East India State News
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 […]
East India State News
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 […]
East India State News
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 […]
East India State News
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 […]
East India State News
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 […]
East India State News
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 […]
East India State News
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