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In a historic move, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised West bengal's initiative to allocate land for BSF fencing along the India-Bangladesh border. He underscored its crucial role in enhancing security not just for Assam but for the entire Northeastern region, reinforcing that a fortified border is essential in combatting infiltration risks.

West bengal will adopt Assam's border security model to curb infiltration. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced closer regional cooperation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Purvodaya vision. Adhikari stressed the importance of political partnership between BJP governments in bengal and Assam. He stated that appeasement politics had weakened border management and national security in bengal.

The West bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education will release the WB HS 2026 results tomorrow, May 14, at 10:30 AM, with individual marksheets accessible online from 11 AM. Students need 30% in theory and practicals to pass. Original mark sheets will be distributed through schools from the same day.

bengal's new BJP government, led by CM Suvendu Adhikari, distributed portfolios in its first cabinet meeting. Key ministers Dilip Ghosh and Agnimitra Paul were assigned crucial departments, with plans to consolidate power ahead of upcoming local and Lok Sabha polls. CM Adhikari will temporarily oversee unallocated ministries, including home and finance.

West bengal's new Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first cabinet meeting, approving six key decisions to end state-Centre deadlock. These include facilitating land for BSF border fencing, rolling out central schemes like Ayushman Bharat, and aligning IAS/IPS officers with central training.

Rahul Gandhi and TMC have sharply criticised the appointment of former chief electoral officer Manoj Agarwal as West bengal's chief secretary by the new BJP government. Critics allege this rewards Agarwal for his role in the recent Assembly elections, questioning the Election Commission's neutrality and the fairness of the polls. The BJP defends the decision, citing service rules.

The Trinamool Congress has criticized the appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal as West bengal's Chief Secretary by the new BJP government. The party labeled the move "shameless," questioning the neutrality of the election process after Agarwal oversaw the recent Assembly elections.

West bengal's new BJP government has launched a swift crackdown on illegal toll and drop gates across the state. Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Agarwal issued the directive, ordering immediate closure of all unauthorized collection points. District administrations are tasked with identifying and removing these illegal operations, with a report due by May 15.

Political strategist Vimal Singh observed voter fatigue with the incumbent government in bengal, citing a lack of development and rising crime as key factors. He noted the BJP positioned itself as a strong alternative, capitalizing on this discontent. Singh also highlighted the need for the BJP to understand bengal's unique culture and focus on industrialization to fulfill public aspirations.

BJP's bengal win strengthens PM Modi’s hand in dealing with Bangladesh and with both the great powers – China and the US. Pakistan, too, will be particularly unsettled

Manoj Agarwal, bengal's chief electoral officer, has been appointed the state's new chief secretary, replacing Dushyant Nariala. This move by the Suvendu Adhikari cabinet follows Agarwal's oversight of the recent assembly polls. The appointment has drawn sharp reactions from the Trinamool Congress, while the BJP defends it as adherence to service rules.

Suvendu Adhikari's father, Sisir Adhikari, expressed confidence in his son's ability to serve bengal, highlighting the state's pressing issues like unemployment. Suvendu's mother, Gayatri, shared emotional reflections on his arduous journey and early life, noting his piety and admiration for Swami Vivekananda and his father's political legacy.

The Bar Council of India has requested detailed information from the West bengal Bar Council regarding Mamata Banerjee's legal enrollment and practice status. This follows her appearance in lawyer's robes at the Calcutta High Court to argue a public interest litigation. The BCI seeks to verify her active status as an advocate, given her previous tenure as Chief Minister.

The West bengal Board announced the Higher Secondary Examination 2026 results, with the Science stream achieving a remarkable 99.19% pass rate. Commerce students followed with 93.67%, while Arts students recorded 89.19%. Science students also dominated higher grade categories, showcasing their exceptional performance across the board.

TMC chief and former West bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appeared at the Calcutta High Court in a lawyer's attire. She is set to question proceedings in a post-poll violence Public Interest Litigation case filed by Shirshanya Bandopadhyay, son of TMC leader Kalyan Bandopadhyay.

West bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has chosen to keep the Bhabanipur seat and will vacate Nandigram, despite winning both in the recent assembly elections. Adhikari, who previously defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, had challenged her again by contesting from Bhabanipur. He stated his inability to hold MLA positions from two constituencies and has taken his oath from Bhabanipur.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed delight as West bengal's new government, led by CM Suvendu Adhikari, began implementing central welfare schemes like Ayushman Bharat. This move fulfills a pre-election promise, aiming to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare and seamless execution of key national projects for the state's residents.

Former West bengal CM Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court, urging protection for citizens amidst allegations of post-poll violence. She accused police of inaction and highlighted incidents of attacks, intimidation, and threats, seeking urgent judicial intervention to ensure people's safety.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor raised concerns about the 2026 West bengal assembly elections, suggesting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls may have influenced the BJP's victory. He highlighted the removal of 91 lakh names, with 34 lakh appeals pending adjudication, questioning the fairness of the process given the BJP's 30 lakh vote margin.

The West bengal Motion Picture Artists’ Forum has launched a new healthcare welfare initiative for its members and employees, in partnership with a leading healthcare retail group. Unveiled by Prosenjit Chatterjee, the program offers discounts on medical services, home delivery, and health camps, alongside a Rs 30,000 healthcare assistance fund.