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‘Sofa shaking, bottle fell’: Residents panic as strong tremors hit Kolkata

Published on Feb 27, 2026 09:15 IST

Visuals emerging from different parts of the city showed ceiling fans shaking wildly and bottles rattling on tables.

West Bengal SIR: SC rejects TMC’s challenge to EC’s training of judges

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks at a recent press conference over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Kolkata.

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 07:49 IST

EC to publish post-SIR rolls in West Bengal on Feb 28

The rolls will reflect the status of verification under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), sources said.

Published on Feb 26, 2026 17:10 IST

Police summon son-in-law of suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir in narcotics case

Suspended TMC lawmaker Humayun Kabir. (ANI)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 11:17 IST

JPC to meet non-NDA govts; lawmakers flag ‘flaws’ at meet

The proposed meetings will mark the panel’s first attempt to reach out to the Opposition, which has largely boycotted the panel, objecting to the content of the bill. (Photo for representation)

Published on Feb 26, 2026 01:17 IST

Class 10 admit card not enough to verify parentage in SIR: SC

A view of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) building, in New Delhi

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 24:25 IST

Class 10 admit cards accompanied by pass certificates can be used as ID: SC in West Bengal SIR

Class 10 admit cards accompanied by pass certificates can be used as ID: SC in West Bengal SIR

Published on Feb 25, 2026 07:06 IST

Bomb scare at 6 courts in Bengal as judges join SIR exercise following SC order

File photo: Apart from two Kolkata courts, the bomb threats were sent to Chinsurah court in Hooghly district, the Asansol and Durgapur courts in West Burdwan district.

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 09:46 IST

Don’t overlook development issues, BJP cautions its cadre

Don’t overlook development issues, BJP cautions its cadre

Published on Feb 22, 2026 23:30 IST

Bengal SIR: 294 judicial officers to be deployed for 4.5M WB voter claims

With 4.5M voter claims pending, 294 serving and retired judges may be appointed in West Bengal to speed up SIR scrutiny before polls.

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 20:36 IST

SC orders deployment of district court judges to oversee Bengal SIR

A view of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) building, in New Delhi

Published on Feb 21, 2026 01:34 IST

In Bengal SIR faceoff, police complaints now against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, before addressing a press conference.

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 14:35 IST

In rare move, SC ropes in judges to fix Bengal voter list after ‘trust deficit’

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant noted the “trust deficit” and an “unfortunate blame game” between the elected state government and the Election Commission of India (HT File Photo/Arvind Yadav)

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 14:37 IST

SC's extraordinary order on Bengal SIR: District judges to aid process amid row

Supreme Court of India directed the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to hold a meeting by Saturday of all the stakeholders, including the chief secretary, DGP and an official from the EC.

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 11:50 IST

EC issues notices to poll officers in West Bengal

EC issues notices to poll officers in West Bengal

Published on Feb 20, 2026 01:26 IST

Bengal SIR: 942k more voters may get deleted

Representative image.

Updated on Feb 20, 2026 01:32 IST

Grossly distorted: ED on Mamata’s I-PAC raids claims

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 01:54 IST

Rajya Sabha polls spur TMC churn in West Bengal as five seats fall vacant

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 11:18 IST

UN body recognises Bengal's 'Matir Srishti' initiative, aromatic rice varieties: Mamata

UN body recognises Bengal's 'Matir Srishti' initiative, aromatic rice varieties: Mamata

Published on Feb 18, 2026 10:54 IST

‘If ECI demotes, we will promote’: Mamata cites Tughlaq, Hitler as she slams SIR

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks at the press conference over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 15:15 IST

Will states vote together again? Election Commission weighs constraints

Election Commission officials assist voters at a help desk camp for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls, in Sonagachi, Kolkata.

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 06:08 IST

Bengal para teachers urge Dharmendra Pradhan to raise honorarium

Bengal para teachers urge Dharmendra Pradhan to raise honorarium

Published on Feb 16, 2026 03:54 IST

SIR hearing phase ends in West Bengal, 6,61,000 more names likely to be deleted

Election Commission officials assist voters at a help desk camp for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls, in Sonagachi, Kolkata.

Published on Feb 15, 2026 24:39 IST

SIR enters final stage as hearings, uploading of documents ends in West Bengal

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee sent at least six letters to the ECI over the SIR. (ANI)

Published on Feb 14, 2026 15:26 IST

Bengal BLO calls lover's husband for SIR, kills him, dumps body parts in canal

The BLO murdered the man and dumped his body parts in three different places in the canal, which was found by the police on Friday.

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 14:38 IST

B’desh polls: Jamaat’s victory in border districts raises concern in India

A security officer keeps vigil at the Integrated Check Post (ICP), Fulbari, amid heightened security during Bangladesh's parliamentary elections, near the India-Bangladesh border, in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, on Thursday. (PTI)

Published on Feb 13, 2026 23:48 IST

Mamata sends a ‘shubhonandan’ message to Tarique ‘bhai’ for Bangladesh win

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulated Tarique Rahman for his Bangladesh election victory in both Bangla and English on X.

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 08:21 IST

Nurse dies after recovering from Nipah in Bengal's Barasat

The 25-year-old had first developed symptoms in early January after returning home on December 31 for the New Year holidays. (Picture for representation)

Published on Feb 13, 2026 24:53 IST

Bengal teacher, family arrested for mother’s eye donation released on bail

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Published on Feb 12, 2026 16:59 IST

Male tiger spotted in Buxa reserve may still be there: Bengal forest official

Male tiger spotted in Buxa reserve may still be there: Bengal forest official

Published on Feb 12, 2026 12:52 IST

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