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ECI hikes central forces’ coverage to state for bypolls

According to sources in the office of the state chief electoral officer (CEO), under the ECI, the Commission will deploy 108 companies of central forces for bypolls this time. Earlier, the ECI had decided to send 89 companies to the Central Armed Police Force.

Tea growers urge ministers, MP for extension of tea plucking season

The Jalpaiguri District Small Tea Growers’ Association (JDSTGA) has escalated its appeal to the state government, requesting that two state ministers and Jalpaiguri's Member of Parliament urge the Tea Board of India (TBI) to reconsider its decision on tea plucking deadlines.