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June 18, 2026 4:53 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on June 20 from Tarakeswar in West Bengal’s Hooghly District, marking another major milestone in one of the world’s largest d...
June 8, 2026 10:18 PM
In a landmark event towards achieving universal health coverage and ensuring seamless access to quality healthcare for every eligible citizen across the country, West Bengal today became the 36th State/Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat...
June 8, 2026 10:01 AM
In a significant step toward expanding healthcare coverage across the country, West Bengal is set to become the 36th State/Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the world's largest publicly fun...
May 26, 2026 9:38 PM
The government on Tuesday announced to integrate Central scientific and innovation schemes with educational institutions in West Bengal that would help create a stronger pipeline for innovation, scientific learning and research-oriented talent develo...
May 25, 2026 11:07 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s sweeping victory in the Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "People of Falta have spoken! Democracy has won and intimidation has lost....
May 18, 2026 3:26 PM
The West Bengal cabinet on Monday approved implementation of the 7th Pay Commission for state government employees. Announcing the decision after the cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, state minister for Women & Child De...
May 12, 2026 9:49 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the rollout of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in West Bengal, saying the welfare of the people of the state remains his government’s top priority. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “The welfare...
April 29, 2026 3:54 PM
Voter participation surged in West Bengal as the state recorded a turnout of 78.68 per cent till 3:30 PM on Wednesday during the second phase of Assembly elections. According to the Election Commission of India, Purba Bardhaman led with the highest ...
April 29, 2026 3:36 PM
West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 61.11 per cent till 1 pm on Wednesday, as polling continued for 142 Assembly seats in the second phase of the state elections. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Hooghly recorded the highest ...
April 29, 2026 12:33 PM
West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 39.97 per cent till 11 am on Wednesday as polling for 142 Assembly seats in the second phase continued across the state. According to the Election Commission of India, Purba Bardhaman reported the highest turn...
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