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UPSC Seeks IPS Names for Bengal's Permanent DGP Before Crucial Assembly Polls
UPSC requests list of IPS officers from West Bengal govt to select a new permanent DGP ahead of state assembly elections.
Bengal May See Single-Phase Polls, Needs 2,500 CAPF Companies
ECI estimates 2,500 CAPF companies needed for single-phase Bengal polls, a major increase from previous elections. Decision pending.
ECI Deploys 294 Central Observers for Bengal Pre-Poll Phase to Curb Violence
ECI deploys one central observer per Bengal assembly seat to oversee nominations and address complaints of pre-poll violence and intimidation.
Supreme Court Sets Deadline for Bengal Electoral Roll Verification Documents
Supreme Court directs Bengal poll officials to submit pending SIR verification documents by 5 pm today. CJI-led bench issues clarifications.
Bengal CEO Recommends Registration of Humayun Kabir's Janata Unnayan Party
West Bengal CEO recommends ECI register Humayun Kabir's Janata Unnayan Party, enabling it to contest the upcoming state assembly elections.
Mamata Banerjee Inaugurates Jain Monument, Slams BJP Over Bengal Renaming Delay
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Jain Manas Stambh in Kolkata, emphasized communal harmony, and criticized the Centre for delaying the state's renaming to "Bangla."
SC Sets Deadline for Bengal Voter Roll Docs, Clarifies ID Rules
Supreme Court directs West Bengal electoral officers to submit pending voter documents by Feb 26, clarifies Class 10 admit card validity.
Bengal Polls: GPS Trackers on CAPF Vehicles for Real-Time Monitoring
ECI to use GPS tracking on CAPF vehicles in West Bengal to ensure effective deployment and prevent misuse during assembly elections.
SC Allows Calcutta HC to Deploy Judges for Bengal Voter Roll Verification
Supreme Court allows Calcutta HC to deploy civil judges, seek help from Jharkhand & Odisha to verify 50 lakh objections in Bengal's voter revision.
Left Front-AISF Seat-Sharing Stalls Over Demands for Bengal Polls
Seat-sharing talks between West Bengal's Left Front and AISF stall over seat number demands, with Forward Bloc also complicating negotiations.
ECI Directs Bengal Police to Map Sensitive Poll Pockets by March
Election Commission directs West Bengal police to identify sensitive election pockets by early March for early CAPF deployment ahead of Assembly polls.
SC Allows Jharkhand, Orissa Judges in Bengal Voter Roll Cleanup Drive
Supreme Court allows deputation of judicial officers from Jharkhand & Orissa HCs to West Bengal to clear 80 lakh pending voter claims before Feb 28 deadline.
Bengal Polls: Judicial Officers Seek Special Security in Border Districts
Judicial officers in Bengal's border districts seek special security during voter document adjudication ahead of the final electoral roll publication.
Bengal Voter ID Adjudication: Judicial Officers File Daily Reports to High Court
Calcutta High Court mandates daily progress reports from judicial officers adjudicating lakhs of voter ID discrepancies before final electoral roll publication.
Amit Shah to Launch BJP's Bengal 'Parivartan Yatra' on March 1
Amit Shah flags off BJP's Parivartan Yatra in Bengal on March 1. PM Modi to address final rally. Key campaign for state elections.
Siliguri Hotels Welcome Bangladeshis Again After 13-Month Political Protest Ban
Siliguri hoteliers end 13-month ban on Bangladeshi tourists, citing improved political relations after Bangladesh elections, but warn it could return.
Siliguri Hotels Welcome Bangladeshi Tourists Again After Diplomatic Thaw
Siliguri hoteliers revoke ban on Bangladeshi nationals, citing improved diplomatic relations and visa relaxations after Bangladesh elections.
Kolkata, South Bengal Brace for Scattered Rain and Thunderstorms This Week
South Bengal, including Kolkata, to see scattered rain and thunderstorms. MET issues yellow warning for several districts. Check the full forecast.
PM Modi Vows "Sonar Bangla" Revival in Letter to Bengal Voters Ahead of Polls
PM Narendra Modi writes to West Bengal citizens, vows to build a developed "Sonar Bangla" and highlights central schemes, contrasting with state's current condition ahead of elections.
Mamata Mourns Mukul Roy: "Political Circles Will Feel His Absence"
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and PM Modi condole the passing of veteran TMC leader and former Union Minister Mukul Roy.
PM Modi Mourns TMC Leader Mukul Roy, Hails His Social Service Legacy
PM Narendra Modi and BJP leaders mourn the passing of veteran politician and former Union Minister Mukul Roy, recalling his political experience and social service.
PM Modi, TMC Leaders Mourn Mukul Roy, Veteran Bengal Politician
PM Narendra Modi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Suvendu Adhikari pay tribute to veteran Bengal politician and former Union Minister Mukul Roy, who passed away at 73.
Veteran Politician Mukul Roy Passes Away After Cardiac Arrest in Kolkata
Former Railway Minister and TMC founding member Mukul Roy passes away in Kolkata. BJP leaders Dilip Ghosh and Suvendu Adhikari pay tributes.
Bengal Voter Roll Scrutiny: Judicial Adjudication of 50 Lakh Discrepancies Begins
Judicial officers begin final adjudication of 50 lakh 'logical discrepancy' voter documents in West Bengal under Supreme Court direction.
Veteran Politician Mukul Roy, Trinamool Founder and Former Union Minister, Dies at 73
Senior politician and former Railway Minister Mukul Roy, a founding member of Trinamool Congress, dies in Kolkata at 73 after prolonged illness.