Suvendu Adhikari: News
Ex-TMC MP Koel Mallick becomes BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate
Bengali actor Koel Mallick (real name Rukmini Mallick) joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday.
Bengal bypolls: Mamata's Rejinagar candidate reverses withdrawal, says he'll contest
Mamata Banerjee's faction of Trinamool is seeing chaos unfold as Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, her party's candidate for the Rejinagar by-election, first withdrew from the race on Saturday, then reversed his decision and said he would contest again.
Now, TMC candidate in Rejinagar bypoll withdraws nomination
Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has faced a major political setback as her party's candidate for the Rejinagar bypoll, Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, withdrew his nomination on Saturday.
Congress's Nandigram candidate arrested hours after Mamata announces support
Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested on Friday in West Bengal over a 2007 murder case.
Nandigram bypoll: BJP fields Suvendu Adhikari's slain aide's mother
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its candidate for the upcoming Nandigram assembly seat bypoll in West Bengal.
Bengal government orders closure of 252 madrasas after survey
The West Bengal government has issued closure notices to 252 madrasas as part of a review of Islamic educational institutions.
TMC rebels say won't field candidate if Mamata contests Nandigram
Mamata Banerjee potentially running for the assembly bypoll in Nandigram is evolving into what might be a breakthrough or a challenge between the two factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Suvendu Adhikari eats fish 'bhog' at Kolkata's Kalighat temple
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari recently ate a fish bhog at the Kalighat temple in Kolkata, following local tradition.
Bengal: Adhikari plans to set up 1,000 Vidya Bharati schools
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced plans to set up at least 1,000 Vidya Bharati schools across the state in one year.
Rotten meat, gulal in food: Bengal food scare before Durgotsava
A state-wide food safety drive in West Bengal before the Durga Puja has unearthed shocking violations at eateries, sweet shops, and bakeries.
Bengal CM Adhikari announces refund for Messi event fans
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has promised to refund the tickets of 33,000 fans who attended the Lionel Messi event at Yuva Bharati Stadium.
14 of 28 CMs facing serious criminal cases: SC told
The Supreme Court was informed that 14 out of the 28 state chief ministers are facing serious criminal cases.
Congress must apologize for 'Vande Mataram' insult: Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has demanded an apology from the Congress party over an alleged incident during its Independence Day event.
Mob attacks ex-TMC MLA who hurriedly buried RG Kar victim
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Nirmal Ghosh was attacked by a mob outside the Khardah Police Station in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas on Friday.
Ex-TMC MLA arrested for 'hastily cremating' RG Kar rape-murder victim
Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested in Odisha on Thursday over his alleged involvement in the hasty cremation of the victim of a rape and murder case at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital two years ago.
Suvendu Adhikari's helicopter makes emergency landing in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in Kolaghat on Tuesday due to bad weather, according to news agency PTI.
Mithun Chakraborty undergoes minor surgery, Suvendu Adhikari reveals updates
Veteran actor and politician Mithun Chakraborty was recently admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata and underwent a minor surgery.
BJP Bengal president admits party's failure to eradicate extortion
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal president Samik Bhattacharya has admitted that his party has failed to eradicate extortion in the state.
Arrested suspect linked to JeM, planned attack on Bengal CM
Hamim Mondal, a terror suspect arrested in West Bengal, was allegedly planning to target Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, NDTV reported.
Suspected JeM terrorist, possessing Suvendu Adhikari's surveillance info, arrested
The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal police has arrested a suspected member of the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) from Burdwan town.
Why Bengali legend Uttam Kumar's sculpture is getting hate
A newly unveiled statue of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar at the Keoratala Crematorium in Kolkata has sparked outrage among local artists.
Bihar cop, seen firing at protesting students with AK-47, suspended
A Bihar policeman who was seen on viral videos using an AK-47 rifle against protesting students in Siwan district has been suspended.
Why exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen is returning to Kolkata
Bangladesh-born author Taslima Nasreen will return to Kolkata on August 1 after nearly two decades.
Bengal halts prayers at 136-year-old Kolkata airport mosque over security
The West Bengal government has suspended entry passes for congregational prayers at the Gauripur Jama Masjid, also known as Bankra Masjid, inside the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata.
SC rejects 361 Bengal madrasah staff claims for government salary
The Supreme Court has dismissed the claims of 361 teachers and non-teaching staff appointed in various West Bengal Madrasahs, Live Law reported.
CPI(M) leader arrested in case linked to Baruipur rape-murder
Lahek Ali, a local leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), was arrested on Sunday night in connection with a recent lynching and vandalism incident in Baruipur, West Bengal, on July 5.
12-year-old girl found dead in pond; family alleges rape-murder
A 12-year-old girl was found dead in a pond in Baruipur, West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district.
West Bengal introduces new law penalizing protest damage costs
The West Bengal government has introduced a stringent new law to curb vandalism and maintain public order.
Taratala warehouse collapse: FIR filed against ex-Kolkata mayor, 2 others
A complaint has been filed against former Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim and two ex-councilors, Anwar Khan and Shams Iqbal, in connection with a deadly under-construction warehouse collapse in Taratala.
BJP government selectively targeting Mamata's supporters: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led West Bengal government of selectively targeting legislators loyal to former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Bengal likely to table UCC Bill in Assembly on Monday
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that his government will introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state following due legal procedure.
'He stood by me': Moitra's praise for Suvendu sparks buzz
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has sparked fresh speculation after she praised West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
TMC v/s Bengal government after ISKCON replaces egg mid-day meal
Eggs will be replaced with paneer and rajma in mid-day meals once the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) takes over the midday meal program for around one lakh students in Kolkata.
₹3,000/month for jobless graduates in Bengal budget; who qualifies
West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on Monday presented the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government's first budget in the state Assembly.
Man with gun detained at airport, Abhishek Banerjee raises concern
Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has raised serious security concerns after an alleged armed person was detained at Kolkata Airport on Friday night.
Abhishek Banerjee gets 3-week interim relief in signature forgery case
The Calcutta High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee for three weeks in a signature forgery case.
Why Bengal is now dropping 'Dham' from Digha Jagannath temple
The West Bengal government has decided to drop the word "Dham" from the name of the Jagannath temple in Digha.
TMC crisis deepens: Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata Mayor
TMC MLA Firhad Hakim has resigned as Kolkata mayor after Mamata Banerjee gave him permission, senior party leader Kunal Ghosh said.
Who is Ritabrata Banerjee, the face of TMC rebellion
Ritabrata Banerjee, once the Left's poster boy, is now at the heart of a rebellion in the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
TMC dissolves all party committees, frontal organizations across Bengal
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has decided to dissolve all its party committees and frontal organizations in West Bengal.
Recently-expelled TMC leader enters Assembly, claiming support of 50 MLAs
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing a major internal crisis as expelled MLA Ritabrata Banerjee has claimed to have the support of over 50 MLAs, multiple reports said.