Kolkata Teachers May Be Barred from Election Polling Duty
Election Commission considers banning schoolteachers from serving as polling agents to ensure neutrality and address staff shortages for upcoming Assembly elections.
Election Commission considers banning schoolteachers from serving as polling agents to ensure neutrality and address staff shortages for upcoming Assembly elections.
Nagpur voters encountered a practical problem during elections as digital tools guided them to booths but the phone ban left them without secure storage options, highlighting coordination gaps.
Mumbai's municipal corporation elections saw largely peaceful voting with over 28,000 police deployed. Minor verbal clashes occurred at some booths, but officials confirm overall calm.
Maharashtra municipal corporation elections 2026 witnessed largely peaceful voting across Mumbai with minor clashes reported at some polling booths. Police deployed over 28,000 personnel to ensure security.
Mumbai witnessed largely peaceful municipal corporation elections with over 28,000 police personnel deployed. Minor verbal altercations occurred at some polling booths between party workers.
Mumbai's municipal corporation elections saw largely peaceful voting on Thursday, with police deploying over 28,000 personnel. Minor verbal clashes occurred at some booths.
Mumbai's municipal corporation elections saw largely peaceful voting with minor clashes between party workers. Over 28,000 police personnel ensured security across polling stations.
City police confiscated over 200 mobile phones used inside polling booths during elections. Booth level officers reported violations of strict phone ban rules.
Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal elections recorded 58% voter turnout, lower than 2017. EVM malfunctions and booth location problems caused delays, but officials ensured smooth voting process.
Actor Saumya Tandon encountered confusion while trying to vote in Maharashtra's municipal elections. Her name was missing from voter lists at multiple booths.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation establishes pink booths managed exclusively by women and model booths with improved facilities across all 10 zones for Thursday's civic elections.
Authorities have identified 91 sensitive polling booths in Sangli Miraj Kupwad Municipal Corporation, installing CCTV cameras for extra vigilance. Voting covers 78 seats with 2,900 staff.
BJP's West Bengal president Samik Bhattacharyya files PIL in Calcutta High Court, seeking central forces' security at 42,000 booths, citing past poll violence incidents.
Odisha increases polling booths from 36,000 to 43,000 to keep voter count under 1,200 per booth ahead of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Mumbai sets up 705 polling stations in housing societies for BMC elections to boost voter turnout. SEC caps voters at 800 per booth to ensure convenience and integrity. Read more.
Stay ahead with the latest from Kolkata! Get all major updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather forecasts, and key political developments for January 12, 2026. Watch the full video for details.
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Kolkata residents in 69 high-rises debate Election Commission's polling booth plan. While convenient for elderly, many fear vote secrecy breach and political targeting. Details inside.
Stay ahead with the major updates from Kolkata on January 10, 2026. Get the latest on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments you shouldn't miss.
West Bengal CEO forwards list of 69 high-rises for polling stations. 10 in Kolkata, 47 in KMA. EC uses constitutional power to requisition properties after consent withdrawals.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has initiated the commissioning of EVMs across all 3,004 polling booths. Officials confirm a 10% buffer stock and complex ward-level configurations for the upcoming civic elections.
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Maharashtra civic bodies to set up polling booths inside housing societies for upcoming elections. Pune leads with 258 booths, Mumbai with 850. Initiative aims to tackle urban voter apathy.
Ghaziabad traffic police to get relief from extreme weather with 20 new solar-powered smart booths. First phase starts on NH-9. Read about the features and benefits.
Kolkata's maximum temperature rose to 22°C on Wednesday but remains 2.7°C below normal. Met office predicts fog's return by weekend, bringing colder days again. Read the full weather forecast.
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Thick fog and speeding caused 8 accidents, including 5 fatal ones, in Kolkata between midnight and 7 am. Key areas affected include Thakurpukur, Alipore, and Bowbazar. Read the full report.
Stay updated with the latest from Kolkata: essential civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments. Watch the full video for comprehensive coverage.
Noida and Ghaziabad undergo major electoral restructuring, adding 256 new polling booths. Draft rolls published Jan 6 may delete over 12 lakh ASD voters. Check your booth now!
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see 511 sensitive polling booths, over three times the 2017 count. Officials cite preventive preparedness with web-casting and extra police. Key zones identified.