The mysterious death of a young man near the railway tracks at old Bulbulchandi railway station in Malda has triggered tension and speculation in the area, with family members alleging that the victim was murdered. The deceased, identified as Gopal Sarkar, was found lying in bushes beside the railway line on Thursday morning under the jurisdiction of Habibpur Police Station.
Former West Bengal chief minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court on Thursday to argue a case in connection with alleged post-poll violence and attacks on party offices.
The issue of voters deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered major political controversy in both West Bengal and Bihar. Recent statements from leaders in the two states suggest that people whose names are removed from voter lists may also face restrictions in receiving government welfare benefits.
Veteran BJP leader Tapas Roy has been appointed as the Pro Tem Speaker of the newly constituted West Bengal Legislative Assembly following the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. He took oath at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata on May 12, 2026, with R. N. Ravi administered the oath of office. The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, newly inducted ministers, and several newly elected MLAs.
On May 11, 2026, the West Bengal government issued a high-level directive to enforce a complete crackdown on cattle smuggling and the immediate closure of all unauthorized cattle markets across the state.
The first cabinet meeting of the new Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government was held at Nabanna on May 12, 2026, where several major policy decisions were announced. The meeting marked a significant administrative shift after the BJP formed government in the state for the first time. Ayushman Bharat to be implemented in West Bengal.The cabinet approved the rollout of the central health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat in the state.
In a move signaling both administrative urgency and political consolidation, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has unveiled the first phase of his cabinet, entrusting a lean “Core Five” with the task of steering West Bengal toward a new governance model. By keeping the heavyweight Home and Finance portfolios under his personal oversight, Adhikari has signaled a “command-and-control” approach as the state transitions into its first-ever BJP-led administration.
