Presidential Order: 9 States and UTs Get New Governors and LGs Ahead of Key Elections New Delhi, March 6, 2026 — President Droupadi Murmu executed a massive administrative reshuffle late Thursday night, appointing new Governors and Lieutenant Governors across nine States and Union Territories. The sweeping changes come just months ahead of highly anticipated assembly … Read more
Shock in Siliguri: International Cricketer Richa Ghosh Placed in ‘Adjudication’ Category of Electoral Roll Siliguri, March 1, 2026 — In a surprising development following the publication of the final voter list in West Bengal, the name of Siliguri’s own international cricketer and World Cup winner, Richa Ghosh, has been marked as “Under Adjudication.” The anomaly … Read more
Election Commission Publishes Final Voter List for West Bengal Siliguri, March 1, 2026 — The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially published the final voter list for West Bengal. The release marks the conclusion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and formalizes the electoral roll ahead of upcoming elections in the state. Finalization … Read more
Bengal Electoral Roll 2026: Incomplete Final List Published; Guide to Check Your Voter Status Kolkata, February 28, 2026 — In compliance with the directives of the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is publishing the incomplete final voter list for West Bengal today. The publication follows the Supreme Court’s intervention in the state’s … Read more
Election Commission to Publish Incomplete Final Voter List for West Bengal Today Following SC Order Kolkata, February 28, 2026 — In compliance with the directives of the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to publish the incomplete final voter list for West Bengal later today. The publication follows the Supreme Court’s … Read more
Jalpaiguri Athlete Swapna Barman Joins TMC Ahead of Bengal Assembly Elections Kolkata, February 27, 2026 — International athlete and Asian Games gold medalist Swapna Barman officially joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) today at the party’s headquarters in Kolkata. Barman, a prominent figure from the Rajbongshi community in North Bengal’s Jalpaiguri district, was formally inducted into … Read more
Supreme Court Sets 5 PM Thursday Deadline for Bengal EROs to Surrender Pending Voter Documents to Judges New Delhi, February 25, 2026 — To address the backlog in West Bengal’s electoral roll revision, the Supreme Court today directed Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant EROs (AEROs) in the state to hand over pending voter documents … Read more
Shaping the 2026 Sankalp Patra: Over 200 Stakeholders Join BJP’s High-Level Consultative Meeting in Siliguri Siliguri, February 24, 2026 — Gearing up for the high-stakes 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a high-level consultative meeting in Siliguri today to gather direct public feedback for its upcoming election manifesto, the ‘Sankalp … Read more
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista’s News18 Op-Ed Blasts TMC on Bengal’s Youth Crisis: “From Decay To Doles” Siliguri, February 23, 2026 — In a recent opinion article published on News18 titled “From Decay To Doles: How TMC Has Let Down Bengal’s Youth”, Darjeeling MP Raju Bista mounted a sharp critique of the All India Trinamool Congress … Read more
BJP MP Raju Bista Demands Governor’s Intervention Over Brutal Assault on Pregnant Adivasi Woman in Phansidewa Darjeeling, February 22, 2026 — Escalating the fight for justice in a horrific case of land-grabbing and violence in the Darjeeling district, Lok Sabha MP Raju Bista has formally written to West Bengal Governor Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, urging … Read more
Siliguri, February 16, 2026 — Thousands of youths took to the streets of Siliguri today for the “Chaakri Chai Bengal” (We Want Jobs Bengal) rally, organized by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). The massive protest culminated in a unique symbolic act, with participants mailing thousands of postcards directly to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, demanding … Read more
New Delhi, February 11, 2026 – Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary informed Parliament that only 52 government schools in West Bengal have been onboarded under the Vidyanjali initiative, highlighting a low uptake compared to the national push for community participation in school development. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Chaudhary … Read more
New Delhi, February 11, 2026 – Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the Centre has allocated a record ₹14,205 crore for railway projects in West Bengal in the Union Budget 2026-27, marking the highest ever funding for the state. This substantial allocation is more than three times the average annual budget provided … Read more
Murshidabad, February 8, 2026 – Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and acclaimed singer Arijit Singh have landed in hot water following allegations of entering a government college campus in West Bengal without prior permission late at night. The incident, which has sparked widespread debate on social media, reportedly occurred at Rani Dhanya Kumari Government College in … Read more
Siliguri, February 7, 2026 – Darjeeling Lok Sabha MP and BJP leader Raju Bista today expressed strong outrage over alleged derogatory comments made by a Congress spokesperson against a Gorkha panelist during a live TV debate in Assam, calling it an act of humiliation towards the entire Gorkha community. In a detailed post on X … Read more
Kolkata, February 7, 2026 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a directive to the West Bengal government, instructing it to promptly settle outstanding honorariums for officials and staff involved in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. In a letter addressed to the state’s Chief Secretary, the ECI emphasized the … Read more
Darjeeling, February 6, 2026 – Darjeeling MP Shri Raju Bista has sharply criticized the West Bengal interim budget, labeling it a “Kamikaze Budget” that he claims will accelerate the state’s economic decline. In a detailed critique, Bista argued that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government has prioritized short-term welfare schemes over long-term fiscal health, masking a … Read more
New Delhi, February 5, 2026 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) today held a high-level briefing for 1,444 Central Observers to be deployed for the upcoming Assembly Elections in five states and union territories, including West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry. The meeting, held at the India International Institute of Democracy and … Read more
New Delhi – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confronted Delhi Police personnel outside Banga Bhawan, the state guest house in the national capital, on Monday, accusing them of “atrocities” and creating an intimidating environment ahead of her meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The incident occurred amid heavy police deployment around … Read more
Kolkata – As the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) Madhyamik (Class 10) examinations begin on February 2, 2026, stringent safety protocols have been implemented to safeguard over 10 lakh students statewide, with special emphasis on mitigating wildlife risks in North Bengal’s forest-fringed districts. In areas like Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri, and Darjeeling, where exam centers … Read more