West Bengal Plans Four New Airports Under UDAN Scheme, Agreement Set for September 28
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to develop four airports under the Centre's UDAN scheme, with an agreement scheduled for September 28. The airports will be located in Purulia, South Dinajpur, Alipurduar, and West Midnapore, aiming to enhance regional connectivity. The government expects significant investments, particularly in Purulia, to boost tourism, industry, and infrastructure, including projects in defence, steel, cement, and solar sectors. Additional initiatives include expanding the Surulia Mini Zoo and promoting religious tourism.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans right-leaning overall (Left 0%, Centre 38%, Right 62%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 48/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, thestatesman. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thestatesman broke this story on 20 Sept, 01:50 pm. Other outlets followed.