West Bengal BDO Office Torched by Mob During Election Process
An agitated mob of 300 people vandalized and set fire to a Block Development Officer office in North Dinajpur, causing Rs 20 lakh damage during Special Intensive Revision hearings.
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Kolkata Voters Can Check Hearing Notices & Upload Docs Online
Kolkata electors can now verify hearing notices and submit documents online through the Election Commission's portal, but BLOs and EROs face confusion over hearing requirements.
Dev Attends SIR Hearing, Voices Concerns for Elderly Voters
Trinamool MP and actor Dev attended his SIR hearing in Kolkata, describing it as a selfie session while expressing worries about the process's impact on elderly and infirm voters.
Elderly Forced to Attend Voter Hearing in Murshidabad
A 104-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman discharged from hospital had to attend a voter hearing in Murshidabad despite health issues, sparking criticism of election officials.
Punjab Computer Teachers to Protest with Black Flags on Jan 26
Punjab's computer teachers announce a black flag protest against CM Bhagwant Mann on Republic Day in Jalandhar, demanding regularisation and better pay. Read their full list of grievances.
Passport Resolves Kolkata Voter Hearings in 2 Minutes
Kolkata voters with passports resolve SIR hearing discrepancies in 2 minutes. Those without face document hurdles to prove citizenship. Citizens question Election Commission's process.
Orphan Voters Face Deletion Over Parental Documents in Kolkata
Orphaned voters in Kolkata risk losing their voting rights as EC mandates parental documents for registration. Many, abandoned as children, face exclusion from final electoral list. Read the full story.
Protester Scales Iranian Embassy in London, Replaces Flag
A dramatic protest at the Iranian Embassy in London saw a man scale the building, tear down the regime's flag, and hoist the pre-1979 Shah-era symbol. Read the full story of this bold act of defiance.
Elderly man dies during SIR hearing in Bengal
A 75-year-old man died of cardiac arrest while waiting for an SIR hearing in Birbhum. Family alleges stress from the electoral process. Read the full report.
Two die amid SIR hearing stress in West Bengal
A man dies by suicide fearing a SIR hearing in Bongaon, while a retired teacher collapses during a hearing in Rampurhat. Details on the tragic incidents.
EC's 5-Day Document Verification Poses Challenge in Kolkata
Election Commission officials in Kolkata struggle with a 5-day deadline for document verification, especially for voters who returned from other states. Errors in 2002 SIR list digitization add to the complexity. Read more.
Man dies after voter list hearing in Howrah, family alleges harassment
Madan Ghosh, 62, died of a cerebral attack after a voter list hearing in Liluah. His family alleges he was harassed for documents, leading to panic. Read the full story.
US House Hearing Erupts in Shouting Match Over Minnesota Fraud
A US House hearing on Minnesota fraud descended into chaos as Rep. Summer Lee and Rep. James Comer traded personal insults. Witness the dramatic confrontation that shattered decorum.
SC Defers Hearing on Petitions Against EC's Electoral Roll Revision
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on pleas challenging the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls to January 13. The bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, will resume proceedings next week. Read the full details.
Senior Citizen Dies After Voter List Hearing in Barrackpore
A 63-year-old former railway employee died of a heart attack during an SIR hearing in Barrackpore. Her family alleges mental stress from the notice. Read the full story.
EC Issues Notices to 94.5L Voters Over Roll Discrepancies
The Election Commission starts issuing hearing notices to 94.5 lakh Kolkata electors with 'logical discrepancies' in rolls from Thursday. Voters must clarify data mismatches.
Amartya Sen Gets EC Notice, Hearing at Santiniketan Home Jan 16
Election Commission issues SIR notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, questioning age-gap with mother. Hearing set for Jan 16 at his Santiniketan residence. TMC calls it a 'farce'.
EC Notice to Amartya Sen, Hearing on Jan 16
Election Commission issues notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen over SIR form, hearing set for January 16. TMC calls it an insult to Bengal. BLO to visit his residence.
Mohammed Shami Called for SIR Hearing in Kolkata
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been directed to appear before Kolkata Police for a Statement of Information Record (SIR) hearing on September 19, 2024, in connection with a 2021 case.
Shami, Dev Get EC Notices for Special Intensive Revision Hearing
Election Commission issues SIR hearing notices to cricketer Mohammed Shami, TMC MP Dev, and other celebrities. The move sparks political row in Bengal ahead of polls. Read the full details.
Doctors, Army Veteran Among 4 Brothers Served SIR Notice
Four brothers from Kolkata, including two state health doctors and an ex-Army doctor, face citizenship hearing. They allege harassment, forced to miss work. Read their story.
Kolkata Voters Rush for Domicile Certificates Amid Row
Hundreds queue at KMC for domicile certificates despite EC-state govt standoff. Voters like Sakina Begum face hurdles to prove residency. Get the full story on the SIR hearing controversy.
Bengaluru Protest for Stray Dogs Ahead of SC Hearing
Animal welfare activists staged a protest in Bengaluru demanding humane treatment of strays and an oversight committee. The Supreme Court hearing is on Jan 7.
Elderly Kolkata Voter's Struggle in SIR Hearing Over Husband's Name
A 75-year-old woman in Kolkata battles health issues & bureaucracy to attend a SIR hearing after a mismatch in her deceased husband's name on voter documents. Her fight to retain her voting rights.
Kolkata Family's Voter Roll Hearing Struggle
A Kolkata family, including a 70-year-old man and a toddler, attends an electoral hearing for Taniya Dey, highlighting voter data mismatch issues. Read their full story.
Man dies after SIR hearing on oxygen in Kolkata
A 68-year-old man from Jaynagar died after being taken from hospital to attend an SIR hearing while on oxygen. Family alleges inhuman treatment, sparking political row.
Kolkata Senior Citizen's Voting Roll Hearing Struggle
Arati Basak (70), battling arthritis, undertook a difficult journey to a Kolkata hearing for a missing name on the 2002 electoral roll. Her story highlights voter determination and systemic hurdles.
Elderly Man Dies After SIR Hearing Notice in Hooghly
An 85-year-old Rishra resident, Dhananjay Chaturvedi, passed away days after receiving a notice for an SIR hearing. His family alleges he died from anxiety over the process. Details inside.
EC Mandates Live Photos for Voter Hearing Notices in Kolkata
Kolkata's BLOs must now upload live photos of voters receiving hearing notices, a new EC directive aims to ensure transparency. Read about the rollout and the challenges faced.
EC Directs BLOs to Upload Live Photos with Voters
The Election Commission mandates Booth Level Officers to upload live photos of voters receiving hearing notices via the BLO App. New rule aims to ensure transparency in the voter mapping process in Kolkata and West Bengal.
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