The letter from the ECI secretariat to Bengal chief secretary Manoj Pant, dated July 17, came less than a year before assembly polls are due in the state.

The election for vice president must be conducted ‘as soon as possible’ in case of vacancy. Several names are floating after Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation.

Interacts with pilgrims, service providers, officials Correspondent PAHALGAM, July 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today ...