EC Bars Use of Cancelled OBC Certificates in SIR Exercise
The Election Commission directs officials not to accept OBC certificates cancelled by Calcutta High Court for SIR identification. HC invalidated all certificates issued from 2010 to May 2024.
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Rajasthan promotes 61 IAS, 40 IPS, 23 IFS officers
Rajasthan government promotes 124 senior bureaucrats, including 61 IAS officers to key posts. Four IAS officers elevated to Additional Chief Secretary rank. Get the full list of promotions and postings here.
ECI Orders West Bengal to Pay Enhanced BLOS Honorarium
The Election Commission of India has directed the West Bengal government to release the enhanced honorarium for BLOS by January 31, 2025, warning against any intimidation of officials.
ECI's 2nd Warning to Bengal DEOs on Apartment Polling Booths
Election Commission sets Wednesday deadline for 8 Bengal districts to list apartment complexes for polling stations. TMC opposes move, BJP supports. Details on the voter threshold and political standoff inside.
CEC's Odisha tour cut short due to father's accident
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar rushed back to Delhi after his father met with an accident. Key meeting with booth-level officers in Bhubaneswar postponed. He praised Odisha's heritage.
Officials Seek Gap Between Polling and Counting in Maharashtra
Election officials in Maharashtra request a one-day break between municipal polls on Jan 15 and counting, citing 'inhuman' workload for returning officers managing 893 wards. Will SEC listen?
Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's 3-Day Odisha Tour Begins
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will meet Booth Level Officers in Odisha on December 29. Learn about the SIR exercise and the vital role of BLOs in house-to-house verification.
Mamata's WBCS Letter Triggers SIR Influence Allegations
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's letter to WBCS officers ahead of SIR 2.0 hearings sparks a political storm. LoP Suvendu Adhikari alleges intimidation, complains to ECI. Details inside.
4,600 Micro-Observers Trained for Bengal Electoral Roll Revision
West Bengal initiates training for 4,600 government-appointed micro-observers to ensure a transparent and accurate special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Stay informed on election integrity.
EC Appoints Officers for Chandigarh Electoral Roll Revision
The Election Commission has appointed five senior officials as electoral registration officers for Chandigarh's parliamentary constituency. Their mandate will last through the Special Intensive Revision 2025-26. Learn the key details.
New BLO App Feature Eases Voter Mapping Errors
The Election Commission introduces 'Electors with No Mapping' in the BLO App, allowing officers to rectify technical glitches. This aims to reduce physical hearings for unmapped voters in Kolkata ahead of the electoral process.
AI for DPDPA Compliance Grows, Citizen Tools Lag
India's new data protection law fuels AI tools for companies, but a critical innovation gap leaves citizens struggling to understand their privacy rights. Discover why empowering users is key to enforcement.
Bengal SIR 2.0: Hearings for 10 Lakh Voters Start Dec 27
The Election Commission begins hearings for 10 lakh voters in Bengal's SIR 2.0 on December 27. Micro observers deployed to ensure error-free electoral roll revision. Key details inside.
Witness in Dharmasthala Burial Case Seeks Police Protection
A crucial witness in the Dharmasthala mass burial case has formally requested police protection. The Belthangady police have registered a complaint and are investigating further.
Central Forces Secure Bengal CEO Office Amid Poll Roll Protests
Central armed forces take over security at West Bengal CEO's office in Kolkata following protests over electoral roll revision. EC also issues notice in voter duplication case. Details inside.
Kolkata Voters Anxious Over Draft SIR List Errors
Kolkata's Booth Level Officers face a deluge of calls as voters spot errors in the draft electoral roll. From misspelt names to unmapped voters, anxiety runs high ahead of final list publication.
Numerology: Birth Dates Under Divine Protection
Discover which birth numbers are believed to be spiritually shielded by divine forces, ancestors, or deities, offering protection from negative energies and black magic. Find out if you are one of them.
Kanpur: Over 26 Lakh Voter Forms Verified in SIR Drive
Kanpur DM reviews Special Intensive Revision campaign. 2,628,422 voter forms verified. ASD voters at 25.64%. Political parties report no major deficiencies in lists. Details inside.
Nashik Civic Polls: 10 Returning Officers Appointed
Nashik Municipal Corporation appoints 10 returning officers for the upcoming civic elections, marking the start of formal poll machinery after a 3.5-year gap. Get the full details.
Numerology Remedies For Your Birth Date To Ward Off Negativity
Feeling drained by negative energy? Discover powerful Vedic remedies, mantras, and rituals based on your birth date (Moolank) to protect your aura and soul from harmful forces. Act now for spiritual shielding!
BLOs Suffer as Election Roll Revision Deadline Extended
Booth-level officers in Noida and Ghaziabad faced immense pressure during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with tight deadlines taking a toll on health and personal lives. Read about their ordeal.
Kolkata BLOs Start Listing Absentee Voters
Booth-level officers in Kolkata have started identifying untraceable electors as 'absent' following Election Commission orders. The drive aims to clean voter rolls before the December 11 deadline. Read more.
DTF Objects to Heavy Teacher Deployment for Punjab Elections
Democratic Teachers' Front protests excessive election duties for teachers in Punjab, citing academic disruption and safety concerns. Demands exemptions, security, and honorarium for staff.
West Bengal BLOs Seek Extension for Voter List Work
Block Level Officers in West Bengal protest, demanding a 3-month extension for voter enumeration. They cite overwhelming workload and technical issues as key challenges.
SC to States: Provide more staff to EC to ease BLO work pressure
Supreme Court directs states to deploy extra staff for election roll revision, addressing BLOs' extreme workload and suicides. Details on the court's hearing and EC's response inside.
Supreme Court Issues Directions to Relieve Stressed Booth Level Officers
The Supreme Court has intervened to address the extreme work pressure on Booth Level Officers during voter list revision, directing states to reduce hours and consider exemptions. This follows reports of BLO suicides.
486 Children Rescued in Mysuru Under Mission Vatsalya
Mysuru district rescues and rehabilitates 486 abandoned children under Mission Vatsalya. Discover how the scheme provides shelter, education, and family-based care. Read the full story.
Bajpe, Kinnigoli Panchayat Polls Schedule Out
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
EC Scrutiny Reduces Zero Uncollectable Polling Booths to 480
After the Election Commission sought reports, West Bengal's 'Zero Uncollectable' polling stations dropped from 2,208 to 480. South 24 Parganas remains a key focus. Get the latest election updates.
BJP meets Bengal CEO as BLOs protest excessive workload
A BJP delegation visited the West Bengal CEO's office on December 1, 2025, amid protests by Booth Level Officers demanding deadline extension and compensation. Read the full story.
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