Weather Update: Light to moderate rain with gusty winds at isolated places is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura during the next 5 days. IM Weather Update: The Meteorological Department has given relief news amid the scorching heat. Strong winds are likely from Bay of Bengal to Northeast India [] The post IMD Rainfall Update: There will be heavy rain with thunderstorm in these states for 5 days, know the weather condition in your state first appeared on informalnewz .
Above-normal Southwest monsoon chances bring hope for India's agricultural sector: Geojit report
Multiple meteorological organisations are predicting above-normal rainfall during this year's southwest monsoon season in the Indian subcontinent. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the total rainfall from June to September to be 106% of the long-period average. Last year's southwest monsoon ended with a 6% deficit due to El Nino, causing variations in rainfall distribution. Some regions experienced shortages while others, like West Rajasthan and Saurashtra-Kutch, received ample rainfall. However, 7 subdivisions, including Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, experienced deficient rainfall.
Anticipated above-normal Southwest monsoon brings hope for India's agricultural sector: Geojit report Multiple meteorological organizations are anticipating abundant rainfall during this year's southwest monsoon season in the Indian subcontinent. According to Geojit insights, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects above-normal rainfall, with the total from June to September anticipated to be 106 per cent of the long-period average. Private forecaster Skymet Weather Services and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Climate Centre have echoed similar forecasts. Last year, the southwest monsoon ended with a 6 per cent deficit of the long-period average, mainly due to El Nino, resulting in wide spatial and temporal variations in rainfall distribution. However, regions that generally receive good rainfall experienced shortages, while dry regions like West Rajasthan and Saurashtra-Kutch received bountiful rainfall. Out of the total 36 meteorological subdivisions, 7 subdivisions, including Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, experienced deficient rainfall. The forecast of normal monsoon rains this year comes as a relief at a time when agricultural output is declining, and food inflation remains high, exacerbated by dwindling water levels in reservoirs. Slow growth in agriculture is mainly attributed to declining farm output, with food grain production expected to decline by six percent in 2023-24. The deficient monsoons last year and warmer, drier weather due to El Nino have left considerable impact on water levels in reservoirs across the country. Currently, reservoir storage stands at 31 per cent of the total live storage capacity, significantly lower than the 10-year average. With the summer approaching its peak, the situation in southern India, where reservoir levels are critically low, has worsened, increasing the threat of drought. Apart from affecting standing crops and agricultural productivity, dwindling water levels could impact other sectors as well. The prediction of normal monsoons this year brings hope for boosting the production of kharif crops such as rice, soybean, sugarcane, and pulses, cooling down food inflationary pressures, and replenishing water resources. However, the arrival, distribution, intensity, and departure of the monsoon remain crucial factors that will impact agricultural production and productivity. Skymet expects good rainfall in southern, western, and northwestern parts of the country, with Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh expected to receive adequate rainfall. However, eastern states like Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal may face the risk of deficit rainfall during peak monsoon months, impacting kharif crops heavily dependent on early rainfall. Additionally, heavy showers during the latter half of the monsoon season may pose a threat to standing crops across the country. (ANI)
Tripura: TSF urges action after fatal Assam bus accident, demands special exam arrangements
AGARTALA: The Twipra Students Federation (TSF), a member of the Northeast Students Organization (NESO), has issued urgent appeals following a tragic incident on May 02. A bus traveling from Agartala to Guwahati was involved in a fatal accident near Dittokcherra in Diam Hasao district of Assam, resulting in loss of life and severe injuries. Among [] The post Tripura: TSF urges action after fatal Assam bus accident, demands special exam arrangements appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Gang that sneaked in Rohingyas busted
Delhi Police uncovered a trafficking racket moving Rohingyas via Bangladesh, Tripura, and West Bengal, providing fake Indian IDs and passports. Two individuals were deported from Russia with fraudulent documents. The gang operated from multiple locations, including Kolkata and Hyderabad.
Tripura grapples with fuel crisis, govt imposes restrictions
Tripura grapples with fuel crisis, govt imposes restrictions The fuel scarcity gripping Tripura has taken a new turn as the closure of both railway lines and roads compounded the region's woes. With transportation arteries severed, the already precarious situation has escalated, leaving residents facing unprecedented challenges in accessing essential supplies of petrol and diesel. The closure of railway lines, a vital lifeline for fuel transportation into Tripura, has severed a crucial supply route, exacerbating the existing shortage. Additionally, the shutdown of key roads further compounds the issue, restricting the movement of fuel tankers and hindering efforts to replenish dwindling stocks at petrol pumps. The convergence of these factors has created a perfect storm of scarcity, with petrol pumps forced to ration fuel supplies and impose stringent limitations on sales. As a result, long queues of vehicles snake their way around operational fuel stations, as motorists vie for their share of the dwindling resources. In the face of adversity, Tripura's residents demonstrate resilience, rallying together to confront the challenges posed by the fuel shortage. As communities unite in their efforts to conserve resources and support one another, the hope remains that the region will emerge from this crisis stronger and more prepared for future challenges. (ANI)
T20 World Cup: Former Ranji Trophy top-scorer Milind Kumar to play for USA
DALLAS: Former Delhi batter and 2018-19 Ranji Trophy top run-getter Milind Kumar found a place in the United States of America squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting June 1. The USA, a co-host of the event alongside the West Indies, announced its 15-member squad to be led by Gujarat-born Monank Patel. Right-handed batter Milind, who scored 1331 runs in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy season, had before that played seven seasons for Delhi and then migrated to the USA in search of better opportunities. Milind, a Delhi-born cricketer, played for the state, Sikkim and Tripura in the Indian domestic before migrating to the US. The 33-year-old batter also played for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League. During the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, he finished as the highest run-scorer for the season playing for Sikkim before making his cricketing debut in the US in 2021 with The Philadelphians in the Minor Cricket League. Former Mumbai left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh has also made it to the side. The 31-year-old Mumbai-born featured for the Indian team during the 2012 U-19 World Cup, besides playing for Rajasthan Royals in 2013 and state cricket for Tripura. T20 World Cup: Selectors keep faith in old in youngest format He made his US cricketing debut in 2021, leading Seattle Thunderbolts in the Minor League Cricket. Saurabh Nethravalkar, another Mumbai-born pacer, played in the 2010 U19 World Cup, the batch that saw stars like KL Rahul, Jaydev Unadkat and Mayank Agarwal going on to represent the senior Indian team. However, a couple of renowned Indians and members of the 2012 U-19 World Cup-winning team -- Unmukt Chand (skipper) and Smit Patel (wicketkeeper) -- failed to find a spot in the squad. Another well-known face in the squad is Corey Anderson, a former New Zealand all-rounder who represented the Black Caps in the 2015 ODI World Cup and the T20 World Cups in 2014 and 2016. He moved to the US in 2023 and made his debut with the side last month in a T20I against Canada. Pakistan-born pacer Ali Khan is also an inclusion in the squad, who was recruited by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2020. USA will start their campaign against neighbours Canada here on the opening day, having also been clubbed alongside India, Pakistan and Ireland in Group A. USA squad for T20 World Cup: Monank Patel (c & wk), Aaron Jones (vc), Andries Gous, Corey Anderson, Ali Khan, Harmeet Singh, Jessy Singh, Milind Kumar, Nisarg Patel, Nitish Kumar, Noshtush Kenjige, Saurabh Netravalkar, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Steven Taylor and Shayan Jahangir.
Ex-Delhi batter Milind in USA squad for T20 World Cup
Milind Kumar played seven seasons for Delhi in Ranji Trophy along with stints for Sikkim and Tripura before he migrated to the US in search of better opportunities.
Ex-Ranji Trophy top-scorer Milind Kumar to represent USA at World Cup
Milind, a Delhi-born cricketer, played for the state, Sikkim and Tripura in the Indian domestic before migrating to the US
Connectivity to get fully restored in four days, says Tripura Transport Minister
Connectivity to get fully restored in four days, says Tripura Transport Minister Tripura Transport and Civil Supplies Minister Sushanta Chowdhury on Friday assured that the rail and road connectivity will be restored in four days. Railway and roadway connectivity for Tripura is likely to be fully restored within a couple of days and things will certainly move forward in a positive direction once the connectivity issues are resolved, Tripura Transport and Civil Supplies Minister Sushanta Choudhary told ANI amidst the fuel crisis looming large all over the state. A significant number of fuel stations have been out of operation after Tripura was virtually cut off from the rest of the North Eastern region due to harsh weather conditions prevailing in parts of Assam. In some areas, roads have been caved which disrupted the supplies in the state. The crisis of petroleum products is quite palpable all over. The state government has already imposed restrictions on fuel refilling. A review meeting was organised on Friday at the civil secretariat here in Agartala. The official update that we have received from the authorities indicated that in the next few days, things will be normal again, the Minister added. On being contacted, Additional Secretary Food and Civil Supplies Department Normal Adhikari said, The railway authorities have informed us that on May 5, they will resume services. Once the railway route is open, all our problems will be solved. Till then, we are getting limited supplies through roadways. The roadway supply is not enough which is why the restrictions are imposed. On being asked whether the alternative Bangladesh route will be explored for bringing essential supplies to Tripura, Adhikari said, To get approval for transportation of goods through Bangladesh would be a lengthy process. The updates that we have received from Assam are quite satisfactory and hopefully, things will turn out to be positive for us. By the time we get approval for the Bangladesh route, railway services will be restored. (ANI)
Tripura Youth Congress demands job for kin of exam candidate who died in accident
Tripura Youth Congress demands job for kin of exam candidate who died in accident The Tripura Youth Congress has initiated a protest urging the provision of employment opportunities and healthcare services for the family of Dibraj Debbarma who died in a bus accident while on his way to appear for the Tripura State Cooperative Bank (TSCB) recruitment examination. Facing financial struggles compounded by health issues, the family's plight prompted the youth wing of the Congress party in Tripura to take action.The protest aims to draw attention to the challenges faced by the Debbarma family and rally support for their cause. Representatives of the Tripura Youth Congress emphasized the importance of extending support to marginalized families facing adversity. They underscored their commitment to advocating for social justice and welfare measures to uplift vulnerable sections of society. The protest underscores broader concerns about equitable access to livelihoods and healthcare services in Tripura. It calls upon the Bank authority to prioritize the welfare of the Debbarma family and take prompt action to address their grievances. Dibraj Debbarma was travelling to Guwahati, Assam where the recruitment examination was scheduled to be conducted. The accident occurred on the Badarpur-Lumding road near Halflong. According to officials, on Thursday, the bus they travelled in lost control and overturned in the mountainous region of Dima Hasao district of North Cachar Hills in Assam. All passengers who were injured in the accident were rushed to a local hospital, police officers said. A few of them are under treatment at Silchar Medical College and Hospital.Following the death of a Tripura youth in Assam while he was on his way to appear for a recruitment exam, Tipra Motha has said that the state must try to ensure that most examinations are held within Tripura. (ANI)
Tripura Storm Inflicts Rs 1.42 Crore Damage to Power Infrastructure in Seven Districts
Agartala, May 03, 2024: In a severe blow to the states infrastructure, a single day of tempestuous weather has wreaked havoc across multiple districts in Tripura, leading to widespread power outages. The districts of North Tripura, Unakoti, Khowai, Sepahijala, Gomati, South Tripura, and Dhalai have been particularly hard-hit, with Sepahijala bearing the brunt of the... The post Tripura Storm Inflicts Rs 1.42 Crore Damage to Power Infrastructure in Seven Districts appeared first on Northeast Today .
Agartala, May 03, 2024: In an unforeseen and devastating development, a Tripura familys joy turned to sorrow as Deepraj Debbarma, a resident of Kamalpur tragically lost his life in a bus accident at Dima Hasao district of Assam. Deepraj, who had recently tied the knot four months back was traveling to Guwahati for a job... The post Tripura-Bound Bus Accident at Assam: Deeprajs Mortal Remains Arrives Home in Coffin; Family Shattered appeared first on Northeast Today .
Agartala, May 03, 2024: Bamboo serves as a vital resource for both tribal and rural communities in Tripura, playing a significant role in their livelihoods. With approximately 149,000 artisans actively involved in producing various goods from this unique grass, its importance cannot be overstated. Tripuras natural landscape is characterized by tropical moist deciduous forests alongside... The post Tripuras Eco-Transformation: Balipara Foundation Drives Sustainable Development and Womens Empowerment Through Naturenomics appeared first on Northeast Today .
Heat wave conditions are likely to continue over East India till May 5 and over south Peninsular India till May 6 and abate thereafter. Meanwhile, heavy to very heavy rainfall spell accompanied with thunderstorms and gusty winds very likely over Northeast India on May 5 and 6, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. On Thursday, the highest maximum temperature of 46.2C was reported at Nandyal (Rayalaseema) over the country. On the same day, maximum temperatures were in the range of 43-46C in some parts of Odisha and Rayalaseema, in isolated pockets of Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu; in the range of 40-43C over many parts of Gangetic West Bengal; in some parts of Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and Gujarat; in isolated pockets of Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Madhya Pradesh and North Interior Karnataka. These are above normal by 4-7C in some parts of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu; in isolated pockets of Assam & Meghalaya, north Odisha, east Bihar, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rayalaseema and South Interior Karnataka. According to the IMD, maximum temperatures in the range of 44-47C likely to continue over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Telangana and Rayalaseema till May 3 and decrease thereafter. Heat wave conditions very likely in some pockets over Gangetic West Bengal; at isolated pockets over Telangana, Interior Karnataka, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu during next 3 days; over Kerala, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim on May 3; Odisha, Bihar on May 3 and 4; Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada on May 4 and 5 and over West Rajasthan on May 7. Hot and humid weather very likely to prevail in isolated pockets over Coastal Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal and Kerala and Mahe during next 4-5 days; Assam & Meghalaya, Tripura, Saurashtra and Kutch on May 3 and 4 and Konkan during May 3 to 5, 2024. According to Skymet, the first pre-monsoon spell of May is expected between May 9 and 11. The intensity and spread of activity will be large to cover parts of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Rajasthan. The southern parts, the private weather forecaster added, will have a large spread of pre-monsoon thunderstorms, simultaneously covering different pockets. Heat-struck regions of Rayalaseema, Karnataka, Telangana and Tamil Nadu will be relieved of oppressive conditions. Severe thunderstorm activity is likely over South Interior Karnataka, Southern parts of Andhra Pradesh and farther parts of Kerala bordering Tamil Nadu.
Guwahati: Bringing respite to the recent heat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall for several parts of the north-eastern region till May 6. The IMD also said that heat waves to severe heat wave alerts have been issued in several states of India. The weather department has said that [] The post Heavy to very heavy rainfall to lash Assam, Arunachal, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Schools closed, class timings revised in these states due to heatwave: Check complete list here
States are adjusting school schedules to deal with the ongoing severe heatwave. Class 10 activities in Bihar's Patna district are limited to 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chhattisgarh's summer break lasts from April 22 to June 15. Jharkhand closes schools up to Class 8, adjusting Class 9-12 hours to 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Maharashtra announces an early break, while Meghalaya and Tripura close schools temporarily. West Bengal moves summer vacation to April 22.
Tripura Public Service Commission Conducting Main Exam To Fill Over 400 Vacant Posts In The State
Candidates who qualified the TPSC Prelims conducted on October 8, 2023 were eligible to appear in the Mains exam.
Mamata Banerjee Accuses Governor of Improper Conduct
Mamata Banerjee Accuses Governor of Improper Conduct West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee on Friday strongly criticised Governor C V Ananda Bose for his alleged misconduct towards a woman employee of Raj Bhavan, which came to light yesterday evening. Addressing an election rally in Purba Bardhaman, Banerjee expressed astonishment at the governor's behaviour towards the woman who had gone to Raj Bhavan looking for a job. ''Yesterday, a young woman who worked at Raj Bhavan came out and spoke against the governor's harassment...the tears of the woman broke my heart. I have seen her video testimony, she said. Banerjee questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Raj Bhavan last night, remained silent on the issue. ''The woman cried and walked out saying she was too scared to work at Raj Bhavan anymore. She said that she was called at odd hours and was subjected to harassment. And these are the people who talk about the dignity of our mothers and sisters?'' Banerjee said. Bose on Thursday had said he will not be cowed down by ''engineered narratives'' and the ''truth shall triumph'', hours after TMC leaders claimed that the woman had lodged a police complaint against the governor for molestation. Banerjee also criticised the Election Commission for transferring around 1,500 police officers from West Bengal to other states for election duties, without reciprocal assistance from other states. ''No police personnel from other states have come to West Bengal, the EC had sent only central forces. But strangely, no one from state police sent elsewhere were allowed to cast postal ballots. The poll panel is not allowing this'', she said, adding, ''We will not sit tight. We will take it to its logical conclusion and fight to the end''. Asserting that democracy is under threat in the country, Banerjee accused the BJP of manipulating EVMs and spreading falsehoods during campaigning. Banerjee criticised the BJP for its policies, including the NRC, CAA, and Uniform Civil Code, which she argued undermine people's rights. She also accused the BJP of hypocrisy, alleging that it failed to reinstate jobs lost under CPI(M) rule in Tripura, despite promising to do so before coming to power. ''The BJP snatched away jobs of school teachers in West Bengal. The party is now saying they will help those who lost their jobs. It had said the same thing before coming to power in Tripura when 10,000 jobs were taken away during CPI(M) rule in the state. Have those jobs been reinstated by the BJP after coming to power there'', she asked. Banerjee said in West Bengal, the CPI(M), Congress, and BJP are fighting together. ''Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed his indiscretion by questioning Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from Rae Bareli while speaking at a public rally. Rahul Gandhi's choice seems justified. How does it matter to Modi. At some point, he (Modi) contested from multiple seats. Even BJP leaders have done the same,'' she said.
Here's What 2024 Lok Sabha Elections Schedule: Seven Phases from April 19 to June 1
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are set to unfold in seven phases, spanning from April 19 to June 1, with results expected on June 4. The Election Commission has revealed the schedule, highlighting that April 19 will witness the highest number of constituencies, totaling 102, while the fifth phase, on May 20, will see the lowest number at just 49. Here's a breakdown of the election phases across different states: Single Poll Date (22 states): Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Puducherry, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu. Two-phase Voting (4 states): Karnataka, Rajasthan, Tripura, Manipur Three-phase Voting (2 states): Chhattisgarh, Assam Four-phase Voting (3 states): Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand Five-phase Voting (2 states): Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir Seven-phase Voting (3 states): Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal The Lok Sabha Election 2024 schedule is as follows: Phase 1 (April 19): 101 Seats Phase 2 (April 26): 89 Seats Phase 3 (May 7): 94 Seats Phase 4 (May 13): 96 Seats Phase 5 (May 20): 49 Seats Phase 6 (May 25): 57 Seats Phase 7 (June 1): 57 Seats Each phase covers various states and Union Territories, ensuring a comprehensive electoral process across the nation. In the first phase on April 19, a total of 102 seats will be contested across several states and Union Territories: Arunachal Pradesh: Arunachal West, Arunachal East Assam: Sonitpur, Kaziranga, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur Bihar: Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Jamui Jammu & Kashmir: Udhampur Madhya Pradesh: Sidhi, Shahdol, Jabalpur, Mandla, Balaghat, Chhindwara Maharashtra: Ramtek, Nagpur, Bhandara-Gondiya, Gadchiroli-Chimur, Chandrapur Manipur: Inner Manipur Meghalaya: Shillong, Tura Mizoram: Mizoram Nagaland: Nagaland Rajasthan: Ganganagar, Bikaner, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Jaipur Rural, Jaipur, Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli-Dholpur, Dausa, Nagaur Sikkim: Sikkim Tamil Nadu: Thiruvallur, Chennai North, Chennai South, Chennai Central, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram, Arakkonam, Vellore, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Arani, Viluppuram, Kallakurichi, Salem, Namakkal, Erode, Tiruppur, Nilgiris, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Dindigul, Karur, Tiruchirappalli, Perambalur, Cuddalore, Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Sivaganga, Madurai, Theni, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukkudi, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari Tripura: Tripura West Uttar Pradesh: Saharanpur, Kairana, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nagina, Moradabad, Rampur, Pilibhit West Bengal: Cooch Behar, Alipurduars, Jalpaiguri Chhattisgarh: Bastar Uttarakhand: Tehri Garhwal, Garhwal, Almora, Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar, Hardwar Andaman & Nicobar: Andaman Nicobar Islands Lakshadweep: Lakshadweep Puducherry: Puducherry These elections aim to engage citizens in the democratic process, allowing them to exercise their right to vote and shape the future of their nation. Congress Announces Candidates for Lok Sabha 2024, Rahul Gandhi to Contest from Rae Bareli Congress KL Sharma to Contest against BJP's Smriti Irani in Amethi Trinamool Congress Accuses Congress Leader of Promoting BJP Agenda
Rains snap road & rail links to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and parts of Assam
GUWAHATI: Road and railway communications to Barak Valley and Dima Hasao district in Assam, as well as neighbouring Northeast states of Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur, remains severed due to incessant rains that triggered landslides and washed away roads and railway tracks in multiple locations. Heavy rainfall in Dima Hasao district of Assam led to landslides [] The post Rains snap road & rail links to Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur and parts of Assam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
40 Tripura BJP leaders, including CM Manik Saha, to campaign in West Bengal
AGARTALA: Tripura chief minister Dr Manik Saha, accompanied by approximately 40 BJP leaders from the state, including ministers and MLAs, is gearing up for BJPs campaign efforts in West Bengal for the Lok Sabha elections. According to BJP sources, these 40 leaders of the saffron party from Tripura will conduct campaigns across various locations in [] The post 40 Tripura BJP leaders, including CM Manik Saha, to campaign in West Bengal appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
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 .
Assam: Two elephants detained in Manas National Park while en route to Ambanis Vantara
Guwahati: Two elephants, one adult female and one calf, were detained on Thursday by forest officials in lower Assams Barpeta Road. The elephants were being transported in an animal ambulance (GJ01TX7461) from Tripura to a facility called Vantara, located within Reliance Industries Jamnagar refinery complex in Gujarat. Vantara, an amalgam of theRadhe Krishna Temple Elephant [] The post Assam: Two elephants detained in Manas National Park while en route to Ambanis Vantara appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
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 .
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%.
Congress has not fielded Muslim candidates in 12 states: AIMIM chief
HYDERABAD : AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that the Congress has not fielded even a single candidate from the Muslim community in more than a dozen states. Addressing a public meeting at Dabeerpura, the Hyderabad MP said: In Parliament, the participating form of democracy was formulated in which people across every religion and caste were supposed to take part. According to the 2011 Census, there are 17 crore Muslims (around 14 per cent), but the Muslim MPs are only 4.5 per cent. In Maharashtra, there are 38 Lok Sabha seats and around 1.10 crore Muslims (around 12-13 per cent), but neither Congress, Sharad Pawar (NCP-Sharadchandra Pawar), nor Uddhav Thackeray (UBT) gave tickets to a Muslim person. The Congress has also not given tickets to Muslims in Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya, Tripura, Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Goa, Uttarakhand, and Punjab. On one side, Muslim people are not given tickets, and on the other side, the BJPs manifesto does not even mention Muslims. So who will fight for you people? That is why I am saying these elections are very important for us, he said.
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 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 .
Tripura: Community club official shot dead in Agartala; Police launch probe
According to the officials, the incident took place on Tuesday evening when a group of criminals fired from a close-range, killing Durga Prasanna Deb in the Shalbagan area.
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.
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 .
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 .
Youth Congress demonstrates seeking more centres for banking examination
AGARTALA, April 29: Hundreds of Youth Congress activists on Monday staged a demonstration in front of the Tripura State Cooperative Bank Ltd (TSCBL) headquarters here, demanding that banking examinations be conducted at several places in the state, besides capital Agartala. The TSCBL has already said that the written examination, to be conducted by the IBPS, []
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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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
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Live: Phase 2 witnesses 64% voter turnout; Tripura recorded highest at 80%
Tripura topped the second phase of Lok Sabha elections with the highest turnout of 79.59%.
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.
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.
2nd Phase of LS Polls Witnesses 61 Per Cent Voter Turnout Amid EVM Glitches
NEW DELHI: The second phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections saw nearly 61 per cent voter turnout as people avoided venturing out of homes in the summer heat and voted largely in the morning and evening. Polling in the second phase covered 88 seats across 13 states and UTs amid complaints of EVM glitches and bogus voting in some states. The Election Commission of India (ECI) said polling remained largely peaceful though incidents of intimidation were reported from Manipur in the second phase too. The ECI data showed the highest voting percentage was recorded in Tripura which registered 79.25 per cent polling, followed by Manipur 77.32 per cent, while the turnout in Uttar Pradesh was at 54.85 per cent and Maharashtra at 56.63 per cent. Rajasthan registered 64.07 per cent, West Bengal 71.84 per cent, Assam 71.11 per cent, Bihar 55.08 per cent, Chhattisgarh 73.55 per cent, Jammu and Kashmir 71.91 per cent, Karnataka 68.26 per cent, Kerala 65.78 per cent, and Madhya Pradesh 57.76 per cent. 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. 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 NDAs good governance. Youth and women voters are powering the strong NDA support. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar and actor-turned-politician Arun Govil, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars brother D.K. Suresh (Congress), and former Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy (JDS) are among the key candidates while BJPs Hema Malini, Om Birla and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking a hat-trick of wins from their respective constituencies. 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. After Fridays 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).
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)
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%.
