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West Bengal unveiled a new land acquisition policy, easing approvals and land rules to boost industrial investment and create jobs across the state.

WB govt reverses land policy, clears path for industrial growth

July 12, 2026, 02:06 PM - 3 min read

The policy shift was announced on Saturday during the foundation-laying ceremony of a Rs 600-crore manufacturing unit by Lux Cozi in Dankuni. The project is expected to generate around 6,000 direct and indirect jobs.

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West Bengal CM Adhikari.

Baruipur lynching was ‘planned murder’, claims CM Adhikari

July 11, 2026, 03:24 PM - 3 min read

“There will be no compromise or leniency towards those involved in this heinous crime,” he said.

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TMC’s ‘Kalighat Trinamool’ faction head Mamata Banerjee.

New trouble for ‘Kalighat TMC’ as 12 more bank accounts frozen

July 10, 2026, 04:32 PM - 3 min read

Investigators claim that the 15 accounts together hold funds exceeding Rs 1,000 crore. Notices have been issued to the concerned banks seeking detailed transaction records and financial data related to the newly frozen accounts. Earlier reports indicated that the first three accounts alone contained approximately Rs 440 crore.

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TMC MP from Diamond Harbour Abhishek Banerjee - file image.

DJ remark case: Abhishek withdraws HC plea amid court's rebuke

July 10, 2026, 03:32 PM - 3 min read

Banerjee had approached the High Court challenging a lower court’s order directing him to submit a voice sample as part of the investigation.

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CISF recovers 428 metric tonnes of illegally mined coal in major crackdown across Jharkhand and West Bengal. Operations under "Zero Coal Leakage" initiative lead to FIRs and seizures.

CISF recovers 428 MT illegal coal from Jharkhand and Bengal

July 9, 2026, 08:17 PM - 3 min read

Between July 4 and July 8, CISF carried out intelligence-led operations in the coalfields of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) and Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) in coordination with Coal India subsidiaries, district administrations and local police.

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Prakash Joshi (left), Gulam Ahmed Mir (right).

Congress reshuffles WB unit; Joshi replaces Mir as AICC observer

July 9, 2026, 07:54 PM - 3 min read

Mir, who had been overseeing the party’s affairs in Bengal since 2022, has now been assigned a larger role as observer for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, both politically significant regions where the Congress is part of the ruling alliance. Party sources indicated that the reassignment reflects the high command’s satisfaction with his performance in Bengal.

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Calcutta High Court.

₹440-cr freeze: TMC gets relief, but under strict court control

July 9, 2026, 05:26 PM - 3 min read

The bench clarified that it would not adjudicate on the question of “who constitutes the real Trinamool Congress,” opting instead for an arrangement that ensures continuity of basic organisational functions.

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CID and judicial probes into Prabhas Mondal's encounter death ordered as political controversy grew over the Baruipur rape-murder case.

CID, judicial probe ordered into Baruipur encounter

July 9, 2026, 04:16 PM - 3 min read

The incident occurred early on Wednesday when Mondal allegedly snatched a service revolver from a member of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted for the Baruipur case. He then attempted to flee under the cover of darkness and reportedly opened fire at the police personnel. Police claim that, faced with imminent danger, another officer from Baruipur Police Station fired in self-defense.

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West Bengal to paint all new state-run buses saffron as part of a transport revamp, alongside plans to revive tram routes and improve connectivity.

WB to replace blue-and-white buses with saffron fleet

July 8, 2026, 01:16 PM - 3 min read

“During the CPM rule, buses were red, which signifies danger. Under the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, buses were painted blue and white, which implies theft. We believe in nationalism, and saffron symbolises sacrifice. Therefore, the new government buses will be saffron,” he said.

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Baruipur minor rape-murder case: Prime accused Prabhas Mondal killed in a police encounter, another accused arrested, taking total arrests to four.

Baruipur rape-murder: Key accused killed in police encounter

July 8, 2026, 10:33 AM - 3 min read

Investigators stated that Prabhas had been providing crucial leads regarding the whereabouts of other accused individuals, although he frequently changed his statements in an attempt to mislead the investigation.

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ED raids 5 locations in TMC-linked bank accounts probe

July 7, 2026, 04:40 PM - 3 min read

According to sources within the agency, the Salt Lake-based businessman owns multiple companies, one of which — Carewell Aviation — provides chartered flight services. Investigators claim that the company had previously offered chartered flights to several VVIPs associated with Bengal’s former ruling party. As a result, its financial transactions, documents, and related records are currently under scrutiny.

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17 years after Aila in WB, patients still travel in slings

17 years after Aila in WB, patients still travel in slings

July 6, 2026, 02:56 PM - 4 min read

The absence of a motorable road has forced villagers to devise desperate alternatives. In medical emergencies, ambulances cannot reach their homes.

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