Aritra Singha is a Senior Correspondent at The Free Press Journal. He covers a diverse range of topics including elections, government, politics, public policy, and security policy, with a strong focus on regional interest and world news across various regions such as LATAM, North America, and APAC. Aritra's insights and reporting have been featured in prominent discussions surrounding health and wellness, as well as the local and regional economy.
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Aritra Singha's primary focus is on government and politics, especially in the West Bengal region of India. He extensively covers announcements and developments related to political parties, law enforcement agencies, and significant legal cases.
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By: Aritra Singha
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inspected a newly established control room at Swasthya Bhavan to monitor government hospitals in real time. Live surveillance has begun in 15–16 hospitals and will expand by July 30. The initiative aims to improve accountability, curb middlemen exploiting patients, protect privacy, and enhance public healthcare management across the state.
By: Aritra Singha
Calcutta High Court on Thursday allowed the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction to operate its three frozen bank accounts under the supervision of a court-appointed special officer till September 30. The funds can be used only for day-to-day party operations and legal expenses. The accounts were frozen after a complaint by rebel TMC MLA Biswanath Das.
By: Aritra Singha
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday warned public representatives against making remarks that could trigger communal tension while addressing a rally in Murshidabad's Rejinagar. Without naming anyone, he urged leaders to use constitutional language. Adhikari also targeted the previous TMC government and promised development
By: Aritra Singha
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met the families of the Baruipur rape-murder victim and Indrajit Mondol, who died in a mob lynching. He announced Rs 25 lakh compensation and a civic volunteer job for Mondol's family, inaugurated a police outpost with a women's help desk, praised the police for arrests, and assured that all those involved in the rape-murder case would face justice.
By: Aritra Singha
Former TMC leaders Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev, and Prakash Chik Baraik filed their Rajya Sabha nominations as BJP candidates in Kolkata on July 13, 2026, after vacating their seats. The leaders cited corruption in TMC for switching allegiance. Nominations were submitted in the presence of CM Suvendu Adhikari and other BJP ministers.
By: Aritra Singha
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced Rs. 5 lakh aid for 60 traditional Rath Yatra committees and development works worth Rs. 15 crore for Tarakeswar Dham. Service centres providing water, medical aid, resting areas, and police assistance will be set up every five km along the route. Fairs will be managed by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs.
By: Aritra Singha
West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh recorded a song on the popular Bengali snack Jhalmuri at a Kolkata studio with vocal artist Lokesh Giri. The snack rose to prominence after PM Modi's visit to a roadside stall in Jhargram, linking the recording to cultural and political symbolism ahead of ongoing public attention on local traditions.
By: Aritra Singha
The family of the Kamduni rape-murder victim met West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, who assured them of full support and justice in the 13-year-old case, which is currently pending before the Supreme Court.
By: Aritra Singha
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari participated in multiple Rath Yatra programmes across Kolkata and East Midnapore. He pulled Lord Jagannath's chariot, joined devotional singing and played the khol at Tamluk's Mahaprabhu Temple, saying his visits were based on faith and not politics.
By: Aritra Singha
Bengali actor Koel Mallick resigned as a Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP, reducing TMC's Upper House strength to nine. Her meeting with BJP leader Bhupendra Yadav after the resignation sparked speculation of a political switch. Mamata Banerjee had earlier urged potential defectors to quit before July 21.
