PM Modi Woos Matua Voters In Bengal Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to voters in West Bengal’s Matua belt, promising freedom from what he called Trinamool Congress misrule if the BJP is voted to power in the state. PM Modi Campaigns In Matua Belt Addressing a rally in Thakurnagar, a
Home Minister Amit Shah has claimed that the BJP is on course to form the next government in West Bengal after the first phase of Assembly polling recorded a very high voter turnout. Amit Shah Claims BJP Wave In Bengal Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, Shah said the first phase of polling showed that […]
The Calcutta High Court has modified the Election Commission’s 48-hour restriction on two-wheeler movement for the second phase of Assembly elections, reducing the pillion-riding ban to 12 hours on polling day. Calcutta High Court Modifies EC Bike Ban The court set aside the Election Commission’s blanket 48-hour restriction on motorcycle riding and said such a […]
Manipur Clashes Kill Three In Ukhrul Three people were killed and at least five others were injured in fresh clashes between rival Naga and Kuki armed groups in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Friday morning, adding to the continuing ethnic tensions in the state. Naga-Kuki Clashes In Ukhrul The violence took place in two separate gunfights […]
West Bengal recorded brisk polling in the first phase of the 2026 Assembly election, with voter turnout touching nearly 90% by 5 pm and Dakshin Dinajpur emerging as the district with the highest participation. Long queues were seen at several booths through the day, pointing to strong voter engagement in this opening round of the […]
An earthquake struck parts of Manipur early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt in Imphal, Ukhrul and nearby areas. Officials said the quake measured 5.2 in magnitude and was centered in Kamjong district. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, though the tremors caused concern across the region. Manipur Earthquake Felt In Imphal […]
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday sharpened her attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Assembly elections, calling him the “biggest infiltrator” while accusing the BJP and the Centre of trying to influence Bengal through voter roll changes. She made the remarks at an Eid gathering in Kolkata as the political […]
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that an “unofficial” or “undeclared” President’s Rule has been imposed in the state, using the charge to attack the Centre and the Election Commission ahead of the Assembly polls. The comment comes amid rising political tension over administrative changes and voter roll scrutiny in the run-up to […]
West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the 2026 Assembly elections, placing “Didi’s 10 pledges” at the centre of its campaign. The document combines welfare promises, infrastructure commitments and administrative changes as the party seeks another term in office. TMC Manifesto Focuses On Welfare Promises A major part of the manifesto
The Election Commission has ordered a fresh administrative reshuffle in poll-bound West Bengal, transferring 13 IAS officers and 20 IPS officers as part of preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections. The move comes shortly after the election schedule was announced and adds to a series of changes already made in the state’s top administrative and […]















