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SIR fear: Woman self-immolates; 'death exemplifies lethal consequences', says TMC

Kolkata, Nov. 29 -- "The death of Mastura Khatun exemplifies the lethal consequences of an Election Commission that has chosen to serve partisan interests over the safety and dignity of citizens," the... Read More


SIR verification shows mismatch between 2002 voter roll & BLO App

Kolkata, Nov. 28 -- During the ongoing verification of the 2002 voters' list under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a significant discrepancy is being seen across multiple areas. In several case... Read More


Rally & roadshow in Krishnanagar today after BLO's death

Kolkata, Nov. 25 -- The suicide of BLO Rinku Tarafdar has sparked major political unrest in Krishnanagar, prompting the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to announce a large rally and roadshow on Wednesday. Th... Read More


Gripped by SIR panic, adivasi youth dies in Pingla

Kolkata, Nov. 24 -- A young adivasi man from Pingla in West Midnapore died on Sunday night, with his family alleging that he was gripped by fear surrounding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR... Read More


With eyes on polls, BJP undertakes major organisational overhaul

Kolkata, Nov. 23 -- Ahead of the 2026 Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has undertaken a major organisational overhaul by appointing senior leaders from various other states ... Read More


Fire at TMC SIR help camp sparks political debate

Kolkata, Nov. 23 -- A Trinamool Congress (TMC)-run SIR help camp in Kalyani was allegedly set ablaze late on Friday night, triggering tension in the area. The camp, located in Ward 6 of Kalyani Munici... Read More


Jadavpur University unveils new incubation centre

Kolkata, Nov. 20 -- Jadavpur University (JU) on Thursday inaugurated its much-anticipated Incubation Centre, an initiative aimed at nurturing innovation, promoting research-driven entrepreneurship and... Read More


TMC blames EC's 'unplanned SIR pressure' as BLOs fall ill

Kolkata, Nov. 20 -- TMC on Thursday posted on their social media accusing the Election Commission of conducting the Special Intensive Revision in an "unplanned, excessive and inhuman" manner as anothe... Read More


After devastating fire, KMC vows 'faithful reconstruction' of Ezra Street fire temple

Kolkata, Nov. 18 -- In the wake of the devastating blaze that engulfed the historic Rustomjee Cowasjee Banajee fire temple on Ezra Street, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has begun assessing the pat... Read More


'Severe mental distress': Dum Dum man's SIR anxiety leads to suicide

Kolkata, Nov. 17 -- Baidyanath Hazra, a 47-year-old resident of R.N. Guha Road in Ward 9 of South Dum Dum Municipality, died by suicide after days of intense panic triggered by the ongoing Special Int... Read More