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SIR panic claims another life in North 24-Parganas

Kolkata, Nov. 12 -- Fear over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process continues to haunt Bengal, as another tragic death was reported from Garulia's Sodal Tank Road in North 24-Parganas. ... Read More


Post change in BLA appointment, TMC alleges 'BJP-EC nexus'

Kolkata, Nov. 12 -- The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday alleged that there is a nexus between the BJP and the Election Commission (EC) in modifying the Booth Level Agent (BLA) appointment rules.... Read More


Man remanded for impersonating veteran film director and demanding sexual bribes from actresses

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- A man who allegedly demanded sexual bribes from women by misusing the name of veteran film director Sanath Abeysekara has been remanded in custody. The suspect was taken into cu... Read More


Aadhaar shares data of 47L deceased individuals in Bengal with state CEO

Kolkata, Nov. 12 -- At a review meeting convened under the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Aadhaar authorities on Wednesday shared details of 47 lakh deceased individuals from We... Read More


Security: Parking lots & hotels under scanner

Kolkata, Nov. 12 -- The Kolkata Police have directed attendants managing Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) parking lots to remain alert and report any suspicious activity involving parked vehicles t... Read More


HC defers hearing on SLST marks issue, awaits SC view

Kolkata, Nov. 12 -- The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday decided to await the Supreme Court's interpretation on the award of 10 marks for prior teaching experience to candidates appearing in the 2nd S... Read More


State to secure 1L Anganwadi phones, boost 'Poshan Tracker' App

Kolkata, Nov. 12 -- To protect beneficiary data, improve real-time reporting and ensure smooth functioning of the 'Poshan Tracker' App across West Bengal, the state government has launched a plan to s... Read More


TMC scraps block president posts in Nandigram

Kolkata, Nov. 12 -- In an organisational reshuffle, Trinamool Congress (TMC) scrapped the post of block president in two blocks under the Nandigram Assembly Constituency, replacing them with core comm... Read More


UIDAI to use behavioural insights to enhance adoption of Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) among children

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 12 -- After waiving all charges for Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) in Aadhaar for children, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will use behavioural insights to en... Read More


Drainage overhaul begins at Alipurduar Dist Hospital, nearly Rs 2 cr sanctioned

Alipurduar, Nov. 12 -- After years of suffering from chronic waterlogging and poor sanitation, work has finally begun on a new drainage system at the Alipurduar District Hospital under a freshly prepa... Read More