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The deployment heavily covers the northern and western belts. In North Bengal, districts like Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar will see 92 and 77 companies respectively, while the hills of Darjeeling and Kalimpong have been allocated 61 and 21.

EC to deploy 2,407 central force companies for WB Polls Phase-1

April 15, 2026, 04:00 PM - 3 min read

Officials noted that these figures were finalised after a comprehensive "vulnerability assessment" aimed at ensuring voters can reach the booths without facing intimidation.

All-India General Secretary of the TMC Abhishek Banerjee - file image.

Unity over rift: Abhishek’s call to TMC ahead of WB polls

April 15, 2026, 11:38 AM - 3 min read

Addressing a massive gathering of party leaders and workers on Tuesday, Banerjee urged cadres to set aside internal differences and focus entirely on the electoral battle ahead.

Around 1,100 voters from scattered hamlets like Sadar Bazar, Daragaon, Tasigaon, Adma and Lepchakha will cast their votes at makeshift polling stations set up in schools such as Buxa Duar BFP School and Adma Forest Basti Primary School.

Democracy treks through Buxa Hills

April 14, 2026, 03:16 PM - 3 min read

Perched at around 2,800 feet above sea level in the Kalchini Assembly constituency, this remote terrain is home to three of the country’s most inaccessible polling stations— Adma, Chunabhati and Buxa.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah - file image.

'TMC goons should stay indoors', warns Shah against poll-rigging

April 11, 2026, 04:41 PM - 3 min read

Addressing a major rally in Onda, Bankura, Shah asserted that any attempt to rig votes or disrupt the electoral process would invite strict action.

The manifesto was unveiled in Kolkata by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who described it as a roadmap for economic support, employment generation, and governance reforms.

Amit Shah unveils ‘Sankalp Patra’ ahead of WB polls

April 10, 2026, 02:41 PM - 3 min read

Addressing the gathering, Shah announced that if voted to power, the BJP would provide a monthly financial assistance of ₹3,000 to every woman in the state.

ED raids places in WB linked to money laundering probe

April 8, 2026, 08:13 PM - 2 min read

While a formal response from the company is still pending, the federal agency has focused its investigation on allegations of land grabbing.

EC’s final list reveals 90.83 lakh voter purge across WB

April 7, 2026, 11:58 AM - 3 min read

These latest exclusions add to the 63,66,952 names that had already been removed in the first final list published on February 28, taking the cumulative number of deletions to 90,83,345.

Renowned cardiologist Dr Mani Kumar Chetri passed away at his residence in Ballygunge Place, South Kolkata, on Sunday - Image via X.

Padma Shri awardee cardiologist Mani Chetri passes away at 106

April 6, 2026, 03:34 PM - 3 min read

Chetri had been suffering from age-related ailments for some time. Around 15 days ago, he sustained a head injury following a fall and was admitted to Manipal Hospital. After undergoing treatment for a few days, he returned home, where he breathed his last.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - file image.

Mamata hits out at ‘vandalism’ during Shah’s rally in Kolkata

April 5, 2026, 06:40 PM - 3 min read

Addressing an election rally in Jiaganj, Murshidabad, Mamata described the incident as a “planned attack,” claiming that outsiders were brought into the area under the pretext of filing nominations. The unrest had erupted during a roadshow attended by Shah.

J-K wildlife dept scales up vigil against bird poaching

April 5, 2026, 05:54 PM - 3 min read

The department officials said the poachers use small boats and country-made guns to poach the birds, causing their deaths and disturbing the hatching process.

A massive procession — led by Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar and district leaders — rolled out from Saraihat, complete with pounding drums, masked dancers, DJ beats, and thousands of party workers.

‘Bulldozer politics’ triggers clash at Bengal nomination rally

April 3, 2026, 02:35 PM - 3 min read

The “bulldozer”— a machine that has come to symbolise the “tough on crime” image of the UP government led by Yogi Adityanath—made an unexpected cameo in Bengal’s election theatre. And just like in Uttar Pradesh, it didn’t arrive quietly.

In a major breakthrough, police on Friday morning arrested Mofakkerul Islam, identified as the alleged mastermind behind the blockade and detention of judicial officers. He was apprehended at Bagdogra Airport while allegedly attempting to flee to Bengaluru.

NIA takes over Malda siege probe; Key accused held

April 3, 2026, 11:49 AM - 3 min read

According to official sources, the Commission has formally notified the NIA to initiate the investigation and has directed that all findings, including progress reports and documents, be submitted directly to the Supreme Court on April 6, the next date of hearing.