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17 Jul

Supreme Court Clarifies Voter Roll Removal Does Not Result in Loss of Citizenship

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcitizenship status, Election Commission, Electoral Roll, Supreme Court, welfare schemes, West Bengal

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India clarified on Friday that the removal of an individual's name from the electoral roll does not automatically equate to a loss of citizenship. The apex court made the observation while agreeing to examine a petition challenging the exclusion of individuals deleted from the voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal from various state welfare schemes. A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, and including Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana, reiterated that a deletion during an SIR exercise cannot independently strip a…

30 Jun

Massive Blaze at Haldia Refinery Pipeline Leaves Over Ten Injured and Disrupts Rail Services

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Haldia (Gurpreet Singh): A devastating fire broke out at a naphtha pipeline connected to the Haldia refinery in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district early Tuesday morning, resulting in injuries to more than ten individuals and destroying multiple homes. The emergency began around 2:45 a.m. when the flames were first detected. The fire quickly intensified, spreading into the nearby Chiranjibpur neighbourhood within ward 13 of the Haldia Municipality and trapping residents as it consumed local houses. A massive emergency response was initiated, with twelve fire engines rushed to the site to battle the inferno. Firefighters worked tirelessly through the morning to…

18 May

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Warns of ‘Zero Tolerance’ Against Violence After Kolkata Clashes

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday asserted that his government would adopt a “zero tolerance” policy against vandalism and violence carried out under the guise of religious slogans following violent protests in Kolkata’s Park Circus area.The warning came a day after demonstrations linked to recent bulldozer action in Tiljala turned violent in the minority-dominated locality, leading to clashes between protesters and security personnel.According to officials, protesters allegedly hurled stones at police personnel during the unrest, injuring several officers and damaging public property and vehicles. Police said the protests were linked to administrative action against illegal…

11 May

Manoj Agarwal Appointed Chief Secretary of West Bengal Under New BJP Administration

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant administrative overhaul following the recent assembly elections, the newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party government in West Bengal has appointed Manoj Agarwal as the state’s new Chief Secretary. An official order issued on Monday confirmed that Agarwal, a seasoned 1990-batch IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, will take over the top bureaucratic post under the leadership of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. This appointment marks a pivotal shift in the state's governance as the BJP begins its maiden term in Bengal after securing a decisive victory with 207 seats in the 294-member assembly. Agarwal is…

09 May

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Attends Historic Swearing-In of Suvendu Adhikari in West Bengal

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, travelled to West Bengal on Saturday to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari. Saini extended his warmest congratulations to Adhikari and the people of West Bengal, characterizing the event as a momentous and historic occasion for the entire country. He remarked that this victory serves as a powerful testament to the collective resolution of the people to achieve the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047." Saini highlighted the profound legacy of the region, noting that the historic land of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and…

07 May

West Bengal Legislative Assembly dissolved as five-year term officially concludes

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Governor R. N. Ravi has formally dissolved the West Bengal State Legislative Assembly, effective May 7, 2026, following the completion of its scheduled five-year tenure. This administrative action was confirmed through an official notification issued by the Department of Parliamentary Affairs, marking the legal end of the assembly that was originally constituted in May 2021. The outgoing legislative body was established after the Trinamool Congress, under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, returned to power for a third consecutive term in the state five years ago. The dissolution serves as the formal conclusion to the assembly’s proceedings following…

07 May

West Bengal violence: Bomb attack in Panihati injures five BJP workers hours after Suvendu Adhikari close aide’s murder

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Rajeev Sharma :- Tension gripped parts of West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district after a crude bomb attack in Panihati left at least five BJP workers injured late Wednesday evening, the police said on Thursday. The incident occurred just hours after the fatal shooting of a close aide of senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. According to police officials, unidentified assailants hurled country-made bombs at a group of BJP workers near St Xavier’s Institute in Panihati. The victims sustained injuries in the explosion and were immediately rushed to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata for treatment. Their condition is…

04 May

Suvendu Adhikari Topples Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur as BJP Secures Historic Victory in West Bengal

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh)— In a seismic shift within the political landscape of West Bengal, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suffered a major upset on Monday, losing the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency to the Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari. The final tally revealed a defeat by a margin of 15,114 votes, marking a significant personal and political blow to the Trinamool Congress leader. This result signifies the second time Adhikari has successfully challenged and defeated Banerjee in a direct contest, following his narrow but consequential victory over her in Nandigram during the 2021 elections. Adhikari achieved a remarkable dual victory in…

04 May

PM Modi Hails “Spectacular Mandate” as BJP Secures Historic Victory in West Bengal Assembly Elections

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated a landmark victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, describing the results as a definitive triumph of people's power and a validation of the politics of good governance. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister remarked that these elections would be remembered forever as a moment when the aspirations of the people prevailed over established political orders. He extended a deep salute to the citizens of West Bengal and pledged that the incoming government would work tirelessly to ensure dignity, opportunity, and the fulfilment of…

04 May

BJP Emerges Strong in Bengal Counting Trends, Hints at Possible Political Turnaround

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Kolkata (Rajeev Sharma): A notable shift in the political landscape of West Bengal is beginning to take shape as counting trends from the ongoing assembly elections show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) moving ahead of its rivals. The early figures suggest that the party may be on course to secure a majority, posing a serious challenge to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). For years, the state’s politics has largely revolved around Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party. However, the current trends indicate that voter sentiment may be changing, with the BJP making gains not only in its traditional areas…