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The Bengal government's latest cabinet decisions have triggered sharp political debate, with religious stipends scrapped, women-focused welfare expanded and Suvendu Adhikari pushing a governance model centred on "no appeasement" and direct outreach.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari visited Park Circus after clashes injured police and central force personnel. He said Bengal would follow a zero tolerance approach to violence and stone-pelting.

The cabinet decided on Monday to stop religion-based assistance programs under the Madrasa Department and the Information & Cultural Department, noting that current projects will continue through the end of the month and then be phased out.

The West Bengal government has officially raised the upper age limit for entry into state government jobs. This order is deemed to have come into force with effect from May 11.Check details here.

NEW DELHI: The chief minister Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal cabinet Monday scrapped the assistance to the groups based on religious categorisation, effectively ending the religion-based schemes run during the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government.

According to Chief Minister Adhikari, both panels are expected to begin their work from June 1.

The cabinet also approved the 'Annapurna' scheme, providing Rs 3,000 monthly support to women, effective June 1, alongside free travel on state buses. , India News, Times Now

What West Bengal under TMC couldn't deliver in 15 years, the Double Engine Government has started showing in its very first week. This is the new West Bengal and the speed of real governance, says Bengal BJP.

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari Monday said his government has approved the formation of two panels under retired high court judges to probe institutional corruption and torture of women during Mamata Banerjee's tenure.

Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that his government has constituted a committee to probe instances of atrocities against women. The committee will also investigate institutional corruption that have allegedly taken place in the state since 2021.