Bengal governor forms peace committee amidst poll violence

In the backdrop of panchayat poll violence in West Bengal, Governor CV Ananda Bose on Wednesday constituted a committee primarily to look into the matter of maintaining peace and social integration......

Bengal Guv flies to Delhi, likely to submit report on poll violence to Shah

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday flew to New Delhi, where he is likely to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and submit a report on the violence that took place during the panchayat......

Death toll in Bengal's panchayat poll violence rises to 15

The toll in the violence during panchayat elections in West Bengal rose to 15 after a person was found dead in South 24 Parganas, and two others succumbed to their injuries, officials said on......

71% turnout in Bengal bypoll, scuffle in some pockets

A high voter turnout of nearly 71 per cent was recorded till 5 pm on Saturday in West Bengal's four assembly constituencies where bypolls were held, an official said. Barring a few stray incidents,......