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.
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.
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.
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.
Tamil Nadu government implements 'no work, no pay' policy, cutting salaries of secondary grade teachers protesting for 'equal pay'. Details on the state's decision and its impact.
Tamil Nadu government implements 'no work, no pay' for striking secondary grade teachers, citing student learning deterioration. Salary cuts effective from January 5.
A Texas teachers' union files lawsuit against state education agency, alleging retaliation for educators' social media posts after Charlie Kirk's assassination. The case raises critical free speech questions.
Samprita Choudhury Sanyal, a Booth Level Officer in West Bengal, passed away. Her family alleges excessive work pressure during electoral roll revision. Details inside.
Left-aligned university teachers' associations in Kolkata reject a state pension plan offering only 75% provisional payout. They call it an attack on university autonomy and question the fate of the remaining 25%. Read the full story.
The Election Commission has provided relief to over 41.5 lakh voters in West Bengal after re-verifying minor mismatches in electoral records. Notices will be sent to 94.5 lakh voters for further scrutiny. Read the full details.
The Election Commission mandates all West Bengal government employees to submit a declaration ensuring they, their spouse, and children are enrolled in only one assembly constituency's electoral roll.
Explore the lives of North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm West. Discover how Kim Kardashian and Kanye West navigate co-parenting post-divorce in the public eye. Read their inspiring story.
A Supreme Court order on stray dog safety leads to confusion, teacher suspensions, and protests in Delhi and Mumbai. Learn how a viral rumor about dog counting escalated the issue.
Mumbai teachers protest an order to appoint them as nodal officers for stray dogs. The education department clarifies it's a misinterpretation. Read the full story.
Mumbai teachers push back against directive making them nodal officers for stray dog control in schools. Unions call it an affront to educators' dignity. Read the full story.
Kolkata's state-run schools started the new academic session with a manpower crisis as teachers are away on BLO and SIR duties. Discover how schools are coping and the impact on syllabus coverage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP's JP Nadda are scheduled for key visits to West Bengal this month, focusing on booth-level strengthening ahead of elections. Get the latest political updates.
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.
Election Commission warns political workers against intimidating poll officials, demands West Bengal release BLO honorarium. TMC sets a condition for payment. Read the full story.
Election Commission orders immediate release of enhanced pay for Booth Level Officers in West Bengal. Polling stations to be set up in high-rises, gated communities & slums for voter access.
Union Minister Amit Shah held key BJP meetings and visited a Kali temple in West Bengal, setting the stage for the crucial 2026 Assembly elections. Read the full details here.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges BJP government in West Bengal post-2026, addresses Matua community's CAA fears, and vows to stop illegal infiltration. Read the full story.
West Bengal begins teacher recruitment interviews for 13,421 primary school posts. Process video-recorded for transparency. Candidates from 2017 batch and returnees from other states participate.
West Bengal's Election Commission launches offline voter list revision. Booth Level Officers available at polling stations for submissions and corrections until January 15, 2026. Ensure your vote is counted!
Academic activities in Punjab schools face disruption as teachers are deployed for election duties. Learn about the impact on students and the demands for a permanent solution.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a crucial 3-day West Bengal tour, focusing on organizational strengthening and strategy for the 2026 state elections. Get the full details.
Election Commission directs DEOs & DMs in West Bengal to not issue hearing notices to over 1.3 lakh voters facing BLO app mismatch. New process involves field verification via photos. Read the full details.
Delhi assigns teachers as nodal officers for stray dog-related matters, drawing strong opposition from associations citing disruption to teaching and pre-board exams. Read the full story.
Muzaffarpur district is set to recruit 1,215 teachers in government schools under BPSC TRE 4. The appointments will fill vacancies from primary to higher secondary levels, boosting education quality.
A 53-year-old headmaster and Booth Level Officer in West Bengal's Bankura died by suicide, citing pressure from Special Intensive Revision work. TMC and BJP trade blame over the tragedy.