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On 11th day, 3,379 diagnostic tests conducted

Kolkata, Dec. 12 -- "Sebaashray 2 stepped into its 12th day amid a massive turnout of people"-this line from Abhishek Banerjee captures the overwhelming public response as the health outreach programm... Read More


SIR: How to check your name & what to do if called for hearing

Kolkata, Dec. 12 -- The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll is underway in Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, aimed at ensuring all eligible voters are correctly listed. ... Read More


New feature added to BLO App

Kolkata, Dec. 11 -- Thursday saw the last day for Booth Level Officers across Bengal to fill and upload voter-related forms as part of the ongoing SIR process. Even on this crucial final day, the Elec... Read More


Winter chill persists in Kolkata despite slight rise in temperature

Kolkata, Dec. 10 -- Kolkata experienced a marginal rise in minimum temperature on Wednesday, but the familiar winter nip continues to hold its ground across the city and much of South Bengal. With 26 ... Read More


SIR: Special camps bring relief and clarity to Sonagachhi residents

Kolkata, Dec. 9 -- The Election Commission on Tuesday launched three special assistance camps in Sonagachhi, the city's largest red-light area. Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal visit... Read More


Coldwave triggers surge in cough, cold & flu cases

Kolkata, Dec. 7 -- As Kolkata shivers under the sharp drop in temperature, medical professionals are raising alarms over a sudden surge in patients reporting cough, cold and flu-related illnesses. Wit... Read More


SIR process triggers surge in anxiety across city, say mental health experts

Kolkata, Dec. 7 -- The zeal to return to Toba Tek Singh remains in the hearts of many who still carry the fear of being uprooted, wandering with the longing to return "home". But what happens when the... Read More


Noble cause: KMC launches 'Tree Ambulance' to treat ailing trees

Kolkata, Dec. 5 -- At a time when poor air quality has become a major concern across metropolitan cities, Kolkata has introduced its first-ever Tree Ambulance-a mobile unit designed to provide on-site... Read More


Kolkata Police to roll out 'Pink Booths' for women's night-safety

Kolkata, Dec. 1 -- In a major step to strengthen women's security after dark, the Kolkata Police has announced the launch of a city-wide network of "Pink Booths," to be staffed entirely by female offi... Read More


BLOs raise 'Go Back' slogans as Suvendu arrives at CEO office to submit deputation

Kolkata, Dec. 1 -- Members of the BLO Adhikar Raksha Committee on Monday held a massive demonstration outside the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer in Kolkata, raising loud "Go Back" slogans as Le... Read More