A 75-year-old woman in Kolkata battles health issues & bureaucracy to attend a SIR hearing after a mismatch in her deceased husband's name on voter documents. Her fight to retain her voting rights.
A Kolkata family, including a 70-year-old man and a toddler, attends an electoral hearing for Taniya Dey, highlighting voter data mismatch issues. Read their full story.
A 68-year-old man from Jaynagar died after being taken from hospital to attend an SIR hearing while on oxygen. Family alleges inhuman treatment, sparking political row.
Arati Basak (70), battling arthritis, undertook a difficult journey to a Kolkata hearing for a missing name on the 2002 electoral roll. Her story highlights voter determination and systemic hurdles.
Kolkata's BLOs must now upload live photos of voters receiving hearing notices, a new EC directive aims to ensure transparency. Read about the rollout and the challenges faced.
Patna DM announces ambitious 'Shravan Shruti' mission to perform 500 cochlear implant surgeries for hearing-impaired children under six by mid-2026. Learn how the district plans to achieve this.
The Election Commission has sorted out cases of 3.3 lakh voters after hearings in Kolkata. The drive addresses discrepancies in the electoral roll, including age and name mismatches. Read the full update.
Hundreds in Kolkata spent New Year's Day at SIR hearings to secure voting rights for 2026. BLOs also cancelled celebrations to verify citizenship documents. Read their stories.
Goa's electoral officers begin hearings for 1.82 lakh voters not mapped in 2002 rolls. Voters must present original documents by Feb 14 to retain their voting rights. Details inside.
West Bengal's Election Commission empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without documents in the final voter list via public hearings. Final list out Feb 14.
New research warns prolonged earphone use could harm brain's ability to focus and process sound by 2026. Learn the risks and how to protect your hearing health.
An elderly woman in Kolkata attended a citizenship hearing days after knee replacement surgery, as the EC's SIR verification drive continued on Dec 31, causing hardship for many. Read more about the public ordeal.
An 82-year-old Purulia man and a 75-year-old retired govt employee in East Midnapore died by suicide after receiving SIR hearing notices. Families blame EC's technical glitch. Read the full report.
Sahitya Akademi winner Joy Goswami is among Bengal's 32 lakh unmapped voters. His family decries systemic harassment as the ailing poet faces an EC hearing. Details inside.
A Kolkata family faced a distressing voter verification hearing, spending thousands and hours in line, despite an EC notification exempting them. Read their full ordeal and the systemic confusion.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth erupted at Rep. Pete Aguilar during a House hearing on the controversial LA National Guard deployment. Watch the explosive exchange.
Celebrated poet Joy Goswami is among Bengal's 58 lakh unmapped voters, summoned for an EC hearing on Jan 2. His family decries systemic harassment and politics of fear. Details inside.
Over 150 voters from Kolkata's Ballygunge allege harassment after waiting 4-5 hours in SIR hearings to prove they are not outsiders. Residents, some living for generations, call the process a nightmare. Read more.
West Bengal Migrant Workers Welfare Board aids 30 lakh workers in Special Intensive Revision. Chairman raises concerns over physical hearing costs. Learn about the helpline and support provided.
Citizens in Kolkata face hours-long waits at hearing centres only to be turned away for missing documents, highlighting systemic issues in the voter list revision process. Read their stories.
Election Commission pauses hearings for unmapped electors in West Bengal after discovering a technical glitch in the 2002 electoral roll data. Key details inside.
As 2025 approaches, India reflects on its shared identity amidst diversity. Explore the vision for an inclusive future built on constitutional values and collective hope. Read more.
Voters in Kolkata faced significant language barriers and long waiting times during the first day of electoral hearings. Issues included poor Bengali communication by officials and inadequate facilities at some venues. Read more about the challenges faced
West Bengal's CEO warns of jail for fake voter documents as SIR-2 hearings begin. Foreigners with illegal IDs face criminal action. Read the full details.
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer warns of imprisonment for submitting fake voter documents. SIR-2 hearings start, targeting illegal enrollments. Read the full details.
TMC demands online electoral roll hearings for vulnerable groups, reveals 9 voters wrongly listed as dead. CEO promises enquiry. Read the full story.
The Election Commission has published draft voter lists for Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh after SIR. Over 22 lakh names removed in Kerala. Follow our guide to verify your name online.
The Election Commission will publish draft electoral rolls for Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands on December 23. Learn how to check your name online.
The Election Commission of India has released the draft electoral rolls for Kerala under the SIR 2026. Here's a step-by-step guide to verify your name online and ensure your voting rights.
Kolkata's Election Commission issues hearing notices to unmapped voters via a new BLO app feature. Process starts Dec 27, with nearly 10 lakh notices already generated. Details inside.