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Election Commission of India.

WB pre-poll shake-up: EC transfers 173 OCs, ICs across Bengal

March 30, 2026, 01:00 PM - 3 min read

According to official sources, the Commission has approved the transfer and posting of Officers-in-Charge (OCs) and Inspectors-in-Charge (ICs) across a wide swathe of the state.

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Woman killed in Kolkata’s Kasba area, allegedly by husband after dispute; accused arrested as police probe the early morning attack witnessed by daughter.

Woman killed in front of daughter in South Kolkata; husband held

March 29, 2026, 02:34 PM - 2 min read

Preliminary investigation by the police suggests that a heated argument broke out between the couple late Saturday night over a financial dispute. Local residents alleged that Vinod had returned home around 10:00 pm and demanded money from his wife. When she refused, an altercation ensued, following which he reportedly left the house.

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Heavy snowfall in Darjeeling and Sikkim disrupts life as Western Disturbance intensifies; tourist dies at Sandakphu, raising safety concerns in hills.

Tourist dies amid heavy snowfall in Darjeeling

March 29, 2026, 02:12 PM - 3 min read

Amid the scenic beauty, a tragic incident has raised serious concerns over tourist safety. A 39-year-old tourist from Chowringhee in Kolkata, identified as Imran Ali, was found dead during his visit to the hills.

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Security has been intensified in several pockets, including around the sub-divisional hospital in Jangipur.

Ram Navami clashes trigger curbs in Murshidabad

March 28, 2026, 06:09 PM - 2 min read

The violence, reported from Raghunathganj and Jangipur areas, involved incidents of stone-pelting, vandalism, and arson between two groups. Police have so far arrested 30 persons in connection with the clashes, though their identities have not been disclosed.

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EC seeks report on Mamata Banerjee’s rally remarks amid Bengal poll tensions; concerns over impact on central forces and potential unrest at booths.

EC seeks report from CEO on Mamata’s remarks over central forces

March 28, 2026, 01:43 PM - 3 min read

According to sources, the EC took note of the matter after apprehensions were raised that the Chief Minister’s comments could incite tension at polling booths. In a communication, the Commission referred to a rally held on March 25 at Naxalbari, where Mamata allegedly urged women to guard polling stations and be prepared to respond to any “emergency situation,” even suggesting the use of household utensils if necessary.

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TMC leader Shashi Panja cleared for Bengal polls as name appears in voter list; party moves HC over SIR process, alleging lack of transparency.

Shashi cleared in SIR process; TMC raises transparency concerns

March 28, 2026, 12:02 PM - 3 min read

TMC has approached the Calcutta High Court seeking urgent intervention in the ongoing SIR process. In a letter addressed to Chief Justice Sujoy Paul, state minister Chandrima Bhattacharya called for measures to ensure transparency, speed, and efficiency in the revision of electoral rolls.

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ED raids multiple Kolkata locations in land grab probe ahead of Bengal polls, examining financial records as political tensions rise during election season.

ED conducts fresh raids across Kolkata ahead of Assembly polls

March 28, 2026, 11:58 AM - 3 min read

The development comes at a politically sensitive time, with the Model Code of Conduct already in force for the upcoming elections. Polling for all 294 Assembly seats is scheduled in two phases—on April 23 and April 29—while counting will take place on May 4.

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General Secretary of the Trinamool Congress Abhishek Banerjee - file image.

Abhishek ups ante on LPG, fuel price

March 27, 2026, 09:07 PM - 3 min read

Addressing a mega rally in Binpur, Jhargram, in support of party candidate Birbaha Hansda, Banerjee issued a direct challenge to the BJP leadership, demanding a written assurance that prices of cooking gas, petrol, and diesel would not increase over the next five years.

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Amit Shah to visit Kolkata ahead of Bengal polls, set to unveil chargesheet against Mamata Banerjee govt as BJP intensifies campaign.

Shah’s Bengal blitz begins with ‘chargesheet’ on TMC rule

March 27, 2026, 01:55 PM - 3 min read

Party insiders indicate that the chargesheet will outline alleged shortcomings of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government across 14 key sectors, focusing on what the BJP describes as a “decline” during the past 15 years of Banerjee’s rule. The document is also expected to target senior party leadership, including TMC’s national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

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340 voters deleted from West Bengal rolls in Basirhat North, sparking concern. ECI sets up tribunals as affected residents seek restoration.

Mass deletion of 340 voters, BLO’s name from WB’s Basirhat booth

March 26, 2026, 12:11 PM - 3 min read

The anomaly surfaced in Part 5 of the Basirhat North Assembly constituency, where applications of 340 voters, mostly Muslims, were pending adjudication. In a startling development, every single one of those names has been marked as “deleted” in the newly published list.

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TMC worker Rahul Dey shot dead in Kolkata’s Baghajatin before polls; one injured. Police probe motive as security concerns rise in the city.

TMC worker shot dead in Kolkata ahead of polls; another injured

March 26, 2026, 11:03 AM - 3 min read

Upon arrival, officers found both Rahul and Jeet lying in a bloodied condition on the rooftop. Rahul was declared dead at the scene, while Jeet was immediately taken for medical treatment.

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Kolkata Police.

Kolkata Police impose traffic curbs for Ram Navami

March 25, 2026, 09:03 PM - 2 min read

As per the official notification issued on Wednesday, the movement of all heavy goods vehicles has been disallowed from mid-day till midnight on Thursday and from 6 am to 8 pm on Friday.

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