compliance lapses

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said his government would include the contributions of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Swami Pranabananda in school curricula. He also announced Rs 300 crore in composite grants for state-run and aided schools to improve infrastructure

West Bengal is planning large-scale cultural events, concerts and a 3,000-drone show as part of its proposed 2026 Durga Puja celebrations. The initiative aims to showcase Bengal’s cultural heritage globally, attract international tourists and promote Kolkata as a cultural tourism destination

On Teachers’ Day, a bust of educationist and social reformer Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was found abandoned among bushes near Vidyasagar Children’s Park in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas. Locals alleged administrative negligence and demanded restoration, surveillance improvements and an investigation into its removal

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reviewed the flood situation following heavy rainfall, assuring residents there was no need to panic. Authorities are evacuating vulnerable people, arranging relief supplies and monitoring rising river levels across inundated areas of the state

The Calcutta High Court refused Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s plea seeking police help to regain a party office allegedly occupied by TMC since 2018. The court compared the dispute to historical battles for Delhi’s throne and directed police to maintain peace

A West Bengal woman was arrested with 16 kg of ganja at Kozhikode railway station, police said. The narcotics were allegedly brought from the Andhra Pradesh border for distribution in Kozhikode. Police suspect links to a gang arrested last week

West Bengal has urged the Centre to safeguard its water, port and industrial interests while renewing the Ganga-Padma water-sharing agreement with Bangladesh. The State has stressed adequate dry-season flow, citing navigability issues, river erosion, silt accumulation and emerging water needs

Mobile phones and internet devices recovered from terrorist Aftab Ansari's cell at Kolkata's Presidency Central Correctional Home have been sent for forensic examination. Investigators are probing suspected calls to Pakistan, possible conspiracies, jail contacts and the involvement of prison personnel

VHP International President Alok Kumar clarified that the organisation has not issued any guidelines restricting meat sales near Durga Puja pandals in West Bengal. He said remarks favouring cleanliness and hygiene were a personal suggestion by a member, not a decision taken at the meeting

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said his government’s “positive outlook” has replaced the previous TMC dispensation’s “negativity”. During his Tarapith visit, he assured devotees of adequate arrangements for Kaushiki Amavasya and promised comprehensive development of Birbhum district

Four teenage girls and two women from Tripura were rescued in West Bengal’s Panitanki while allegedly being trafficked to Nepal for dance-bar work. The SSB intercepted them with two men at the border after concerns arose over possible exploitation

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said two of 39 people from the state reported missing after Nepal flash floods have been traced safely, while efforts continue to locate 37 others. The state has sought Centre’s approval to send a team to Nepal

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday targeted ‘Azadi’ slogans and questioned ‘Red Salute Kishanji’ graffiti at Jadavpur University. At a Raksha Bandhan event, he linked the festival with patriotism and announced efforts to restore NCC across Bengal schools and colleges

West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari attacked Left student groups at Jadavpur University over ‘Azadi’ slogans and references to slain Maoist leader Kishenji. Speaking at a Raksha Bandhan event, he urged people to oppose forces he accused of weakening India

Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, missing since August 3 after their boat developed an engine snag during deep-sea fishing, safely returned home after 25 days. They were found near West Bengal’s Shankarpur harbour following a coordinated Coast Guard and Navy search operation

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari awarded Jeevan Raksha Padaks to 10 Kolkata Police personnel for their role in rescuing people during the Taratala godown collapse. He also announced plans to strengthen police infrastructure, recruitment, cybercrime response and the Anti-Corruption Bureau

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned of arrests over separatist slogans such as “Kashmir maange Azaadi” and said Palestinian flags would not be permitted during processions. He maintained that peaceful protests and criticism of the government would remain permissible

Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh’s Konaseema district who went missing after venturing into the sea on August 3 have been traced safe in West Bengal. Their boat was located near Shankarpur Fishing Harbour, and the State government is arranging their return

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said slogans glorifying slain Maoist leader Kishenji would not be allowed at Jadavpur University and warned of action against those involved. He also announced Patriotism Day programmes across the state and criticised opposition to Operation Sindoor