Patna Targets 500 Child Cochlear Implants by Mid-2026
Patna DM announces ambitious 'Shravan Shruti' mission to perform 500 cochlear implant surgeries for hearing-impaired children under six by mid-2026. Learn how the district plans to achieve this.
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EC Takes Strict Action on Summoning Elderly, Sick Voters
Election Commission warns of strict action against BLOs summoning voters aged 85+, sick, or disabled for hearings. New directive mandates door-to-door verification. Read the full story.
Kolkata Voters, BLOs Skip New Year Plans for SIR Hearings
Hundreds in Kolkata spent New Year's Day at SIR hearings to secure voting rights for 2026. BLOs also cancelled celebrations to verify citizenship documents. Read their stories.
Earphones Risk Brain Focus & Hearing by 2026: Study
New research warns prolonged earphone use could harm brain's ability to focus and process sound by 2026. Learn the risks and how to protect your hearing health.
Kolkata Citizens Queue on New Year's Eve for SIR Hearing
An elderly woman in Kolkata attended a citizenship hearing days after knee replacement surgery, as the EC's SIR verification drive continued on Dec 31, causing hardship for many. Read more about the public ordeal.
Poet Joy Goswami Summoned by EC for SIR Hearing
Election Commission summons renowned Bengali poet Joy Goswami for a Special Intensive Revision hearing. Officials have contacted his family, promising full cooperation. Details inside.
Two Bengal Voters Die by Suicide After EC Hearing Notices
An 82-year-old Purulia man and a 75-year-old retired govt employee in East Midnapore died by suicide after receiving SIR hearing notices. Families blame EC's technical glitch. Read the full report.
Jodhpur MLAs Protest Over Civic Failures, Garbage Crisis
Jodhpur MLAs take to streets, staging sit-ins over broken roads, overflowing sewage & garbage. Public outrage forces action on civic amenities. Read more.
Chennai Court Convicts MDMK MLA in ₹1 Crore Cheque Bounce Case
MDMK MLA T Sadhan Thirumalai Kumar convicted in a ₹1 crore cheque bounce case, faces immediate disqualification. The court sentenced him to 2 years imprisonment. Read the full details.
Poet Joy Goswami Called for EC Hearing Amid Health Issues
Sahitya Akademi winner Joy Goswami is among Bengal's 32 lakh unmapped voters. His family decries systemic harassment as the ailing poet faces an EC hearing. Details inside.
Violent Brawl Disrupts SIR Hearing in Howrah's Uluberia
A scheduled SIR hearing in Howrah's Uluberia block turned violent when a man confronted his estranged wife and her paramour. The clash disrupted proceedings for 25 minutes. Police are investigating.
Kolkata Voters' Harrowing Hearing Despite EC Clarification
A Kolkata family faced a distressing voter verification hearing, spending thousands and hours in line, despite an EC notification exempting them. Read their full ordeal and the systemic confusion.
Hegseth Screams at Aguilar in Tense National Guard Hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth erupted at Rep. Pete Aguilar during a House hearing on the controversial LA National Guard deployment. Watch the explosive exchange.
Poet Joy Goswami Faces EC Hearing Amid Health Concerns
Celebrated poet Joy Goswami is among Bengal's 58 lakh unmapped voters, summoned for an EC hearing on Jan 2. His family decries systemic harassment and politics of fear. Details inside.
Congress MLA 'Puppy' Granted Bail in Bengaluru Betting Case
Bengaluru court grants bail to Congress MLA KC Venkataramana in illegal cricket betting case. Details on the charges, court conditions, and political implications. Read more.
Kolkata Voters Face Long Waits in Residency Proof Hearings
Over 150 voters from Kolkata's Ballygunge allege harassment after waiting 4-5 hours in SIR hearings to prove they are not outsiders. Residents, some living for generations, call the process a nightmare. Read more.
ECI Changes Sir By-Election Dates in Uttar Pradesh
The Election Commission of India has revised the polling and counting dates for the Sir assembly by-election in Uttar Pradesh. Check the new schedule and key details here.
SIR Hearings Cause Panic, 3 Deaths in West Bengal
Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls leads to tragic deaths of elderly voters in West Bengal. Reports of panic, long queues, and harassment emerge as EC clarifies home visit policy. Read the full story.
German Ex-MLA's Pension Row: HC Fined Him Rs 30 Lakh
A year after HC declared him not an Indian citizen, ex-BRS MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh continues to draw pension. Congress MLA demands action. Read the full story.
Kolkata Elderly Navigate Special Intensive Revision Hearing
Chandraboti Mandal, 83, shares her experience of the Special Intensive Revision hearing at her Hatibagan home. Read how Kolkata's senior citizens are participating in this crucial electoral process.
TMC MLA Protest Halts Hooghly BLAs Hearings
Hearings for Block Land Assistants in West Bengal's Hooghly district were suspended after TMC MLA protested the exclusion of BLAs from his constituency. The incident highlights political interference in administrative processes.
Kolkata Elderly Voters Suffer at SIR Hearings
Elderly citizens in Kolkata face neglect and confusion during Special Intensive Revision hearings for electoral rolls. Read about their ordeal and the systemic issues.
EC Relief for 1.3 Lakh Voters After BLO App Error
The Election Commission cancels hearing notices for over 1.3 lakh Kolkata voters wrongly flagged due to a technical glitch in the BLO app. Read the full story on the EC's corrective measures.
Ranaghat Woman Breaks Down in SIR Hearing Over Father's Docs
A 28-year-old woman in Ranaghat faced severe distress during a Special Intensive Revision hearing when officials demanded documents of her deceased biological father. Read the full story of bureaucratic hurdles.
SC to Hear CBI Plea on Kuldeep Sengar's Bail on Dec 29
The Supreme Court will hear the CBI's challenge to ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar's bail in the Unnao rape case on December 29. The survivor's family seeks justice. Follow for updates.
Bengal CEO: Fake voter docs mean 1-year jail, SIR-2 hearings start
West Bengal's CEO warns of jail for fake voter documents as SIR-2 hearings begin. Foreigners with illegal IDs face criminal action. Read the full details.
Fake Voter Docs? Face 1-Year Jail, Warns Bengal CEO
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer warns of imprisonment for submitting fake voter documents. SIR-2 hearings start, targeting illegal enrollments. Read the full details.
Uttarakhand MLA Cuts Power to Officials' Houses in Protest
In a dramatic protest against frequent power cuts, Congress MLA from Haridwar, Virendra Singh, disconnected electricity to officials' residences. The MLA demanded accountability for the public's suffering. Watch the video.
TMC to EC: Ease Voter Burden with Online Hearings
TMC demands online electoral roll hearings for vulnerable groups, reveals 9 voters wrongly listed as dead. CEO promises enquiry. Read the full story.
EC Aims to Hear 31.68 Lakh Unmapped Bengal Voters by Jan 5-6
West Bengal's Election Commission launches a massive hearing drive for 31.68 lakh unmapped voters from Dec 27, targeting 3 lakh hearings daily to meet the Jan 5-6, 2026 deadline. Details inside.
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