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Singer Prashant Tamang's Final Journey to Darjeeling After Sudden Demise
Indian Idol winner Prashant Tamang's mortal remains brought to Siliguri. Final rites in Darjeeling with public viewing. Wife clarifies natural death.
ECI Warns Bengal Micro-Observers: Follow SOPs or Face Suspension, FIR
Election Commission warns central govt micro-observers in Bengal of suspension & FIR for SOP deviations during voter list revision.
Indian Idol Winner Prashant Tamang Dies at 43, Bengal CM Mourns Loss
Indian Idol 3 winner and actor Prashant Tamang dies at 43 from cardiac arrest. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and others offer condolences.
Indian Idol Winner Prashant Tamang Passes Away, Nation Mourns Sudden Loss
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and others pay tribute as singer and actor Prashant Tamang, winner of Indian Idol Season 3, dies suddenly.
West Bengal Gets Brief Respite from Biting Cold, Frosty Mornings Ahead
Kolkata & South Bengal see a 4°C temperature rise, offering brief relief from the cold wave. The Met office forecasts fog and a return to chillier conditions after 48 hours.
ECI Appoints 4 Special Roll Observers in Bengal Amid TMC's SIR Scam Allegations
ECI appoints 4 Special Roll Observers for Bengal's voter list revision as TMC alleges SIR scam and cites AERO resignation over data flaws.
Bengal Voter Roll Scrutiny Intensifies With Four New Special Observers
Election Commission deploys four IAS officers as special observers to oversee document checks and micro-observer supervision in West Bengal's voter list revision.
ECI Appoints Four More Special Observers for West Bengal Voter Roll Revision
Election Commission appoints four IAS officers as special observers for West Bengal's electoral roll revision amid allegations from CM Mamata Banerjee.
JP Nadda Reviews Cancer Care in Kolkata, Praises CNCI's NABH Accreditation
Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed cancer care at CNCI and AIIMS Kalyani, inaugurating advanced radiotherapy and a pneumatic tube system.
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Defiant After Threat Email, Says People Are His Security
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose calls being with people his "greatest security" after receiving a threatening email warning of an attack on him.
Major Fire Erupts at Gangasagar Mela Ground, Pilgrim Shelters Gutted
A fire gutted temporary shelters at West Bengal's Gangasagar Mela. Strong winds and inflammable materials hampered firefighters. No casualties reported.
West Bengal Allows Proxy Attendance in Voter Revision Hearings for Those Abroad
West Bengal's election body allows voters temporarily abroad to send a family member to Special Intensive Revision hearings, easing the process.
West Bengal's Debt Spiral: Borrowings Set to Exceed Budget by Rs 42,000 Crore
West Bengal's FY26 market borrowings projected at ~Rs 1.24 lakh crore, far above the budgeted Rs 81,972 crore, raising state debt concerns.
West Bengal's Electoral Battleground: Close Margins, High Stakes in 2026
Analysis of West Bengal's direct BJP vs TMC fight, close vote margins, and the key players shaping the 2026 Assembly elections.
JP Nadda Reviews BJP's Bengal Strategy Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
BJP President JP Nadda holds core committee meetings in Kolkata to accelerate party preparations for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
Bengal Polls: CAPF Deployment Hinges on State Police Distribution
Election Commission clarifies CAPF numbers for West Bengal elections will depend on state police deployment, with up to 240,000 personnel possibly required.
ECI Explains Notice to Amartya Sen Over Voter List "Logical Discrepancy"
The Election Commission clarifies the "logical discrepancy" in Amartya Sen's voter form that triggered a hearing notice, now resolved by officials.
Modi's Singur Rally at Abandoned Nano Site Sends 2026 Bengal Poll Message
PM Modi to address rally at Singur's Tata Nano site, a symbolic move targeting Mamata Banerjee's legacy, as BJP ramps up 2026 Bengal election preparations.
BJP's Nadda Heads to Bengal for 2026 Poll Prep, Reviews Strategy
BJP President JP Nadda visits West Bengal for core meetings and review as the party intensifies preparations for the crucial 2026 Assembly elections.
Street Hawker to Gold Medalist: Raja Das Wins Pencak Silat at KIBG 2026
Kolkata's Raja Das, who helps his father deliver ice, wins gold in Pencak Silat at Khelo India Beach Games 2026, defeating defending champion Prasanna Bendre.
BJP Unveils 34-Member West Bengal State Committee Ahead of Assembly Polls
BJP announces new state committee with 34 members, including key leaders, as JP Nadda arrives in Kolkata to strategize for upcoming Assembly elections.
West Bengal Cold Spell Continues, Fog Warnings Issued for Multiple Districts
Cold wave and dense fog to persist in South Bengal for days, with temperatures hitting a 13-year low in Kolkata. Get the latest forecast.
BJP Bengal Reshuffle: Samik Bhattacharya Named State President Ahead of Polls
BJP announces new West Bengal office bearers with Samik Bhattacharya as president. Key appointments made ahead of crucial 2026 state elections.
ECI Seeks Bengal DEOs' Input to Simplify Voter List Tech Apps
Election Commission seeks suggestions from Bengal DEOs to simplify tech applications for voter revision, addressing complaints and political allegations.
ECI Eases Rules for Bengal Migrants, Students in Voter List Hearings
Election Commission allows family representation for Bengal migrant workers and students in voter list hearings. Over 92 lakh discrepancy cases identified.