There is a total of 80,681 booths in West Bengal. Out of these, not a single 'Uncollectible Form' was found in 2,208 booths during the ongoing SIR. Seeing this, the election commission officials of the state is also surprised. Reports have been sought from the DEOs and EROs of the respective … [Read more...] about SIR Update: 2208 Booths Under Observation, Commission Seeks Report
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Two Smugglers Arrested With Gold Biscuits at Bangladesh Border
Two smugglers arrested with gold biscuits worth Rs 3 crore in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal at India-Bangladesh border. According to the media reports, both the smugglers were trying to sneak the check post by hiding 20 illegal gold biscuits in the cabin of a truck. The value … [Read more...] about Two Smugglers Arrested With Gold Biscuits at Bangladesh Border
PM to Opposition: Perform in Parliament, Not Stage Drama; TMC Hits Back
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked to opposition parties to deliver in the parliament and not to any drama. PM Modi took a swipe at Opposition by asking it to not do drama. PM Narendra Modi said: “India has lived democracy. The excitement people show strengthens our belief in it. The … [Read more...] about PM to Opposition: Perform in Parliament, Not Stage Drama; TMC Hits Back
West Bengal Issues New Tender for Tajpur Deep-Sea Port: Report
The West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC) has now issued a fresh tender for developing the greenfield port in Tajpur, East Midnapur on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model. The tender offers 1000 acres of port-linked industrial land & a 99-year … [Read more...] about West Bengal Issues New Tender for Tajpur Deep-Sea Port: Report
Bangladeshi Smugglers Attack BSF Jawans, One Smuggler Killed in Retaliatory Action
In West Bengal's Nadia district, Bangladeshi smugglers attacked Border Security Force personnel on the South Bengal frontier in a daring attempt to smuggle contraband. One Bangladeshi smuggler was killed in the operation, while the others fled back to Bangladesh. One cutter, four sharp-edged … [Read more...] about Bangladeshi Smugglers Attack BSF Jawans, One Smuggler Killed in Retaliatory Action
