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Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal government to review 933 closed schools for repurposing
The West Bengal government is reviewing 933 state-aided schools that were closed due to zero enrollment to determine if they can be reopened or repurposed for public facilities.
Aditya Birla Group chairman to meet Bengal CM soon
Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla is expected to meet West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to discuss industrial development and potential investments.
Mamata's TMC faction opts out of Nandigram bypoll, to back Congress
The TMC faction led by Mamata Banerjee has withdrawn its candidate from the Nandigram bypoll to support the Congress nominee in a display of opposition unity.
Academicians write to Governor opposing the inter-university transfer of teachers
A group of academicians has written to the Governor of West Bengal opposing an amendment bill that allows for the inter-university transfer of teaching and non-teaching staff.
AJUP chief Kabir says he and son won’t campaign for Rejinagar bypoll
AJUP chief Humayun Kabir announced he and his son will not campaign for the Rejinagar bypoll due to alleged administrative hostility.
Mamata gets football player, envelope for rebel TMC bloc
The Election Commission of India has assigned new party names and symbols to the rival factions of the Trinamool Congress ahead of upcoming bypolls.
Arrest of Nandigram Congress candidate lawful step: West Bengal Police
West Bengal Police stated that the arrest of the Congress candidate for Nandigram was a lawful action based on standing instructions regarding long-pending warrants.
West Bengal to withdraw cases against Kurmis over 2025 stir
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the withdrawal of cases filed by the previous administration against Kurmi community members related to a 2025 protest.
Bengal govt to sign agreement with Centre on Sep 28 to set up airport in Purulia
The West Bengal government plans to sign an agreement with the Indian government on September 28 to develop a new airport in Purulia district under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
Six arrested after Trinamool Congress office in Kolkata is ransacked
An office of Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata was ransacked and six people were arrested, with the political party alleging BJP involvement and calling for the West Bengal Chief Minister's resignation.
ECI assigns new names and symbols to rival Trinamool Congress factions
The Election Commission of India has assigned new names and election symbols to two rival Trinamool Congress factions.
Nandigram Congress Candidate Arrested After Receiving Support From Mamata Banerjee
Congress candidate for the Nandigram by-election, Milan Pradhan, was arrested hours after Mamata Banerjee announced her support for his candidacy.
Alam Chowdhury reverses decision to withdraw from election race
Alam Chowdhury reverses his decision to withdraw his candidacy for the Rejinagar assembly by-election following assurance of police protection.
Mamata faction approaches Supreme Court over TMC name and symbol dispute
The Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress has filed two petitions in the Supreme Court concerning party name and symbol disputes and the disqualification of rebel legislators.
Candidate for Mamata Banerjee withdraws from Nandigram by-election
Sanchita Pradhan Dey, the candidate for the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction, has withdrawn her nomination for the Nandigram assembly by-election.
Mamata-led TMC faction pitches cricket bat, footballer as symbols
The Election Commission has frozen the All India Trinamool Congress name and symbol, prompting factions to propose alternative identities for upcoming bypolls.
Mamata supports Congress candidate in Nandigram election
Mamata Banerjee has announced her support for Congress candidate Milan Pradhan in the upcoming Nandigram by-election.
Rahul Gandhi Slams Election Commission Over TMC Name and Symbol Freeze
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Election Commission and the BJP after the poll panel barred both factions of the TMC from using the party's name and symbol in upcoming West Bengal bypolls.
Election Commission freezes Trinamool Congress name and symbol amid factional dispute
The Election Commission of India has frozen the All India Trinamool Congress party name and symbol due to an internal leadership dispute, assigning interim names and symbols to the rival factions for upcoming by-elections.
Candidate from Mamata faction withdraws from Nandigram by-election
A candidate from Mamata Banerjee's party withdrew from the Nandigram by-election following a meeting with Suvendu Adhikari.
Mamata camp's Nandigram bypoll candidate withdraws nomination
Sanchita Pradhan Dey, the Trinamool Congress candidate for the Nandigram bypoll, withdrew her nomination.
Nandigram Candidate Withdraws Following Meeting With Suvendu Adhikari
Sanchita Pradhan Dey withdrew her candidacy for the Nandigram constituency shortly after meeting Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
ECI schedules Sept 17 hearing with rebel TMC delegation over party representation
The Election Commission of India has scheduled a hearing with a rebel Trinamool Congress faction on September 17 to discuss internal party representation disputes.
Mamata Banerjee submits new party name and symbol proposals to EC
Mamata Banerjee's faction has submitted new name and symbol proposals to the Election Commission following a ban on the All India Trinamool Congress name and symbol.
Last surviving Maoist central committee member Asim Mandal arrested in Bengal
Asim Mandal, the last surviving member of the Maoist central committee, has been arrested in West Bengal.
West Bengal Celebrates PM Modi Birthday with Statue and Scheme Launch
The West Bengal government and the Bharatiya Janata Party celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday with events across the state, including the launch of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme and the unveiling of a life-size statue.
Police arrest senior Maoist leader Asim Mandal in West Bengal
West Bengal police have arrested senior Maoist leader Asim Mandal, also known as Akash, in East Medinipur district.
Maoist leader Aseem Mandal arrested, CM Suvendu says will not allow red terror
Kolkata Police Special Task Force arrested CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member Aseem Mandal in East Medinipur.
Events scheduled for September 17, 2026 in India
Various national events are taking place on September 17, 2026, including the launch of Semicon India 2026 and celebrations for the Prime Minister's birthday.
BJP appoints in-charges for Nandigram and Rejinagar by-elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed new in-charges for the upcoming assembly by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar, West Bengal.