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The Congress condemned the attack on TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee during his Sonarpur visit, alleging inadequate security and BJP-backed politics of vendetta. Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge urged authorities to ensure safety for opposition leaders and prevent political violence
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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly roughed up and targeted with stones, shoes and eggs during a visit to Sonarpur. Condemning the incident, Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating the attack, while TMC termed the protest politically motivated
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced implementation of the National Health Mission with ₹2,103 crore central funding and expansion of Ayushman Bharat coverage to 1.36 crore families. The state also plans new medical colleges, stricter hospital monitoring and affordable medicines
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West Bengal launched a statewide HPV vaccination campaign targeting 7.65 lakh girls aged 14 years. The free programme aims to prevent cervical cancer through a single-dose Gardasil-4 vaccine, with vaccinations being administered across government health facilities under the national immunisation initiative
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“I have instructed the police not to produce these illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in court. Instead, they will be fed properly and then handed over to the BSF units deployed at the nearest BOPs,” said CM Adhikari last week
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West Bengal’s Murshidabad district has operationalised a new holding centre for illegal foreign nationals, housing three suspected Bangladeshi infiltrators arrested in Lalgola. The move follows similar action in Malda, as the state strengthens infrastructure for detention and deportation-related procedures under enhanced security
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Suvendu Adhikari announced that forms for the Annapurna Yojana, offering Rs 3,000 monthly aid to women, would be issued from May 27. He also spoke about restrictions on liquor shops near educational and religious institutions and plans for subsidised meal canteens and a separate AYUSH department
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
