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    Women Offer Special Prayers in Varanasi, Seek BJP’s Victory in Bengal Poll Battle

    Varanasi: In a symbolic show of faith and political support, women supporters in Varanasi offered special prayers and performed religious rituals seeking victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the ongoing West Bengal election battle. The prayers were held at prominent ghats and temple areas in the holy city, where women devotees gathered in.

    Bengal polls: EC launches toll-free number for voters

    Kolkata: The Election Commission on Monday launched a separate toll-free number to help voters in West Bengal report directly to the Commission any issues related to unrest or law and order. The Commission has also introduced a dedicated email ID so that voters can lodge complaints without delay. Voters can now call the toll-free number.

    150 companies of central & state forces to be deployed for two-phase Bengal polls

    Kolkata: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday told the West Bengal government that following the direction of the Election Commission of India (ECI), it has decided to deploy 150 companies of additional forces, including personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), India Reserve Battalion (IRB) and armed police wings from other states, will.

    Open and Extremely Unfortunate: Arvind Kejriwal Criticizes Election Commission for Alleged Bias Towards BJP

    AAP National Convener and Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Election Commission for alleged bias towards the BJP.

    Kolkata Police seize Rs 38 lakh cash, detain one ahead of Bengal polls 

    Kolkata: Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Kolkata Police and Static Surveillance Team (SST) on Sunday seized a huge amount of unaccounted cash during a naka checking operation under the Netaji Nagar Police Station area. According to the police, the seizure was made at Plywood More on NSC Bose Road in the Tollygunge Assembly.

    Bengal polls: Beyond Welfare, Women Seek Dignity, Safety, Jobs

    As West Bengal heads towards Assembly elections, women across sectors have said that the next government should focus on job creation, safety and long-term empowerment, while building on existing welfare schemes. For many women in West Bengal, their expectations are layered. They speak of progress but also of gaps. Over the years, their expectations have.

    Malda Hostage Incident: West Bengal Police takes big action, 35 arrest made so far

    Jayaraman reiterated that all the crucial steps will be taken by the police so that there is no further violence.

    Bengal Polls: 2nd Supplementary List on Adjudication Cases Released, Details Awaited

    Kolkata: The second supplementary list for judicial adjudication cases in West Bengal was published on Friday at around 11.30 p.m. List Published, Key Details Still Unclear The list is available on the websites of both the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), West Bengal. However, details of.

    Amit Shah urges people to trust Modi government over West Asia crisis, says TMC will lose Bengal polls

    New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday referred to the steps taken to prevent problems for citizens in the wake of the West Asia crisis and said that there will be no shortage of oil while urging people to trust the Modi government. Speaking at the Times Now Summit here, Amit Shah answered queries.

    Accident at R.G. Kar raises questions on admin failures in health sector but reaction muted before Bengal polls

    Kolkata/New Delhi: A 40-year-old visitor died in a freak lift accident at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, early on Friday, recalling reports of administrative lapse and criminal activity that allegedly affect services rendered even at West Bengal’s public health centres of repute. Friday’s incident raises fresh questions about public hospital infrastructure, safety, and.

    ECI felicitates SVEEP Icon Lisa Banerjee for promoting voter awareness ahead of Bengal polls

    Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday felicitated SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) Icon Lisa Banerjee for her significant contribution to voter awareness ahead of the forthcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, also interacted with SVEEP Icon.