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EC observers are `toothless tigers`: Adhir Chowdhury

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 23:47

Congress nominee from Beharampore Lok Sabha constituency Adhir Chowdhury on Sunday courted controversy by terming the Election Commission observers as "toothless tigers" and said his party`s confidence in the EC officials had been `demolished`.

Allegations, counter-allegations mark poll eve in West Bengal

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 23:46

On the eve of the crucial last phase of Lok Sabha election in West Bengal, opposition political parties alleged violence by the Trinamool Congress and accused the Election Commission of not acting over complaints, while TMC chief Mamata Banerjee claimed that opposition parties were indulging in false propaganda.

EC to step up security in case of violence in West Bengal

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 23:43

With incidents of violence in several places a day ahead of the May 7 polls in West Bengal, the Election Commission`s special observer for the state Sunday said security will be beefed up Monday in case of recurring incidents in certain Lok Sabha constituencies.

CPI(M) demands spl observers, enhanced security in West Bengal

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 22:17

CPI(M) on Sunday sought flag marches by central forces following large scale violence allegedly indulged in by ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal prior to the last phase of polls tomorrow.

Lok Sabha polls 2014: Where have Bengal`s buses gone?

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 16:25

Traffic in the eastern metropolis has virtually come to a standstill, thanks to the withdrawal of a majority of buses from routine service for election duty as the Lok Sabha elections enter the climactic final phase in West Bengal.

CBI to form SIT to probe Rs 10,000 cr Saradha chit fund scam

Last Updated: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 14:53

The CBI will form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) soon to probe the Saradha chit fund scam in which investors in West Bengal, Odisha and Assam were allegedly duped of Rs 10,000 crore besides examining the role of market regulators like SEBI and RBI.

West Bengal to get 55 more observers to monitor vote count

Last Updated: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 21:27

A total of 55 additional general observers will be present in West Bengal to supervise the counting of votes May 16, while the state is likely to get 17 more special observers to monitor the final phase of the Lok Sabha polls May 12.

Saradha case: ED probe not to clash with CBI

Last Updated: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 14:33

A CBI probe into the multi-crore rupees Saradha ponzi scheme scam will not overlap with the on-going investigation by Enforcement Directorate (ED), a senior ED official said today.

`Dilli Chalo` goal for another Bose in maiden poll foray

Last Updated: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 12:45

After Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, `Dilli Chalo` seems to be the rallying cry for yet another member of his family, Sugata Bose, who is aiming to enter Parliament from Jadavpur seat which has in the past seen pitched poll battles between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Left rivals.

Barrackpore: Ex-pilot, trade unionist, ex-IPS officer in fray

Last Updated: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 12:17

This industrial belt on the eastern bank of Ganga is witnessing a riveting fight among a seasoned politician, a trade unionist, a lawyer and a retired IPS officer for the Lok Sabha seat that will go to polls in the last phase on May 12.