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Judges hearing appeals related to electoral rolls in West Bengal are expected to utilize digital signatures shortly. This change aims to resolve a prolonged standoff that prevented the processing of appeals. Retired Calcutta High Court judge Indrajit Chatterjee has resumed his work on appeals in Murshidabad. The Election Commission of India is considering relocating some tribunals closer to Kolkata.
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Senior mechanical engineer Vivek Khare takes charge as new GM of Northeast Frontier Railway
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 2 (IANS) Senior Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineering (IRSME) officer Vivek Khare, a 1989-batch officer, has assumed charge as the new General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), succeeding Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, officials said on Monday. As the General Manager, Khare will serve as the overall executive head of Northeast Frontier Railway, one of the largest and most challenging of the 18 geographical zones of Indian Railways across the country. The NFR spreads over 10 states and 36 Lok Sabha constituencies, including Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Sikkim and seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of North Bihar. NFRs Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that with over three decades of experience in railway operations, maintenance, efficiency improvement and modernisation spreading over different states and zones of the country, Khares expertise is expected to be immensely beneficial for Northeast Frontier Railway. He handled major infrastructure projects in India and Bangladesh during his deputation to RITES between 2000 and 2005 as Deputy General Manager and Additional General Manager. Before joining as the General Manager of NFR, Khare was posted as the Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Modern Coach Factory, Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, Khare also briefly served in the additional charge as General Manager of the Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Rae Bareli, during March 2026. The new General Manager of NFR is well known for his technical expertise and managerial excellence across multiple domains of Indian Railways. He joined the Indian Railways service on March 3, 1991, in South Central Railway and worked at Secunderabad and Vijayawada. Khare also worked at the Lallaguda Workshop, South Central Railway and Tughlakabad Diesel Shed of Northern Railway. According to NFR CPRO, Khare also played a crucial role in many research initiatives, design standardisation, and technological improvements of important railway systems as the Director at the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in Lucknow till 2013. His vast experience, technical expertise in quality enhancement and adoption of cutting-edge technologies and visionary leadership are expected to further accelerate the ongoing progress of Northeast Frontier Railway towards fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of railway passengers, freight customers and all stakeholders in the region, CPRO Sharma said.
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West Bengal Mandates E-Tendering for 25 Government Departments Starting November 3
West Bengal government announces mandatory e-tendering for 25 departments to enhance transparency and efficiency in project execution. West Bengal Mandates E-Tendering for 25 Government Departments Starting November 3
Nadia District Leads in TB-Free Initiative Under Prime Ministers Campaign
Nadia district in West Bengal achieves top status in TB elimination, with 98 gram panchayats declared TB-free. Nadia District Leads in TB-Free Initiative Under Prime Ministers Campaign
Bengal: E-tendering mandatory in govt Depts for better transparency
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) The West Bengal government, on Monday, announced mandatory e-tendering in 25 state government departments in an attempt to complete project works on time and in a more transparent manner. Accordingly, in a notification issued by the State Finance Department on Monday, it said that new e-tender portals have been opened for these 25 state government departments where e-tendering will be mandatory henceforth. The new system will be in effect from November 3. As per the notification signed by the Additional Chief Secretary to the State Finance Department, P.K. Mishra, the initiative had been mooted to ensure timely and effective implementation of various schemes and ensure transparency in the tendering system. The state government has launched this new portal so that the work of various government projects can be implemented in a timely and effective manner, the notification read. The notification further stated that henceforth, the departments concerned and all their subordinate branch offices would have to invite all new tenders only through this new portal. The new web portal was launched on a trial basis in December 2025 through a special memorandum of the State Finance Department. Subsequently, on August 12 of this year, the scope of this system was extended step by step based on the application of some specific departments, including the Public Works Department. This time, it has been decided to launch this service in full swing in 25 departments at once. All the necessary information from the old portal is also being quickly transferred to the new system, a state finance department official said. The departments where the e-tendering system had been made mandatory henceforth include the Agriculture & Agricultural Marketing Department, Animal Husbandry Development Department, Cooperatives Department, Backwards Classes Welfare Department, Consumer Protection Department, Disaster Management Department, School Education Department, Higher Education Department, Food & Supplies Department, Information & Cultural Affairs Department, Information Technology Department, Tourism Department, Fire Service Department, Home & Hill Affairs Department, Industries & Commerce Department, Labour Department, Fisheries Department, Food Processing Department, Horticulture Department, Housing Department, Prison Administration Department, Justice Department and Women & Child Welfare Department. The main objective of this step is to speed up the tender process and create a common digital infrastructure across all departments. The new portal will increase transparency in government work and reduce delays to a great extent as it becomes operational. The departments concerned have been instructed to strictly follow the new rules from Tuesday, said the state finance department official.
West Bengal Christians hurt by mob violence narrate their ordeals before peoples tribunal
Christian women say mobs vandalised prayers meetings in their homes and physically assaulted them, accusing them of religious conversion; most perpetrators not arrested, police attitude has changed under BJP rule, survivors say
Bengal: Nadia tops among districts in tuberculosis eradication campaign program
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) Nadia has topped among the districts in West Bengal in the tuberculosis eradication campaign programme under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. According to the statistics provided by the Nadia district administration, out of the total 185 village panchayats in the district, not a single case of tuberculosis has been reported in 15 village panchayats in the last three years, which is considered as Gold Standard as per the national programme on tuberculosis eradication. Similarly, in 33 village panchayats in Nadia district, not a single case of tuberculosis has been reported in the last two years, which is considered as Silver Standard as per the same national programme. At the same time, in 50 village panchayats in Nadia district, not a single case of tuberculosis has been reported in the last year, which is considered Bronze Standard as per the national programme. This means that currently a total of 98 of 185 village panchayats in Nadia district are tuberculosis-free. According to Nadias district magistrate, Dr Srikanth Palli, this success has come as a result of continuous initiatives in tuberculosis detection, regular treatment, surveillance and awareness raising. About 20 years ago, the number of tuberculosis patients in Nadia district was around 30 times higher than the current number. The situation has totally changed now for the better, he added. According to him, tuberculosis needs long-term treatment and, depending on the severity of the disease, the treatment period can be as long as six and 18 months. However, it was noticed earlier that after the beginning of the medication process, often people stopped taking medicines midway after getting the initial relief from the cough and decline in infection level. This tendency used to increase the risk of drug-resistant tuberculosis, where treatment became even more difficult, he added. Therefore, he added, in the last few years the emphasis was especially given to ensuring that the patients go through the entire medication process, continuing the medicine for the full period as per the doctors advice. Currently, around 350 volunteers are involved in Nadia district alone as 'Nikshay Mitra'. They are responsible for helping the affected people with treatment and nutrition, Palli added.
Malda Land Clash: One Dead, SSB Jawan Hurt
A land dispute in Malda, West Bengal, resulted in one death and injuries to three others, including a Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawan. The clash occurred on Sunday afternoon when SSB personnel attempted to cultivate a disputed plot. Police have detained 13 people and are investigating the incident.
After Mamata-free Bengal, time now for Rahul-free Delhi: Nitin Nabin
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday led the party's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' march in Kolkata and simultaneously targeted former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. The procession, which started from College Street with Nitin Nabin, state Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, concluded in the Esplanade area in central Kolkata. While addressing the public at the end of the march, Nitin Nabin said, West Bengal is already completely free from Mamata. Unable to cope with the shock of defeat in his own state, the former Chief Minister is now crying in Delhi. Now Delhi too needs to be freed from Rahul quickly. The BJP launched a counter-offensive against the Opposition's protests over the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. On Sunday, the INDIA Bloc held a 'Save the Vote, Save the Country' programme at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Slamming the Opposition for organising the protest, Nitin Nabin said, People of the INDIA Bloc, who were defeated in their respective states, had gathered in Delhi to cry. The manner in which TMC was wiped out in Bengal, Congress and AAP were wiped out in Delhi. In Bihar too, RJD was completely wiped out. Now, it is Uttar Pradesh's turn; we had defeated Akhilesh Yadav earlier too, and we will defeat him in 2027 too. Such people with anarchist mindsets are led by Rahul Gandhi. Attacking the Congress further, the BJP national president said the grand old party never learns from its mistakes. Instead of learning from his mistakes, Rahul Gandhi is acting as the tool kit of foreign forces. When I say this word, I say this because when there was unrest in Bangladesh, he was sympathetic towards the elements who were causing the unrest. When elements try to cause unrest in Nepal, he expresses sympathy to them. Rahul Gandhi and Congress are sympathetic towards all such elements. The BJP Rajya Sabha leader further said, ''Even today, I tell Rahul Gandhi Ji: learn from your shortcomings, or else in the coming days, there will be no one left in the country even to take Congress's name; this is the situation that will arise for you. You talk about democracy? I ask the workers of Congress: is there any democracy left in your own party? You invoke the Constitution, which Constitution? The Constitution that runs according to the Nehru-Gandhi family? Nabin also hailed the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the country forward on several fronts. When it comes to national security, he stands as a Chowkidar (watchman); during a crisis like COVID-19, he stands as the Pradhan Sevak (Chief Servant) of the nation; this is Narendra Modi's leadership. Today, you are trying to spread anarchy across the country and harm constitutional institutions. When the public rejected you, had you fought for the people's causes, they wouldn't have turned their backs on you. The BJP leader added, And we can say that today, if more than 25 crore poor families have risen above the poverty line, it is a victory of trust in Narendra Modi's development. It is a victory of Narendra Modi's welfare schemes. Now they ask how this transformed into results. Instead of removing poverty, you removed the poor. But Narendra Modi Ji removed poverty and brought people out of the poverty line. That is why we won the election in 2019, and that is why we won in 2024, and we will win again in 2029. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari compared the Trinamool Congress and the Opposition by presenting his own political interpretation of the SIR process. He said, Whatever SIR means to the opposition, for us the real meaning of SIR is - remove the infiltrators, save India. Strongly attacking the opposition camp, the Chief Minister further said, Let me remind those who have come together today to save themselves from corruption and jail terms, to maintain the dynasty and to bring back the politics of appeasement - in the 2026 elections, the people of West Bengal elected the Bharatiya Janata Party by giving 2 crore 92 lakh votes. That is why they want to create anarchy in Bengal today.''
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday launched a scathing attack on the opposition INDIA bloc, accusing its constituents of uniting solely to evade corruption probes, protect family-centric political dynasties, and engage in appeasement politics. Addressing a massive crowd during the BJP
J&K: Indian Army kickstarts eight-week free coaching program for Sainik School exams in Doda
Digital Desk | Jammu, Nov 2 (IANS) The Indian Army has launched an eight-week free coaching programme to help underprivileged students prepare for the Sainik School entrance Exam in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The free programme, kick-starting on Monday, was inaugurated by Commander 9 Sector RR, Brigadier Vikrant Shinde, in the presence of students and their parents, at the Battalion headquarters of Assam Rifles in Thaleela village of Doda. The students were selected and shortlisted after qualifying an examination at their respective schools. They also expressed gratitude to the Indian Army for supporting them in achieving their dreams. The Commander, 9-Sector RR Brigadier Vikrant Shinde, said that 60 meritorious students drawn from different schools of Doda district who qualified for the program will get the specialised coaching from teachers who have been especially called from West Bengal. The much-needed coaching programme is aimed at bridging educational gaps and offering equal opportunities for students in far-flung and remote regions to crack the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam, Said Brig Vikrant Shinde. Brigadier Vikrant Shinde also distributed free study material among all the students who have qualified for the coaching programme. Speaking about the initiative, Brigadier Vikrant Shinde told IANS, I strongly believe that the difference between us as human beings is not in our abilities, but in the opportunities we receive. The kind of opportunities a person gets in life is very important. He further thanked the students and their guardians for deciding to participate in this initiative. The students also expressed gratitude to the Indian Army for providing them with this platform and opportunity, stating that every child dreams of studying at a Sainik School.
When Union Ministers from Bengal step from politics to the theatre stage
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar taking time off to step under the arc lights on stage has generated interest because while politicians are known to have dabbled in acting in West Bengal a state recognised for cultural activities there have not been many who could follow their hearts while being in a similar position that demands absolute involvement. Yet, for Bengal, the achievement is not without precedent. More than two decades ago, another Bengali minister at the Centre, Ajit Panja (1936-2008), became famous for the portrayal of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa in productions of Nati Binodini. Majumdar took to the stage on Sunday, donning the role of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in a theatrical production, 'Keshari Hatya', depicting the life and death of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS). He also appeared in the same play as the narrator. The Minister told the media that he was offered the role, and as every Bengali has a latent desire to act, he accepted it. Though I cant recollect any other Union Minister from West Bengal having acted in a play apart from Ajitda and Sukantababu, I do remember Subrata Mukherjee and lately, Bratya Basu, having enacted roles on stage as well as in cinema, said Saumya Bandopadhya, a senior journalist who has covered the state for almost a half-century. Subrata Mukherjee (1946-2021) was a veteran West Bengal politician who was a senior leader of the Congress party and later, the Trinamool. He served as a cabinet minister in the West Bengal government and was widely regarded as an influential organiser and administrator, with a political career spanning more than five decades. He also served as the Mayor of Kolkata and played an important role in Bengal politics for many years. The 57-year-old Bratya Basu has served as a Minister in the Mamata Banerjee-led cabinet in West Bengal. However, neither Mukherjee nor Basu were Union Ministers, and their acting skills were well known earlier. Echoing Bandopadhya, another senior journalist from West Bengal, Gautam Hor, added that it is the passion for the stage that draws people from other professions onto amateur acting. Anybody who loves theatre can participate on stage, but it is the time constraint for someone who holds a ministers job that makes such an attempt stand out. Such a foray requires time, especially for rehearsals, he said. According to Majumdar, rehearsals were conducted even as he attended to his official engagements, participating whenever he could afford the time. That, indeed, is a tough task. It is perhaps Bengali has a latent desire to act that the Minister stated that made the task possible for him. Panja, a senior Congress leader who later joined the Trinamool Congress and served in several Union ministries, was also a passionate theatre actor. He earned widespread recognition with his enactment of Sri Ramakrishna, and has even held a show at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Contemporary accounts describe how then-Prime Minister Vajpayee was among those who watched the production during one of its stagings, and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, Jyoti Basu, had attended a performance and praised Panja's acting. The tradition resurfaced with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sukanta Majumdar performing at Kolkata's Rabindra Sadan. Hopefully, the curtain will never fall as Bengal continues to follow the passion.
No one will be able to destroy democracy: BJP's Rahul Sinha targets Mamata Banerjee
Hitting out at former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rahul Sinha on Monday asserted that party workers would thwart every attempt to weaken democratic institutions in the state, declaring that 'no one would be able to destroy democracy' as long as BJP workers continued to stand united. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the party's 'Save Democracy' march in Kolkata, Sinha responded to allegations raised by Banerjee regarding electoral outcomes and claimed that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo had lost touch with the ground reality. The message is that as long as even a single Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker remains, no one will be able to destroy democracy. Every BJP worker will work to thwart the conspiracy that these people are hatching to destroy democracy, Sinha said. Taking a direct swipe at Banerjee over her remarks blaming electoral losses on vote manipulation, Sinha said that the people of West Bengal had rejected the Trin...
BJP MP Rahul Sinha vows to protect democracy in West Bengal tensions
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Retired Revenue Officer Arrested in Connection with Fugitive Stone Quarry Owner in West Bengal
A retired revenue officer has been arrested in West Bengal for alleged ties to fugitive stone quarry owner Tulu Mandal amid ongoing investigations. Retired Revenue Officer Arrested in Connection with Fugitive Stone Quarry Owner in West Bengal
Daughter Of Former Minister Questioned In Puja Scam
Kolkata Police have summoned Avery Sen, daughter of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen, for questioning in connection with the Durga Puja preview pass scam and the alleged unauthorised use of the UNESCO name and logo. This follows the arrest of Indranil Sen and the questioning of his wife, Madhuchhanda Sen, as investigators trace financial transactions linked to the case.
Mamata Banerjee's nameplate was removed from the main hall of Kolkata's cultural centre Nandan and painted over. This action occurred before the annual Kolkata International Film Festival, while Jyoti Basu's plaque remains intact. Banerjee participated in a mega rally in Delhi addressing alleged electoral irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision exercise. She accused the BJP of looting West Bengal and emphasized the need to protect democracy.
Body of Cantine Worker Found in West Bengal Assembly Toilet, Investigation Underway
A cantine workers body was discovered in a West Bengal Assembly toilet, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of his death. Body of Cantine Worker Found in West Bengal Assembly Toilet, Investigation Underway
Cyclone Murasu to bring light to moderate rain to parts of West Bengal
Cyclone Murasu is expected to bring scattered light to moderate rain to Kolkata, Midnapore and South 24 Parganas over the next two days. The storm is forecast to make landfall in south Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, while temperatures in West Bengal may dip from November 5
Nabin to lead BJP's save democracy rally in Kolkata, civic poll strategy on agenda
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin will arrive in Kolkata on Monday afternoon to lead the partys Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao (save democracy, eliminate anarchy) rally, which will begin at College Street and conclude at Esplanade in central Kolkata. Following the rally, the BJP chief is expected to review the party's preparations for elections to seven urban local bodies in the state, including Kolkata. The rally is part of the BJPs nationwide campaign against the Opposition protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The SIR protests have been spearheaded by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and supported by the Congress-led INDIA bloc and other opposition parties, according to the BJPs account of the campaign. Nabin is scheduled to arrive at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport from Patna shortly after 2 pm. He will proceed directly to College Street, the starting point of the rally, and lead the march to Esplanade. It remains unclear whether he will address party workers and supporters at the concluding gathering. Mondays programme will mark the start of an extended BJP campaign across West Bengal against the anti-SIR protests. State BJP vice-president Prabal Raha said similar rallies would be held in Howrah, adjoining Kolkata, and Siliguri in Darjeeling district on November 3. The second phase of the campaign is scheduled to begin on November 11, after Kali Puja and Diwali. The party plans to organise marches at 800 locations across the state, each with at least 10,000 participants, Raha said. The BJP also intends to bring national-level leaders and supporters from different parts of the country into the campaign in urban centres across Bengal. After the Kolkata rally, Nabin is expected to meet state BJP leaders to review preparations for elections to seven urban local bodies in West Bengal. These include the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC). A state BJP committee member said the discussions would focus on the partys strategy for the civic polls, including candidate selection. The leadership may also take up the preparation of preliminary candidate lists for the KMC and HMC elections. Nabin is expected to leave for Delhi either on Monday night or on Tuesday morning. The elections to the seven municipal bodies are likely to be held in the third or fourth week of December, according to the schedule being discussed. The results are expected in the last week of December or the first week of January 2027. The BJPs campaign is expected to run alongside its preparations for the civic elections, giving the state leadership two parallel organisational tasks in the weeks ahead.
West Bengal Government Prepares for Diwali and Kali Puja Festivities Amid Security Concerns
West Bengal government intensifies preparations for Diwali and Kali Puja, assigning cabinet ministers to oversee law and order during the festivities. West Bengal Government Prepares for Diwali and Kali Puja Festivities Amid Security Concerns
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Nitin Nabin set to lead BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' marches in Bihar and West Bengal
BJP national president Nitin Nabin will lead major marches in Bihar and West Bengal on Monday. This is part of the party's ongoing 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' campaign against the opposition's claims. Nabin's marches aim to counter alleged misinformation and anarchy disseminated by the opposition bloc. The BJP believes that every party worker will help clarify the opposition's false narratives.
Rahul says Gyanesh Kumar would be removed, warns PM Modi, Shah they are next after CEC,
New Delhi, Nov 1: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah that they would face consequences over alleged electoral irregularities, declaring that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar would be removed from office and sent to jail. Addressing the INDIA blocs Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said, After Gyanesh, you are next, reports The Times of India (TOI). Gyanesh Kumar will be removed as CEC, he will go to jail, he said. This is not an ordinary theft. This is treason, Rahul Gandhi said, accusing the BJP of stealing votes in several state Assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He alleged that electoral manipulation had taken place in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Karnataka, besides the 2024 general elections. The Congress leader said the INDIA bloc would not allow democracy to be destroyed or the Constitution to be undermined. The rally was organised to protest against alleged electoral irregularities and demand the resignation of the CEC. Opposition parties have repeatedly accused the BJP of benefiting from alleged manipulation of electoral rolls and electronic voting machines (EVMs), charges the ruling party has rejected. Opposition leaders march to Ramlila Maidan The INDIA blocs Chalo Dilli march began from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction, with Opposition leaders, including Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of J&K, Mehbooba Mufti, former chief minister of J&K, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who also spoke to the crowd, voicing save the constitution at the Ramlila Maidan. Press Trust of India reported Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said the Ramlila Maidan has turned into the Haldighati of democracy with a massive turnout of people and asserted that this is indicative of change that is in the offing, as he asserted that those who came to power at the Centre through Uttar Pradesh will also exit from there. Taking a dig at the BJP, Yadav said those who speak of having a firm, immovable stance -- likening it to the unshakeable foot of Angad -- should consider where they would even place that foot, given that there is no ground left to stand on. Addressing the INDIA bloc rally at Delhis Ramlila Maidan against vote chori, Akhilesh referred to the recent MLC polls and said the people of Kashi (Varanasi) have reduced the double-engine government to a double zero. The rally followed the Oppositions mock impeachment proceedings against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, held on Saturday at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The latest confrontation comes amid the Oppositions continuing allegations of vote chori and its objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in several states. Rahul alleges BJP forced shops shut Rahul Gandhi also accused the BJP of forcibly shutting shops in Connaught Place, alleging that the move caused losses to local traders. According to the Press Trust of India (PTI), Rahul Gandhi made the allegation in a video recorded while he was travelling in an open vehicle towards the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction. He said the INDIA bloc had appealed to people attending the rally to shop at local markets during the festive season to support traders. But upon reaching Connaught Place, we learned that the BJP has forcibly shut down all the shops. The country is watching how the BJP is causing loss to the shopkeepers, Gandhi said. On Saturday night, he had urged people travelling to Delhi for the march and rally to purchase goods from local shops ahead of Diwali, Chhath and Bhai Dooj. Rahul Gandhi had accused the BJP of spreading rumours that the Oppositions programme would hurt businesses, saying the rally and shopping could take place together. Nearly 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel were deployed in central Delhi for the rally, while more than 200 CCTV cameras were installed in the area, Hindustan Times reported. Police said arrangements had been made to facilitate the march and manage crowds at the venue. While the INDIA bloc expected a large turnout from different states, police preparations were based on Ramlila Maidans capacity of around 50,000 people, with any overflow to be managed on surrounding streets. The Oppositions campaign against the CEC gathered momentum after a report by The Indian Express last month said Election Commissioners had objected to decisions taken by the CEC on 14 occasions over a 10-month period. The Election Commission maintained that its decisions had been unanimous.
BJP chief Nitin Nabin to lead Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy padyatras in Bihar, Bengal today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin will lead Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) padyatras in Bihar and West Bengal on Monday as part of the party's nationwide campaign against what it describes as misinformation and organised anarchy being spread by the Opposition. According to a post by BJP Bihar on X, Nabin will lead the first padyatra in Bhagalpur on November 2. BJP's National President, Shri Nitin Nabin, will lead the Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy padyatra organised in Bhagalpur on November 2, 2026, the party said in its post. The foot march in Bhagalpur will commence at 11 a.m. from Lajpat Park and conclude at Seva Jyoti Chowk at 12.30 p.m. After completing his programme in Bihar, Nabin will travel to Kolkata, where he will lead the second padyatra of the day. The march will begin at 3 p.m. from College Street and conclude at Dharmatala at 5.30 p.m., according to a BJP press note. Officials said detailed arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the padyatras. The party has described the campaign as a movement against what it calls the lies, deception, conspiracies and anarchy being spread by a desperate and disillusioned Opposition. With the resolve of Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao, every BJP karyakarta is reaching out to villages and households to expose what the party calls the Opposition's false and fabricated narrative and apprise people of the truth, the press note said. Senior party leaders, state BJP presidents, thousands of party workers and members of the public are expected to participate in the padyatras being organised in Bhagalpur and Kolkata. The BJP has positioned the initiative as a response to what it alleges are systematic attempts by the Opposition to mislead the public and create disorder. Party leaders maintain that the foot marches will help counter what they describe as false narratives and reinforce the message of democratic values and disciplined public life. The BJP has indicated that similar programmes will continue across the country as part of the larger nationwide drive.
PM Modi to inaugurate Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 in Delhi today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Monday and address the gathering, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. The four-day summit, scheduled to be held from November 2 to 5, will bring together global policymakers, investors, financial institutions and industry leaders to promote investment, innovation and international partnerships in the renewable energy sector. The theme of the summit is Invest. Innovate. Inspire. According to the PMO, Bharat RE 2026 will attract participants from more than 130 countries, including over 40 Ministers. It will serve as a global platform for clean energy investment, industry engagement and technology partnerships. Nine countries and regional groupings -- Australia, Denmark, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom -- will participate as Country Partners. Thirteen states and Union Territories will also showcase their renewable energy potential, investment opportunities and manufacturing capabilities at the summit. These include Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The summit will be organised alongside the 9th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly and the 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH), bringing three major clean energy platforms together. While Bharat RE will focus on investment, industry and technology partnerships across the clean energy sector, the ISA Assembly will work towards advancing international cooperation in solar energy, including finance and institutional capacity. The International Conference on Green Hydrogen, meanwhile, will focus on green hydrogen technologies, investment and large-scale deployment. Together, these three platforms are expected to strengthen international cooperation and accelerate the deployment of clean energy solutions. Building on the legacy of RE-INVEST, India's flagship renewable energy investment summit, Bharat RE 2026 will provide an expanded platform for global engagement across the clean energy sector. The summit will feature plenary sessions, ministerial discussions, CEO roundtables and country and state sessions. It will also facilitate business-to-business, business-to-government and government-to-government engagements to promote investments, partnerships and project development. The accompanying Expo will feature more than 400 exhibitors showcasing advanced technologies, Indian manufacturing capabilities and clean energy solutions. The exhibits will cover a wide range of sectors, including solar and wind power, green hydrogen, energy storage and other emerging areas of renewable energy.
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West Bengal to Provide Land and Housing to Matua Refugees, Says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledges land and housing for Matua refugees from Bangladesh, promising their release from detention. West Bengal to Provide Land and Housing to Matua Refugees, Says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari
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NFR opens Rangapani-Bagdogra siding line in North Bengal for regular freight operations
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Nov 1 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has commissioned the existing 6.8-km Rangapani-Bagdogra siding line under its Katihar Division for regular freight operations, paving the way for smoother goods movement and strengthening freight connectivity in the region, officials said on Sunday. Katihar Division headquarters in Katihar city in Bihar. The Rangapani-Bagdogra corridor is a vital strategic and logistical railway link located in the Siliguri region (Chicken's Neck) of Darjeeling district in North Bengal. NFRs Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that the long-disused line has been brought into use with minimal expenditure, making productive use of existing railway infrastructure to meet growing freight transportation requirements. With this development, trains coming from East Central Railway (ECR) and entering NFR at Forbesganj will no longer require reversal at Siliguri Junction (SGUJ), he said. Eliminating this reversal will result in substantial energy savings, avoid unnecessary detention of rolling stock and reduce the deployment of crew and shunting staff for reversal operations. Sharma said that the new operational arrangement will enable NFR to receive at least 10 trains per day from ECR at Forbesganj for onward movement to destinations beyond Barsoi. This will significantly enhance freight handling capacity and operational efficiency, while facilitating faster movement and better utilisation of rolling stock, he added. The additional freight route offers greater operational flexibility and more efficient utilisation of railway resources. According to the NFR CPRO, for traders, businesses and consumers in the region, it is expected to support more reliable transportation of goods and strengthen local supply chains. The initiative also creates scope for NFR to handle additional freight traffic and generate revenue through better utilisation of an existing asset. The conversion was carried out under the guidance of NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, with coordinated efforts by Katihar Division and the other concerned departments. It reflects NFRs continued focus on improving services through teamwork and optimal utilisation of existing assets, Sharma said. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), headquartered at Maligaon near Guwahati, operates across the Northeastern states as well as in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar.
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 1 (IANS) The Matua refugees coming to West Bengal from neighbouring Bangladesh who had been jailed during the previous Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government, will be released in the coming days and will also be provided with land and accommodation in the state, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Sunday. He also promised that such Matua refugees will first be granted citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and thereafter their names will be enrolled in the voters' list. Matuas are a Backward Class Hindu community from erstwhile East Pakistan or present day Bangladesh, who settled in different parts of West Bengal over time since Independence. CM Adhikari made these promises while addressing the second International Matua Gosai Conference at Thakurbari, the ancestral home of the Matua leadership in Thakurnagar at Bangaon in North 24 Parganas district. After the recent regime change in Bangladesh, many Matuas among Hindu brothers who settled there faced massive atrocities. Then, in West Bengal, the previous Trinamool Congress-ruled administration selectively arrested many Hindu refugees, including those from the Matua community. On September 1, 2025, our Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised that no police would touch those who had left Bangladesh and entered India to save their lives till December 31, 2024, the Chief Minister said. Thereafter, Chief Minister Adhikari announced that if any Matua refugees are still in jail without trial in any correctional home in the border adjacent Bangaon and Barasat in North 24 Parganas and Ranaghat in Nadia district, they will be released from jail with dignity and will be given land and houses. The Chief Minister in his speech also promised to give CAA certificates to the people from the Matua community by December 31 this year. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Adhikari also launched a scathing attack over the opposition parties and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the latter's movement on the twin issues of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Those who are trying to destabilise the country and state will not be spared. We will fight against them. The Hindus will not become refugees again in their own land, the Chief Minister said. Speaking on the occasion, he also recalled how his own mother, who hailed from Barisal in erstwhile East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, was driven out overnight from there just on religious grounds. My mother came here as a refugee from Barisal. She was thrown out of Bangladesh just because she was a Hindu. I will be vigilant against those who want to destabilise our country and state like Bangladesh, Chief Minister Adhikari added.
West Bengal Police Busts Major Drug Trafficking Racket in Malda
West Bengal CM praises police for dismantling a drug trafficking ring, seizing nearly 2.7 kg of morphine in Malda. West Bengal Police Busts Major Drug Trafficking Racket in Malda
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CM Adhikari congratulates Bengal Police on busting organised narcotics racket
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 1 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday congratulated the Special Task Force (STF) of the state police over the busting of an organised narcotics racket in Malda district of the state. In a social media statement, CM Adhikari had claimed that in a breakthrough in our ongoing crackdown against narcotics syndicates, a vigilant team from the STF of the state police intercepted a vehicle on the National Highway-12 near Madhughat at Kaliachak in Malda district and recovered around 2.688 kg of contraband morphine. As per the Chief Minister's statement, four key persons, all involved in an inter-state narcotics smuggling racket, were arrested in this connection. The Chief Minister also claimed that a specific case has been initiated to thoroughly dismantle the entire racket from its roots. I appreciate the officers and personnel of West Bengal Police and the STF for their swift, coordinated action and unwavering dedication to duty. Let me remind the drug smugglers, racketeers and syndicate operators, they will be dealt with an iron fist, as our Government maintains an uncompromising zero tolerance policy against drug peddling to safeguard the future of our Youth and strengthen our collective resolve under the #NashaMuktBHaratAbhiyan, CM Adhikari said in a statement. Since taking charge as the ninth West Bengal Chief Minister after the Assembly polls earlier this year, Suvendu Adhikari had been very vocal against organised narcotics smuggling rackets and illegal liquor dens operating in different parts of the state. According to CM Adhikari, constant drives against such organised narcotics smuggling rackets and illegal liquor dens were extremely necessary to prevent other social evils, especially crime against women. Since then, the state police have been quite active on this count, with several narcotics smuggling rackets being busted and several illegal liquor dens being demolished in different parts of the state during the last few months. Every success of the state police in busting such rackets had been acknowledged by the Chief Minister through his social media statement, boosting the morale of the state police in the matter.
Nitin Nabin to lead BJPs Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao padyatras in Bihar, Bengal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin will lead two major Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao Padyatras in Bihar and West Bengal on Monday as part of the partys nationwide campaign against what it describes as the Oppositions misinformation, disinformation and organised anarchy. The first padyatra (foot march) will commence at 11:00 a.m. from Lajpat Park in Bhagalpur, Bihar, and conclude at Seva Jyoti Chowk at 12:30 pm. Thereafter, Nabin will travel to Kolkata, where the second padyatra will begin at 3:00 p.m. from College Street and conclude at Dharmatala at 5:30 pm, a BJP press note said. According to the party, the campaign is a movement against the lies, deception, conspiracies and anarchy being spread by a desperate and disillusioned Opposition. With the resolve of Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao, every BJP karyakarta is reaching out to villages and households to expose the Oppositions false and fabricated narrative and apprise the people of the truth, the press note said. Senior party leaders, state BJP presidents, thousands of dedicated karyakartas and members of the public will participate in the padyatras being organised in Bhagalpur and Kolkata. The BJP has framed the initiative as a response to what it calls systematic attempts by the Opposition to mislead the public and create disorder. Party leaders maintain that the padyatras will help counter false narratives and reinforce the message of democratic values and disciplined public life. Nabins dual programmes in the two states on the same day underline the partys focus on taking its campaign directly to the people in key regions. The BJP has indicated that similar programmes will continue across the country as part of the larger nationwide drive. The party expects large participation from workers and supporters in both Bhagalpur and Kolkata. Officials said detailed arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of the padyatras.
West Bengal government notifies jobs for kin of those killed in political violence
The notification provides a cut off date from 2001 onwards; families of victims of political violence in the past 25 years can apply for government jobs
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Former Chief Minister of West Bengal and leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Mamata Banerjee, hit out hard at the BJP-led government as well as the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, in a speech she gave at the INDIA block's massive
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 1 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday announced the appointment of Priti Nonia as the spokesperson for its West Bengal unit. The key organisational appointment was cleared by the BJP's West Bengal President Samik Bhattacharya, and the announcement was made through the party's X handle. The Bengal BJPs General Secretary and state office-in-charge, Shashi Agnihotri, issued an organisational order stating, State President Samik Bhattacharya has appointed Priti Nonia as a State Spokesperson of the BJP, West Bengal. Samik Bhattacharya also extended warm congratulations on her appointment and best wishes for the new responsibility. Notably, Priti Chauhan is a resident of Asansol district and a journalist by profession. She currently resides in Delhi. The appointment comes into effect with immediate effect, said the official release. Following her appointment, Priti Nonia also took to her social media handle on Facebook to express gratitude to the party leadership as well as special thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bestowing upon her the responsibility. I express my sincere gratitude and thanks to the top leadership and the organisation of Bharatiya Janata Party for entrusting me with the responsibility of serving as a spokesperson for the BJP in West Bengal, she said in a post on Facebook. Nonia, making special mention of PM Modi, party national president Nitin Nabin, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and others, added that it was a matter of great fortune and pride for her to have the opportunity to work under the guidance and leadership of the esteemed leaders. I shall work with complete loyalty, dedication, and commitment to ensure that the organisations ideals, spirit of service, and commitment to public welfare reach every individual, she said further in the FB post.
FairPoint: Rahul Gandhi and the desperation of a dethroned prince
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi sitting in the front seat of an open bus, with other Opposition leaders behind him, and a man wearing saffron headgear running barefoot with a fluttering Tricolour; the scene could not have been more dramatic. The Ramlila Maidan provided even more eye-catching moments, with thousands of people, mainly from Congress-ruled states, turning up to show solidarity on an issue that Rahul Gandhi wants to turn into a movement for regime change. In an age when spectacles have become favourites on social media and the number of views and clicks matters so much, Rahul Gandhi's event could certainly be termed interesting. But success in the virtual world is quite different from the ground reality. The ground situation is not as rosy as the viral reels and social media posts might suggest. The recent MLC elections in 28 seats across four states offer a reality check. These were not elections fought in the illusory world of social media. The truth is that the Congress won just one seat, and that too largely because of the candidate's own standing rather than any political appeal that Rahul Gandhi might have generated. Earlier, during the Bihar elections, Rahul Gandhi tried his best to make the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) an issue but failed to get the response he was looking for. The people voted in large numbers and handed victory to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA. Then why is he sticking to this issue and trying to create a wave, believing that ordinary voters, who have been casting their votes, will buy his claims? The answer perhaps lies with Rahul Gandhi himself and those who were sitting in that open bus and attending his rally at the Ramlila Maidan. Consider the leaders who have rallied behind him. Mamata Banerjee, who lost the West Bengal Assembly elections; the Left, which lost its hold in Kerala; Akhilesh Yadav, who is trying to regain his political foothold in Uttar Pradesh; Mehbooba Mufti, whose party suffered electoral setbacks in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls; and Farooq Abdullah, whose party is grappling with internal discord. Then there are Sanjay Raut and Supriya Sule, whose respective parties lost power in Maharashtra. Rahul Gandhi's mission, and that of those supporting him, seems to be focused on one objective: discrediting a legitimately elected government. With each passing day, this impression is becoming more apparent. Rahul Gandhi seems to be in a hurry to reclaim something that he believes belongs to him. Whether it is questioning the Election Commission, challenging electoral mandates, or organising a mock Parliament to target constitutional authorities, his recent political activities suggest an Opposition leader who is unwilling to accept the limitations of his present position. His stated political objective seems to be to dislodge the government at the Centre, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has identified his targets and made them known publicly: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Modi. There is nothing wrong with criticising the government or the ruling party. It is the Opposition's job to question the government, raise its voice and hold the ruling dispensation accountable. It is also perfectly legitimate to seek a change in government. But in India, a change of government can only come through the electoral process or a change in the political equations that sustain a coalition government. What Rahul Gandhi has been doing of late reflects what can only be described as the desperation of a prince who has been dethroned. Instead of focusing on getting his own and his party's act together, he seems more inclined towards discrediting others than proving his own worth. Perhaps he believes that this kind of politics can help him create the wave among the masses that he has so far failed to generate. Former Supreme Court judge (Retd.) Markandey Katju described Rahul Gandhi's paradox as that of he mad wannabe King of India. It is worth recalling that, despite the Gandhi family not having a Prime Minister in office between May 2004 and May 2014, it was widely seen as exercising considerable influence in the UPA government. And no one can forget the moment when Rahul Gandhi, at a press conference on September 27, 2013, denounced and dismissed a controversial ordinance proposed by his own party's UPA government, then led by the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He described it as complete nonsense that should be torn up and thrown away. He even tore up a copy of the ordinance while the then Prime Minister was on an official visit to the United States. More than 13 years later, similar political theatrics seem to be playing out again. Rahul Gandhi's repeated attacks on constitutional institutions, even as he makes a show of carrying a pocket-sized copy of the Constitution, are quite paradoxical. The Election Commission of India, the Supreme Court and the office of the Prime Minister are all important pillars of our constitutional framework. They are certainly not above scrutiny or criticism. But attempting to create mass hysteria through allegations that have yet to be substantiated is hardly the way to demonstrate respect for the Constitution. Interestingly, Prime Minister Modi made some striking remarks during his speech in Gujarat on 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas'. He mentioned that certain forces were continuously engaged in conspiracies to divide the nation. He said that attempts were being made to divide and pit against one another the children of Mother India. He also added that, after more than a decade of frustration and disappointment, these people had now come out in the open. We must identify who is secretly meeting whom abroad, which anti-India forces are supporting whom, and who is speaking the language of India's enemies. We must recognise these patterns. We must unite and confront them. Especially the way social media is being used as a weapon, the way rumours are being spread, and the efforts being made to damage India's image, all citizens must come together to deal with these challenges, he said. These are serious statements and point to concerns that have been expressed repeatedly by many. If foreign elements are indeed involved in pushing agendas and creating instability in India, it is high time the government exposed them and placed the evidence in the public domain. Without naming anyone, PM Modi's remarks offered enough hints to invite questions. Why have constitutional institutions, including the Election Commission, the Supreme Court and even the Armed Forces, repeatedly come under attack? Are these attacks merely part of domestic political sparring, or is there a larger story that needs to be examined? The government must investigate and bring the facts into the public domain. After all, a dethroned prince may continue to dream of reclaiming his throne, but in India's democracy, it is the people who decide who gets to occupy it. (Deepika Bhan can be contacted at deepika.b@ians.in)
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Thakurnagar: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday, November 1, asserted that the government would expedite hearing and provide citizenship under the CAA to 2.5 lakh petitioners in the state by December 31. Addressing the International Matua Gosai Convention 2026 at Thakurnagar, the traditional stronghold of the Matuas, in North 24 Parganas district, Adhikari 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 to fast-track CAA citizenship for 2.5 lakh applicants by December 31: Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the government will expedite hearings for citizenship under CAA. He stated that 2.5 lakh petitioners will receive citizenship by December 31. Adhikari criticized the previous government for opposing the CAA and neglecting the Matua community. Rs 50 crore has been allocated for the development of the Matua community.
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Cockroach Janta Party Backs Vote Chori Fight, But Skips INDIA Blocs Ramlila Maidan Rally
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Four held from Malda as West Bengal STF busts interstate drug network
