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TMC leaders attend CM Suvendu Adhikari's administrative meeting amid internal rift

03 Jun 2026 | 5:45 PM

Kolkata, Jun 3 (UNI) On a day when expelled Trinamool Congress MLA Ritabrata Banerjee claimed to hold the support of the majority of TMC legislators, with Mamata loyalists reduced to below 20, legislators of both the camps were seen in the administrative meeting convened by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari at Nabanna Sabhaghar on Wednesday.

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West Bengal Day to be observed on June 20

03 Jun 2026 | 5:32 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (UNI) The state government has decided to officially observe West Bengal Day on June 20, Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh announced on Wednessay.

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Bengal givernment clears land transfer for crucial Sikkim rail project

03 Jun 2026 | 5:20 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (UNI) The West Bengal Cabinet on Wednesday approved the transfer of 20 acres of government land in Jalpaiguri district to facilitate the Sevoke-Rangpo railway project, a key rail infrastructure scheme linking the state with Sikkim.

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Annapurna Yojana: More than 28 lakh women get Rs 3000 transferred to their bank accounts in Bengal

03 Jun 2026 | 5:10 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (UNI) The disbursal of financial assistance under the Annapurna Yojana formally began on Wednesday., with the government transferring funds directly into the bank accounts of 28,25,769 beneficiaries, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said.

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Bengal govt allots 32 acres to BSF for border fencing and infrastructure

03 Jun 2026 | 5:06 PM

Kolkata, Jun 3 (UNI) The West Bengal government has transferred around 32 acres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) to facilitate the completion of fencing along the Indo-Bangladesh border, state Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh said on Wednesday.

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Madhubani: 5 children drown in water-filled pit

03 Jun 2026 | 5:05 PM

Madhubani, 3 June (UNI): In a tragic incident, five children drowned in a water-filled pit in Kerwar village under the Bisfi police station area, Madhubani district today.

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CPI slams Bihar Govt's move to vacate Rabri Devi's official residence

03 Jun 2026 | 5:02 PM

Patna, Jun 3 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (CPI) Wednesday strongly criticised the Bihar government's decision to give notice former chief minister and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council Rabri Devi to vacate her official residence, describing the move as discriminatory and politically motivated.

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TMC dissolves all party committees in West Bengal amid rebellion & reorganisation push

03 Jun 2026 | 4:58 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (UNI) The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday announced the dissolution of all its organisational committees across West Bengal, a move that has triggered speculation about whether the party leadership is attempting to prevent a possible split within its ranks.

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Bihar: ATS court sentences six to up to seven years in fake currency racket case

03 Jun 2026 | 4:56 PM

Patna, 3 June (UNI): A special court constituted to hear cases of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) sentenced six people to rigorous imprisonment of up to seven years here today.

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BJP gears up for Nitin Nabin's Jharkhand visit

03 Jun 2026 | 4:54 PM

Ranchi, June 3 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday stepped up preparations for the proposed two-day visit of its national president Nitin Nabin to Jharkhand on June 6 and 7.

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Thunderstorms, rain likely across Bengal till 5 June, says Met office

03 Jun 2026 | 4:53 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (UNI) After days of intense heat and oppressive humidity, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast a significant change in weather conditions across West Bengal, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds likely to affect several districts over the next few days.

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TMC spokesperson Jay Prakash Majumder arrested in molestation case after dispute with landlord

03 Jun 2026 | 4:45 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (UNI): State vice-president of the Trinamool Congress and its official spokesperson, Jay Prakash Majumder, has been arrested by Bidhannagar North Police Station on charges of molestation and other offences.

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Bengal govt. to dish out five-rupee meals at 500 "Maa Ahar" canteens

03 Jun 2026 | 4:19 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (UNI) The West Bengal government on Wednesday announced that it will expand the subsidised meal programme, increasing the number of centres offering cooked meals for Rs 5 and rebranding the state-run canteens as "Maa Ahar".

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West Bengal government rolls out public grievance helpline "Apnar Sarkar Apnar Pashe"

03 Jun 2026 | 4:10 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (UNI) The West Bengal Government on Wednesday launched a public grievance helpline in the state, promising assistance to residents facing difficulties in accessing government services and benefits.

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Kolkata Police arrest KMC councillor over extortion charges

03 Jun 2026 | 4:04 PM

Kolkata, June 3 (UNI) Kolkata Police have arrested a Trinamool Congress councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) on charges of extortion, an officer said on Wednessday.

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