KOLKATA — A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after the release of the draft Special Intensive Revision (SIR) electoral roll, which reportedly excludes the names of nearly 5.8 million people from the voters’ list. The development comes at a politically sensitive time, with elections approaching in the state, and is widely expected…
Foundation stone laid despite suspension & protests Legal Background: Court Declines to Stop Ceremony; State Told to Maintain Order Political Fallout: Suspension, New Party Threat & Accusations of Communalism Why the Move Is So Sensitive What It Means — Broader Implications
KOLKATA — In a significant political and symbolic development, a panel backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a sweeping victory in the elections to the prestigious Calcutta High Court Club. The results, announced late Monday, show the BJP-supported group winning 7 out of the 10 seats, gaining control of one of the…
Kolkata: The Border Security Force (BSF) has flagged a significant upsurge in the number of undocumented Bangladeshi nationals attempting to cross back into Bangladesh from West Bengal. According to a senior BSF officer, the surge is closely linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. “Quantum Jump” in Crossings…
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday led a massive public rally in Kolkata to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out across the state by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The demonstration, which coincided with the start of door-to-door verification…
KOLKATA – As many as 50 schoolchildren from the Sundarbans began their Durga Puja season with a special tram ride in Kolkata on Sunday, in an initiative aimed at raising awareness about climate change. The event, a collaboration by the organization Tramjatra, seeks to highlight the urgent need to preserve the city’s trams as a…
KOLKATA – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a new rehabilitation scheme named ‘Sramashree’ for migrant laborers returning to the state. Under the new scheme, each registered migrant worker who returns will receive a monthly financial aid of ₹5,000 for a period of up to one year, or until they secure new employment…
Kolkata, West Bengal: West Bengal joined the nationwide celebrations for the 79th Independence Day with patriotic fervor and cultural events. The main official ceremony was held in Kolkata, where the Governor presided over the flag-hoisting and parade. A unique initiative for this year’s celebration in West Bengal is the opening of the historic Raj Bhavan…
KOLKATA, West Bengal – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has sharply criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), citing a report from a New York-based human rights organization that alleges harassment and illegal deportation of Bengali-speaking individuals. The Chief Minister took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday to elaborate on her accusations, stating that the…
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal :In a politically embarrassing episode, two leaders from rival parties—the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)—were caught late at night allegedly consuming alcohol inside a parked car near the Apalchand forest in Jalpaiguri district. The incident has triggered controversy and public outrage after videos surfaced online. According to local…
