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Declared 'dead' in draft rolls, TMC councillor stages stir at crematorium

Kolkata, Dec. 16 -- A Trinamool Congress (TMC) councillor from West Bengal's Hooghly district on Tuesday staged a dramatic protest after allegedly being listed as "dead" in the draft electoral rolls r... Read More


BJP proves they are 'Bangla-Birodhis': TMC after another 'SIR-related death'

Kolkata, Dec. 15 -- "Another life lost. Another family shattered. And once again, the BJP proves that they are Bangla-Birodhis," the Trinamool Congress (TMC) said in a post on its X handle after anoth... Read More


'Shame on you BJP'; Yuva Bharati visuals show familiar pattern of provocation'

Kolkata, Dec. 14 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP over the chaos and vandalism that erupted during the Lionel Messi event at Yuva Bharati Krirangan, popular... Read More


SIR: Ensure removal of 'dual voters', demands 'Bangla Pokkho'

Kolkata, Dec. 14 -- As the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls continues across West Bengal, pro-Bengali advocacy organisation Bangla Pokkho has submitted a formal demand to District M... Read More


Unable to see Messi, irked fans vandalise stadium; CM orders 'mismanagement' probe

Kolkata, Dec. 13 -- Kolkata, the city that has a prominent history of love and craziness for football, witnessed mayhem on Saturday with the event featuring football superstar Lionel Messi descended i... Read More


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