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EC seeks report from chief secretary on action against four officers, sets 72-hour deadline

Kolkata, Jan 21 (UNI) In a significant development, the Election Commission has sought a detailed report from the West Bengal Chief Secretary within the next 72 hours on what action has been taken against four state officers accused of illegally enrolling names in the electoral rolls, and has also asked the details of the departments which failed to implement its directives.

The Commission has instructed that the report be submitted by 5 pm on January 24.
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Siliguri Municipal Corporation Budget focuses on water, waste, worker welfare

13 Feb 2026 | 9:57 PM

Siliguri, Feb 13 (UNI) Mayor Goutam Deb on Friday tabled the Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) Budget for 2026–27 fiscal, proposing an outlay of over Rs 638 crore.

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AINU launches North Bengal's first robotic surgery programme in urology, nephrology

13 Feb 2026 | 9:49 PM

Siliguri, Feb 13 (UNI) The Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) Hospital in Siliguri has launched North Bengal's first advanced Robotic Surgery Programme for urology and nephrology, offering patients access to minimally invasive, precision-based treatment closer to home.

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BJP accuses TMC of ‘misinformation campaign’ over migrant workers’ deaths

13 Feb 2026 | 9:31 PM

Kolkata, Feb 13 (UNI) The West Bengal BJP on Friday accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of running a “deliberate misinformation campaign” over incidents involving the deaths of migrant workers from the state, alleging that isolated cases are being projected as targeted attacks on Bengali-speaking people.

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Special court grants bail to MP Pappu Yadav in three cases

13 Feb 2026 | 9:26 PM

Patna, Feb 13 (UNI) A special court on Friday ordered the release of jailed Member of Parliament Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav on bail in three separate cases, providing relief to the independent MP who was in judicial custody since last week.

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