Polling personnel killed in elephant attack

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 14:23

A polling official from Jalpaiguri district was killed by an elephant at Borjora in Bankura district, police said on Friday.

Trinamool Congress candidate casts another man`s vote

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 15:06

A Trinamool Congress candidate on Thursday courted controversy after he was caught on camera voting on behalf of an "inebriated" voter in the West Bengal panchayat polls.

70% voter turnout in Phase 1 of West Bengal panchayat polls

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 08:14

The first phase of the panchayat polls in West Bengal covering three junglemahal districts passed off, by and large, peacefully on Thursday with a voter turnout of 70 per cent amidst tight security and surveillance by helicopters.

West Bengal panchayat polls tomorrow, attacks on SEC continue

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 11:53

The first phase of the crucial panchayat polls in West Bengal will begin on Thursday even as the ruling Trinamool Congress kept up its attack against the State Election Commission.

Two Trinamool workers held with arms in Bengal

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 11:35

Two Trinamool Congress supporters were arrested with arms and ammunition from Bolgona village near here early Wednesday, police said.

Trinamool tried to scuttle Panchayat polls: Karat

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 22:25

CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat on Monday alleged that Trinamool Congress had tried to "scuttle" panchayat elections in West Bengal.

Trinamool slams SEC says it will have to hide after polls

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 22:55

Continuing its tirade against State election Commission, Trinamool Congress leader and minister Madan Mitra said the SEC will have to "hide behind a veil and wear bangles" after panchayat elections.

Trinamool stays away from poll panel meeting

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 15:41

Accusing the State Election Commission (SEC) of taking unilateral decisions, West Bengal`s ruling Trinamool Congress on Saturday stayed away from an all-party meeting called by the panel on the upcoming panchayat polls.

HC requests Bengal officials to meet SEC members

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 17:38

The Calcutta High Court on Friday requested West Bengal`s chief secretary, home secretary and DGP to meet State Election Commission officials by Saturday to arrange security of candidates for the coming panchayat elections.

HC requests Bengal officials to meet SEC members

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 17:33

The Calcutta High Court on Friday requested West Bengal`s chief secretary, home secretary and DGP to meet State Election Commission officials by Saturday to arrange security of candidates for the coming panchayat elections.

AIFB blames CM for creating `uncertainty` over Panchayat poll

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 18:53

All-India Forward Bloc on Monday accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of trying to create "an air of uncertainty" over holding Panchayat elections in West Bengal and "misguiding" people.

Govt happy at Supreme Court order: WB Panchayat Minister

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 23:15

West Bengal Panchayat Minister Subrata Mukherjee on Friday said that the government was happy at the Supreme Court order rescheduling the dates of the panchayat polls in the state in five phases.