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From Nabanna **West Bengal Ready for 2027** **Chief Minister Cites Census as a Constitutional Duty; Self-Enumeration Set to Begin on August 1** Kolkata, May 29, 2026  The West Bengal government has initiated preparations for 'Census 2027,' an exercise that will be conducted with a strong emphasis on digital technology, citizen participation, and data accuracy. Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, the Chief Minister noted that the census is a constitutional obligation and a mandatory national exercise, crucial for data-driven policy formulation and planning. From Nabanna The Chief Minister informed that, during a Cabinet meeting held on May 11, 2026, the State Government approved the necessary measures for conducting the census. This exercise holds particular significance for the state of West Bengal, given its international border spanning over 600 kilometers—a factor that renders accurate demographic data indispensable for effective governance and oversight. The reference...

  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...

    From Park Street to Sandeshkhali: IPS Damayanti Sen again investigating women's abuse after 13 years After 13 years of the Park Street gang rape case, IPS Damayanti Sen is facing a major investigation again. She has been appointed as the principal investigating officer of the new special committee formed to investigate allegations of abuse against women and children in West Bengal. What's happening now On May 18, 2026, Chief Minister Shuvendu Adhikari announced the formation of a special committee at a press conference in Nabanna. This committee will conduct an impartial investigation into allegations of abuse against women and children in different parts of the state from Sandeshkhali to Kasba and Bogtui.  Retired Calcutta High Court Justice Sampati Chatterjee will head the committee. And IPS Damayanti Sen will take on the main responsibility of the investigation on the ground.  In Nabanna, Chief Minister Shuvendu Adhikari said, “There were several incidents of ...