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  Mamata Banerjee urges CEC to halt ongoing SIR in Bengal, warns of 'irreversible' consequences

  November 20, 2025 16:44 IST

  Earlier on Wednesday, CM Banerjee blamed the Election Commission for the death of a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Jalpaiguri's Mal block. She said the ‘pressure’ of SIR in the state was unbearable on field workers, claiming that 28 deaths have occurred so far.

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  Election Commission puts West Bengal voter roll revision under strict watch

  November 19, 2025 6:48 IST

  During the discussions, Gyanesh Bharti reaffirmed EC’s firm zero-tolerance stance toward any administrative lapses in the Special Intensive Revision process. An official said Bharti emphasised the Commission’s strict directive to maintain transparency and precision at every stage.

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  AI facial checks to scan out fake, deceased voters as EC tightens scrutiny in Bengal SIR

  November 18, 2025 11:01 IST

  The Election Commission is introducing AI-driven facial matching technology during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal to identify duplicate and fake voters. Despite the new system, booth-level officers will continue to handle on-ground verification.

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  Kolkata: Massive fire erupts near Lalbazar area, panic and damage in crowded locality | Video

  November 15, 2025 10:24 IST

  Kolkata fire: Firefighters equipped with breathing apparatus used ladders to reach the upper floors, breaking windows to ventilate the thick smoke enveloping the warehouse.

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  Ex-West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee granted bail in school jobs scam

  November 10, 2025 18:41 IST

  Partha Chatterjee is one of the main accused in the multi-crore recruitment scam and was arrested in July 2022. Currently, he is in admitted to a private hospital at Eastern Metropolitan Bypass in Kolkata.

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  'Cut my throat but...': Mamata Banerjee urges EC to withdraw SIR, calls it 'votebandi'

  November 10, 2025 17:48 IST

  Banerjee urged ECI to withdraw the exercise, pondering what was the need to conduct the SIR drive just before the elections. Dubbing it as 'super emergency', she said the BJP could jail her or slit her throat for criticising the SIR, but it should not snatch the rights of people to vote.

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  ED busts human trafficking racket in Bengal, women forced into prostitution with fake job offers

  November 08, 2025 18:40 IST

  The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out extensive searches across West Bengal in connection with an organised human trafficking and prostitution racket allegedly run through bar-cum-restaurants and dance bars.

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  Rebel TMC MLA Humayun Kabir to form new party ahead of 2026 West Bengal elections

  November 08, 2025 17:41 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: The differences between Humayun Kabir and the TMC leadership have been growing lately, and the Bengal MLA has accused the local leadership in Murshidabad of undermining party's functioning.

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  TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee loses over Rs 56 lakh in cyber fraud; Kolkata police launch probe

  November 07, 2025 16:58 IST

  Cybercriminals reportedly used forged PAN and Aadhaar documents with a morphed photo to update KYC details and gain control of the account.

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  Kolkata: Massive fire erupts at motor parts warehouse on RN Mukherjee road

  November 06, 2025 13:32 IST

  Kolkata fire: Officials said thick smoke severely hampered rescue and firefighting efforts, making it difficult for personnel to navigate the premises. Visibility inside the building was extremely poor, preventing access to several sections affected by the fire.

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  West Bengal SIR: Over 1.1 crore enumeration forms distributed in two days

  November 05, 2025 23:30 IST

  A man from South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal reportedly ended his life on Wednesday, with his family stating that he had been living in fear of being removed from the voter list during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted by the Election Commission.

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  Bengal man ends life over 'fear' of exclusion from voter list; TMC claims eighth death linked to SIR

  November 05, 2025 16:27 IST

  The Election Commission began Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal on Tuesday. As many as 70 lakh enumeration forms were distributed by more than 80,000 BLOs on the first day of their house-to-house visits.

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  'If single eligible voter removed, we would ensure fall of BJP govt': Mamata Banerjee on SIR

  November 04, 2025 17:50 IST

  Speaking at a massive rally in Kolkata, she criticised the Election Commission for rushing the SIR, which took two years in 2002 but is now being completed in a month, and demanded transparency on how many Rohingyas and Bangladeshi nationals were identified in Bihar.

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  Row erupts over SIR in Bengal, Mamata Banerjee to hit streets in Kolkata on November 4

  November 03, 2025 13:41 IST

  The SIR voter list revision has triggered strong political resistance in West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lead a protest march against the EC action, while BLOs have raised concerns over duty hours and security during training sessions.

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  West Bengal: 48 Bangladeshi nationals arrested while trying to flee India after SIR announcement

  November 02, 2025 22:15 IST

  Thirty-three were caught on Sunday and 15 on Saturday night. A day earlier, 45 others—including women and children—were detained in a similar attempt at Hakimpur.

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  Bengal: TMC accuses Suvendu Adhikari of BLO intimidation, flags threat to free and fair elections

  November 01, 2025 18:00 IST

  During ongoing BLO training for the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls, participants raised concerns over administrative and security arrangements, lack of official documentation, and inadequate recognition of duty status.

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  Kolkata Metro to increase frequency of trains on Yellow Line from Nov 3: Check timing

  October 31, 2025 21:07 IST

  Kolkata Metro: While the first service will be at 7:18 am from Noapara to the Bimanbandar station (airport) instead of 7:55 am, it will be at 7:40 am from airport for Noapara instead of 8 am.

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  West Bengal weather: IMD predicts heavy rains till Saturday as Cyclone Montha weakens

  October 30, 2025 17:51 IST

  West Bengal weather: IMD said heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in the districts of Cooch Behar and Uttar Dinajpur on Friday, while heavy rain is likely in Alipurduar and Cooch Behar on Saturday.

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  Cyclone Montha: IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for West Bengal till October 31

  October 28, 2025 21:17 IST

  The IMD has warned of waterlogging, crop damage, and landslides in hilly areas. Fishermen have been advised to stay ashore as sea conditions remain rough, while authorities continue to monitor the weakening cyclone’s movement inland.

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  Kolkata nightclub assault: Woman accuses 2012 Park Street gang rape convict of molestation in FIR

  October 28, 2025 16:15 IST

  A Kolkata woman has accused Naser Khan — allegedly linked to the 2012 Park Street gang rape case — of assaulting and attempting to sexually abuse her at a five-star hotel nightclub on October 26.

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  West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee announces completion of Dudhia bridge linking Mirik and Siliguri

  October 26, 2025 23:50 IST

  Banerjee said that normal traffic will resume from Monday and praised the Public Works Department for their swift work. The earlier bridge, constructed in 1965, had become structurally weak, and a Rs 54 crore new bridge project is already underway.

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  Third person arrested in Howrah Hospital case involving assault and rape threat to junior doctor

  October 22, 2025 20:12 IST

  With the latest arrest, a total of three persons have been apprehended in connection with the incident which took place in the hospital in Uluberia. A traffic home guard and his neighbour were earlier arrested on the basis of a complaint lodged by the doctor.

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  RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy's 11-year-old niece found hanging in Kolkata

  October 21, 2025 17:28 IST

  In a tragic development from Kolkata, the 11-year-old niece of RG Kar rape and murder convict Sanjay Roy was found hanging inside a wardrobe at her Alipore residence. Police have launched an investigation amid public anger and questions over the mysterious death.

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  Suvendu Adhikari claims he was attacked by TMC goons during Kali Puja celebrations in Sunderbans

  October 20, 2025 16:59 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari said that his lawyer has lodged separate complaints with the concerned local police stations, sharing copies of those in a post on X.

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  BJP's Suvendu Adhikari alleges attack on convoy by 'Bangladeshi infiltrators'; TMC hits back | VIDEO

  October 20, 2025 8:42 IST

  Suvendu Adhikari, who is the Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, shared the video of the incident on X (previously Twitter) and said that the attack was orchestrated by TMC Zila Parishad Member Rekha Gazi.

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  Kolkata Metro to run late-night trains on Kali Puja for devotees visiting Kalighat and Dakshineswar

  October 17, 2025 23:55 IST

  The Metro authorities stated that on October 20, a total of 144 trains-72 in each direction-will operate along the Dakshineswar–Sahid Khudiram route. While the count is lower than the usual 272 weekday services, the revised schedule has been planned to extend operations into the night.

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  Suvendu Adhikari warns of President's rule in West Bengal if 2026 elections are delayed

  October 16, 2025 19:51 IST

  Adhikari predicted that the ruling TMC would lose the 2026 elections, calling the SIR process a 'semifinal' before the final defeat. He also challenged Mamata Banerjee to a contest in Bhawanipur, a seat she had won in a by-election after losing to Adhikari in Nandigram in 2021.

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  Nearly 3.5 crore voter records matched with 2002 data in Bengal ahead of SIR rollout: Poll official

  October 15, 2025 23:08 IST

  As per reports, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will start in West Bengal by the first or second week of November.