Latest Laxmir Bhandar News & Updates

Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress, on Friday, released its election manifesto for the forthcoming two-phase Assembly polls in West Bengal with 10-point promises. The first promise was regarding the Laxmir Bhandar, the monthly dole scheme for the women in West Bengal. The manifesto promised the monthly amount to be enhanced to Rs 1,500 for women under general categories and to Rs 1,700 for women under reserved categories if the Trinamool Congress comes back to power for the fourth c…

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IANS) West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya will present the crucial interim (Vote-on-Account) Budget on the floor of the state Assembly on Thursday. The full Budget for the financial year 2026-27 will be presented on the floor of the House by the new cabinet after the crucial state Assembly elections, scheduled later this year.The sole reason for which the interim Budget will be in focus is the curiosity over the possibility of increased allocation under the ‘Laxmi…