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35 BJP MLAs join WB Cabinet

June 1, 2026, 02:16 PM - 2 min read

Among those sworn in were MLAs Deepak Burman, Arjun Singh, Shankar Ghosh, Gouri Shankar Ghosh, Tapash Roy, Manoj Kumar Oraon, Jagannath Chattopadhyay, Ajoy Poddar, Swapan Dasgupta, Saradwat Mukherjee, and Kalyan Chakraborti, along with several others.

Medical prescription issued at Belle Vue Clinic detailing Abhishek Banerjee’s condition (left), while he is seen being taken on a stretcher to the hospital amid medical assistance (right).

Abhishek Banerjee denied admission at two Kolkata hospitals

May 30, 2026, 10:26 PM - 4 min read

Abhishek Banerjee was denied admission at two Kolkata hospitals after alleged assault in Sonarpur; TMC alleges pressure and conspiracy.

TMC national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee, wearing a protective helmet, is escorted by security personnel and party workers after coming under attack from protesters during a visit to families of alleged post-poll violence victims in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas, on Saturday.

TMC's Abhishek roughed up by mob during Sonarpur visit

May 30, 2026, 08:28 PM - 3 min read

TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee was attacked with stones, eggs and shoes by a hostile crowd in Sonarpur while visiting families of alleged post-poll violence victims. Wearing a helmet and escorted by security personnel, he later accused BJP supporters of attempting to kill him.

West Bengal launches HPV vaccination drive for 7.65 lakh girls

May 30, 2026, 02:23 PM - 3 min read

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched a statewide HPV vaccination drive targeting 7.65 lakh girls aged 14 years to prevent cervical cancer. The programme, aligned with the national rollout, offers free Gardasil-4 doses across 235 health centres with expansion planned to 880 facilities.

WB govt appoints Surajit Nath Mitra as Advocate General

May 30, 2026, 12:32 PM - 2 min read

According to an official notification issued on Friday, Mitra’s appointment comes after a series of changes in the panel of government lawyers representing the state at the Calcutta High Court. Earlier, the state government had named advocates Bilwadol Bhattacharya and Rajdeep Majumdar as Additional Advocates General.

Detained Bangladeshi migrants at a crime branch office after an overnight police crackdown in Ahmedabad on April 26, 2025. Over 1,000 “migrants” were rounded up to be identified and deported. (Image: SAM PANTHAKY)

Bengal to set up holding centres for illegal migrants, deportees

May 24, 2026, 03:43 PM - 2 min read

West Bengal orders holding centres for illegal foreigners and deportees awaiting repatriation, in line with MHA guidelines.

Sanghamitra— the first of four next-generation offshore patrol vessels (NGOPVs) being built for the Indian Navy.

Indian Navy gets first next-gen offshore patrol vessel

May 20, 2026, 09:39 PM - 2 min read

Addressing the event as the chief guest, Vice Admiral Vatsayan said the Indian Navy has evolved into a force committed not only to combat preparedness but also to maintaining a stable maritime environment through cooperation, presence and operational readiness.