Kidney transplant procedure to start at GB Pant hospital soon: Tripura CM

AGARTALA:Tripura chief minister Dr Manik Saha, on Thursday (May 02) announced plans of the state government to start kidney transplant procedures at the state-run GB Pant Hospital in Agartala. A dedicated team of doctors and staff has undergone training in Manipur and has returned. Discussions with the principal of AGMC have also taken place. We [] The post Kidney transplant procedure to start at GB Pant hospital soon: Tripura CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Landslides snap road, rail links to Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur

Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) Surface links to Assams Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district and neighbouring states of Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur remained snapped on Thursday [] The post Landslides snap road, rail links to Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur appeared first on Sarkaritel.com .

Tripura: One arrested for allegedly raping minor in Sepahijala

Guwahati:One person has been arrested by the police for allegedly raping a minor girl in Sepahijala, Tripura. The arrested person identified as Saddam Hossain was accused of being accompanied by another. The two men are said to have met the 16-year-old girl on social media. Also Read: After Assam BJPs distribution of fake scholarship forms, [] The post Tripura: One arrested for allegedly raping minor in Sepahijala appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Tripura government sends relief team to Dima Hasao in Assam after bus accident

AGARTALA: Tripura government has dispatched a relief team to Dima Hasao district in Assam following a tragic accident involving a bus carrying passengers from Tripura. According to reports, the Tripura government sent Genius Debbarma and Dr Arindam Das to Dima Hasao district of Assam to coordinate immediate response and relief efforts. Responding to the incident, [] The post Tripura government sends relief team to Dima Hasao in Assam after bus accident appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Tripura: Youth Commits Suicide at Chantail Gram Panchayat

Agartala, May 02, 2024: A devastating incident left Tripuras Chantail Gram Panchayat area of Kailashahar under Unakoti district reeling as a young man has taken his own life by cutting his throat with a knife. The deceased has been identified as Ramakanta Mitra, a car driver who had been plying his trade in Mizoram for... The post Tripura: Youth Commits Suicide at Chantail Gram Panchayat appeared first on Northeast Today .

Heatwave Measures Implemented in Sepahijala Wildlife Sancturary to Protect Animals and Birds

Agartala, May 02, 2024: In the wake of a scorching heatwave sweeping across the country, Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura has taken extraordinary measures to safeguard its diverse wildlife. The zoo, home to hundreds of species including tigers, bears, lions, clouded leopards, owls, birds, and spectacled monkeys, has been proactive in combating the lethal heat... The post Heatwave Measures Implemented in Sepahijala Wildlife Sancturary to Protect Animals and Birds appeared first on Northeast Today .

Tripura Police Arrests Four Including Three Women for Transporting 10 KGs of Cannabis

Agartala, May 02, 2024: Tripura Police arrested four individuals, including three women and an auto driver, for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking on Thursday. The arrestees were apprehended during a routine check of a passenger auto-rickshaw traveling from Agartala to Teliamura in Khowai district. The police seized a total of 25 kg of dry... The post Tripura Police Arrests Four Including Three Women for Transporting 10 KGs of Cannabis appeared first on Northeast Today .

Tripura: Bus overturns in Assam, one dead and several injured

Agartala: A night super bus traveling from Agartala to Guwahati overturned near Ditokcherra in Assams Dima Hasao district, around 12:30 AM on Thursday, leaving one person dead and several injured. The bus, operated by Seema Travels with service number AS01NC0243, is suspected to have been speeding and the driver may have been intoxicated, according to [] The post Tripura: Bus overturns in Assam, one dead and several injured appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Assam: Bus carrying Tripura Cooperative Bank aspirants overturns, 1 killed, 12 critically injured

Tripura government urged its Assam counterpart to provide the best possible healthcare facility to the candidates of different posts at Tripura State Cooperative Bank (TSCB) who met with a road accident in Dima Hasao district of South Assam on ...

Guwahati-Bound Bus from Agartala Meet Accident, Claiming One Life & Many Injured

Agartala, May 02, 2024: In the early hours of Thursday morning, tragedy struck as a bus bound for Guwahati from Agartala veered off the road and crashed in Dittokcherra, Dima Hasao district. Candidates traveling by bus to Guwahati for a recruitment exam at Tripura State Cooperative Bank were tragically involved in a fatal accident. The... The post Guwahati-Bound Bus from Agartala Meet Accident, Claiming One Life & Many Injured appeared first on Northeast Today .

16-year-old girl raped multiple times by two men in Tripura

AGARTALA: A 16-year-old girl in Tripura's Sepahijala district was allegedly raped multiple times by two men whom she met on social media, police said on Thursday. The girl became friends with the duo through Facebook and Instagram in March, they said. She went to the house of one of the accused at a remote village of the district on April 27 when she was allegedly raped by them again, said Sheuli Das, the officer-in-charge of the Bishalgarh women's police station. She returned home the next morning, the officer said. Sensing something was amiss with the girl, her parents asked her. On this, she told her mother about the sequence of events, Das said. A police complaint was filed on Tuesday and one of the two accused was arrested, police said. We have arrested the prime accused. He was sent to judicial custody for two weeks by a court on Wednesday. We are trying to arrest the other accused, Das said.

Tripura: 16-year-old girl raped multiple times by two men she met on social media

Tripura: 16-year-old girl raped multiple times by two men she met on social media A 16-year-old girl in Tripura's Sepahijala district was allegedly raped multiple times by two men whom she met on social media, police said on Thursday. The girl became friends with the duo through Facebook and Instagram in March, they said. She went to the house of one of the accused at a remote village of the district on April 27 when she was allegedly raped by them again, said Sheuli Das, the officer-in-charge of the Bishalgarh women's police station. She returned home the next morning, the officer said. Sensing something was amiss with the girl, her parents asked her. ''On this, she told her mother about the sequence of events,'' Das said. A police complaint was filed on Tuesday and one of the two accused was arrested, police said. ''We have arrested the prime accused. He was sent to judicial custody for two weeks by a court on Wednesday. We are trying to arrest the other accused,'' Das said.

Club secretary shot dead in Tripura, one arrested

Guwahati: In a gruesome act, armed miscreants shot dead the secretary of a local club in Agartala, Tripura, and according to police they have arrested one accused after the incident. Durga Prasanna Deb, Secretary of Bharat Ratna Sangha, a prominent club and famous social body of Tripura was attacked by five miscreants on Tuesday night [] The post Club secretary shot dead in Tripura, one arrested appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Maharashtra controls 41% of Rs 55 lakh cr mutual fund AUM; Delhis share at 8.4%

MUMBAI: The dominance of Maharashtra continued unabated with its share in assets under management touching a tad less than 41% in March, mutual fund body Amfi data showed on Wednesday. The next top four states contribution is a little over half of this western state, which rose from Rs 22.41 lakh crore in February this year to Rs 22.52 lakh crore in March. With Maharashtra controlling nearly 40.93% of the industry, the top 5 states corner 68% of the market that has 44 fund houses with a combined AUM of Rs 55.01 lakh crore as of March, as per an analysis of the state-wise spilt of mutual fund investments. The next four are New Delhi at 8.41%, Karnataka at 6.92%, Gujarat at 6.89% and Bengal at 5.20%. During the past fiscal the MF industry grew 37%, taking the assets under management to Rs 55.01 lakh crore, driven by the massive inflows into open-ended equity schemes, which clipped past 10% in March to Rs 22,633 crore from Rs 20,534 crore in March 2023. Despite the industry notching up 37% more in FY24, as many as five of the 37 states and Union Territories saw a sequential decline in AUM in March as against just two in February. Andhra, Goa, Kerala, the Lakshadweep and Sikkim saw sequential declines in the reporting month with the Lakshadweep seeing the highest contraction of 57.90%, followed by Sikkim at 3.22% and Kerala at 0.59%. Interestingly, the top 5 states in terms of sequential growth are Daman & Diu, Manipur, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Meghalaya, and Tripura. The Union Territory of Daman & Diu saw the highest sequential growth at 3.60% followed by Manipur at 3.09% and Dadra & Nagar Haveli at 2.62%. Equity-oriented schemes continued to get the maximum share from all the states for third consecutive month contributing the most towards AUM at 51.96%.

Tripura govt. restricts sale of petrol and diesel amid fuel crisis

Guwahati: Owning to a shortage of fuel in the state due to the disruption of goods train movement, the Tripura government has imposed restrictions on the sale of petrol and diesel from Wednesday. According to reports, the stocks of fuel have come down significantly in Tripura due to the disruption of goods train movement. Here [] The post Tripura govt. restricts sale of petrol and diesel amid fuel crisis appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Tripura govt imposes fuel rationing amid supply disruptions

Tripura govt imposes fuel rationing amid supply disruptions The Tripura government has announced immediate restrictions on the sale of motor spirit (MS) and high-speed diesel (HSD) beginning May 1, 2024, due to ongoing disruptions in railway goods transport, impacting fuel supplies in the state. The Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs issued an order detailing the rationing measures to manage the crisis effectively. Under the new mandate, sales limits for MS and HSD will vary by vehicle type to ensure an equitable distribution during the shortage. Retail outlets (R/Os) of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) will enforce the daily fuel allocation, like Rs 200 per day for two-wheelers and three-wheelers, Rs 500 per day for four-wheelers. Similarly, diesel (HSD) sale restrictions has also been allocated like 80 Liters per day for trucks (12-wheelers and above), 60 Liters per day for trucks (10-wheelers), 45 Liters per day for trucks (6-wheelers), 20 Liters per day for trucks, among several others. For Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs), sale restrictions have been imposed on three-wheelers (3 Liters per day), four-wheelers (15 Liters per day), buses (60 Liters per day) and mini-buses (40 Liters per day). The government has clarified that these restrictions will not apply to vehicles engaged in governmental duties and emergency services, including health services. Additionally, the sale of MS and HSD in containers is strictly prohibited except for dozers, tractors, and generators, which must be accompanied by valid registration or proof of ownership documents. This decision comes as a response to the unexpected interruption in the state's fuel supply chain, primarily due to railway transport issues. The restrictions are set to remain in place until further notice as authorities work to stabilize the situation and resume normal operations. Residents and businesses are urged to adhere strictly to the rationing order to mitigate any potential impacts of the fuel shortage. (ANI)

Tripura eyes GI tag for bamboo-made handicrafts

Tripura eyes GI tag for bamboo-made handicrafts Endowed with rich and diverse resources of bamboo with traditional usage Tripura is home to 21 species of bamboo out of 130 species available in India. To protect and preserve the origins of this traditional craftsmanship that is now gradually taking the shape of an organised industry, the Government of Tripura has applied for the Geographical Indication tag for cane craft. Cane is derived from bamboo through different mechanisms. Tripura produces abundant bamboo and cane which are used to make different types of Handicrafts like chairs, tables, mats, hats, bags, hand fans, containers etc. The GI tag helps to protect these handicrafts from being imitated and ensures that the consumers receive genuine and high-quality products. Recently, a total of three products that include, indigenous attires Risha and Rignai and Malabari Pera received GI tag. The few applications that are pending right now include, Tripura Cane Craft, Reang Jewellery, and others. Lauding the state government's initiatives to give this traditional artistry a recognition, bamboo entrepreneur Manoj Kumar Debnath said, I have been working in the field of bamboo handicraft for the last 30 years. The initiative of the state government to get GI tag for the cane and bamboo crafts is praiseworthy. Once the GI tag is accorded, the whole world will know about our expertise in this field. According to Debnath, Tripura-made bamboo handicrafts have received widespread appreciation at the national as well as at the global level. The bamboo handicrafts of Tripura are very famous. In India and outside the country everywhere, the Tripura-made products are highly valued. Once the GI tag is accorded, more people will get to know about us and certainly chances are high for the business to grow, said Debnath. Meanwhile, an expert in bamboo-based product manufacturing Abhinav Kant who is now heading the Bamboo and Cane Development Institute in Tripura opined that GI tagging is important to protect the originality of the products found here. According to him, the Tripura artisans are well versed in the bamboo weaving work used for basket making, which is unique in the country. So far I could understand, bucket products produced here could become an ideal choice for getting the GI tag certification, he added. The weaving patterns that are used here by the artisans are unique. If these things get GI tag the importance of Tripura will grow, he said. Kant also said that a GI tag helps in branding of a particular product which is a part of the culture of a place. (ANI)

Tripura government imposes restriction on sale of petrol, diesel

Tripura govt restricts fuel sale due to disrupted train movement. Restored passenger service, but goods train halted in Jatinga, Assam. Fuel rationing in place with daily vehicle limits. Restoration progress ongoing in Assam's Jatinga.

BJP MLA performs rituals at Kali temple for rains in Tripura

Tripura has been reeling under heatwave conditions over the last two weeks with the mercury hovering at 37-38 degrees Celsius

India Braces for Extreme Weather: Heatwaves and Thunderstorms Predicted For These States

The weather department has issued warnings across India for extreme heat and thunderstorms over the next few days. In Gangetic West Bengal, a red alert has been issued for a severe heatwave lasting three days. Odisha faces a two-day heatwave alert. Meanwhile, East India has been placed under an orange alert for the next 3-5 days. IMD scientist Soma Sen anticipates a slight drop in temperatures starting from May 5 due to increased moisture. From May 4, South Peninsular India, including states like Telangana, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, will experience thunderstorm activity. The IMD attributes the severe heatwave conditions to fewer thunderstorms in East and Northeast India. IMD's Rainfall Predictions: Thunderstorms accompanied by rainfall or snowfall are expected in several northeastern states over the next 5 days. Hailstorms were predicted over Sikkim on May 1. Heavy rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya from May 1-2, and over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura from May 1-3. Very heavy rainfall is expected over Arunachal Pradesh on May 1-2, and over parts of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura on May 2. Rainfall or snowfall with thunderstorms and lightning are expected in northern regions from May 3-6, and over certain parts of North and West India from May 4-6. IMD's Heatwave Predictions: Maximum temperatures ranging from 44-47C will persist over Gangetic West Bengal, East Jharkhand, north Odisha, and Rayalaseema until May 3, followed by a decrease. Severe heatwave conditions are expected over various regions including Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, and others on May 1, with a gradual reduction in intensity thereafter. Telangana, Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Yanam are expected to experience heatwave conditions for the next 4-5 days. Hot and humid weather is forecasted for Coast Karnataka, Kerala, and Mahe over the next 5 days. IMD's Maximum Temperature Predictions: Northwest India will see a rise in maximum temperatures by 4-6C in the next 24 hours. East India will experience no significant change in maximum temperatures over the next 48 hours, followed by a decrease of 2-3C. Central India is expected to witness a rise in maximum temperatures by 2-3C over the next 3 days. West India will see no significant change in maximum temperatures over the next 48 hours, followed by a rise of 2-3C. Make a plan to visit this beautiful place with your family in summer, the beauty is limitless How Coconut Water Can Keep You Cool and Hydrated During Summer How Summer Fruits Packed with Vitamin C Boost Your Nutrition

Tripura: Club Secretary Fatally Shot in Agartalas Suburbs; One Arrested

Agartala, May 01, 2024: In a startling turn of events, Pradyut Chowdhury, the former president of Usha Bazar Bharat Ratna Sangh Club in the peripheries of Agartala city, has been apprehended by Airport police station staff in connection with the tragic murder of Durga Prasanna Deb alias Vicky, the clubs general secretary. Vicky was fatally... The post Tripura: Club Secretary Fatally Shot in Agartalas Suburbs; One Arrested appeared first on Northeast Today .

27 Tripura govt. employees suspended for violation of MCC

Guwahati: Acting tough on violations of the model code of conduct (MCC), the Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended 27 state government employees across various departments for alleged violations of the MCC. According to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer Puneet Agarwal, decisive action was taken against the employees for their negligence of [] The post 27 Tripura govt. employees suspended for violation of MCC appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

West Godavari sarpanch to address at UN event on women's empowerment

VIJAYAWADA: Woman sarpanch from West Godavari district, Kunuku Hemakumari, would participate in the side event at the 57th Commission on Population and Development (CPD) meet organised by the UN Economic and Social Council in New York, USA, on May 3. She has been nominated by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj, which is co-hosting the side event along with the Permanent Mission of India there and the and the UN Population Fund at the UN Secretariat Building. Discussions would take place there on the theme, 'Localizing the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India, Lead the Way'. Hemakumari would be leaving for the US on May 1, this being her first foreign visit. There will a panel discussion with three elected women representatives from India, who would share their success stories and work done in their respective panchayats towards gender equality and development. Three states namely Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Tripura have been selected by the panchayat raj ministry to nominate one each elected women representative to represent India at the UN event. Hema Kumari's selection to represent her community at this global forum comes as a recognition of her outstanding efforts and achievements in women empowerment since the time she assumed the office in April 2021. Through her visionary leadership, Pekeru Grama Panchayat has emerged as a shining example of grassroots initiatives driving sustainable development and gender equality. As Sarpanch, Hema Kumari has spearheaded transformative initiatives focusing on three crucial pillars: health, education and financial independence, an official release here on Tuesday said. She initiated regular health camps and educational programmes to raise awareness about proper nutrition and prenatal care. This resulted in a significant reduction in high-risk pregnancy cases and infant mortality rates. The two other women representatives attending the UN event from India are Supriya Das Datta, Sabhadhipati (chairperson) of Sepahijala Zilla Parishad of Tripura and Neeru Yadav, Sarpanch of gram panchayat Lambi Aheer of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. Hemakumari, an 2022 M Tech holder from JNTU, Kakinada, was elected as Sarpanch of Pekeru gram panchayat of Iragavaram mandal in 2021. She worked as associate lecturer in Electronics and communication engineering for 5 years (2014-2019) at the Sri Mullapudi Venkataraya Memorial Polytechnic (SMVMP) College, Tanuku. She is currently the president of the Mandal Sarpanch Chamber and general secretary of the Zilla Sarpanch Chamber.

27 polling officers and staff suspended for violations in Tripura

Tripura went to the polls in two phases, with the election for the West Tripura Lok Sabha seat held on April 19 and the East Tripura (ST) seat on April 26

Heatwave Update: Meteorological Department Predicts Temperature Drop in Tripura

Agartala, April 30, 2024: In the midst of a sweltering heatwave that has seen temperatures soar to 4 to 5 degrees above the seasonal average, the residents of Tripura are facing challenging conditions. The relentless heat has significantly affected daily life, with many struggling to cope with the high temperatures. The state, which has been... The post Heatwave Update: Meteorological Department Predicts Temperature Drop in Tripura appeared first on Northeast Today .

BJP Leaders, MLAs & Yuva Morcha Launch Extensive Relief Mission in Tripura, Distributing Essential Supplies Amid Intense Heatwave

Agartala, April 30, 2024: BJP leaders and MLAs along with karyakartas of the Yuva Morcha have initiated a large-scale relief effort throughout the state of Tripura amid intense heatwave. They are distributing cold drinking water, watermelons, and fruits among the general populace. Mayor Dipak Majumdar of Agartala Municipal Corporation took proactive measures to alleviate the... The post BJP Leaders, MLAs & Yuva Morcha Launch Extensive Relief Mission in Tripura, Distributing Essential Supplies Amid Intense Heatwave appeared first on Northeast Today .

Congress delegation meets ECI demanding re-poll in Tripura West

Congress demands Tripura West re-poll over misconduct, proxy voting, and election manipulation. Opposition also calls for fresh polls alleging voter prevention and proxy voting with Election Duty Certificates.

Court granted bail to BJPs North Tripura president for assaulting a poll officer

Tripura: 19-years-old student hangs herself at Agartala house

Tripura: 19-years-old student hangs herself at Agartala house A 19-year-old student from ICFAI University was found hanging at her rented accommodation at Ramnagar in Agartala, officials said. The deceased was identified as Dipannita Das (19), a resident of Shantirbazar in South Tripura. According to the police, Das was into the second semester of her course on dialysis. The incident came to light on Monday evening when police, accompanied by her friends, opened her apartment door to find her hanging. We received information that a university student wasn't answering the door for a long time. The student was not even responding to repeated calls from her friends. So we reached the spot and in her presence of her friends, we forced the door open and found her hanging from the ceiling fan, an official said. Dipannita had been living at this address for the past six months, with her mother also moving in with her sometimes. Described by her peers as a gentle and quiet individual, her death left her known circles in shock. Many said they were clueless about what prompted her to take her own life, the officers said. The local police, led by the West PS Women's unit in Agartala, are currently investigating the matter. The possible reason for her death by suicide is yet to be determined, the police said. There are no leads yet. We haven't landed any piece of evidence from her room that would shed light into what may have prompted her to take her own life. However, the investigation is underway, the officer said. Her friends on campus said she showed no signs of distress that might have indicated suicidal thoughts. The university is to put out an official statement regarding the student's death but said it stands in support with those affected during this difficult time. (ANI)

Tripura Police Arrests Three Bangladeshis; Probe Initiated into Their Alleged Activities

Agartala, April 30, 2024: Tripura police on Tuesday arrested three Bangladeshi nationals named Mansoor Ali, Mohammad Qaim, and Russel Ahmed. The trio was apprehended as part of a comprehensive investigation into their activities within Indian territory. According to police sources, Mansoor Ali, hailing from Moulvibazar, Bangladesh, was rescued from the East Bazar area of Dharmanagar.... The post Tripura Police Arrests Three Bangladeshis; Probe Initiated into Their Alleged Activities appeared first on Northeast Today .

BJP Leader Seen Slapping Tripura Polling Official In Viral Video, Arrested

A Tripura BJP leader was arrested today for allegedly assaulting a presiding officer at a polling station in Bagbasa constituency on Friday.

Congress calls for re-polling in Tripura West Lok Sabha constituency

AGARTALA: Weeks after the conclusion of polling in Tripura West Lok Sabha constituency, Tripura Congress has called for re-polls in the constituency. A delegation of the Tripura Congress met officials of the election commission of India (ECI), led by chief election commissioner (CEC) Rajib Kumar in New Delhi on Monday (April 29). Speaking to the [] The post Congress calls for re-polling in Tripura West Lok Sabha constituency appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

3 women from Tripura, Andhra, Rajasthan attending UN population meet in NY

Agartala: Three elected women representatives from Tripura, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan are taking part in the 57th Session of the United Nations Commission on Population Development (CPD), officials said on Monday. A Tripura government official said that the three women representatives from rural India would showcase womens leadership at the grassroots in the UNFPA (United Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

8-Year-Old Gets Strangled While Playing On Plastic Swing In Tripura, Dies

A tragic incident claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy in the Chittamara Puran Bazar area of Belonia, South Tripura on Monday, said police.

BJP Leader Seen Slapping Tripura Poll Official In Viral Video, Arrested

A Tripura BJP leader was arrested today for allegedly assaulting a presiding officer at a polling station in Bagbasa constituency on Friday.

3 women from Tripura, Andhra, Rajasthan attending UN population meet in New York - ap7am

3 women from Tripura, Andhra, Rajasthan attending UN population meet in New York ap7am

Swing accident claims life of eight-year-old boy in South Tripura

Swing accident claims life of eight-year-old boy in South Tripura A tragic incident claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy in the Chittamara Puran Bazar area of Belonia, South Tripura on Monday, said police. The young child, identified as Satyajit Rudru Pal, died in a swing-related accident at his home around 2 pm on Monday, leaving his family and community in profound grief. According to family members, Satyajit was playing on a swing made of plastic rope tied to a tree within the family's property shortly before the accident. While swinging, he tragically got entangled and suffered neck strangulation. Before the accident, Satyajit had been spending time with his uncle, playing with a mobile phone, and had abruptly decided to go out and use the swing. The boy's absence was noticed soon after, and a search led family members to discover him in a twisted position in the swing. Their calls for help attracted the attention of nearby residents who rushed to assist. Despite efforts to rescue Satyajit and rush him to Belonia Hospital, he was declared deceased by the attending physician upon arrival. The news of Satyajit's sudden and tragic death has shaken the local community, with many expressing their sorrow and extending their condolences to the bereaved family. The local police are aware of the incident, although it appears to be a heartbreaking accident with no foul play suspected. Safety experts often warn of the potential dangers swings and similar play equipment can pose if not used under supervision or if improperly installed. This tragic event serves as a sombre reminder of the importance of ensuring that children's play areas are safe and secure to prevent such incidents in the future. The family and neighbours are mourning the loss of young Satyajit, whose lively presence had been a source of joy to all who knew him. (ANI)

Tripura BJP leader held for manhandling election official

A police official said that North Tripura district President Kajal Das was arrested by the police after the Assistant Returning Officer of Bagbassa assembly constituency filed an FIR against him. Das was produced in a local court, which granted bail to the BJP leader. Earlier an inquiry committee was constituted.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds Reports an Annual Turnover of Rs 51,218 Crore

They aim to strengthen their presence in Jharkhand, Goa, Assam, Tripura and Jammu & Kashmir.

Tripura: Tragic Death of Eight-Year-Old Boy Caught in Swing Mishap at Belonia

Agartala, April 29, 2024: In a heart-wrenching incident, an eight-year-old boy named Satyajit Rudra Pal met with a fatal accident while playing on a swing. The incident took place at his residence in the Chittamara Puran Bazar area under Belonia police station of South Tripura district on Monday around 2 pm. According to reports, Satyajit... The post Tripura: Tragic Death of Eight-Year-Old Boy Caught in Swing Mishap at Belonia appeared first on Northeast Today .

Northeast: Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura & Arunachal brace for rainfall

GUWAHATI: At least seven Northeast states Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh are preparing for an extended spell of rainfall and thunderstorm activity over the next five days. This was revealed in a latest weather forecast released by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati. The forecast, spanning from April [] The post Northeast: Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura & Arunachal brace for rainfall appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Notice to BJP MLA in Tripura for manhandling booth level officer, FIR lodged against partys district president for assaulting officer

BJP MLA in Tripura served notice for manhandling polling officer, FIR lodged against BJP district president for assault

Tripura BJP MLA served with show-cause notice for alleged MCC violation

AGARTALA: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Bagbasa assembly constituency in Tripura, Jadab Lal Nath, has been served with a show-cause notice by assistant returning officer of North Tripura district for allegedly violating the model code of conduct (MCC) during polling for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Tripura East constituency. Tripura BJP [] The post Tripura BJP MLA served with show-cause notice for alleged MCC violation appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Assistantreturning officer booked for assaulting presiding officer in East Tripura

Agartala: A case has been lodged against an Assistant Returning Officer in Tripura for allegedly assaulting a presiding officer during the recent East Tripura Parliamentary Assembly election held on April 26. Additionally, a show cause notice has been served to BJP MLA Jadab Lal Nath for breaching the model code of conduct. The District Election [] The post Assistantreturning officer booked for assaulting presiding officer in East Tripura appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Notice Served to BJP MLA Yadav Lal Nath for Mishandling BLO & FIR Lodged against Partys North District President

Agartala, April 29, 2024: Tripuras Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and the partys district president have come under scrutiny for their alleged involvement in separate incidents of assault during the polling process for the Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency. According to an official statement released on Monday, the District Election Officer has served a notice... The post Notice Served to BJP MLA Yadav Lal Nath for Mishandling BLO & FIR Lodged against Partys North District President appeared first on Northeast Today .

Tripura Leader Supriya Das Datta Gets Prestigious Invitation to Attend UNFPA Event in USA

Agartala, April 29, 2024: Supriya Das Datta, Chairperson of the Sepahijala Zilla Parishad, has been extended a prestigious invitation to participate in an event hosted by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the United States. This gathering aims to spotlight the pivotal role of women in local governance across India, recognizing Supriyas unwavering commitment... The post Tripura Leader Supriya Das Datta Gets Prestigious Invitation to Attend UNFPA Event in USA appeared first on Northeast Today .

Heatwave Forces Extension of School Holidays in Tripura Till May 01

Agartala, April 29, 2024: As the heatwave continues to grip the state of Tripura, the government has taken measures to ensure the safety and well-being of students. In a memo issued on Sunday, the Tripuras School Education department has extended the closure of schools for an additional three days. According to a notification issued by... The post Heatwave Forces Extension of School Holidays in Tripura Till May 01 appeared first on Northeast Today .

MCC violation: Show cause notice issued for Tripura BJP MLA, FIR lodged against

Nath is an MLA from Bagbasa assembly constituency under North Tripura district

Tripura schools close till May 1 amid heatwave

Educational authorities in Tripura have announced the closure of schools from April 29 to May 1 due to a sweeping heatwave. Following a memorandum issued on April 23, all government, government-aided, and privately managed schools, including those under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, will remain closed. This proactive measure aims to safeguard students and staff from the adverse effects of the intense heat, prioritizing their well-being amidst challenging weather conditions.

Lok Sabha polls: Rajnath Singh to file nomination from Lucknow today

Lok Sabha polls: Rajnath Singh to file nomination from Lucknow today Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will file his nomination papers on Monday from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow constituency for the Lok Sabha elections. Before the filing of nomination papers, Rajnath Singh will also hold a two-kilometer roadshow in the city. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also be present during the nomination. According to sources, Singh will go to the BJP office in Lucknow where he may participate in the roadshow for the nomination. On the way, he will also visit a temple. Lucknow will go to polls alongside 13 other constituencies on May 20 in the fifth phase of elections. Rajnath Singh in 2019 had defeated Samajwadi Party Poonam Shatrughan Sinha with over 6.3 lakh votes. He had defeated Congress candidate Rita Bahuguna Joshi by a margin of 2,72,749 votes in 2014. The first phase of voting for the seven-phased Lok Sabha election was held on April 19 in 102 constituencies across 21 states and UTs with over 62 per cent voter turnout. The second phase election was concluded on April 26. In the first phase, polling was held in Arunachal Pradesh (2 seats), Assam (5), Bihar (4), Chhattisgarh (1), Madhya Pradesh (6), Maharashtra (5), Manipur (2), Meghalaya (2), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Rajasthan (12), Sikkim (1), Tamil Nadu (39), Tripura (1), Uttar Pradesh (8), Uttarakhand (5), West Bengal (3), Andaman and Nicobar (1), Jammu and Kashmir (1), Lakshadweep (1) and Puducherry (1). The second phase election was concluded on April 26. This phase saw polling on 88 Lok Sabha constituencies, including all 20 seats in Kerala, 14 in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir. The third phase of Lok Sabha elections will be held on May 7. The 2024 general elections will be held in India in seven phases, from April 19 to June 1, to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. The results will be announced on June 4. (ANI)

BJPs rise to put pressure on BJD, Congress in Koraput

JEYPORE: Swimming against the current, the BJP has emerged as a strong force in Koraput changing the political dynamics and challenging the status quo in the region. Historically, the BJP struggled to establish vote banks in Koraput due to a lack of strong leadership and organisational activities. However, the tide began to turn with the Modi wave during the 2019 elections, where BJP candidates improved vote share across the district. This time around, groundwork by the BJP well in advance of the elections has extended the partys reach to the grassroots level, particularly in tribal areas. The frequent visits of Central ministers and repeated meetings have bolstered the partys image, posing a threat to its opponents. The growing influence of the Modi factor, particularly after the consecration of Ram Lalla temple and anti-incumbency sentiments against the ruling BJD, have further boosted the BJPs prospects in many areas of the district. Unlike previous elections, where the BJP posed minimal threat, the partys candidates are now on par with their rivals from BJD and Congress in all five Assembly constituencies (AC) of Koraput district, believe political analysts. In 2019, party candidate in Koraput AC Tripurari Garada had secured 33,994 votes (24.83 pc). Similarly, Kotpad candidate Khageswar Pujari got 35,366 votes (21.08 pc ), whereas in Pottangi AC, BJP candidate Ram Chandra Pangi logged 25,956 votes (17.8 pc). In Laxmipur and Jeypore ACs, BJP candidates fared equally well, improving their tally. Poll pundits predict there will be a substantial increase in BJP votes, much higher than in 2019. The BJPs candidates in Koraput district include Raghuram Macha for Koraput, Goutam Samantray for Jeypore, Kailash Kulesika for Laxmipur, Chaitanya Nandibali for Pottangi, and Rupu Bhatra for Kotpad.

Tripura Govt Extends School Holidays for Three More Days as Heatwave Continues

According to the Meteorological department, the heatwave will continue for the next few days

STF, Assam Police arrests two drug peddlers, seizes 1.5 kg heroin

STF, Assam Police arrests two drug peddlers, seizes 1.5 kg heroin The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police seized 1.5 kg of heroin and apprehended two drug peddlers in Guwahati on Sunday. Partha Sarathi Mahanta, IGP (STF) told ANI that source input was received at STF, Assam that some Tripura and Manipur-based narcotics dealers had planned to bring in a huge quantity of narcotics to Guwahati and some Jalukbari-based peddlers were the vendees. The info was verified and cross-verified. Finding the input to be credible and concrete, a team under the supervision of Partha Sarathi Mahanta, IGP (STF) and led by Kalyan Kumar Pathak, Additional SP (STF) was formed and the narcotics-carrying vehicle was intercepted near APSC Office, Khanapara. Two passengers were found and in the back seat (left side) one maroon-colored bag was found. The bag was checked and recovered 1.5 kg of heroin, Partha Sarathi Mahanta said. Two carriers namely Jamal Ali of Champupara and Salim Uddin of Goroimari, both residents of the area under police station Goroimari were apprehended. The top police officer said that necessary legal action has been initiated and further investigation is underway. (ANI)

Tripura Extends School Closures by Three Days Amidst Ongoing Heatwave

Tripura Extends School Closures by Three Days Amidst Ongoing Heatwave The Tripura government has decided to extend the holiday in all schools across the state for three more days till May 1 due to the ongoing heatwave, an official said on Sunday. Earlier, the government declared the closure of all the schools - government, government-aided, and privately managed ones - from April 23 to 28 due to the scorching heat in the northeastern state. ''As the heatwave continues, it has been decided that all schools will remain shut from April 29 to May 1. All the District Education Officers (DEOs) were requested to convey the decision to the schools under their jurisdiction,'' the Additional Secretary, Education (School), N C Sharma said. According to the Meteorological department, the heatwave will continue for the next few days. The state recorded a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius on Sunday. It will go up to 39 deg C on Monday, which will be the highest in the state, a MeT official said. ''There will be no respite from the prevailing hot and humid condition as the mercury will continue to stay at an average of 37 to 38 deg C during the next three days,'' he said. Rain and thundershowers are likely to occur on May 2 and 3, he added.

Vote boycott becomes a cause of concern for parties in Tripura

Tripura Ex-CM meets Odisha BJP leaders to bolster party's electoral prospects

Tripura Ex-CM meets Odisha BJP leaders to bolster party's electoral prospects Former Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb held a closed-door meeting with Odisha BJP leaders here on Saturday and discussed strategies to increase the vote share of the saffron camp in the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the eastern state, party sources said. The discussion was held two days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during a meeting with party leaders, had reportedly mentioned that the BJP's vote share soared from 2-3 per cent in Tripura and it managed to come to power there. Sources said Deb was invited by the Odisha BJP to sharpen its strategies before the polls and guide it to achieve the goal. Deb, the Rajya Sabha MP, is expected to stay in Odisha for a month till the end of the elections in the state, they said. Shah had also said that the BJPs vote share in Odisha in the 2019 assembly elections was 32 per cent and 38 per cent in the Lok Sabha polls. ''Therefore, an increase in BJP's vote share is possible and the party can form the government in the state,'' Shah said in the meeting. The Odisha BJP is also contemplating consulting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma while making its strategies for the elections, a senior party leader said. Assam was another state where the BJP improved its vote share and formed the government. If required, we will consult chief ministers of other BJP-ruled states and strategists to achieve the goal in Odisha, the party leader said. Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, one of the BJPs star campaigners, is scheduled to participate in a roadshow for party nominee Pradip Purohit from the Bargarh Lok Sabha constituency on Sunday. Sai will join the roadshow in the Jharsuguda assembly segment.

Inciting backward classes: CM Siddaramaiah lashes out at PM Modi

Inciting backward classes: CM Siddaramaiah lashes out at PM Modi Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inciting the Backward class communities against Muslims. He addressed the huge public meeting in Rabakavi Banahatti and called upon the people to ensure the victory of Bagalkote Congress Lok Sabha candidate Samyukta Patil. After the first phase of elections to 102 Lok Sabha constituencies in the country, Modi has clearly got the hint that the BJP will lose. For this reason, he is telling terrible lies. He is inciting the backward classes against the Muslims by telling the lie that the reservation of the backward classes will be taken away to give it to the Muslims. He warned the backward caste-communities to be careful, he said. Modi also lied about reservation. He has no knowledge of the Constitution, CM said. CM Siddaramaiah said that it was the BJP that opposed the Mandal report. It is the same BJP that opposed the Mandal report and instigated the backward classes to resort to suicide. Rama Jois (Former Governor of Bihar) is from BJP who went to court against the reservation of backward classes. It was the same BJP that protested when women were given reservation in local bodies, he added. The voting on 14 seats was held on April 26 in Karnataka alongside 12 other states/Union Territories. In the second phase, the voting was held in 88 Lok Sabha constituencies across 13 States, in Union Territory, including 13 in Rajasthan, 20 in Kerala, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur, and Jammu and Kashmir. The first phase of voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states, UTs were held on April 19. The third phase of the seven-phase parliamentary elections will be held on May 7 and the final phase will be on June 1. The results will be announced on June 4. (ANI)

Inauguration of AAP's War Room for Delhi Lok Sabha Polls

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) inaugurated its war room for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Delhi on Saturday.The party has fielded candidates for four out of the seven Lok Sabha seats in the national capital, while its alliance partner, the Congress, is contesting the remaining three. These constituencies are scheduled to go to polls on May 25, during the sixth phase of the seven-phase elections. Located at the party's headquarters on DDU Marg, the war room will consist of 12 teams, each dedicated to different purposes, according to Gopal Rai, the convener of the AAP's Delhi unit.While the AAP is contesting from East Delhi, South Delhi, West Delhi, and New Delhi, the Congress is contesting from North East Delhi, North West Delhi, and Chandni Chowk.In-charges have been appointed for each of the four constituencies to ensure that the AAP's election campaigns are well-organized, Rai stated. The dedicated teams will handle logistics, campaign management, legal affairs, data management and analysis, media, and social media, among other tasks, to ensure smooth and organized campaigning in the four seats contested by the party.Rai also announced the maiden roadshow by Sunita Kejriwal, wife of incarcerated AAP supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in support of the East Delhi candidate Kuldeep Kumar later in the evening. This event marks the beginning of the third phase of the party's Lok Sabha campaign, Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se. During the first two phases of the Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se campaign, the party conducted door-to-door outreach in the four constituencies and organized Sankalp Sabhas to protest against Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate last month in connection with a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.Rai expressed that there is widespread anger against the BJP, emphasizing that this election is being fought by the people of Delhi.The nominations for the polls in the Delhi constituencies will begin on April 29. Title: Bru Refugees in Tripura Cast Votes in Lok Sabha Elections, Marking a Historic Shift Mamata Government Challenges CBI's Raid in Supreme Court, NSG Bomb Squad Deployed in Sandeshkhali Critique of Congress' Proposed Inheritance Tax by Nirmala Sitharaman

Suvendu Adhikari Demands TMC Declared 'Terrorist Outfit' After Arms Recovery

Kolkata: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) -led West Bengal government after arms and ammunition, including foreign-made revolvers, were recovered from the premises of suspended TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan in Sandeshkhali. Adhikari demanded that the ruling party be declared a terrorist outfit. Adhikari stated, All the weapons found in Sandeshkhali are foreign. Explosives like RDX are used in horrific anti-national activities. All these weapons are used by international terrorists. I demand to declare Trinamool Congress as a terrorist organization... This state is a paradise. People who watched the trailer on the incident in Khadikul, Egra, today watched the movie amid the recovery of RDX and deadly weapons in Sandeshkhali. Mamata Banerjee is fully responsible for this incident. I demand to arrest Mamata Banerjee and declare Trinamool Congress as a terrorist organization, as reported by the media. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at two premises of Sheikh Shahjahan, the main accused in the Sandeshkhali violence, related to a January attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team by a mob allegedly incited by the now-suspended leader. According to a statement by the central agency, The CBI seized three foreign-made revolvers, one foreign-made pistol, one Indian revolver, one Colt official issue police revolver, one country-made pistol, 120 nine mm bullets, 50 cartridges of .45 calibre, 50 cartridges of .380, and eight cartridges of .32. Sandeshkhali experienced significant unrest earlier this year when women villagers accused Shahjahan and his aides of sexual harassment and land grabbing. After being suspended by the TMC for six years, Sheikh Shahjahan was arrested on February 29. Title: Bru Refugees in Tripura Cast Votes in Lok Sabha Elections, Marking a Historic Shift Mamata Government Challenges CBI's Raid in Supreme Court, NSG Bomb Squad Deployed in Sandeshkhali Critique of Congress' Proposed Inheritance Tax by Nirmala Sitharaman

The Boy's Revenge on His Ex-Girlfriend Leaves Everyone Stunned

A startling incident has emerged from Turkey, here in Izmir, where a man recently sought revenge on his ex-girlfriend in a way that caught everyone's attention. The incident occurred around 9:00 pm last week, when more than two dozen food parcels arrived in front of an apartment building on Simen Street in Izmir's Balatova district. The bizarre sight of parcels from different restaurants and over 50 food delivery boys crowding the scene was captured on cameras by passersby. The entire food delivery was intended for a single woman who was puzzled by what was happening. The matter quickly caught the attention of the press, and investigations commenced without delay. It was found that a man had sent all these food parcels to the woman under a fake name. Along with placing the orders, the man had opted for the cash-on-delivery option available on the food app, YemeiSipariEtti, which required the woman to pay and potentially engage in a dispute with the delivery boys. It was revealed that the person behind this elaborate prank was the woman's ex-boyfriend, who was attempting to harass her following the end of their relationship. Instead of using the correct phone number, the man used a suspicious number, 0555 555 55 55. However, some restaurants noticed the odd number and attempted to call for verification, but others did not make such efforts. Consequently, more than 50 orders arrived at the same address simultaneously, with delivery boys waiting outside the building for payment. What's astounding is that even after so many incidents, none of the restaurants considered filing a complaint with the police or investigating the matter further. No one even attempted to identify the suspicious activity. However, upon being contacted by journalists, several restaurants in Izmir admitted to falling victim to the prank. One restaurant owner mentioned that many other restaurants had called them to warn about fake orders, but by then, the food had already been dispatched. All orders were eventually returned, and unfortunately, the food had to be discarded. However, it has not been confirmed yet whether the person was betrayed in love, but some news outlets have reported it in a similar manner. Title: Bru Refugees in Tripura Cast Votes in Lok Sabha Elections, Marking a Historic Shift Mamata Government Challenges CBI's Raid in Supreme Court, NSG Bomb Squad Deployed in Sandeshkhali Critique of Congress' Proposed Inheritance Tax by Nirmala Sitharaman

India Elections Phase 2 Sees Enthusiastic Voter Turnout

Second phase of Lok Sabha polls sees enthusiastic voter turnout from Jammu to Kerala, Maharashtra to Tripura The second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, encompassing 88 seats in 13... The post India Elections Phase 2 Sees Enthusiastic Voter Turnout first appeared on India Daily Digital .

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Phase 2 witnesses 64% voter turnout; Tripura recorded highest at 80%

Lok Sabha elections: 65% turnout in 2nd phase

NEW DELHI: In a relatively improved showing, the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections recorded over 65% voter turnout covering 88 seats across 13 states. The highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura at 78.53% while the lowest was in Uttar Pradesh at 54.85%. Kerala, Karnataka and Rajasthan accounted for more than half the seats. Elections to 14 seats were held in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. All eyes are on the high stakes battle in Kerala, where the BJP has been aggressively working to open its account. The contests in Wayanad, where former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi is contesting, and Thiruvananthapuram where Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar is pitted against sitting MP Shashi Tharoor, are keenly watched. Other top guns in the fray include actor-turned-politician Arun Govil in Meerut, Karnataka deputy CM D K Shivakumars brother D K Suresh in Bangalore Rural, and former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy (JDS) in Mandya. BJPs Hema Malini, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat are seeking a hat-trick of wins from Uttar Pradeshs Mathura, Rajasthans Kota and Jodhpur, respectively. With the conclusion of the second phase, voting has been completed in 14 states/UTs.

26 officials suspended, around 1,700 voters boycott polling in East Tripura: Chief Election Officer

In East Tripura, the parliamentary constituency saw a 79.66% voter turnout across 1,664 polling stations, with efforts to address boycotts and ensure peaceful polling. Officials suspended for conduct violations, while innovative communication methods were employed for connectivity.

Lok Sabha elections 2024 LIVE Updates | Congress likely to decide Amethi and Rae Bareli candidates today

According to the EC data, the highest voting percentage in the second phase was recorded in Tripura, which registered 78.53% polling, while the lowest turnout was in Uttar Pradesh at 53.80%.

Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency registers 79.50 pc voter turnout till 5 pm

AGARTALA, April 26: The Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency recorded a voter turnout of 79.50 per cent till 5 pm on Friday, as polling remained peaceful so far, an official said. The voter turnout may cross 80 per cent as many voters were seen standing in queues at polling stations even after 5 pm, said []

At 80%, Tripura's turnout highest; UP lowest with 55%

Tripura records 81% turnout; poll officer suspended

Though polling was largely peaceful, voters from two remote villages boycotted the election to protest against drinking water scarcity and lack of civic amenities

Tripura record 80.32 % voter turnout amidst boycott by 1700 voters

Agartala, April 26 (UNI) East Tripura Parliamentary constituency on Friday recorded 80.32% voter turnout, despite a boycott by around 1700 voters in the state. Chief Electoral Officer Puneet Agarwal said, The election proceeded smoothly with minimal complaints, all of which were promptly addressed. Agarwal said that two polling stations, Noting Lal Para Junior Basic School... The post Tripura record 80.32 % voter turnout amidst boycott by 1700 voters first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: EVM destroyed in Manipur, voters coerced to vote for NPF

In Ukhrul, Manipur, voters destroyed an EVM after being threatened to vote for a specific party. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh shared a video showing voters being coerced to vote only for the NPF, the BJP's ally, instead of Congress. The incident highlights concerns about democracy being compromised. In Tripura, 15 voters were injured in a bee attack while waiting in a queue to vote in Barabill, Khowai district.

Over 63% Turnout In Phase 2 Of LS Polls; Tripura Records 79.46%, Manipur 77.32%

One person each reportedly died at Palakkad, Alappuzha and Malappuram after casting their vote and a polling agent died after collapsing at a booth in Kozhikode.

Congress was biased against Hindus for vote bank, today they're exposed: PM Modi in Bihar's Araria

Congress was biased against Hindus for vote bank, today they're exposed: PM Modi in Bihar's Araria In a fresh attack against Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Friday that the grand old party was iased against Hindus for vote bank. The first right on the resources of our country lies with the poor of this country irrespective of religion. The way Congress was biased against the Hindus of India for their vote bank, today they have been exposed, PM Modi said while addressing a public rally in Bihar's Araria. The Prime Minister attacked the INDIA bloc over the Supreme Court decision rejecting the plea for 100 per cent VVPAT verification of EVM votes and said every leader of the opposition grouping has committed the sin of creating doubts in the minds of people about Electronic Voting Machine and heir dreams have been shattered. They did not let people exercise their right to vote for decades. Booth capturing was very common. They did not even let the people step out to vote. Now when the poor and honest voters have the strength of EVM, they are trying all they can to get rid of the EVM. Today, the Supreme Court has given a strong verdict saying that the old system of ballot paper voting will not come back, he said. He said opposition parties should apologise to the people for creating doubts about the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Today, the whole world praises India for its democracy, for its election process, and its use of technology in the election process and these people for their own self-interest were defaming the EVMs. These people have continuously tried to betray democracy, he said. PM Modi said the verdict of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is to make India strong economically and people of Bihar have an important role to play. Today, there are two main streams in politics. One stream is BJP-led NDA which wants to strengthen the people of India. On the other side is the INDI alliance which wants to fill their own pockets by seizing the property of the people, he said. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister addressed a public rally in Bihar's Munger in which he attacked the opposition coalition accusing it of appeasement. There is an NDA model on one side and there is an INDI Alliance model on the other. INDI alliance model is appeasement (tushtikaran) and NDA's model is satisfaction (santushtikaran). We have to ensure that no one is left behind. We gave toilets, gas, electricity connections, and water facilities to our mothers and sisters. We gave free ration and free medical treatment, PM Modi said in Munger. We never asked anyone about the religion or caste of the beneficiaries...anyone who is eligible will get the benefits. This is true secularism and true social justice, he added. The Prime Minister said that the Congress party has set its eyes on the wealth of people and wants to conduct an x-ray, adding that it will seize more than half of the properties inherited by the people. The INDI alliance is using all its might for appeasement. The 'Shehzada' of Congress has said something which will bring a problem for everyone. He has said that a survey would be conducted for every family. The families have small properties and savings, women have some jewellery. The 'Stree Dhan' is considered sacred. Congress, which looted the country with corruption, has now set its eyes on your properties, PM Modi said. Congress wants to impose an inheritance tax. They say they will conduct an x-ray of every family. Today, you are able to pass on your properties to your children. But, Congress is planning... the guru of Shehzada (veiled jibe at Sam Pitroda) has said that they will seize more than half of your property. Now, two out of four-room houses, five acres out of 10-acre land, you will have to give to the government. The INDI alliance has come up with this dangerous plan, he added. The Prime Minister also addressed a public meeting in West Bengal's Malda today, where he attacked the ruling Trinamool Congress and its ally Congress. He said the ruling TMC and the Congress, which are partners in the INDIA bloc but are contesting the ongoing Lok Sabha separately in the state, are competing with each other in their 'appeasement' politics and attempts to woo a 'certain' community. The Congress wants to grab your properties and the TMC hasn't spoken a single word against it. They are competing with each other for appeasement and attempts to win over a certain community or vote bank. While the TMC government has worked to grant permanent residency to infiltrators from Bangladesh, the Congress is talking about redistributing your assets among a certain vote bank, PM Modi added. The only glue that holds the TMC and the Congress together is appeasement. These parties can go to any lengths to advance their appeasement politics and reverse any decision taken in the national interest, he added. Amid a verbal assault from PM Modi over its alleged wealth survey and redistribution pitch, the Congress has clarified that neither did it make any promise in its manifesto nor did Rahul Gandhi make any such assurance to voters. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said his party was in favour of a comprehensive socio-economic caste census. Senior party colleague and Lok Sabha candidate, Shashi Tharoor, too, waded into the matter, saying there was no mention of wealth redistribution in the Congress manifesto, adding that it was a desperate attempt by the BJP to divert public attention from the burning bread-and-butter issues affecting the people. Nowhere does it (manifesto) talk about wealth redistribution. Nowhere does it say anything about taking anybody's gold and snatching the mangalsutra of women. These are preposterous claims by the BJP and show their desperation. They know that they are losing these elections and will fling muck at us as much as they can, Tharoor said. PM Modi wrapped up the day's electioneering with a mega roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. The day witnessed the voting in 88 constituencies across 13 states/UTs in the second phase today. According to the Election Commission, the overall turnout was registered at around 60.9 per cent. The voting was held in 13 seats in Rajasthan, 20 in Kerala, eight in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, six in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and one each in Tripura, Manipur, and Jammu & Kashmir. The first phase of voting in 102 constituencies across 21 states/UTs were held on April 19. The third phase of the seven-phase parliamentary elections will be held on May 7 and the final phase will be on June 1. The results will be announced on June 4. (ANI)

Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records 68.92 pc voter turnout till 3 pm, Maharashtra at lowest with 43.01 pc

So far, Maharashtra has registered the lowest voting percentage in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls with 43.01 per cent till 3 pm.

Robust Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase of Indian Parliamentary Elections

Robust Voter Turnout Marks Second Phase of Indian Parliamentary Elections Over 63 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid few complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, Rajasthan's Banswara and Maharashtra's Parbhani were boycotting the polls over various issues but were later persuaded by authorities to cast their franchise. Polling for the second stage of the seven-phase elections started at 7 am and ended at 6 pm. Several states experienced intense heat conditions. The first phase of polling was held on April 19 in 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories. The Election Commission (EC) said polling remained largely peaceful. The tentative figure at 8 pm of voter turnout was 63.50 per cent. It is likely to go upwards when reports from all polling stations are obtained, the EC said, adding voters reaching polling stations till the end of polling hour are allowed to cast their vote. The National Democratic alliance (NDA) under Prime Minister Modi is seeking a stronger majority for a third consecutive term, while the constituents of the opposition INDIA bloc are hoping for a rebound after facing reverses in the 2014 and 2019 elections. Election Commission data showed the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 79.46 per cent polling, followed by Manipur at 77.32 while the turnout was in Uttar Pradesh at 54.85 per cent and Bihar 55.08 per cent. Polling was held in all 20 seats of Kerala, 14 of the 28 seats in Karnataka, 13 seats in Rajasthan, 8 seats each in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, 6 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 5 seats each in Assam and Bihar, 3 seats each in Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, and 1 seat each in Manipur, Tripura and Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and actor-turned-politician Arun Govil, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's brother DK Suresh (Cong), and former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy (JDS) are among the key candidates while BJP's Hema Malini, Om Birla and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking a hat-trick of wins from their respective constituencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the morning urged people to cast their votes in record numbers and said a high voter turnout strengthens democracy. Stressing on the importance of each vote, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi issued impassioned appeals asking people to step out and exercise their franchise in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election. After the end of polling, Modi in a tweet said, ''Phase Two has been too good! Gratitude to the people across India who have voted today. The unparalleled support for NDA is going to disappoint the Opposition even more. Voters want NDA's good governance. Youth and women voters are powering the strong NDA support.'' In Kerala, the turnout was 65.91 per cent. The election process, held amid tight security arrangements, was primarily incident free except for instances of bogus voting and breakdowns of electronic voting machines (EVMs) being reported in some booths of the state. Such incidents resulted in delaying the polling process in the affected booths. One person each reportedly died at Palakkad, Alappuzha and Malappuram after casting their vote and a polling agent died after collapsing at a booth in Kozhikode. Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency recorded a turnout of 79.46 per cent. Election officials said there were some complaints from a few booths but those were ''promptly addressed''. A jawan of the Madhya Pradesh Special Armed Force deployed on poll duty allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle at a government school where he was stationed in Gariaband district under the Mahasamund seat in Chhattisgarh, where a voter turnout of 73.62 per cent was recorded. A polling booth at Sivni village in Balod district (Kanker seat) was decorated like a wedding 'mandap', with a display of rituals of traditional weddings. Several brides and grooms, dressed in their wedding finery, cast their votes at several polling booths. The EC said people from 46 villages in Bastar and Kanker seats cast their votes in a polling booth set up in their own village for the first time in a Lok Sabha election. In neighbouring Madhya Pradesh, there was a turnout of 57.88 per cent. An estimated 71.11 per cent of the 77,26,668 voters exercised their franchise in the five parliamentary constituencies of Assam that went to polls in this phase. In restive Manipur, where polling is being held under high presence of security personnel, the turnout was a significantly high 77.32 per cent. There were reports of intimidation by suspected militants, altercation between Congress workers and NPF supporters and damage of EVM at a polling station in the Tangkhul Naga-dominated hill district. At KK Leishi Phanit polling station in Ukhrul, irate voters destroyed an EVM and other items after alleged disturbances by armed miscreants. The overall voting percentage in Karnataka was 68.30. A case was booked against BJP MP and Bangalore South Candidate Tejasvi Surya for allegedly posting a video on a social media platform and soliciting votes on the grounds of religion, the Election Commission said. Another BJP leader CT Ravi was booked for allegedly promoting hatred and enmity between citizens through his social media post. Various restaurants in Bangalore were offering free dosas, laddu, coffee and other food items at discounted rates to customers who cast their vote. A private hospital assisted 41 inpatients cast their vote with the help of city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Green corridors were created for the ambulances across constituencies to ensure easy, hassle-free voting. Some EVMs were destroyed at a polling station in Indiganatha village in Chamarajanagara district of Karnataka during a clash between two groups of people over whether to vote or not. Officials said an FIR is being filed the Election Commission will take a call after getting a detailed report. A voter turnout of 57.83 per cent was recorded in eight constituencies in Maharashtra, while in Rajasthan, the turnout was 64.07 per cent. Incidents of confrontation between the supporters of the Congress candidate and an independent candidate were reported at a couple of places during polling in Barmer-Jaisalmer Lok Sabha constituency of Rajasthan. Police said they were looking into the complaints besides some about fake voting from some places. The by-election for the Bagidora assembly constituency in Banswara district was also held simultaneously on Friday and 76.66 per cent voting took place. A voter turnout of 54.85 per cent was recorded in the eight parliamentary constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. Senior citizens dominated the early hours of voting in Noida in the Gautam Buddh Nagar constituency. Some residents' welfare associations made arrangements for electric vehicles to ferry voters to and from the polling booths. In Bihar, the turnout was 55.08 per cent, 71.84 per cent in in West Bengal and 71.91 per cent in Jammu and Kashmir. The Lok Sabha polls are the first major electoral battle in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the erstwhile state into Union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh -- on August 5, 2019. The Election Commission registered nearly 300 complaints in West Bengal, mostly related to EVM malfunctioning. After Friday's phase, polling is over in Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura. In the first phase on April 19, polling was completed in all seats of Tamil Nadu (39), Uttarakhand (5), Arunachal Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (2), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Puducherry (1), Sikkim (1) and Lakshadweep (1). The third phase of elections for 94 seats across 12 states and Union territories will be held on May 7. Counting will be done on June 4.

Lok Sabha polls | About 61% turnout in Phase II; polling largely peaceful

According to the EC data, the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura, which registered 78.53% polling, while the lowest turnout was in Uttar Pradesh at 53.80%. The turnout in ethnic violence-hit Manipur was 77.18%.

Initial numbers peg voters turnout during second phase at 61% till 7 pm, Tripura on top, UP at bottom

Final figure for the second phase, which will be made public on Saturday, is expected to be higher

Lok Sabha polls: Tripura records highest turnout in Northeast in Phase 2

GUWAHATI: Tripura recorded the highest voter turnout among the three states from the Northeast which went to the polls on Friday. Polling for the Lok Sabha elections was held in Tripura East along with Assams Silchar, Karimganj, Nagaon, Diphu, Darrang-Udalguri and Manipurs Outer Manipur seats. Till 5 pm, Tripura recorded a voter turnout of 79.55%, followed by Manipur (76.06%) and Assam (70.66%). Barring Nagaon which is held by the Congress, the six other seats are with the NDA five (Tripura East, Silchar, Karimganj, Diphu and Darrang-Udalguri) with the BJP and one (Outer Manipur) with the Naga Peoples Front which is an ally of the BJP. The Outer Manipur seat went to the polls in two phases. The polls were by and large peaceful. However, there were at least four incidents in Manipurs Naga-majority Ukhrul district where people damaged electronic voting machines after armed miscreants had allegedly resorted to booth capturing to favour a particular candidate. LS polls 2024 | PHASE 2 HIGHLIGHTS: Polling ends with over 60% voter turnout Elsewhere in Assam and Tripura, voters boycotted the elections due to varied reasons. Residents of Chittaranjan Road in Silchar did not cast their votes to draw the attention of the authorities to the problem of artificial floods. Similarly, 767 voters of the Durga Nagar Tea Garden falling under this seat did not turn up as a mark of protest against the governments failure to build an all-weather road. In Sonai under Silchar, 710 voters did not go to vote as the nearest polling booth was set up five kilometres away. Over 1,000 voters from the Sadai Mohan Para area in Tripura boycotted the polls protesting the lack of basic amenities such as roads, electricity and drinking water. Assams minority-based party All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) alleged the Congress attempted to rig the polls in some polling stations falling under the Karimganj seat. Meanwhile, hundreds of stranded train passengers could not cast their votes as six trains to the Barak Valley were cancelled due to the derailment of a goods train engine. The valley has the Silchar and Karimganj seats. Voter dies in Assam A voter died outside a polling booth falling under the Karimganj seat. Refuting media reports, Hailakandi Assistant Commissioner Simanta Biswas told The New Indian Express that the deceased, Faruk Hussain Laskar (50), was not the polling agent of any political party. Laskar had collapsed soon after casting his vote and was rushed to a hospital but he was declared dead on arrival. The body was sent to the district hospital for post-mortem. 15 injured in bee attack in Tripura Some 15 voters were injured on Friday when a swarm of bees attacked them at Barabill area of Tripuras Khowai district. They were standing in a queue to cast their votes, officials said. The injured were admitted to a hospital and later, sent back to their homes following treatment.

Nearly 61% turnout in phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls; Tripura records 78.53%, Manipur 77.18

New Delhi: Nearly 61 per cent polling was reported in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections covering 88 seats across 13 states amid few complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. Voters in some villages of Uttar Pradeshs Mathura, Rajasthans Banswara and Maharashtras Parbhani were boycotting the polls over various issues []

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Nearly 61% Turnout Till 5 pm As 88 Seats Vote In Lok Sabha's Phase 2 Today

Voting was held in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories amid a furious row between the Congress and the BJP over manifesto and inheritance tax. For Kerala, Rajasthan and Tripura, polling is over.Polling for the second phase was held for 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Tripura. An average turnout of 60.7 per cent was recorded till 5 pm.

Voters boycott Tripura polls to protest against inadequate basic amenities

Despite the presence of police, Tripura State Rifles (TSR), and central forces at the polling station, the local community remains unmoved by the government`s attempts to intervene. They have stated their intention to delay their participation in the voting process until they receive a satisfactory commitment directly from the DM

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha Polls: Over 60% Voter Turnout Till 5 PM Across 88 Constituencies | TOP UPDATES

New Delhi: The second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha Elections 2024 began at 7:00 AM on Friday in 88 Lok Sabha constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories. At 5PM 60.7% voter turnout was recorded across 13 states and Union territories. Manipur, Chhattisgarh, Bengal, Assam and Tripura recorded over 70% voter turnout while Uttar []

Polling held in 7 seats in Assam, Manipur and Tripura amid tight security

Assam records 60.32 %, Manipur 68.42 % and Tripura 68.92 % polling in second phase

Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts thunderstorms, rain in 10 districts during next 48 hours

Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts thunderstorms, rain in 10 districts during next 48 hours The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted thunderstorms, hail and rainfall in 10 districts of the state during the next 48 hours. Thunderstorms with lightning, hail and strong wind (30-40kmph) are very likely at isolated places over Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una during the next 48 hours, said IMD Shimla. Meanwhile, severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue over East and South Peninsular India during the next 5 days, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. According to the IMD, heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will likely prevail in many places over Gangetic West Bengal, in some parts of Odisha, and in isolated pockets over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal during the next 5 days. The IMD has also predicted a fresh spell of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is likely to occur over the Western Himalayan region from April 26-29 and the plains of Northwest India from April 26-28 and adjoining Central India from April 26-27. IMD further said that fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall accompanied by isolated thunderstorms and lightning and gusty winds (40-50 kmph) is very likely over Arunachal Pradesh and scattered to fairly widespread rainfall over Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during April 26-30 2024. It added that isolated light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is very likely over Sikkim on April 28, 2024. It added that heavy rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya on April 28-30, 2024. (ANI)

Title: Bru Refugees in Tripura Cast Votes in Lok Sabha Elections, Marking a Historic Shift

Agartala: In a significant departure from the past, Bru refugees settled in Tripura exercised their voting rights for the Lok Sabha elections without having to return to Mizoram, marking a milestone in their resettlement process. The Bru Reang Refugee camp in Tripura's Ambassa Subdivision witnessed the historic event, allowing Bru refugees to vote without having to travel to the Tripura-Mizoram boundary as they did previously. This development marks the second time the Bru refugees participated in the electoral process from within Tripura since their permanent settlement in the state, a change brought about by a central government-sponsored rehabilitation initiative launched in January 2020. The resettlement initiative followed a quadripartite agreement signed on January 16, 2020, involving the governments of India, Tripura, Mizoram, and representatives of the Bru refugees. This agreement aimed to end the prolonged displacement of the Bru community, who had fled ethnic violence in Mizoram in October 1997 and had spent over two decades in temporary camps in North Tripura. Under the rehabilitation plan, over 14,000 Bru voters were integrated into Tripura's electoral rolls after their removal from the Mizoram rolls due to their new residency status. Currently, 6,959 Bru families are being relocated to 12 identified locations across Tripura as part of the resettlement process. A comprehensive financial package of Rs 661 crore has been allocated to support the refugees' resettlement. Authorities overseeing the process confirm that most conditions of the 2020 agreement, including provisions for free ration, financial allowances, and essential commodities, are being met. This ensures a smoother transition for the refugees into their new homes and civic life, providing them with essential amenities like water, electricity, and roads. While a significant portion of the Bru population now resides in Tripura, hundreds remain in Mizoram's Mamit district, where the initial conflict occurred. The current status of these individuals regarding voter registration and participation in the upcoming November 7 assembly election in Mizoram remains uncertain due to a lack of specific data. This milestone moment in the Bru refugees' journey signifies a significant step toward normalizing their status and highlights the collaborative efforts of multiple government bodies in upholding the democratic rights and welfare of displaced communities. The Bru refugees express gratitude for the settlement and are pleased to receive essential requirements, marking a new chapter in their lives. Mamata Government Challenges CBI's Raid in Supreme Court, NSG Bomb Squad Deployed in Sandeshkhali Critique of Congress' Proposed Inheritance Tax by Nirmala Sitharaman Delhi High Court Refuses Bail to ISIS Supporter Under UAPA

LS polls phase 2: Over 50 per cent turnout till 3 pm

Polling for the second stage of the seven-phase elections started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm. Several states are experiencing intense heat conditions. Election officials said the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 68.92 per cent polling till 3 pm, while the lowest turnout was in Maharashtra at 43.01 per cent.

Tripura East registers 69.48 pc voter turnout till 3 pm

Tripura East Lok Sabha constituency saw 69.48% voter turnout by 3 pm with peaceful polling. Long queues and tribal participation noted. Election with 14 lakh voters and 9 candidates.

Over 600 tribal voters in Tripura boycott polls over bad road

Over tribal voters in Tripura boycott polls over bad road

Lok Sabha polls: Over 600 Tripura tribal voters boycott elections over bad road

Over 600 Tripura tribal voters boycott polls over bad road

50% Turnout Till 3 pm As 88 Seats Vote In Phase 2 Today

Voting is on in 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories amid a furious row between the Congress and the BJP over manifesto and inheritance tax. Election will be held on all seats of Kerala, a chunk of Rajasthan and UP. Polling for the second phase is being held for 20 seats in Kerala, 14 seats in Karnataka, 13 in Rajasthan, eight each in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, seven in Madhya Pradesh, five each in Assam and Bihar, three each in Bengal and Chhattisgarh and one each in Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur and Tripura. An average turnout of 50 per cent has been recorded till 3 pm.