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Govt to make all communications in Bengali from Sep 1: CM Adhikari
He said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had, in a letter, urged him to take steps for extensive use of the Bengali language at every level of state administration
 "Govt to make all communications in Bengali from Sep 1: CM Adhikari")
West Bengal to launch single-window clearance for investments over ₹100 cr
CM Adhikari said the government was committed to creating a business-friendly environment and attracting fresh investments
West Bengal govt sets up committee to examine draft Uniform Civil Code Bill
West Bengal govt has constituted a high-level committee headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai to undertake a comprehensive review of the state's draft Uniform Civil Code
 "West Bengal govt sets up committee to examine draft Uniform Civil Code Bill")
Draft UCC bill for West Bengal to be placed before cabinet on July 2: CM
Adhikari said that former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai will head a committee that will formulate the UCC bill
 "Draft UCC bill for West Bengal to be placed before cabinet on July 2: CM")
West Bengal tables bill to detain anti-socials for up to 12 months
The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-social Activities Bill, 2026, is aimed at preventing riots and other forms of violence, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said in the House
10 dead, 19 injured after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata
Stating that five people have been arrested in connection with the warehouse collapse at Transport Depot Road in west Kolkata, CM Adhikari asserted that no one will be spared
 "10 dead, 19 injured after under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata")
BJP's first West Bengal Budget focuses on infrastructure, industry
Swapan Dasgupta presents a Rs 4.38 trillion Budget centred on infrastructure, industrialisation, targeted welfare and closer alignment with central government initiatives
 "BJP's first West Bengal Budget focuses on infrastructure, industry")
West Bengal govt to re-examine land ceiling Act to attract investments
West Bengal government to re-examine Urban Land Ceiling Act to boost investment, citing land constraints and industrial bottlenecks
 "West Bengal govt to re-examine land ceiling Act to attract investments")
Bengal BJP govt's first budget promises 100k jobs, DA hike for employees
Finance Minister said BJP govt has inherited a debt burden of ₹8.15 trn from the previous admin, asserting that restoring fiscal discipline and public confidence in governance would be priority
 "Bengal BJP govt's first budget promises 100k jobs, DA hike for employees")
Unlike past govts, we'll honour Syama Prasad Mookerjee's legacy: Suvendu
The chief minister said the government would observe Mookerjee's martyrdom day on June 23 and celebrate his 125th birth anniversary on July 6 with due solemnity
Centre allocates ₹8,500 cr for Bengal under VB-G RAM G scheme: CM Adhikari
Under the Gram Sadak Yojana, allocations worth ₹2,400 crore have been approved and ₹1,000 crore released by the Centre, CM said
 "Centre allocates ₹8,500 cr for Bengal under VB-G RAM G scheme: CM Adhikari")
'BJP govt to bring Tatas back': Bengal CM attacks TMC over industry policy
Adhikari promised to revive Bengal's industrial fortunes and said his govt would attract investment and create jobs without repeating the mistakes that had triggered Singur and Nandigram agitations
 "'BJP govt to bring Tatas back': Bengal CM attacks TMC over industry policy")
West Bengal govt distributes portfolios among newly sworn ministers
The portfolios were distributed among 13 Cabinet ministers and 22 ministers of state, including three with independent charge
 "West Bengal govt distributes portfolios among newly sworn ministers")
West Bengal to become 36th state/UT to implement AB-PMJAY scheme
West Bengal is set to join Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, extending health coverage benefits and strengthening access to affordable healthcare for eligible residents
Bengal launches Annapurna Yojana, 2.8 mn women to receive aid in 1st phase
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said that 2,825,769 verified beneficiaries had been enrolled on the dedicated portal over the past three days
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expands his cabinet, 35 more ministers take oath
Governor R N Ravi administered the oath, bringing the total strength of the Council of Ministers to 41 under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administration
 "Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari expands his cabinet, 35 more ministers take oath")
Bengal to implement National Health Mission, receives ₹2,103 cr from Centre
Addressing a programme of the health department in Kolkata, Adhikari also said that over 13.6 million families will be covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Bengal
 "Bengal to implement National Health Mission, receives ₹2,103 cr from Centre")
West Bengal hands over 142.79 acres to BSF, says CM Suvendu Adhikari
According to the data shared by Adhikari, Murshidabad accounts for the highest allocation at 38.805 acres, followed by Jalpaiguri with 35.165 acres and Cooch Behar with 22.95 acres
 "West Bengal hands over 142.79 acres to BSF, says CM Suvendu Adhikari")
Suvendu claims 3 million women under TMC's cash transfer scheme ineligible
Adhikari introduced a form for the 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme, as announced by the BJP government to provide ₹3,000 per month for eligible women in the state
West Bengal announces free travel for women in state-run buses from June 1
As part of the implementation mechanism, the state government will introduce a Smart Card (digital with QR code) for beneficiaries