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Prema Rajaram, a Special Correspondent with THE WEEK, has over two decades of journalism, and writes on topics ranging from politics, current affairs, human interest, health and lifestyle stories. She is also a fitness and running coach.

October 09, 2026

Suvendu Adhikari issues stern warning to CPI(M) leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya over social media post

CPI(M) leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya's house was attacked by a masked man on a motorcycle, following which Bhattacharya had put out a social media post stating that Hindutva forces were behind the attack
October 09, 2026

BJP attributes huge winning margin in Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls to support of Muslim voters

Suvendu Adhikari also attributed the huge victory margin to women who are beneficiaries of the Annapurna Yojana, a monthly social welfare scheme of ₹3,000 for low-income households
October 09, 2026

BJP set to sweep West Bengal bypolls; Hasirani Rath's lead crosses 1 lakh in Nandigram

In Muslim-majority Rejinagar, BJP candidate Shankharavh Sarkar is leading by over 37,000 votes
October 08, 2026

From wall graffiti to protests, two Kolkata campuses fight for free speech

Students of SRFTI and JU allege curbing of freedom of speech and expression by the authorities
October 06, 2026

High voter turnout in Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls. Can BJP secure a big victory margin?

The bypolls in West Bengal's Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies concluded with a high voter turnout, recording 79.39 pc and 78.42 pc respectively
October 06, 2026

Suvendu Adhikari casts vote in Nandigram bypoll, says he’ll remain a voter in the constituency

Adhikari had given up Nandigram and retained Bhabanipur after winning both in the assembly elections
October 05, 2026

West Bengal should develop civil aviation policy to attract investments: Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu

During a visit to sign an MoU for four new regional airports in Purulia, West Midnapore, South Dinajpur, and Alipurduar under the UDAN scheme, the minister also highlighted the need for a second major airport in Kolkata
October 05, 2026

Koel Mallick’s political switch: Actress joins BJP, files Rajya Sabha nomination in West Bengal

Mallick had a short stint as a TMC Rajya Sabha MP from April 6 to July 16
October 05, 2026

Why BJP is cosying up to Muslim voters in West Bengal bypolls

Political analysts believe the BJP wants to reach a new segment of voters to consolidate its dominant position in Bengal
October 02, 2026

Should politics take centre stage in educational institutions?

While the SRFTII and Jadavpur University clashes are two separate incidents, in both cases, students protested against the RSS ideology taking over freedom of speech and expression on campus, raising questions about the role of politics in educational institutions
October 01, 2026

West Bengal set for major tourism push from Centre in the near future

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who was in Kolkata on Thursday at the ICC Hospitality & Tourism Summit 2026, said that West Bengal was a state with 'immense possibilities'
October 01, 2026

Mamata Banerjee blames CEC Gyanesh Kumar, ECI IT chief Seema Khanna for Bhabanipur poll debacle

Mamata Banerjee alleged that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar stole votes for the benefit of the BJP while ECI Director General (IT) Seema Khanna removed voters from the final voters list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
October 01, 2026

Top RIL executives meet West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to discuss investments

RIL is likely to invest in sectors pertaining to IT, infrastructure, energy, coal to gas, international cable and landing stations
September 30, 2026

Mamata eyes national clout under INDIA bloc; urges public to stand with Opposition amid ECI row

Mamata was among members of 23 political parties like the Congress and the Left Front at the Sep 30 INDIA bloc meet that outlined the Opposition's agenda in the coming week amid the ECI row
September 29, 2026

‘Planning with dimagi naxals’: Suvendu Adhikari attacks Mamata Banerjee ahead of INDIA bloc meet in Delhi

The opposition aims to challenge the BJP's alleged use of technology to manipulate voter lists
September 29, 2026

PMLA case: ED raids ex-Bengal minister Indranil Sen's home, 14 other locations

A police complaint alleges Sen's organization, massArt, falsely claimed UNESCO partnership to sell expensive Durga Puja preview tickets
September 29, 2026

Indian Oil to expand operations in West Bengal

Haldia Petrochemicals Limited (HPL) in West Bengal is poised for significant expansion under the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), announced CM Suvendu Adhikari
September 28, 2026

Kolkata SRFTI violence: Police cases filed against students after clashes with ABGP workers; will arrests follow?

The clashes occurred after SRFTI students protested the rental of an auditorium for an event by an RSS affiliate, leading to confrontations and allegations of assault from both sides
September 26, 2026

MLA Kunal Ghosh’s car vandalised with eggs, bricks on way to Mamata Banerjee’s rally in Hooghly

The car of Mamata All India Trinamool Congress (MAITC) MLA Kunal Ghosh was vandalised in Uttarpara, Hooghly, by protesters who hurled eggs, stones, and bricks while he was en route to a rally organized by Mamata Banerjee
September 26, 2026

‘Baseless, fake’: Adhikari denies President Murmu returned West Bengal’s ‘Goonda Bill’

Reports said the President had returned the bill, after objecting to a provision that may overlap with a central anti-narcotics law
September 25, 2026

Bengal’s industrial comeback: Will ground realities match the big investment push?

Key industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are showing strong interest, with plans for substantial investments in various sectors and infrastructure projects
September 25, 2026

From ports to power: Gautam Adani unveils vision for West Bengal; to invest ₹ 1 lakh crore by 2035

The group also plans to invest in restoring heritage sites like the Writers Building and revitalising the Kumartuli ghats, underscoring a commitment to Bengal's cultural heritage
September 24, 2026

Who will win Nandigram as women power takes centre stage ahead of bypolls

Nandigram politics is heating up with two women vying for justice and votes in the upcoming bypolls. One is BJP candidate Hasirani Rath, who is leveraging sympathy for her slain son, Chandranath Rath, an aide to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari while the other is Arpita Pradhan, wife of jailed Congress candidate Milan Pradhan
September 24, 2026

'This criminal Gyanesh Kumar has to go': MP Mahua Moitra files police complaint

TMC MP Mahua Moitra stated that Kumar cannot claim immunity because his decisions were not unanimous, pointing to media reports of objections from other Election Commissioners
September 23, 2026

Mukesh, Anant Ambani promise investments in 4-5 sectors in West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is spearheading a major industrial push in West Bengal, announcing significant investment plans following meetings with top industrialists

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