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Bengaluru Extends Voter Verification Drive by 3 Weeks
Bengaluru district administration extends electoral roll verification by three weeks. BLOs conduct door-to-door checks using 2002 and 2025 lists to correct discrepancies via app or forms.
Nagpur Officials Work 72 Hours Straight for Elections
Election officials in Nagpur have worked continuously for nearly 72 hours without proper sleep or rest, managing EVM distribution, polling, and counting operations in a demanding schedule.
Pune Election Officials Face 72-Hour Duty Marathon
Returning officers in Pune's municipal elections are working non-stop for 72 hours as polling and counting happen back-to-back, with many officials away from home for days.
Kanpur Voter List Booth Day on Jan 18 for Registration
Kanpur district organizes Booth Day on January 18 for voter list work. BLOs will be present at 3,770 polling stations from 11am to 4pm. Forms for new voters, corrections available online/offline until Feb 6.
Nagpur Teachers Clean Polling Stations for Jan 15 Elections
Teachers on election duty in Nagpur found polling centers in government schools filthy, forcing them to clean dust, waste, and foul-smelling washrooms themselves.
Nagpur Schools Light Bonfires for Election Staff in Cold
School security guards in Nagpur arrange mini bonfires to keep election duty staff warm overnight as chilly weather hits Vidarbha region during polls.
Navi Mumbai FIR Against Engineer for Election Duty Absence
NMMC Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde takes legal action against Cidco engineer Mayur Angone for continuous absence from election duty in Nerul, booking him under Representation of the People Act.
Dhanbad Starts Pre-SIR Electoral Roll Verification Drive
Dhanbad district launches pre-Special Intensive Revision process for electoral rolls. Officials verify voter data from 2003, check photographs, and deploy BLOs for ground-level screening to ensure accuracy.
KDMC Files FIR Against 80 School Staff for Election Duty Absence
Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation registers FIR against 80 Pawar Public School employees for missing mandatory election training ahead of civic polls. Officials warn of strict legal consequences for non-compliance.
FIRs Against Schools, Staff for Skipping Election Duty
Municipal corporations in Thane region file FIRs against private schools and staff for failing to report for mandatory election duty ahead of civic polls, citing obstruction of election process.
CITI Seeks Permanent Removal of 11% Cotton Import Duty
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry urges the government to permanently scrap the 11% cotton import duty, warning it hurts competitiveness amid supply shortages.
Thane school to face criminal case for skipping poll duty
Thane Municipal Corporation registers criminal case against a private school for refusing to deploy teachers for election duty. Officials warn of strict action for absenteeism.
UP BLO Dies by Suicide, Family Cites SIR Duty Pressure
A Booth Level Officer in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor was found dead. His family alleges extreme work pressure from SIR duties led to the tragedy. Police investigation underway.
2,128 Thane civic staff skip poll training, face warning
Thane Municipal Corporation issues final warning to 2,128 employees who missed mandatory election training. Officials threaten criminal cases as crucial polls near. Read details.
Teachers demand rest day after gruelling election duty
Maharashtra teachers and school staff deployed on election duty work 30-35 hours straight, demanding a sanctioned paid rest day. The association cites exhaustion and late-night travel as major concerns.
Nagpur cancer patient lecturer faces poll duty on chemo day
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, scheduled for chemotherapy on Jan 15, is forced into election duty. Despite appeals, her name remains on the list, risking FIR and job loss. Read her ordeal.
Nagpur cancer patient lecturer assigned poll duty on chemo day
A 56-year-old Nagpur lecturer, a cancer patient, is forced into election duty on her chemotherapy date despite appeals. Over 500 officials face notices for skipping training. Read about this bureaucratic insensitivity.
Teachers on poll duty demand paid rest day in Mumbai
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
Customs Duty Amnesty Scheme Eyed for 2026-27 Budget
The government may introduce a customs duty amnesty scheme in Budget 2026-27 to resolve Rs 1.52 lakh crore in litigation. Read about the plan to slash duty slabs and fix FTA-related inverted duty structures.
ASI Dies of Heart Attack on Duty in West Champaran
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
Kanpur Draft Voter List Published, BLOs Lauded
Kanpur successfully published its draft voter list on Jan 6, 2026. District Election Officer Jitendra Pratap Singh praised the hard work of 3,620 Booth Level Officers. Read the full story.
UP Cuts Stamp Duty on Family Property Gifts
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expands stamp duty concessions. Now, gifting commercial & industrial properties within family costs just Rs 5,000 stamp duty. Move aims to simplify & reduce cost of intra-family asset transfers.
Karnataka Expands Stamp Duty Relief on Gift Deeds
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
Steel Prices Jump After New Import Duty, Construction Hit
India's new safeguard duty on select steel imports has led to a sharp price rise of up to Rs 8,000 per tonne. Industry warns of a 2% increase in construction costs, impacting real estate and auto sectors. Read more.
Nagpur Women Balance Sankranti Festivities with Poll Duty
Women government employees in Nagpur face a clash as EVM distribution on Makar Sankranti, Jan 14, coincides with key festival rituals. Read how they are managing their dual responsibilities.
BMC Chief's 'Inadvertent Misreading' of SEC Order in HC
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
CEC Praises BLOs, Confident on Jharkhand Electoral Roll Revision
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar lauded Booth Level Officers as crucial for a clean electoral roll during his Deoghar visit. He expressed confidence in Jharkhand's upcoming intensive revision process.
Bombay HC Pulls Up BMC Chief Over Election Duty Row
Bombay High Court reprimands BMC Commissioner for requisitioning court staff for election work. Bench orders civic chief to 'save' himself and find alternatives. Read the full story.
Punjab Teachers' Protest for Rs 2 Crore Ex-Gratia
Punjab teacher associations demand Rs 2 crore compensation for a couple who died on election duty. They announce a state-level 'Insaf' rally in Moga on January 18. Read more.
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