West Bengal - The Purbottar

06 Nov

Bengal Government Sidesteps ₹50,000 Crore Past Dues Amid Fiscal Health Constraints

nanika EditorWest Bengal

In a major bid to restore investor confidence and spur regional economic growth, the West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has unveiled the West Bengal Investment Promotion Policy, 2026. Designed to reverse the previous Mamata Banerjee administration's stance on industrial incentives, the new policy establishes a non-lapsable, dedicated fund of ₹5,000 crore to ensure that promised fiscal benefits are delivered reliably. To build strong credibility among investors scarred by the retrospective repeal of incentives under the earlier regime, the government formally notified that agreed fiscal benefits will not be curtailed by subsequent policy changes once a certificate…

30 Oct

Raiganj AIIMS Proposal Revived: West Bengal Sends 180-Acre Proposal to Centre

nanika EditorWest Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced during a public service distribution event at Teesta Maidan in Raiganj that the state government is sending a formal proposal to the Centre to establish an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Dwipnagar on the outskirts of Raiganj, North Dinajpur. Responding to a demand spanning nearly two decades, the announcement sparked widespread celebrations among local residents, BJP leaders, and supporters. Following the Chief Minister's speech, Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal dispatched an official letter to Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava requesting an early technical assessment of a newly identified 180-acre plot.…

03 Oct

Chief Minister Adhikari Softens Tone, Urges Muslim Voters to Unite with BJP in Nandigram

nanika EditorWest Bengal

In a notable shift in tone during his campaign for the October 6 Assembly bypoll in Nandigram, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari extended a “hand of friendship” to minority voters, urging them to unite with the BJP and reject the notion of turning their backs on the party. Addressing a series of public meetings in a constituency where Muslims make up roughly a quarter of the electorate, Adhikari pivoted from his earlier hardline stance—which had framed the election as a “test” of loyalty—to a conciliatory pitch centered on inclusive development and mutual cooperation. Emphasizing that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governance reaches…

02 Jul

Bengal Govt Flags Verification Drive as 26 Lakh Applicants Rejected Under Annapurna Yojana

nanika EditorWest Bengal

The state government on Wednesday rolled out the Annapurna Yojana, transferring benefits to over 1.10 crore eligible women across West Bengal during a programme held at Netaji Indoor Stadium. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the scheme marks a major welfare initiative aimed at providing monthly financial assistance to women aged between 25 and 60 years who meet the eligibility criteria. Under the scheme, beneficiaries will receive ₹3,000 per month, with funds directly credited to their bank accounts. According to official data, the government received around 1.60 crore applications, of which 26 lakh were rejected following preliminary verification. Out of the…

20 Jun

West Bengal’s Role in Viksit Bharat Key: Assam Governor at Statehood Day Event

Preeti SinghWest Bengal

As part of the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, Lok Bhavan Assam celebrated West Bengal Statehood Day on Friday, commemorating the formation of West Bengal on June 20, 1947, and highlighting India’s socio-cultural unity. The programme was held at the Kanaklal Barua Auditorium of the Assam State Museum under the leadership of Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. The Governor extended his greetings and best wishes to the people of West Bengal on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Governor Acharya highlighted West Bengal’s rich cultural heritage and its significant contributions to India’s history, literature, education, science, spirituality and the freedom movement.…

09 May

Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal’s First BJP Chief Minister

nanika EditorWest Bengal

In a moment that signifies a seismic shift in the political landscape of Eastern India, Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday. The historic ceremony took place at the iconic Brigade Parade Grounds, a venue traditionally associated with the political might of the Left and the Trinamool Congress, now transformed into a sea of saffron flags and "Jai Shri Ram" chants. Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Adhikari in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and a host of senior…

08 May

Kalimpong Claims Top Spot as WBBSE Announces 2026 Madhyamik Results

SonaliWest Bengal

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) officially released the results for the 2026 Madhyamik (Class 10) examinations this Friday, marking a season of academic triumph and a notable shift in regional performance. This year’s overall pass percentage stood at 86.83%, reflecting a marginal yet encouraging increase from the 86.53% recorded the previous year. The pinnacle of academic achievement was reached by Abhirup Bhadra of Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur, who secured the first rank with a near-perfect score of 698 out of 700. He was closely followed by Priyatosh Mukherjee from Birbhum, who earned the second position with 696 marks.…

07 May

“Impose President’s Rule if You Must”: Defiant Mamata Refuses to Quit Amid Bengal Bloodshed

anuprova EditorWest Bengal

The constitutional standoff in West Bengal reached a fever pitch on Thursday as outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flatly refused to tender her resignation, despite the BJP securing a decisive majority in the 2026 Assembly elections. Speaking from her Kalighat residence—where she later met with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for moral support—Banerjee alleged that the mandate was "stolen" through a conspiracy involving the Election Commission and central forces. "I will not resign because I have not lost the people's mandate; it was snatched by force," she declared, daring the Union Government to invoke Article 356 and impose President's Rule…

06 May

Bengal Standoff: Mamata Refuses to Resign

anuprova EditorWest Bengal

West Bengal is facing a strange political deadlock after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared she will not step down, despite her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), losing the 2026 assembly elections. While the BJP secured a strong majority with 207 seats compared to the TMC’s 80, Mamata Banerjee has rejected the results, calling them a "conspiracy" rather than a fair vote. She claims the entire election process was rigged and has stated she will not go to the Raj Bhavan to submit her resignation. This decision has caused confusion, as the state is now in a waiting game. Constitutionally, the…

05 May

Mamata says in a leaked audio that “they stormed my home” after losing in Bhabanipur

anuprova EditorWest Bengal

The political climate in West Bengal has reached a fever pitch since a shocking audio recording came out in which a distraught Mamata Banerjee says she was attacked during the last hours of voting. The outgoing Chief Minister says in a heated phone call that "goons" broke through security barriers to get into her home and scare her. This call came out shortly after she lost to BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in the Bhabanipur constituency. Banerjee says she was pushed and verbally abused, and she calls the event a coordinated effort to lower her morale as the "Saffron Wave" swept through…