Bengal Announces ₹1500 Monthly Youth Allowance Scheme

By BPN News Desk February 15, 2026

East India State News

The West Bengal government has introduced a ₹1,500 monthly allowance under the Banglar Yuva Sathi scheme to provide financial support to eligible young people in the state. Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme Eligibility The programme is targeted at unemployed youth meeting age and educational criteria

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AAP Leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead In Jalandhar

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

AAP leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead near a gurdwara in Jalandhar, Punjab, triggering a police investigation and heightened security in the area. The incident occurred in a public place and prompted immediate response from law enforcement authorities. Lucky Oberoi Shooting In Jalandhar According to officials, unidentified assailants opened fire near the gurdwara, fatally

East India State News

Myanmar Earthquake Triggers Tremors in Kolkata

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

Tremors were felt across Kolkata and adjoining areas on Tuesday evening after an earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, causing brief panic among residents in parts of eastern India. Details of the Earthquake The earthquake, measuring around magnitude 6 on the Richter scale, originated in Myanmar and was felt in several locations across West Bengal, including Kolkata,

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Mamata Banerjee to Appear in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to appear before the Supreme Court on Wednesday in connection with her petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out in the State. Seeks to Argue Case in Person Banerjee has moved an application seeking permission to argue the matter herself as […]

East India State News

Mamata Slams Budget Allocation, Raises Poll Concerns

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the Union Budget 2026–27, calling the budget allocation for Bengal “insufficient” and alleging political bias in the distribution of funds. She said the state had been “short-changed” compared with others, especially in sectors like infrastructure, health and education. State vs Centre Budget Dispute Mamata Banerjee

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Kolkata Warehouse Fire Kills Seven, Many Missing

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

At least seven people were killed after a massive fire broke out at a warehouse complex in southern Kolkata, while more than 20 others are feared missing. The fire erupted in the early hours at two adjoining warehouses in the Anandapur area, where several workers were reportedly inside at the time. Rescue Operations Continue Fire […]

East India State News

Bengal CM Links Over 110 Deaths To Voter Roll Exercise

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed that more than 110 people have died in the state due to stress and distress linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. She said the deaths were connected to anxiety caused by notices, hearings, and verification processes under the revision exercise ahead of the […]

East India State News

PM Modi Launches Major Development Projects in Bengal

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited West Bengal to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and connectivity across the state. Rail and Road Projects Unveiled During his visit, Modi launched several rail and highway projects spanning different districts. These included new rail connectivity initiatives,

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Mamata Banerjee to Move Court on January 6

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that she will file a court petition on January 6 against what she described as the “inhumane conduct” of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Banerjee said the legal move is to challenge actions taken by the agency during questioning and […]

East India State News

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Assam

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck parts of Assam in the early hours of Monday, triggering panic among residents in several districts. The tremor occurred at around 4.17 am, with the epicentre located in Morigaon district. The quake originated at a depth of roughly 50 kilometres, placing it in the category of […]