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  RG Kar Case Update: Shantanu Sen to assist probe, CM Suvendu Adhikari orders reopen R.G. Kar case files reopened on CM Suvendu Adhikari's orders. Former MP Shantanu Sen offers to assist the probe, alleging a 'North Bengal lobby' behind healthcare corruption. #JusticeForAbhaya Shantanu Sen Offers to Assist CM Suvendu Adhikari Shantanu Sen Offers to Assist CM Suvendu Adhikari Shantanu Sen Offers to Assist CM Suvendu Adhikar With the change of guard in West Bengal, the R.G. Kar Medical College rape case has resurfaced as a focal point of political and public debate. Acting on directives from Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the state government has reopened the R.G. Kar 'files', signaling a renewed push for investigation and accountability. In a significant development, former Trinamool Congress MP and physician Dr. Shantanu Sen has stepped forward, offering to assist the Adhikari-led government in the case. Sen stated that if the Chief Minister desires, he is ready ...

  Barbed Wire Fencing at the Border: Handover of 27 km of Land to BSF Begins; 45-Day Target Set for Completion Reported by Sanchita chatterjee: The West Bengal government has taken a major step to bolster security along the India-Bangladesh international border. The process of handing over land to the Border Security Force (BSF) has commenced to facilitate the rapid construction of fencing in the state's unfenced border sectors. This information has been confirmed by administrative sources. **How ​​much of the border remains unfenced?** The total length of the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal spans approximately 2,200 kilometers. Of this, a stretch of about 600 kilometers currently lacks barbed wire fencing. Due to geographical factors—specifically the presence of rivers, dense forests, and riverine islands (chars)—erecting fences in these areas poses significant challenges. Consequently, the risk of infiltration through these sectors persists. To address this issue, both the...

CM Suvendu Adhikari.  Reported by Sanchita chatterjee : What is the CAA? The CAA, or Citizenship Amendment Act, is a law passed by the Parliament of India in 2019. The primary objective of this Act is to simplify the process of granting Indian citizenship to individuals belonging to six specific religious minority communities who have arrived from three neighboring countries: Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Which six communities are covered under this Act? According to this Act, individuals belonging to the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, and Christian communities are eligible for benefits. This Act applies to individuals who entered India on or before December 31, 2014. What are the key conditions for applying? Country: The applicant must be a citizen of Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Afghanistan. Religion: The applicant must belong to one of the six religious communities mentioned above. Date of Entry into India: The applicant must have entered India on or before December 31...

  Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath As West Bengal Chief Minister Sanchita chatterjee Kolkata, May 12, 2026 — BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal on May 9, 2026, marking a major political shift in the state after the 2026 Assembly elections. In his first cabinet meeting held on Monday, CM Adhikari approved two key decisions: transferring land for BSF fencing along the Bangladesh border and initiating an immediate census exercise across the state. Key Decisions From First Cabinet Meeting Border Fencing : The cabinet approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing work along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal. Census Exercise : The state government will immediately begin a comprehensive census exercise, according to cabinet sources. Political Context Adhikari, who was earlier the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, led BJP’s campaign in the 2026 polls. His appointment as CM comes after ...

  West Bengal Government Job Age Limit Increased to 42 Years in 2026WB govt job age limit increased by 2 years in 2026. Check new upper age limit for WBCS, Police, SSC and other state government jobs. Sanchita chatterjee: The West Bengal cabinet on May 11, 2026, approved a 2-year increase in the upper age limit for state government jobs. The decision was taken in Suvendu Adhikari’s first cabinet meeting at Nabanna. New Age Limit: General Category: Now 42 years instead of 40 years OBC Category: Now 45 years instead of 43 years   SC/ST Category: Now 47 years instead of 45 years This applies to all state-level recruitments including WBCS, WBPSC, Police, SSC, and other departmental exams. The change aims to provide more opportunities for candidates affected by COVID-19 delays and recruitment stoppages during the previous government tenure. The new rule will be effective from the next recruitment notification issued by WBPSC and other state commissions.

https://www.threads.com/@sanchita1518   May 11, 2026: Suvendu Adhikari’s First Day at Nabanna – 6 Major Decisions  Sanchita chatterjee: Meta Description: May 11, 2026: Suvendu Adhikari’s first cabinet meeting at Nabanna saw 6 major decisions taken, including the launch of Ayushman Bharat and the transfer of land to the BSF. Read the details here. May 11, 2026, will go down in the history of West Bengal. For the first time since independence, Suvendu Adhikari—serving as the Chief Minister of a BJP government—stepped into the Nabanna conference hall today and presided over his first cabinet meeting. **6 Major Cabinet Decisions** During the one-and-a-half-hour meeting, which began at 1:00 PM, the new government took six significant decisions: **Launch of Ayushman Bharat** From now on, West Bengal comes under the ambit of the Centre's Ayushman Bharat health scheme. As a result, approximately 20 million people in the state will receive free medical treatment worth up to ₹5 lakh ann...