Jaipur, Nov 23 (IANS) The accuracy of the voter list remains the most crucial pillar of India's democratic framework, and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) form the backbone of this exercise, moving door-to-door to distribute forms, verify records and complete demanding technical tasks such as digitisation.
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The Centre on Sunday clarified that "no final decision" has been taken regarding the plan of bringing Chandigarh under the President's direct control and that it will only be made after "consultations with all stakeholders".
Jammu, Nov 23 (IANS) In a breakthrough during the trial of banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief, Yasin Malik, for the killings of four IAF officials in Rawalpora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city on January 25, 1990, a key eyewitness has identified the separatist leader as the main shooter in the TADA court.
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IANS) The United Platform for Booth Level Officers (BLO) on Sunday alleged that some of them have been facing pressure from certain quarters to include people's names in Bengal's voter list through illegal means during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state.
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The new Code on Wages that has now come into effect, promotes fairness, equity, and inclusivity in India’s labour market. By ensuring uniform wage standards and social security, it safeguards both workers’ rights and employers’ interests. Overall, it strengthens economic justice, encourages formalisation, and enhances the dignity of labour, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.
Raipur, Nov 23 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and Economic Offences Wing (EOW) launched simultaneous raids at over 20 locations across Chhattisgarh on Sunday, targeting the alleged multi-crore District Mineral Foundation (DMF) and excise scams that have plagued the state's mining and liquor sectors.
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) As India and Israel aim to implement the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in two phases, the bilateral trade will increase and there will be improvement in the mutual relations in innovation, research and development, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said.
Chandigarh, Nov 23 (IANS) A major political storm has erupted in Punjab after the Centre signalled its intent to bring Chandigarh under the purview of Article 240 of the Constitution, a move that would empower the President to directly frame regulations for the Union Territory.
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has received several complaints against the authorities of several state-run schools in West Bengal for not excusing their teachers from regular teaching duties to perform as booth-level officers (BLOs) for the Special Intensive Revision in the state.
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel directed the relocation of a scheduled government programme in Jamnagar to ensure that a local family's wedding could proceed without disruption.
