Today Top Headlines – 19 November 2025
West Bengal BLO Suicide Sparks SIR Controversy
A female Booth Level Officer (BLO), Shantimuni Oraon, was found hanging in her courtyard in Malbazar, Jalpaiguri. She was reportedly under severe mental stress due to the workload from the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. Her family claims she was depressed and overwhelmed by the door-to-door form distribution duties. CM Mamata Banerjee expressed deep sorrow and demanded an immediate halt to the SIR process, citing 28 deaths linked to its pressure.
Nitish Kumar Resigns, Set to Take Oath as Bihar CM for 10th Time
Nitish Kumar formally resigned as Chief Minister of Bihar and submitted his letter to Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. Backed by NDA legislators, he is set to take oath again on 20 November at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. BJP leaders Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Sinha will serve as Deputy Chief Ministers. The Speaker’s post is expected to go to BJP.
Kolkata High Court Allows Suvendu Adhikari’s Rally in Memari
The Calcutta High Court overruled the state government’s objections and granted permission for Suvendu Adhikari’s rally in Memari on 21 November. The rally must be held between 2 PM and 7 PM, with a cap of 5,000 attendees. The state police will be responsible for route and security arrangements. All court-imposed conditions must be strictly followed.
Weather Alert: Temperature to Rise Across Bengal
The Alipore Meteorological Department predicts a 2–3°C rise in minimum temperatures across North and South Bengal over the next three days. A low-pressure zone is forming over the Bay of Bengal, but no rainfall is expected in West Bengal for now.
Bangladesh Unrest After Sheikh Hasina Death Sentence Announcement
Tensions have escalated in Bangladesh following the announcement of a death sentence for Sheikh Hasina. Violent clashes between Awami League supporters, police, and Jamaat activists have erupted across Dhaka and other regions. Reports suggest multiple fatalities, and the situation remains volatile.
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