Bypolls held in five Assembly seats, one Lok Sabha constituency
Highest voter turnout of 86% in Madurantakam seat; West Bengal CEO got 97 official complaints on polling day; Congress seeks cancellation of W.B. bypolls due to alleged voter intimidation, booth capturing
West Bengal Bypolls: Nandigram Records 79.39% Voting, Rejinagar 78.42%; MLA Humayun Kabir Arrested
Kolkata, October 6 (Udaipur Kiran): By-elections in West Bengals two high-profile and sensitive Assembly constituencies, Nandigram in East Midnapore and Rejinagar in Murshidabad, concluded on Tuesday amid tight security. According to preliminary Election Commission figures, voter turnout remained high, with 79.39% polling recorded in Nandigram and 78.42% in Rejinagar. Despite heavy security arrangements, reports of ... Read more West Bengal Bypolls: Nandigram Records 79.39% Voting, Rejinagar 78.42%; MLA Humayun Kabir Arrested
Voter turnout in the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls stood at 80.87 per cent and 80.07 per cent, respectively
PIB debunks claims on MHA reaching out to Rahul, Priyanka for ending stir
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Tuesday issued a Fact Check and declared as misleading some social media posts claiming that officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reached out to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and MP Priyanka Gandhi in a bid to end the impasse outside Nirvachan Sadan. Do not fall for misleading claims or unverified information. Rely only on verified sources, said the PIB, the Central governments nodal information dissemination agency controlled by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The Fact Check issued by the PIB was accompanied by screenshots of social media posts by a journalist and a news channels website. The false claims were made on social media in relation to the Opposition MPs dramatic protest and sit-in near the office of the Election Commission of India and Rahul Gandhi-led lawmakers failed attempt to enter Nirvachan Sadan to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi led the 300 Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Opposition MPs, including those from the BJD, in a march from Parliament towards the Nirvachan Sadan - a distance of about one kilometre. We wanted to meet the CEC and the Election Commissioners, but we were stopped and prevented from going there, Gandhi told reporters about 50 yards from the Commissions office. After being stopped by security personnel from marching towards Nirvachan Sadan, Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi and other leaders sat on a dharna inside the Akashvani Bhavan, close to the ECI office, The protest in the high security zone was criticised by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, who asked whether the opposition parties were trying to create anarchy. Speaking to IANS, Prasad said, Sitting in Delhi, they have surrounded a sensitive area here, and they are saying that (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is under the clutches of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and (Home Minister) Amit Shah. This is shameful. I condemn this. Prasad also criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his reported demand to cancel elections and conduct them again using ballot papers. He had said that all elections should be cancelled and elections should be held again through ballot papers. This is their intention, and this is what they want. They cannot win in honest elections. Now, they want to capture the booths. They want to win elections under pressure. They want to stop Dalits and the poor from casting their votes. Congress has been winning like this, whether it was in Bihar, West Bengal or any other state, he said.
State-wise school holidays in October due to Navaratri, Durga Puja 2026
The festive season is approaching and to celebrate schools will be closed state-wise for students. For the Durga Puja celebration has the schools in the eastern part of India- West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Bihar have announced holidays for educational institutions- schools, colleges. The West Bengal government has already announced school holiday on the occasion of Durga Puja.
West Bengal Ration Card Update: 2 Crore Families to Get Subsidised Sugar, Flour and Suji
With food prices putting pressure on household budgets, the West Bengal government has announced a major subsidy initiative aimed at providing essential food items at lower prices to eligible families. Under the plan, around 2 crore families are expected to receive subsidised sugar, wheat flour and...
Huge turnout in Assam, TN, Bengal, Puducherry bypolls
By-elections across several Indian states, including Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal, concluded peacefully with high voter turnouts. The Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam recorded 76% polling, while Tamil Nadu's Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly Constituencies saw 83.86% and 78.53% respectively. Puducherry's Thattanchavady registered 78.83%, and West Bengal's Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies had nearly 79% turnout.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah questions recent action by Centre against Rohingyas
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 6 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday questioned the recent administrative action against Rohingyas, asserting that the latter were being targeted for no reason. Talking to reporters here, Omar Abdullah said, People who have come from Bangladesh without permission, it is a different matter for them. But the Rohingyas, who are being targeted for no reason, when they were deported from their country, we gave them a place here. We allowed them (Rohingyas) to live here until their country's situation improves. I find it strange to take action against them suddenly. But we do not have it in our hands. This is the Government of India, he added. It must be recalled that 250 Bangladesh nationals found illegally staying in Jammu and Kashmir were taken in an IAF flight to West Bengal on Monday to be deported to Bangladesh. On the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), the Chief Minister said the Jammu and Kashmir government would not implement it. Such a legislation (UCC) should be debated and enacted by the Parliament. If you have the courage, bring a law in the Parliament. Debate it in the Parliament. See if it passes in Parliament or not, he added. The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a proposal to create a single set of personal laws that apply equally to all citizens, regardless of their religion. UCC would replace separate religion-based rules for marriage, divorce, adoption, inheritance, and succession. At present, different religious communities currently follow their own distinct personal laws based on scriptures and customs. UCC is mentioned in Article 44 of the Indian Constitution as a Directive Principle of State Policy, meaning it guides state policy but is not legally enforceable by courts. Supporters of UCC say it promotes gender justice, equality before the law, secularism, and national integration by removing discriminatory traditions. Critics raise concerns about protecting cultural diversity, minority rights, and freedom of religion.
PM Modi marks a milestone in India, records name among few global leaders
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) With his tenure starting from swearing-in as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, to his present-day responsibilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 25 years in uninterrupted executive office, joining a relatively small group of leaders who have spent a quarter-century or more continuously as heads of government or in similar leadership roles. In India, he has already surpassed a record, held earlier by Pawan Kumar Chamling, who was in office as the longest-serving head of an elected government, being the Chief Minister of Sikkim from December 1994 to May 2019. That marked the Sikkim Democratic Front leaders term in office at 24 years and 165 days. Among other Chief Ministers who have served continuously in office over long periods are Naveen Patnaik in Odisha and Jyoti Basu in West Bengal. In Odisha, the Biju Janata Dal leader served in office between March 2000 and June 2024, totalling 24 years and 99 days. Patnaik, now 79, remains popular among political parties, where he has largely been hailed for a clean image, disaster management capabilities, and promoting womens empowerment programmes. Jyoti Basu served as the Chief Minister of West Bengal between June 1977 and November 2000, recording 23 years and 137 days in office. He is known to have implemented land reforms with his Communist Party of India (Marxist)-led Left Front government, concentrating on rural development. Globally, Singapores first and longest-serving Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew was in office from 1959 to 1990, a continuous 31 years, and is often cited as the modern benchmark for democratic executive longevity. When he declared Singapores independence from Malaysia in 1965, it was a bold gamble, but by 1990, a once-impoverished island had made its place among the worlds wealthiest nations per capita. In Cambodia, meanwhile, Hun Sen served as Prime Minister from 1985 until 2023, making him one of the longest-serving heads of government in the contemporary world. And in Malaysia, Mahathir Mohamad, as Prime Minister from 1981 to 2003, and again from 2018 to 2020, served a cumulative tenure of over 24 years. Although not continuous, he remains among the longest-serving elected leaders in modern Asia. Also, Russias Vladimir Putin has been in office twice, as President and Prime Minister, serving a cumulative period of 27 years and continuing. Among other leaders who have served long terms are Helmut Kohl (1982-1998) and Angela Merkel (2005-2021), in office for over 16 years as Germanys Chancellor, where the former scored comparatively 10 days more in power. While in China, Xi Jinping is said to have been the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and chairman of the Party Central Military Commission (CMC) since 2012. He has been the President of China since 2013. Back in India, what makes Prime Minister Modis 25-year mark unusual is not just the length of the term, but that it has been achieved through repeated electoral mandates in a highly competitive and the worlds largest democracy. And the journey continues to make Viksit Bharat. There are other instances across the world where leaders have served decades in executive offices but hold controversial records as rulers.
Bengal bypolls: Candidate from Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool faction seeks re-polling in Rejinagar
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, the candidate from Mamata Banerjee-led Mamata All India Trinamool Congress, on Tuesday wrote a letter to the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking cancellation of the ongoing bypolls at Rejinagar Assembly constituency in West Bengal's Murshidabad district and had also demanded repolling there. Chowdhury is the second candidate for the Rejinagar seat to demand repolling there. Earlier in the day, the Congress candidate for the Rejinagar bypolls, Mohammad Abdullahil Kafi, had also raised the same demand and even staged sit-in-demonstration in front of the Rejinagar Police Station in support of his demand. However, the BJP candidate from Rejinagar, Shankharav Sarkar denied allegations of electoral malpractices there on Tuesday. The voting at Rejinagar is taking place in a festive mood. People were able to vote freely and peacefully after a long time, standing in line. We (BJP) were ahead in the campaign and will be ahead in the counting as well. The Opposition will say a lot. But the reality is different, Sarkar said. Meanwhile, the average polling percentage at Rejinagar and Nandigram Assembly constituencies in East Midnapore district had continue to be quite high at 70.54 per cent till 3 p.m., which, according to the sources from the office of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) had been quite high for bypolls. Till 3 p.m. the polling percentage at Rejinagar stood at 69.29 per cent, while at Nandigram the figure was even higher at 71.79 per cent. Considering that the polling will be till 6 p.m., It can be comfortably said that the final average polling percentage will be well above 80 per cent, a CEO's office source said. He also added that because of the pleasant weather throughout the day, the voter's enthusiasm was high even between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., the period which the voters generally avoid because of heat. Meanwhile, after receiving a detailed report from the Murshidabad district administration regarding the arrest of Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) founder-cum-legislator, Humayun Kabir, earlier on Tuesday, the CEO's office had forwarded the report to the ECI's headquarters in New Delhi. It is learnt that in the report it had been said that Kabir was arrested for violating election rules.
Union Minister Rammohan Naidu invites West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to attend Vijayawada Utsav
The utsav being organised under the theme, One City One Celebration, from October 11 to 20 showcases Vijayawadas spiritual and cultural heritage, the Union Minister says
Union Minister Rammohan Naidu invites West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to attend Vijayawada Utsav
The utsav being organised under the theme, One City One Celebration, from October 11 to 20 showcases Vijayawadas spiritual and cultural heritage, the Union Minister says
Rajasthan CM urges youth to adopt Yoga, announces TOPS for Olympics
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday urged people, especially the youth, to make Yoga a part of their daily lives, stay away from substance abuse and contribute towards building a Developed India and a Developed Rajasthan. Addressing the closing ceremony of the 51st Sub-Junior and Junior National Yogasana Sports Championship at Alankar PG College in Jaipur, Sharma described Yoga as an invaluable heritage of Indias ancient culture and said it has taught the world the art of living a healthy, disciplined and balanced life. The Chief Minister said Yoga helps improve concentration, strengthens decision-making abilities and promotes positivity. At a time when changing lifestyles and health challenges are affecting people across the world, Yoga remains a simple, accessible and effective means of maintaining a healthy mind and body, he said. Sharma also highlighted the global spread of Yoga, saying that the efforts and diplomacy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi contributed to the United Nations declaring June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. He said Yoga, meditation and pranayama have today become part of the daily routine of millions of people across the world. The Chief Minister said the youth are the countrys future and their energy will play a crucial role in achieving the goal of Developed India 2047. He said the state government is establishing Atal Gyan Kendras in villages, equipped with facilities such as online classes and e-libraries. Sports grounds are also being developed in every panchayat. Sharma said the states double-engine government has so far provided appointments to 1.93 lakh posts, while recruitment for another 1.18 lakh posts is under way. A recruitment calendar for 1.25 lakh posts has also been released. He said employment has been provided to 5 lakh youths in the private sector. A language centre has also been launched in Jaipur to teach the languages of five countries to young people aspiring to work abroad. Sharma alleged that paper leaks had occurred frequently during the previous governments tenure but claimed that not a single paper leak had taken place under the present government. He urged candidates to work hard for competitive examinations and assured them that the government would not allow their aspirations to be jeopardised. Highlighting the governments focus on sports, Sharma said Rajasthan has released the Rajasthan Youth Policy-2025 and is taking rapid steps to strengthen sports infrastructure and provide greater opportunities to young athletes. The Chief Minister announced that the Rajasthan TOPS scheme has been implemented to prepare athletes from the state for the Olympic Games. He said 17 new Khelo India Centres are being established in Rajasthan, while grants amounting to Rs 40.12 crore have been sanctioned for 1,786 athletes. Sharma said the government aims to establish Rajasthan as a leading state in sports at both the national and international levels. During the ceremony, he honoured the winners of the National Yogasana Championship. West Bengal secured first place, Haryana finished second, and Maharashtra secured third place, with trophies presented to the respective teams. The Rajasthan team also presented a musical Yogasana performance during the event. MP Rao Rajendra Singh, Alankar PG College Chairman Lalchand Kataria, Padma Shri awardee Gulabo Sapera, Asian Yoga Federation President Ashok Kumar Agarwal, elected representatives, delegates from various yoga federations and a large number of participants from across the country attended the ceremony.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 6: Koninika Bhattacharjee has launched Windward Law Office, a specialist transactional law office focused on Private Equity & Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Markets and Investment Funds.
Young voices lead Sundarbans call to save tigers
West Bengal bypolls: 19,000 voters barred as crippled tribunals leave appeals pending
Nearly 19,000 voters in Nandigram and Rejinagar were barred from voting in the West Bengal bypolls as Appellate Tribunals cleared just 93 appeals ahead of polling, leaving 99.5% of local petitions unresolved. The systemic disenfranchisement unfolded alongside widespread polling disruptions, including the detention of AJUP chief Humayun Kabir in Rejinagar and a Congress leader in Nandigram, amid allegations of booth capturing and EVM glitches.
Bengal police arrest MLA Humayun Kabir, drag him by shirt
West Bengal's bypolls in Rejinagar and Nandigram were marked by significant tension, including the arrest of AJUP chief Humayun Kabir, allegations of voter intimidation, and polling irregularities. The incidents highlighted the charged political atmosphere in these key constituencies, with competing claims from various parties amidst sustained voter participation.
Congress Candidate Protests for Re-Election in West Bengals Rejinagar Constituency
Congress candidate Mohammad Abdullahil Kafi demands re-election in Rejinagar, alleging voter suppression by BJP supporters. Congress Candidate Protests for Re-Election in West Bengals Rejinagar Constituency
Suvendu Adhikari Predicts Larger Victory Margin for BJP in Nandigram By-Election
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari anticipates a bigger victory margin for BJP candidate in Nandigram by-election than his own in 2016. Suvendu Adhikari Predicts Larger Victory Margin for BJP in Nandigram By-Election
West Bengal to retain name as BJP govt moves to settle debate
Party plans bill to keep
West Bengal Set to Change Name to Paschim Bang in Upcoming Bill
The West Bengal government plans to introduce a bill to rename the state Paschim Bang, eliminating previous names like West Bengal. West Bengal Set to Change Name to Paschim Bang in Upcoming Bill
Violence Erupts Between BJP Factions in West Bengal Over Extortion Claims
Two BJP leaders arrested in Kolkata after violent clashes over alleged extortion in the fish farming sector. Violence Erupts Between BJP Factions in West Bengal Over Extortion Claims
Bengal to get rain for five more days as monsoon retreats, light showers likely during Puja
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) Rain is likely to continue across West Bengal for the next five days as the southwest monsoon withdrawal remains underway, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Kolkata said on Tuesday. The weather office, however, ruled out the possibility of widespread heavy rainfall during this period. Light to moderate rain is expected at several places, with isolated heavy showers likely in parts of north Bengal. Eastern Regional Director of the RMC Habibur Rahman Biswas said a low-pressure area extending from Uttar Pradesh to Bangladesh in the lower levels of the atmosphere was influencing the weather over the state. A cyclonic circulation over Bihar is also contributing to the rainfall activity. Under its influence, light to moderate rain is likely in all districts of north Bengal, while heavy rain may occur at one or two places in Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts. The weather office has also warned of thundershowers in several areas. On Tuesday, partly cloudy skies and light to moderate rain were expected in the state. In south Bengal, districts including Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas may receive rain accompanied by thundershowers over the next few days. Several districts of south Bengal are likely to receive light to moderate rain with thundershowers until the weekend. Rainfall will also continue in north Bengal, with isolated heavy showers possible in one or two places. Kolkata is also likely to receive light to moderate rain on Tuesday. The city is expected to remain cloudy during the morning, with partly cloudy skies likely in the afternoon. The possibility of rain is expected to increase from Wednesday through Friday. The RMC said there was no forecast of heavy rain during Durga Puja, which begins on October 17. However, light to moderate rain may occur around Mahalaya on October 10. On Monday, Kolkata recorded a maximum temperature of 32.08 degrees Celsius, which was normal, while the minimum temperature was 26.06 degrees Celsius, 0.08 degrees above normal. Relative humidity ranged between 69 and 97 percent.
BJP's Hasirani Rath may surpass my 2016 victory margin in Nandigram: Bengal CM
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said that the victory margin of Hasirani Rath, the BJP candidate in the bypoll in Nandigram Assembly Constituency, may surpass his own victory margin from the same constituency in 2016. In 2016, he was elected from Nandigram as a Trinamool Congress candidate by a margin of over 80,000 votes. I got elected from here in 2016 by a margin of over 80,000. I believe that the winning margin of the BJP candidate in the Nandigram bypolls will surpass my own winning margin in 2016, said CM Adhikari after casting his vote at a polling booth in Nandigram. The Chief Minister came to the polling station riding a toto without his own convoy and security personnel and explained why he did that. As a Chief Minister, I am entitled to security. But today I came to the polling station as a voter of Nandigram. So, I chose to come like a common person. I also stood in the queue and cast my vote without taking any special advantage as the Chief Minister, CM Adhikari said. He also said polling in Nandigram had been going on peacefully, with voters casting their vote with the spirit of a festival of democracy. The polling percentage at Nandigram as of now is quite high, which generally does not happen in any bypoll, the Chief Minister said. He once again explained why he chose to retain Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency in South Kolkata instead of Nandigram. He won from both the constituencies in the assembly polls earlier this year. Had I not retained Bhabanipur, the person whom I defeated would have contested from Bhabanipur in a bypoll. I also defeated that person at Nandigram in 2021. But my emotional attachment with Nandigram will always be there, the Chief Minister said. He was indirectly referring to his predecessor and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was defeated by him first at Nandigram in 2021 and then at Bhabanipur in 2026. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister also justified the arrest of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) founder-cum-legislator, Humayun Kabir, at Rejinagar in Murshidabad district earlier in the day. He is an elected legislator. But he is not a candidate for the Rejinagar bypoll. He is neither an election agent. So even as an elected legislator he could not move from booth to booth influencing the voters, the Chief Minister said.
Nandigram bypoll peaceful so far, Suvendu Adhikari eyes 85% turnout
Suvendu Adhikari, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, reported peaceful polling in the Nandigram by-election. Around 50 percent of voters had participated by midday as he cast his vote. He anticipated a turnout exceeding 85 percent based on historical trends in the constituency. Adhikari mentioned he would continue to serve as the MLA for Bhabanipur while promising to remain a voter in Nandigram.
Bengal bypolls: Cong candidate stages sit-in, seeks repolling at Rejinagar
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) Mohammad Abdullahil Kafi, the Congress candidate for bypolls in Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, accompanied by his associates, on Tuesday began a sit-in demonstration in front of the Rejinagar Police Station demanding total repolling in the constituency. Kafi alleged that BJP supporters were preventing voters from exercising their franchise at several booths, particularly targeting minority community voters. He also accused the police and central security forces of failing to intervene. The polling at Rejinagar has become a farcical exercise. So, our demand is its immediate cancellation and a total repolling in Rejinagar, Kafi told media persons. However, the BJPs state president in West Bengal and the partys Rajya Sabha member Samik Bhattacharya said the Congress candidate is raising such baseless allegations fearing his imminent landslide defeat. By-elections are underway in Rejinagar and Nandigram in East Midnapore district. BJP candidates will win from both the constituencies. Many people still cannot believe that BJP can win in minority-dominated areas. We are going to win by five times the margin of victory we won last time in Nandigram. Rejinagar is a minority-dominated area. We will win there too, Bhattacharya said. Meanwhile, after the first four hours of polling till 11 a.m., the average polling percentage at Nandigram and Rejinagar has been recorded at 41.33. While the percentage in Rejinagar till then is 38.71, the same had been higher at 43.95 in the case of Nandigram. Reports of sporadic tension have come from both the constituencies in the last two hours as well. The Congress candidate in Nandigram, Milan Pradhan, alleged that the BJP supporters started terrorising the voters in the constituency for the last two days and on Tuesday the ruling party activists crossed all limits. Everyone has the right to participate in elections. But there is no situation in Nandigram to exercise that democratic right. The pockets in Nandigram, which are known as anti-BJP pockets, are being specially targeted by the ruling party activists. We are updating the Election Commission of India of such instances, Pradhan said. A source in the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) office said the majority of the complaints received by them since Tuesday morning had been from Congress.
Bengal: Humayun Kabir Arrested in Rejinagar, Allegations of Bypoll Irregularities in Nandigram
West Bengal's bypolls began on a tense note on Tuesday, with a police confrontation leading to the arrest of AJUP chief and MLA Humayun Kabir in Rejinagar and allegations of voter intimidation and polling irregularities surfacing in Nandigram, putting the spotlight
West Bengal Bypolls: 41.33% Turnout In Nandigram, Rejinagar Till 11 AM
Nandigram records 43.95% polling, while Rejinagar sees 38.71%; voting largely peaceful despite a few incidents
West Bengal Bypolls: AJUP Chief Humayun Kabir Arrested
Allegations Of Voter Intimidation And Poll Irregularities Surface In Rejinagar, Nandigram
WBPSC Clerkship Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for LDA/ LDC Posts
The Public Service Commission, West Bengal (WBPSC) has released the Clerkship Examination, 2024 notification under Advertisement No. 12/2024 on 6 October 2026. The examination will fill Lower Division Assistant / Lower Division Clerk posts and similar posts in the Secretariat, Directorates, District offices and regional offices (including Kolkata) of the Government of West Bengal.
West Bengal Bypolls: Nandigram, Rejinagar Record 19.47% Turnout In First Two Hours
Nandigram Records 20.89% Polling, Rejinagar 18.05% As Voting Continues Till 6 PM
Humayun Kabir detained for law violation during West Bengal Rejinagar bypoll
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BJP's Dinesh Arya to file nomination for RS seat in Uttarakhand today
Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha candidate Dinesh Arya will file his nomination for the Upper House election in Uttarakhand at the state Assembly here on Tuesday. According to the schedule, all BJP MLAs are expected to reach the Assembly by 10 a.m., following which Arya will submit his nomination papers at 11 a.m. for the Rajya Sabha election. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with senior BJP leaders and key office-bearers of the party, will be present during the nomination process. Arya's nomination is being viewed as an important show of the BJP's electoral strategy and organisational unity in the state. The presence of the party's legislators and senior leadership during the filing of the nomination is also expected to underline the BJP's coordinated approach towards the Rajya Sabha election. Earlier on Sunday, the BJP announced Arya as its candidate for the 2026 Rajya Sabha biennial election in Uttarakhand. The election in Uttarakhand has been necessitated by the completion of the term of sitting Rajya Sabha member Naresh Bansal. The Election Commission of India (ECI), on September 22, announced the schedule for biennial elections to 11 Rajya Sabha seats, along with a by-election for one seat from West Bengal, to be held on October 16. Of the 11 seats going to polls in the biennial elections, 10 are from Uttar Pradesh, and one is from Uttarakhand. The election in West Bengal is being held to fill a casual vacancy in the Upper House. As per the election schedule, the scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on October 7. Candidates will be able to withdraw their candidature until October 9. Polling for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held on October 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Counting of votes will begin at 5 p.m. on the same day. With Arya's nomination, the BJP is set to formally begin the electoral process for the Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha seat.
Bypoll elections: Voting begins in 5 seats across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry
Voting begins in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry bypolls
Polling began Tuesday for five Assembly and one Lok Sabha bypoll across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry, with counting scheduled for October 9
ECI not working under Constitution, says Akhilesh Yadav on INDIA bloc protest
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) was not functioning impartially and was not working in accordance with the Constitution. Speaking to reporters ahead of the INDIA blocs protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Yadav said that complaints and objections regarding the Election Commission and its functioning were not new. This is not a new issue when it comes to the Election Commission. Complaints and objections regarding the Election Commission and the way it is functioning are not being raised for the first time. The Election Commission wants to believe that only those who are members of the Bharatiya Janata Party are Indian citizens. The Election Commission also seems to believe, as has been seen several times, that only those who are BJP members can vote, he said. Yadav alleged that the BJP had benefited from money and the misuse of forces during elections, while also accusing the poll body of failing to remain neutral. People used to say about the BJP that it works like an election machine. They did not win with the help of the ECI alone; they have a lot of money. You have seen how, with the help of forces, they looted booths in West Bengal. Not just Bengal, they looted booths in Uttar Pradesh. They looted the polls in Kundarki, Ambedkar Nagar and Ayodhya. So, the ECI is not unbiased. The ECI is not working under the Constitution, he said. He further questioned the alleged proximity between the BJP and the Election Commission and raised questions over the BJPs office in the national capital. Sometimes, I hear that in Delhi, the BJP has made a big office in the national capital. What was the need for that? They could have taken a floor in the ECI building and worked from there. What was the need for that? Tell us whether the ECI has worked on these problems or taken any action, Yadav said. On the proposal for One Nation, One Election, Yadav alleged that the BJP wanted to consolidate all electoral processes at one time to avoid scrutiny. Not One Nation, One Election; they want to do all the malfunctioning at one time so that they can rule for five years, and there is no need for any probe. That is why they are working on the theory of One Nation, One Election, he added. Meanwhile, Opposition INDIA bloc MPs on Tuesday will stage a protest march from Parliament to the ECI headquarters in New Delhi over allegations of vote theft linked to the SIR of electoral rolls. The protest comes amid a series of nationwide campaigns targeting CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The call for the protest was issued following a meeting of 19 Opposition parties on September 30.
Humayun Kabir Arrested During Reginagar By-Election for Threatening Police
Humayun Kabir was arrested during the Reginagar by-election for threatening police and disrupting the voting process in West Bengal. Humayun Kabir Arrested During Reginagar By-Election for Threatening Police
Indian states seek extra power to avoid outages as nighttime supply tightens, officials say
NEW DELHI, Oct 6 (Reuters) Several Indian states are seeking additional power allocations from the federal government to avoid outages as weak hydropower output and maintenance at some plants have reduced electricity supply during the night, two federal government officials said. Rajasthan and Gujarat, among Indias leading renewable-energy states, have sought additional supplies, along with other states including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Union Territory Delhi, the officials said. The federal government typically has access to about 14 to 15 gigawatts of electricity from coal and hydropower plants that it can allocate to
High-Stakes Bypolls: Voting Begins Across 6 Seats in 3 States, 1 UT
In West Bengal, bypolls are being held in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies
Bengal Minister says BJP margin will increase in Nandigram, hopes for change in Rejinagar
Digital Desk | Nandigram, Oct 6 (IANS) As voting for the by-elections in West Bengal kicked off on Tuesday, Minister Dilip Ghosh expressed confidence that the BJP's winning margin would increase in Nandigram, while adding that Rejinagar could witness a change for the first time. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said, Regarding the by-election, Nandigram is a seat already won by the BJP, and our margin will increase there. For the first time, a change can happen in Rejinagar as well. He said the voting pattern in Bengal, where minority votes traditionally did not go to the BJP, was changing, as the public now wants to vote for development. The trend that was going on in Bengal, where minority votes didn't go to the BJP, is changing. Today, the development of the country and the state under the current government is benefiting the minority community as well. They have received security, their rights are protected, and they are also thinking about whom they should stand with. They want to go with development. They have seen corruption and oppression. Therefore, I feel votes will come towards the BJP and something new is going to happen, Ghosh said. Ghosh also reacted to the ongoing controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and said the matter was before the Supreme Court. The matter is in the Supreme Court. Even earlier, regarding SIR, the Supreme Court had given a decision based on which the work has been carried out. But those who lose just need an excuse, so they are raising all these useless points, he said. The remarks came a day after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified during a Supreme Court hearing that the court had not approved any modified version of Form 6, which is used for inclusion of names in electoral rolls. The court also sought records concerning the changes to the form. Ghosh further highlighted programmes being organised to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday and promote the government's achievements. Modi ji's birthday was on September 17, and for a month, from September to October, as part of the 'Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan', the Central and state governments are taking their achievements to the people. As party workers, we are organising various programmes to highlight his dream of a developed India by 2047 and take the public along with us, he said. Ghosh added that such programmes would continue in West Bengal until October 7 due to the commencement of Durga Puja, while programmes in other parts of the country would continue until October 17. Today, Narendra Modi is a world-renowned leader. There is no doubt about his leadership and vision. The country has benefited, and many nations across the world wish they had a leader like Modi ji, he said.
My agents being threatened; no response from ECI: Congress Nandigram candidate
Digital Desk | Nandigram, Oct 6 (IANS) As voting for the by-elections began in West Bengal's Nandigram on Tuesday, Congress candidate Milan Pradhan alleged that, even when everyone has the right to vote, hooligans are threatening his workers and supporters. Pradhan returned to campaigning after securing interim bail from the Calcutta High Court in connection with cases dating back to the 2007 Nandigram agitation. Speaking to IANS, Pradhan said, In this election, look, this is a by-election. In this by-election, every citizen has to vote. There is freedom. Since last night and the day before, hooliganism has been going on here. My agents are being picked up and taken away; they are threatening them, and they forcibly took away papers. What is this? This is not right. This is not a system of freedom, he added. We have filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India. However, we are not getting any response, Pradhan said. The Nandigram bypoll was necessitated after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who had won both Nandigram and Bhabanipur in this year's Assembly elections, chose to retain Bhabanipur and vacated the Nandigram seat. The counting is scheduled for October 9. The BJP has fielded Hasirani Rath, mother of slain Adhikari aide Chandranath Rath, as its Nandigram candidate. Chandranath Rath was killed in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, on May 6. Earlier on Monday, the ECI ordered the immediate replacement of the inspector-in-charge (IC) of Nandigram Police Station in East Midnapore district. Ajay Kumar Mishra, who was serving as the IC of Nandigram Police Station, has been replaced by Debasish Sarkar, who was the IC of the traffic control room in East Midnapore district. In a statement issued on Monday afternoon, the Commission directed that the transfer be implemented immediately and a compliance report be submitted to it by Monday evening. The ECI did not disclose the reason for the sudden change. The timing of Mishra's removal, just a day before polling, has also drawn attention.
Bengal bypolls: Voting peacefully underway in Nandigram, Rejinagar
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) Voting was underway in two Assembly constituencies in West Bengal -- Nandigram in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar in Murshidabad district -- under an unprecedented security cover. The polling process has been peaceful till the time the report was filed. The polling process started at 7 a.m. and will continue till 6 p.m. From the very first hour, enthusiasm was witnessed among voters in both seats, with long queues at the various polling booths in both constituencies. The results for the by-elections will be declared on October 9. With Sanchita Pradhan Dey, the candidate from the former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led Mamata All India Trinamool Congress at Nandigram, withdrawing her nomination at the last moment, political observers feel it will be a cakewalk victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Hasi Rani Rath. Dey is the mother of Late Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who was assassinated on the road in Madhyamgram on May 6. A sympathy wave is likely to work in her favour. Nandigram is all set to witness a four-cornered contest among the BJP, Congress, Ritabrata Banerjee-led Democratic Trinamool Congress and the CPI. CM Adhikari, who is a voter in Nandigram, is expected to reach the concerned polling booth to exercise his mandate at around 10 a.m. The total number of candidates in Nandigram is 16. The number of voters in the by-election is 2,66,419 -- male voters 1,38,955; female voters 1,27,463; and one is a third gender voter. Of the 323 booths, the police have identified 85 as sensitive. A tough contest is expected in Rejinagar where over 65 per cent of the voters are from the minority community. Rejinagar is all set to witness a six-cornered contest this time involving the BJP, Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP), Congress, Mamata All India Trinamool Congress, Democratic Trinamool Congress, CPI(M) and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP). The total number of candidates in Rejinagar is 14. The total number of voters there is 2,56,546. There are 1,33,925 male voters, 1,22,616 female voters and five are third gender voters. A total of 71 companies will be deployed for the bypolls to the two Assembly constituencies -- 37 in Nandigram and the remaining 34 in Rejinagar. According to police sources, a total of about eight kilograms of explosives were found in their special operations in different areas of Rejinagar on Monday. A search is underway to find out who was involved in the incident. Apart from this, the police have filed 78 cases under non-bailable sections since the announcement of the elections. They have arrested 99 people as a precautionary measure. In the Assembly polls earlier this year, Suvendu Adhikari was elected simultaneously from Nandigram and Bhabanipur in South Kolkata. However, he decided to retain Bhabanipur, thus necessitating bypolls for Nandigram. On the other hand, the AJUP candidate Humayun Kabir won both the Naoda and Rejinagar Assembly seats in Murshidabad district. Later, he chose to retain Naoda, thus necessitating a bypoll for Rejinagar.
Weather today October 6: The India Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall and thunderstorms across several states through October 11, with isolated heavy rain likely in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and parts of Karnataka. Gusty winds, lightning and strong surface winds are also expected in several areas, while widespread rainfall is likely in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal and Kerala.
15 MPs representing India's political, geographic diversity at UN General Assembly
Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 6 (IANS) Fifteen members of Parliament, representing the political and geographic diversity of India have joined the India's delegation to General Assembly, showcasing the nation's democracy. They paid homage on Monday to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue on the UN campus before heading out to their General Assembly assignments. India's Permanent Representative P Harish, the senior diplomat who heads India's UN Mission, briefed the MPs on India's engagement with the UN. The MPs met with Assistant Secretary-General Kanni Wignaraja, who is also the regional director for Asia and the Pacific, and discussed the work of the UN Development Programme in India. During the meeting, they explored how parliamentarians can advance the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The MPs plunged immediately into their assignments representing India. Two of the BJP MPs, Banshilal Gurjar from Madhya Pradesh and C P Joshi from Rajasthan, spoke in Hindi with simultaneous translation. Gurjar addressed the Assembly's Fifth Committee that deals with budgetary and administrative matters on the scale of assessments for the apportionment of UN expenses. C P Joshi, who heads the Parliament Committee on Petitions, addressed the Second Committee that deals with economic and financial matters. Gumma Thanuja Rani, a YSR Congress MP from Andhra Pradesh, spoke in English on the organisation of work at the Fifth Committee. Traditionally, MPs reinforce India's presence at the General Assembly during the months after its new session begins in September. There are six MPs from the BJP, and besides Joshi and Gurjar, they are Mahima Kumari Mewar from Rajasthan; Biplab Kumar Deb, BJP national general secretary from Tripura; Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri from Karnataka; and Sikander Kumar from Himachal Pradesh. The two Congress Party MPs in the delegation are Rahul Kaswan from Rajasthan and Anil Kumar Yadav from Telangana. The others, besides them, are LK Sudhish of Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam from Tamil Nadu; Asit Mal of the Trinamool Congress from West Bengal; Smajwadi Party's Priya Saroj from Uttar Pradesh; Lovely Anand of the Janata Dal (United) from Bihar; Sanjay Yadav of the Rashtriya Janata Dal also from Bihar, and Rajabhau Waje of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) from Maharashtra.
Bypolls Election: Voting Begins In 6 Seats Across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry
Voting began at 7 am on Tuesday in six constituencies across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry, with voters deciding the next representatives in seats left vacant after the April elections. Polling is being held in Nandigram and Rejinagar in
Voting begins in Bengal bypolls to Nandigram, Rejinagar seats
Kolkata: Polling began Tuesday, October 6, at 7 am for by-elections in the Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly constituencies in West Bengal amid tight security arrangements, officials said. Altogether 71 companies of central forces have been deployed for the bypolls, they said. Polling will continue till 6 pm. The contests will give the BJP an early Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bypolls 2026: Four regions, six seats and a fresh test for Indias political map
Voting began in six constituencies across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry on Tuesday morning. The results of the elections will be announced on October 9, carrying political significance for various parties. In West Bengal, the focus includes the symbolic Nandigram constituency and its contest involving various candidates. Assam's Nagaon constituency is experiencing a triangular contest among prominent parties, including the BJP and Congress.
Test for BJP in Bengal, TVK in TN; bypolls in 5 assembly constituencies, 1 LS seat begins
Voting commenced at 7 am for multiple by-elections across West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry on Tuesday. In West Bengal, significant contests included Nandigram and Rejinagar with notable security. Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election also featured 19 candidates competing for votes. In Puducherry, the election for Thattanchavady Assembly witnessed a three-way contest among different political parties. Counting for these elections will occur on October 9 across all constituencies.
The Election Commission (EC) will today hold bypolls for five Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha constituency across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Counting of votes will take place on Friday.
J&K Govt enhances retirement age of Judicial Officers from 60 to 62 years
Jammu, Oct 5:J&K Government has accorded sanction to the enhancement of the age of superannuation of Judicial Officers serving in the Union Territory from 60 years to 62 years, with effect from March 31, 2026. Sanction to enhancement of retirement age is, however, subject to certain stipulated conditions. Enhancement would take effect also in respect of those Judicial Officers, who retired on or after March 31, 2026, subject to their consent and fulfillment of the applicable conditions. As per conditions specified, the continuation in service beyond the age of 60 years will be subject to assessment by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh of the fitness, eligibility, suitability, performance and continued utility of the Judicial Officer concerned, in accordance with the recommendation of the Full Court dated August 10, 2026. Besides, necessary amendments in the relevant rules will be undertaken in consultation with the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Commissioner Secretary, J&K Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Achal Sethi specified in an order, issued on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor. The order issued today, October 5, 2026, following approval by the Lieutenant Governor, is in consonance with the Supreme Court directive. Earlier, J&K Council of Ministers, led by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had approved the proposal, in light of SC direction, in its meeting on September 22, 2026. The Supreme Court, while considering W P (C) No 1022/1989, titled All India Judges Association & Ors. and connected matters, vide orders dated July 22, 2026 and August 5, 2026, had directed the State governments and Union Territories to take a decision regarding enhancement of the age of superannuation of Judicial Officers from 60 to 61/62 years, in consultation with the respective High Courts. The Supreme Court, vide order dated July 22, 2026, had further directed that, wherever such enhancement was agreed to, the same would take effect from March 31, 2026, including in respect of Judicial Officers who retired on or after the said date (March 31, 2026), subject to their consent and fulfillment of the applicable conditions. Thereafter, vide order dated September 1, 2026, the Supreme Court directed seven consenting States, namely Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, to amend their judicial service rules to provide for superannuation at 62 years, subject to assessment of suitability at the age of 60 years by the jurisdictional High Court. The apex court separately directed the remaining States and Union Territories, including the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, to take an appropriate decision and submit a compliance report. In pursuance of those directions, the matter was considered in consultation with the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The Registrar General, vide communications dated July 30, 2026 and August 12, 2026, conveyed that the Full Court, in its deliberations held on August 10, 2026, resolved to recommend enhancement of the retirement age of Judicial Officers in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to 62 years, subject to such officers being found fit and eligible for their continued utility beyond the age of 60 years, Achal Sethi mentioned. Thereafter, the matter was taken up with the Finance Department, which vide U O No 7786054 FD-Code/916/2026-02-978 dated September 9, 2026, conveyed its concurrence to the proposal, subject to assessment of fitness, eligibility and continued utility beyond the age of 60 years, carrying out of necessary amendments to the relevant service rules, and approval of the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers, vide decision number 146/12/2026 dated September 22, 2026, accorded approval to the proposal. Now, therefore, in pursuance of the aforesaid directions of the Supreme Court, the competent authority has been pleased to accord sanction to the enhancement of the age of superannuation of Judicial Officers serving in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir from 60 years to 62 years, with effect from March 31, 2026, subject to stipulated conditions, the order read.
Stage Set For 6 Bye-Elections, Test For BJP In Bengal, TVK In Tamil Nadu
Polling will take place in Nandigram and Rejinagar in West Bengal, Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu. Puducherry's Thattanchavady and Assam's the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency are also due for polls.
150 Bangladeshi nationals deported from J&K
Srinagar, Oct 5:Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Monday deported 150 Bangladeshi nationals found staying illegally in the Union Territory, moving them from Srinagar to Bagdogra in West Bengal on a special Indian Air Force aircraft, officials said. The deported nationals were handed over to Border Security Force personnel at Bagdogra for onward processing and movement towards the India-Bangladesh border under established procedures. Officials said the action is part of an ongoing exercise to identify and remove foreign nationals who have no lawful basis to remain in Jammu and Kashmir. A second batch of 150 Bangladeshi nationals is scheduled to be deported on October 7. According to district-wise figures available with the authorities, 624 Bangladeshi nationals have been identified in the areas covered by the Kashmir division, including 506 in the districts and 118 in other identified categories/locations in the latest compilation. Among the district-wise figures, Srinagar has reported 115 persons, Budgam 218, Pulwama 221, Kulgam 19, Shopian 25 and Police District Awantipora 26. The figures for Anantnag, after adjustment, stand at zero. Authorities have so far deported 150 persons, while the remaining identified individuals are expected to be removed in successive batches after completion of the required legal and administrative procedures. The use of an IAF transport aircraft reflects a coordinated exercise involving the Union Territory administration, security agencies and the Centre. Bagdogra has been used as a transit and handover point, where the deportees are taken into BSF custody for onward action. The latest deportation comes against a wider verification and identification exercise targeting undocumented foreign nationals in Jammu and Kashmir. Figures presented before a high-level committee during its visit to Jammu on August 10 had put the number of Bangladeshi nationals identified across the Union Territory at 504, besides 7,656 Rohingyas. Of the Bangladeshi nationals identified at that stage, 458 were reported from Kashmir and 46 from Jammu. The latest district-wise compilation indicates that the number identified in the Kashmir division has since increased, suggesting that the verification exercise has continued beyond the earlier assessment. District SSPs, and in Jammu and Srinagar the SSP CID, have been functioning as Foreigners Registration Officers for initiating action against identified foreign nationals under the Ministry of Home Affairs Deportation Manual, 2025. Officials have maintained that there is no official record of the government having settled these foreign nationals and have said that many entered or settled through private networks and unauthorised means. Authorities have also taken action against temporary shelters and makeshift structures associated with alleged unauthorised settlements, particularly in Jammu, after issuing notices to private landowners. The October 5 and October 7 deportations together would account for 300 persons. Officials, however, have not clarified whether all those being deported in the two batches are drawn from the earlier figure of 504 or whether subsequent verification has added to the list. Mondays deportation is among the most significant visible steps in the ongoing exercise. Authorities are expected to continue the process in phases, with further deportations subject to identification, verification and completion of statutory procedures.
BJP Welcomes Former TMC MP Koel Malik Amid Calls for Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal
BJP leader Ritesh Tiwari emphasizes the need for a Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal following the partys welcome of former TMC MP Koel Malik. BJP Welcomes Former TMC MP Koel Malik Amid Calls for Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal
A day after the BJPannounced candidature of former Trinamool Congress MP Rukmini Mallick alias Koel Mallick to Rajya Sabha, the actor turned politician on Monday formally joined the saffron party. Ms. Mallick filed her nomination papers for the Upper House in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in presence of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari andState BJP president.
West Bengal CM Warns Mamata Banerjee Over Injury Claims from Nandigram Incident
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari cautions Mamata Banerjee against exaggerating injury claims from 2021 elections, threatening further embarrassment. West Bengal CM Warns Mamata Banerjee Over Injury Claims from Nandigram Incident
West Bengals Cabinet has approved 14,454 new hires across various departments, with 12,000 constables set to receive appointment letters soon. West Bengal Cabinet Approves 14,454 New Hires, 12,000 Constables to Receive Appointment Letters on October 11
Bengal to have 4 more airports in 2 years: Civil aviation minister
Four migrants detained in MP: Cal HC pulls up Bilaspur SP for parallel SIR-citizen exercise
After SRFTI mention, HC seeks info on student campus safety
150 Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants Deported from Jammu and Kashmir to West Bengal
150 illegal Bangladeshi migrants have been deported from Jammu and Kashmir to West Bengal for repatriation. 150 Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants Deported from Jammu and Kashmir to West Bengal
Over 1k hotels shut: KMC mulls 4-month window to upgrade fire safety measures
New Alipore factory of sweet shop to resume operations soon
Will reduce red tape, govt promises bars & restaurants
40-Year-Old Held For Assault On Civic Cop & Constable
100% Waiver On Property Tax Dues In 6 Civic Bodies
Minister announces plan for textile hub in Bengal
Amit Shah will not attend Mahalaya event
Behala Flying Club revival hope after ministers push for flight training institute
Chief Minister to hand job letters to 5,000 new cops on Oct 11
Maids steal Rs 20L jewellery from Behala flat
Season of confusion returns for those on the ground
ED conducts searches in Kolkata to probe Rs 1,109 crore bank fraud
Govt doubles financial aid for unmarried girls in college from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000
Bankshall lawyers strike work over assault, egg attack
112 helpline to cut down on police response time
Lawyers blockade, SFI stir bring C & N Kolkata traffic to a standstill
Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Criticizes Land Jihad Amid Push for Uniform Civil Code
Chhattisgarhs Deputy CM Vijay Sharma addresses land jihad concerns while advocating for the Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal. Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Criticizes Land Jihad Amid Push for Uniform Civil Code
Crawling pace in West Bengal Appellate Tribunals keep voters in limbo
Nearly 19,000 voters to miss bypolls to West Bengals Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies as their appeals are stuck at tribunals
Rejinagar bypoll: Babri rhetoric fades, development takes centre stage
Right-wing outfits attacking institutions in Bengal: Neha Bora
Kolkata: AISA national president Neha Bora on Monday, October 5, alleged that right-wing organisations like the RSS and BJP were carrying out attacks on campuses of premier educational institutes in West Bengal, threatening democratic and secular views. Bora was speaking at a seminar organised by the SFI at Jadavpur University (JU) here. Repeated attacks are Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bengal, count plants, not promises: The real test of its industrial comeback
In a bid to enhance industrial investment in West Bengal, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta plans to overhaul outdated land use regulations. This initiative will introduce new policies like land pooling and financial incentives tied to job creation for emerging projects. The historical challenges have stunted the region's industrial advancement, prompting the need for robust administrative reforms.
Bengal must resist SIR, defend democratic rights: Neha Bora
SRFTI Assures Student Safety After Clashes With Protesters in Kolkata
ED busts Rs 1,000-crore betel nut smuggling syndicate across Northeast
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 5 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has unearthed a well-organised, multi-layered syndicate allegedly involved in smuggling foreign-origin areca nut into India through the India-Myanmar border and laundering the proceeds, with bank credits exceeding Rs 1,000 crore identified in accounts linked to the network. According to officials, the EDs Guwahati Zonal Office conducted searches on October 1 at 16 premises in Guwahati, Siliguri, Bagdogra, Phansidewa and Cooch Behar under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The investigation was launched based on 11 FIRs registered by the Assam Police and West Bengal Police under various sections of the IPC/BNS and the NDPS Act against persons allegedly involved in smuggling, transporting and selling Indonesian, Thai and Burmese-origin areca nut. According to the ED, the consignments were brought into Mizoram through Myanmar and then transported to West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and other states using forged GST invoices, e-way bills and transport documents. The agency said dried areca nut was ferried across the Tiau River at Zokhawthar in small lots, bypassing the Land Customs Station. Agents on the Myanmar side allegedly sold the consignments to front firms in India. These firms were allegedly registered in the names of local residents of Champhai who had no real stake in the business. The GST registrations and bank accounts were allegedly controlled by persons based in Silchar, Assam. From Silchar, the consignments were allegedly moved to godowns around Guwahati, where they were re-bagged and re-documented before being transported through the Siliguri corridor to consuming states. The ED said the operation involved Bikaner Assam Roadlines India Ltd and associated concerns allegedly controlled by Sushil Daga. Their bank accounts showed credits of several hundred crores from areca nut traders. The agency also alleged that protection money was collected from transporters to ensure safe passage of smuggled consignments. Searches at the premises of DNG Biotech Pvt Ltd, Jai Karni Tradings Pvt Ltd, Purvottar Agro Pvt Ltd, N R Associates and others led to the seizure of approximately Rs 95 lakh in unaccounted cash, digital devices, property and investment documents and bank records. Fixed deposits worth approximately Rs 85 lakh were also frozen. Further investigation is underway.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari to perform Campa Cola factory's bhumipujan on Oct 26
Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to perform the bhumipujan for Campa Cola's factory in Haringhata on October 26. Additionally, he will inaugurate HPL Adperma's acetone plant in Haldia on October 14. Reliance Industries owns Campa Cola and is scaling it up following recent meetings. HPL Adperma has invested Rs 6,000 crore to establish the acetone facility on India's east coast.
BJP Plans Month-Long Celebrations for Modis 25 Years in Public Life
BJP West Bengal chief Samik Bhattacharya outlines month-long events celebrating PM Modis 25 years in public service, amid protests by the India Block. BJP Plans Month-Long Celebrations for Modis 25 Years in Public Life
Mamata Banerjees 2021 leg injury row: Dont dig too deep, Suvendu Adhikari Warns
Christian forum moves rights panels over Bengal attacks
