EC tightens voter slip distribution norms in Bengal.

PTI, Kolkata, Feb 7, 2026: With the West Bengal Assembly polls drawing closer, the Election Commission has directed Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in the state to distribute door-to-door voter slips strictly as per guidelines, with the document containing all relevant information of electors, a senior official said.

The directive comes amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, where Assembly polls are due in less than three months.

“Clear instructions have been issued to ensure that voter slips are distributed strictly as per the Election Commission guidelines,” the official told news agency PTI.

BLOs have been directed to distribute voter slips bearing the official logo of the Commission.

“The voter slips must contain all relevant details, including the elector’s name, age, address, EPIC number, part number, booth number and the name of the polling station,” an EC source said.

Air Force commences Kargil courier services.

Kargil/Jammu, Feb 7, 2026: The Indian Air Force on Saturday commenced air courier service for the winter season, ensuring air connectivity for the people of Kargil during the harsh cold months.

The people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh face challenges in the winter due to the closure of roads after snowfall.

On the first day of operations, 29 passengers were airlifted from Kargil to Srinagar and 53 passengers from Srinagar to Kargil, including children, infants and patients, officials said.

The IAF crew was welcomed at Kargil Airport by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, Deputy Commissioner Kargil Rakesh Kumar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho and other senior officers.