west bengal

west bengal's school education department has mandated the singing of 'Vande Mataram' during morning assemblies in state-run schools and madrassas, effective immediately. This directive follows a Union home ministry call to mark 150 years of the national song. Schools are seeking clarification on whether the state song will continue alongside 'Vande Mataram' and the National Anthem.

west bengal's new cabinet, led by chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, has decided to end religious-based government aid from June. A new 'Annapurna' scheme will provide Rs 3,000 monthly to eligible women, who will also get free bus travel. The state will also review its OBC list and form a new Pay Commission.

The Government of west bengal has revised upper age limits for state government recruitment across all groups. As per an official notification issued by the Finance Department, the upper age limit is now 41 years for Group A, 44 years for Group B, and 45 years for Group C and D posts. The change, effective from May 11, 2026, aims to broaden job eligibility and will apply under amended west bengal service recruitment rules.

Vi is significantly expanding its 5G services across west bengal, launching in three new cities and planning to cover seven more by June. This strategic rollout targets industrial centers, commercial hubs, and tourism destinations to meet growing demand for high-speed connectivity and enhance the digital infrastructure in key regional markets.

west bengal's new BJP government is enacting swift policy changes, replacing TMC schemes with central programs like Ayushman Bharat and Annapurna Yojna. Mandatory 'Vande Mataram' in schools, revised OBC reservations, and increased age limits for government jobs are among the key decisions. The administration is also scrutinizing caste certificates and initiating corruption probes.

In a historic move, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised west bengal's initiative to allocate land for BSF fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. He underscored its crucial role in enhancing security not just for Assam but for the entire Northeastern region, reinforcing that a fortified border is essential in combatting infiltration risks.

Mumbai Crime Branch arrested two men in Borivali for their alleged involvement in a bomb-hurling incident in west bengal's Murshidabad. The accused had fled the state to evade arrest following tensions that escalated after election results. They were apprehended after travelling to Mumbai on the Gitanjali Express.

The west bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education will release the WB HS 2026 results tomorrow, May 14, at 10:30 AM, with individual marksheets accessible online from 11 AM. Students need 30% in theory and practicals to pass. Original mark sheets will be distributed through schools from the same day.

The west bengal Board announced the Higher Secondary Examination 2026 results, with the Science stream achieving a remarkable 99.19% pass rate. Commerce students followed with 93.67%, while Arts students recorded 89.19%. Science students also dominated higher grade categories, showcasing their exceptional performance across the board.

A political storm erupted in west bengal as AJUP chief Humayun Kabir vowed to conduct cow slaughter for Eid, defying state restrictions. He insisted the Quran mandates it, challenging the government's notice. BJP countered, emphasizing law enforcement and opposing illegal slaughter, while some Muslim leaders urged respect for cows.

Priyadarshini Mallick, daughter of TMC leader Jyotipriya Mallick, has been removed as secretary of the west bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education. This follows her failure to resign as part of a departmental restructuring. Her name had also surfaced during the ED's probe into the PDS scam involving her father

In a bold move towards upholding justice, Bengal police stations are now open for complaints regarding police misconduct from the last five years, encompassing issues such as political violence and the harassment of women. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced this transformative policy shift, highlighting a commitment to the rule of law.

Fencing work has commenced along the India-Bangladesh border in Siliguri after the west bengal government transferred 27 km of land to the BSF. This crucial step aims to enhance border security and surveillance in the sensitive Phansidewa area. Residents expressed immense relief, citing past insecurity and welcoming the new government's swift action.

Ballia youth Thakur Raj Singh, released after CBI found his arrest wrongful in west bengal CM's PA's murder, claims police planned a staged encounter. He alleges his pleas of innocence and alibi were ignored, fearing for his life until CBI intervention. Singh, a local political figure, is now home and considering his next steps.

In a heartbreaking scene at a poultry farm in Darbhanga, a man from west bengal, Sandeep Das, is accused of taking the lives of his wife and three small children with an iron rod during a heated argument.

The Bar Council of India has requested detailed information from the west bengal Bar Council regarding Mamata Banerjee's legal enrollment and practice status. This follows her appearance in lawyer's robes at the Calcutta High Court to argue a public interest litigation. The BCI seeks to verify her active status as an advocate, given her previous tenure as Chief Minister.

TMC chief and former west bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appeared at the Calcutta High Court in a lawyer's attire. She is set to question proceedings in a post-poll violence Public Interest Litigation case filed by Shirshanya Bandopadhyay, son of TMC leader Kalyan Bandopadhyay.