Meghalaya: Government denies irregularities over NEET irregularities
Guwahati:The Meghalaya government denied allegations regarding irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) conducted in the state. Cabinet Minister and governmentspokesperson,PaulLyngdoh,acknowledged the issues severity, stating, The lapse should not have happened. I am confident the education department will address this immediately. Also Read: Assam: Nalbari DC Varnali Deka accused of harassing female ACS [] The post Meghalaya: Government denies irregularities over NEET irregularities appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam Congress's X Account Hacked, Profile Name Changed To 'Tesla Event'
The official X account of Assam Congress was allegedly hacked on Wednesday with the profile name changed to 'Tesla Event' and the profile picture to American electric carmaker Tesla's logo.
EC updates provisional figures for third phase turnout to 65.68%
New Delhi: The voter turnout in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, covering 93 constituencies in 11 states/UTs, was approximately 65.68 per cent as of 10 p.m., on Wednesday with the highest voting reported from Assam (4 seats) at 85.45 per cent, and the lowest from Uttar Pradesh (10 seats) at 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 .
Indian Army honours Manipurs young talents for academic, sporting excellence
Guwahati: The Indian Armys Spear Corps on Wednesday (March 8) celebrated the accomplishments of the talented youths of Manipur in an event held in the states Bishnupur district. The event, graced by senior officers of the Indian Army and other dignitaries, highlighted the dedication of the students, teachers and parents, emphasising the Armys support in [] The post Indian Army honours Manipurs young talents for academic, sporting excellence appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Surface transport of goods becomes uncertain in Tripura, South Assam, Mizoram
Manipur: Police bust major DIC liquor haul, one arrested
Imphal:Manipur police seized a large quantity of illegal liquor on Wednesday in a significant bust against the illicit trade in Kakching. The operation, conducted in the southern Kakching district, netted 90 plastic bags containing Distilled Indigenous Country (DIC) liquor, totalling 376 litres and valued at over Rs 25,000. Acting on intelligence reports suggestingthe transportation of [] The post Manipur: Police bust major DIC liquor haul, one arrested appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) will be declared the results of the Higher Secondary (HS) examinations on 9 May 2024. Assam state education minister Ranoj Pegu informed on Wednesday, 7 May 2024. Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) will declare HS Exam Results-2024 tomorrow at 9 AM. The official Press Release will be [] The post Assam Higher Secondary Education Council(AHSEC) result to be declared tomorrow : Where to check Results appeared first on TIMES OF ASSAM by Priyankan Goswami .
Summer vacation for colleges cancelled in Tripura
Guwahati: Owing to the loss of studies due to the Lok Sabha polls and heat waves which resulted in the closure of educational institutes, the state government has decided to cancel the 26-day summer vacation for colleges, professional colleges and technical institutes so that they can take the syllabus for semester exams. According to officials, [] The post Summer vacation for colleges cancelled in Tripura appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Nalbari DC Varnali Deka accused of harassing female ACS officer
Guwahati: Allegations of misconduct have surfaced against IAS officer Varnali Deka, currently serving as the District Commissioner (DC) of Assams Nalbari district, igniting a fresh controversy. Aparna Sarma, a female Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer holding the position of Circle Officer (CO) in West Nalbari Revenue Circle, has accused DC Deka of subjecting her to [] The post Assam: Nalbari DC Varnali Deka accused of harassing female ACS officer appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Meghalaya: Three nabbed with huge consignment of drugs in Lumshnong
Guwahati:East Jaintia Hills police in Meghalaya arrested three people on Wednesday morning and seized a large quantity of suspected heroin worth over Rs 3.6 crore in total in Lumshnong. Thiswas the fifth major drug haul by the district police within ten days. The police apprehended the three suspects whilethey weretravelling on two different night buses [] The post Meghalaya: Three nabbed with huge consignment of drugs in Lumshnong appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manipur: Two suspected UNLF cadres arrested in Ukhrul
Imphal: Two hardcore cadres of the proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) have been arrested with the recovery of Rs 1.7 lakh in cash, a gold chain, and some incriminating documents in Manipurs Ukhrul district bordering Myanmar on the east on Wednesday, officials said. In a joint operation, the 35 Assam Rifles and Ukhrul Police [] The post Manipur: Two suspected UNLF cadres arrested in Ukhrul appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam | AHSEC to release Higher Secondary results tomorrow: Ranoj Pegu
Guwahati:Education MinisterRanoj Peguon Wednesday said that the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) will release the results for the Higher Secondary (HS) Examination on Thursday (May 9). It may be mentionedthata total of2,80,216 candidates across the state appeared for the exam. Of them, 1,39,486 were male candidatesand1,42,732 were female candidates. In terms of stream, 2,06,467 [] The post Assam | AHSEC to release Higher Secondary results tomorrow: Ranoj Pegu appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam Police commando jawan robbed while on train, drugged by miscreant
In a disturbing turn of events, Mridul Boro, a commando jawan serving with the Assam Police, fell prey to a robbery while aboard a train journey from Dibrugarh to Guwahati.
Assam: 4-month-old dies of swine flu in Cachar, second death within 72 hours
A four-month-old infant from Uttar Krishnapur, Cachar district, Assam, passed away due to swine flu, as reported on Wednesday.
'We too are Indians': Northeast states' CMs hit out at Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remarks
GUWAHATI: Four chief ministers of the Northeastern states slammed Sam Pitroda, chief of the Indian Overseas Congress, on Wednesday for his alleged racist remarks. Pitroda while describing Indias diversity stated that people in different regions of the country look like Africans, Chinese, Arab and whites. Criticizing the Congress leader, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote on X, Sam bhai, I am from the North East and I look like an Indian. We are a diverse country - we may look different but we are all one. Hamare desh ke bare mein thoda to samajh lo! While Sarmas Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K Sangma condemned Pitrodas remarks calling the people of the Northeast Chinese. Manipur CM N Biren Singh, too reacting to the remarks, demanded an apology. I condemn Congress leader, Sam Pitrodas racist comment against the people of Northeast. The Congress has always tried to divide India with their Divide and Rule policy. But they must know that Northeast has been a part of India and will always be. Such a mockery in the India's diversity is highly unacceptable @INCIndia and @sampitroda must publicly apologize, Singh wrote on X. Sam Pitroda resigns from Indian Overseas Congress post after 'racist remark' row Condemning the disgusting mentality, Tripura CM Manik Saha said the idea of unity in the midst of diversity is the main mantra of the Indian spirit. Although we live in the North East, our thinking is completely Indian. Similarly, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Ahmedabad to Arunachal, all the citizens of the country have one identity as Indian. But blinded by the greed of power, Congress leader Rahul Gandhis mentor Sam Pitroda and the discriminatory INDI Alliance mentality has gone so low that they are now judging the people of India by their skin color and face, Saha wrote on the microblogging site.
The resignation comes after Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda, popularly known asSam Pirtoda,claimed that Indians native to the Eastern side of the country resemble Chinese people, those living in the West appear middle eastern while North Indians look like white people and the ones in the South are similar in appearance to the people of Africa.
Agartala, May 8, 2024: In the wake of a critical fuel shortage in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha has made an urgent appeal to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Chief Ministers plea is to hasten the restoration of goods train operations via Jatinga, located in Assams Dima Hasao district. This request was confirmed by a... The post Tripura CM Dr. Manik Saha Appeals to Ashwini Vaishnaw for Prompt Restoration of Train Services Amid Fuel Crisis appeared first on Northeast Today .
Rajasthan resident held in Tripura with cannabis worth Rs 1 lakh
Agartala: A joint operation by the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) recovered 25 kg of ganja from Agartala railway station and arrested one person hailing from Rajasthan. Officer-In Charge of GRP Agartala, Tapas Das said that the market value of the recovered ganja will be approximately Rs. 1 lakh. A youth [] The post Rajasthan resident held in Tripura with cannabis worth Rs 1 lakh appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Nalbari DC Bornali Deka faces heat again, FIR filed against officer for alleged harassment
A Circle Officer has accused the District Commissioner (DC) of Nalbari, Assam, of mental harassment and misbehavior. The officer, Arpana Sarmah of Paschim Nalbari Revenue Circle, has filed an FIR against DC Varnali Deka.
Tripura fuel crisis: CM urges railway ministry for immediate action
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has urgently contacted Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw amidst the fuel crisis gripping Tripura, seeking a prompt resolution to the states pressing issue. The crisis escalated following a recent derailment incident between Jatinga Lampur and New Harangajao in Assam, causing disruptions in goods train services and exacerbating [] The post Tripura fuel crisis: CM urges railway ministry for immediate action appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Arunachal film Sangi Gai to be screened at Cannes Film Festival 2024
Guwahati: In a major achievement for the whole of Northeast, a film Sangi Gai from Arunachal Pradesh will be screened at March du Film during the Cannes Film Festival-2024. The festival is happening from May 14 to 23, 2024 and will showcase selected films from around the globe. Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu took [] The post Arunachal film Sangi Gai to be screened at Cannes Film Festival 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Sam Pitroda has once again shot himself in the foot. His racist comment, the second after the elections commenced, has left the Congress party red-faced. While the party distanced itself from Pitroda's remarks, the BJP led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi excoriated him and the Congress for his statement made during an interview. In an exclusive interview with The Statesman , the Indian Overseas Congress chief, Pitroda described India as a ... diverse country... where people on East look like Chinese, people on West look like Arab, people on North look like maybe White and people in South look like Africa. The analogies drawn by Mr. Sam Pitroda in a podcast to illustrate India's diversity are most unfortunate and unacceptable. The Indian National Congress completely dissociates itself from these analogies, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said in a message posted on platform X. Moreover, the Congress party asked its leaders to be mindful when speaking to media whether it is election time or not. It is the duty of every Congress member to be mindful when speaking to media whether it is election time or not. When each & every party member is toiling in the ground such utterances are uncalled for & absolutely insensitive, said Jairam Ramesh. It is the duty of every Congress member to be mindful when speaking to media whether it is election time or not. When each & every party member is toiling in the ground such utterances are uncalled for & absolutely insensitive. Sri @Jairam_Ramesh makes our @INCIndia party stand pic.twitter.com/GHCnB1Y6QE Bobbeeta Sharma (@bobbeeta_sharma) May 8, 2024 This is not the first time that Pitroda has triggered a controversy. Earlier his support for the idea of an inheritance tax as in the United States had the Prime Minister targeting the Congress. On Wednesday, PM Modi seized on Pitroda's latest statement to fire salvos at Congress. While addressing a public rally in Telanganas Warangal, said that he can tolerate the abuse directed at him but to compare people on the basis of colour is unacceptable. Modi, according to Firstpost, repeated his shehzade barb for Gandhi and said, Aapko jawaab dena padega (You will have to answer for this). My country will not tolerate the disrespect of my countrymen on the basis of their skin colour and Modi will never tolerate this. Modi said he today understood why the Congress was hell-bent on defeating Droupadi Murmu, who has a very good reputation and is the daughter of Adivasi family. I was thinking a lot that Droupadi Murmu who has a very good reputation and is the daughter of Adiwasi family, that why is Congress trying so hard to defeat her, but today I got to know the reason. I got to know that there is an uncle in America who is the philosophical guide of Shehzada and just like the third umpire in cricket this Shehzada takes advice from the third umpire. This philosophical uncle said that those who have black skin are from Africa. This means that you are abusing several people of the country on the basis of their skin colour, said the PM. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to platform X to respond to Pitroda. His message said, Sam bhai, I am from the North East and I look like an Indian. We are a diverse country - we may look different but we are one. Hamare desh ke bare mein thoda to samajh lo! (Have some understanding about the country). DMK leader TKS Elangovan reportedly said that Pitrodas remarks were unwarranted as despite regional, cultural and linguistic differences, the people of India were one. Racially, we have never differentiated the people of India. This is unwarranted and we are not for it...This (remark) is not ours, we talk about linguistic and cultural equality and that people living in all the states should treated equally...Ultimately what he said is that we are all together, maybe he could not explain it properly, said Elangovan. DMK is an ally of the Congress.
IMPHAL: Soon after Congress leader Sam Pitroda courted a new controversy by tagging people residing in various regions of India with a certain facial feature, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said he is weighing in legal options to book the former. How can he make such a racist comment? I highly condemn this type of racist words used by him. I will consult the legal expert if we can sue against the remark given by the Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress..., Biren Singh told ANI. This is very irresponsible and he exposed that he does not know the geographical composition of India. Congress has been doing this 'divide and rule' policy. How can he say that the people from the Northeast are like Chinese? We are a part of India, we do not belong to China. We are just Indians, all the Northeast people live together, the Manipur chief minister said. In an interview with 'The Statesman', Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda trying to explain to India's diversity said, We could hold a country together as diverse as India, where people on the east look like Chinese, people on the West look like Arab, people on the North look like white and maybe people on the South look like Africans. The Bharatiya Janata Party has hit back at Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda over his 'racist' remarks. The Congress party however distanced itself from Pitroda's remarks. In a post on X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, The analogies drawn by Sam Pitroda in a podcast to illustrate India's diversity are most unfortunate and unacceptable. The Indian National Congress completely dissociates itself from these analogies. From the BJP side, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was one of the first to react when he took to X and slammed Pitroda over his remarks. Sam bhai, I am from the North East and I look like an Indian. We are a diverse country - we may look different but we are all one. Understand a little about our country! Assam CM wrote on his X timeline. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also took on the Congress for the comments made by Pitroda. Rahul Gandhi's Chief Adviser says, South Indians look like Africans, all North-Eastern people look Chinese, West Indians are like Arabs & North Indian are whites. The tone & tenor of this statement is to divide India.. Shameful, he posted on X. Pitroda had earlier also courted controversies with his remarks on sensitive issues. The recent was when he had advocated an inheritance tax-like law in the country. However, the Congress had officially distanced itself from Pitroda's comments saying that they did not reflect the view of the party at all times. Now the Congress overseas Chairman has put the Congress in a soup with his latest comments. BJP targets Sam Pitroda's inheritance tax remark; Congress distances itself, calls it Modi's 'malicious' campaign
Assam records highest voter turnout at 81.71 pc in phase 3 Lok Sabha elections
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Lok Sabha Phase 3 Voter Turnout: Assam Records Highest; UP Lowest
In the third phase of the Lok Sabha election, Assam registered the highest turnout at 81.61%, followed by West Bengal (75.79%), Goa (75.20%), Chhattisgarh (71.06%), Karnataka (70.41%), Maharashtra (66.05%), Madhya Pradesh (66.05%), Gujarat (58.98%), Bihar (58.18%), with the lowest in Uttar Pradesh at 57.34%. The Election Commission reported smooth polling... The post Lok Sabha Phase 3 Voter Turnout: Assam Records Highest; UP Lowest appeared first on HW News English .
Inmate shot by miscreants at relief camp in Manipur
Imphal: A 28-year-old inmate was shot and critically injured by two unknown armed youths who came on an Activa and opened fire at the youth in Thanga village, a part of the Loktak Lake under Moirang Police station on Wednesday morning, officials said. Sawaijam Dhanabir, 28, son of S Rajen who was taking shelter at [] The post Inmate shot by miscreants at relief camp in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Mizoram Jobs : Mizoram University Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in Mizoram University. Mizoram University is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Laboratory Assistant in Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) sponsored Research Project entitled Development of Sustainable Composite Beads for the [] The post Mizoram Jobs : Mizoram University Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Mizoram Jobs : NIT Mizoram Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited for recruitment of various technical positions or jobs in NIT Mizoram. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Mizoram is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) under a Research project sponsored by Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai, [] The post Mizoram Jobs : NIT Mizoram Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam Career : NTPC Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited for recruitment of 26 vacant positions or career in NTPC Assam. NTPC Limited Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Associate at its Finance Department. Name of post : Associate No. of posts : 26 Also Read : 5 interesting facts about Kettan Singh, [] The post Assam Career : NTPC Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Congress leader Sam Pitroda has sparked controversy with remarks comparing Indians from different regions to people of various ethnicities, stating, We are all brothers and sisters. His comments were criticized by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP's Kangana Ranaut. Pitroda has a history of controversial remarks, including endorsing an inheritance tax and questioning the Balakot air strikes. The Congress has distanced itself from his comments, emphasizing they don't always align with the party's stance. Pitroda's statements have often stirred political debates, reflecting India's diverse political landscape.
How to Choose the Right Online BCA Course
As the digital realm is evolving over time, the quest for higher education has undergone a revolutionary change. A significant proportion of the online BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) course is where the whole process has taken roots. As demand for highly skilled Computer application professionals is constantly rising, the popularity of BCA Online Coursesis [] The post How to Choose the Right Online BCA Course appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
BJP tears into Sam Pitroda, dubs his East Indians look like Chinese comment as racist
New Delhi, May 8: The Bharatiya Janata Party has hit back at Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda over his racist remarks about how people in the South look like Africans and those in the East look like Arabs and those in the East look like Chinese. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was one of the first to react when he took to X and slammed Pitroda over his remarks and said, Sam bhai, I am from the [] The post BJP tears into Sam Pitroda, dubs his East Indians look like Chinese comment as racist appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Sam Pitroda In Soup Again: 'People In East Look Like Chinese'; BJP Says 'Biggest Slur Ever' |News18
Breaking News: 'Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted on Sam Pitroda's racial remark & said, 'Sam bhai, I am from the North East and I look like an Indian'Sam Pitroda makes controversial remark; said, 'We could hold together a country as diverse as India, where people on East look like Chinese, in West, they look like Arab, North look like maybe White & people in South look like Africa.
Chhattisgarh CM in Odisha Today, Heres The Itenary
Bhubaneswar: BJPs top leaders like Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and Chhattisgarh CM and Assam CM will visit Odisha on May 8 and 9 to campaign for party candidates for upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the State, informed State BJP leader Golak Mohapatra. Chhattisgarh CM will address meetings in Odisha after Chhattisgarh. CM [] The post Chhattisgarh CM in Odisha Today, Heres The Itenary appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
EC figures peg third phase turnout at 64.4% as polling ends in 20 states/UTs
The voter turnout in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, covering 93 constituencies in 11 states/UTs, was approximately 64.40 per cent as of 11.45 p.m., with the highest voting reported from Assam (4 seats) at 81.61 per cent, and the lowest from Uttar Pradesh (10 seats) at 57.34 per cent., the Election Commission said.
81.71% voter turnout recorded in four Lok Sabha seats in Assam
Polling in all the three phases in Assam was peaceful with no repoll held in the first two phases and none announced so far for the third
In recent months, questions have been raised about certain side effects associated with the Covishield vaccine. However, two new Indian studies provide reassuring data on the vaccine's favorable risk-benefit profile. Researchers at a major hospital in Assam analyzed outcomes for over a year following vaccine administration. Their findings showed that most recipients experienced only mild [] The post New Indian research affirms low risks of Covishield vaccine compared to benefits in preventing COVID harms appeared first on Northlines .
Two women from Assam arrested in Nagaland, 79 Red Collared Doves rescued
DIMAPUR: Two women from.Assam have been arrested by security agencies in Dimapur district of Nagaland for possession of a total of 79 Red Collared Doves. The two women were arrested during a routine market raid on May 07 at Lengrijan Tuesday Bazar in Dimapur, Nagaland. The arrests were made by the Wildlife Crime Control Unit [] The post Two women from Assam arrested in Nagaland, 79 Red Collared Doves rescued appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Delhi vlogger molested on board Donyi Polo Express from Guwahati to Rangapara
GUWAHATI: A vlogger and travel agent residing in Delhi shared on Instagram a disturbing encounter with an individual claiming to be an RPF officer while traveling by train from Guwahati to Rangapara in Assam. The vlogger accused the officer of inappropriate touching, specifically mentioning the officer grabbing and pressing his private areas. The incident occurred [] The post Assam: Delhi vlogger molested on board Donyi Polo Express from Guwahati to Rangapara appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: 81.71 percent voter turnout recorded in 4 seats in Assam
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 3: Polling in all the three phases in Assam was peaceful with no repoll held in the first two phases and none announced so far for the third. Dhubri recorded the highest polling percentage of 86.80 per cent, followed by Barpeta with 81.02 per cent, Kokrajhar with 80.44 per cent and Guwahati the lowest at 75.67 per cent.
Why Modi failed to deliver Bayyaram steel plant and ITIR, asks Congress
Congress on Wednesday said the Modi government has failed to deliver on the promise of the Bayyaram Steel Plant and ITIR in Telangana. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to Telangana. Todays questions for the PM as he heads to Telangana: 1. Where is the rail coach factory at Kazipet? 2. Why did the PM fail to deliver the Bayyaram Steel Plant and ITIR? 3. In the absence of a Census or a Caste Census, is the PMs promise for a Madiga sub-quota just a Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) May 8, 2024 Where is the rail coach factory at Kazipet? Why did the PM fail to deliver the Bayyaram Steel Plant and ITIR? In the absence of a Census or a Caste Census, is the PMs promise for a Madiga sub-quota just a jumla? Ramesh asked in a post on X. Explaining on what he said were jumla details, Ramesh said, After repeated flip-flops in the last 10 years, the BJP has failed to establish a rail coach factory at Kazipet. The BJP had committed to establishing this factory in their 2014 Lok Sabha election manifesto as well as their 2014 Telangana assembly election manifesto. In December 2022, the Centre clarified again that no plant would be built in Kazipet but later that month, announced that a coach factory would be set up in Assam. Before the Telangana assembly elections last year, the Centre reversed its decision yet again, and the PM laid the foundation stone of a railway wagon overhauling centre in Kazipet. Almost a year later, this plan too has failed to materialise. The Congress leader also said that plans for the Bayyaram Steel Plant and the Hyderabad Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) have fallen by the wayside during the BJPs tenure. The BJP did not hesitate to sweep these projects under the rug. CM Revanth Reddy has also pointed out that at the same time as these projects were being scrapped, massive projects like the bullet train and Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) were given to Gujarat. Is there no end to the PMs step-motherly treatment of opposition-ruled states? asked Jairam Ramesh. Regarding the sub-quota for Madiga community, Ramesh said that the Prime Minister has recently started paying lip service to the cause of the Madiga community and their long-pending demand for a sub-quota. In fact, the Prime Minister has refused to hold even the usual decadal Census that was due in 2021, which would have yielded information on the population of the Scheduled Castes in Telangana. Can the Prime Minister clarify his stance on the proposal for a caste census? How does he plan to enable sub-quotas for the Madiga community in its absence? asked the Congress leader.
Assam: Ex-ULFA-I member arrested for illegal possession of arms
GUWAHATI: A former member of ULFA-I has been arrested by the police in Tinukia district of Assam for illegal possession of arms. The arrested ex-ULFA-I member has been identified as Dhan Bora. He has been arrested on suspicion of arms trafficking. Bora was arrested following a late night search operation conducted by the police at [] The post Assam: Ex-ULFA-I member arrested for illegal possession of arms appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Gang detains nine migrant workers & extorts money in Krishnagiri
KRISHNAGIRI: Nine people from Bargur and Pochampalli were arrested for extortion and wrongful confinement of nine guest workers near Gurubarapalli on Tuesday. According to sources, A Abul Hussain (25) and his friend Ajibur Rahman (27) of Assam were working in a tiles company at Perambalur for the past two years. On April 3, when the two were getting ready to go to their home state to vote in Lok Sabha election, Nishanth and Aravind allegedly met them and told the victim that, they were from Krishnagiri and needed human resource for a biscuit factory in Kerala. They promised wage of `700 per head per day and three free meals and other benefits. On April 24, Nishant allegedly called Abul over phone and urged him to return to Tamil Nadu. On May 3, Abdul and eight of his friends from Assam boarded a train from Guwahati and reached Jolarpettai on the night of May 5. Then, Abul made a call to Nishant and stayed in a hotel that night. The next morning, a car reached the hotel and picked up nine guest workers for work. But the car went to a village in Somanathapuram and all nine were confined in a room. The suspects then demanded money from the workers and they Rs 2, 000. One of the workers made a call to his relative in Kerala to get some money. Source further added, Gurubarapalli police received a call from a person on Monday evening explaining the plight of the workers. Police went to the spot and rescued them and also recovered the money . The workers were sent to their native on Tuesday. Based on a complaint from Abul Hussain, Gurubarapalli police booked IPC sections 342, 294 (b), 386 and 506 (2) and arrested The accused are identified as P Nishanth (26) of Vadamalampatti, V Aravind (21) of Kummanur, P Kalidass (33) of Valasagoundanur, R Sakthivel (38) of Modikuppam, M Mohanaperumal (27) of Vilangamudi, P Prabhu (29) of Pochampalli, M Vinoth (34) of Vettiyampatti, T Pavithran (28) of Pochampalli and S Manikandan (31) of Gurubarapalli. They were remanded to Dharmapuri district Jail on Tuesday afternoon. Police source said Nishanth, Aravind and Prabhu were involved in a similar act in February and arrested. But they secured bail.
Arunachal Pradesh: Huge quantity of opium seized, nine Myanmar nationals among 11 arrested
ITANAGAR: Security forces in Arunachal Pradeshs Longding district have confiscated 1.757 kg of opium from the residence of NSCN-KYA member Azen Wangsu. The Military Intelligence ECIB and personnel from 24 Assam Rifles launched joint operations based on specific intelligence about the opiums presence. In the operation, a total of 11 individuals were apprehended, including nine [] The post Arunachal Pradesh: Huge quantity of opium seized, nine Myanmar nationals among 11 arrested appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
BJP unleashes top guns to breach BJD fort these elections
BHUBANESWAR: Having failed to make a significant headway in the form of electoral gains in Odisha in the last two occasions despite the Modi wave sweeping the country, the BJP is not leaving anything to chance in its efforts to breach the BJD citadel this time. The party has turned its special focus on the Odisha Assembly election besides the Lok Sabha push as is evident from the manner in which the party has lined up all its top guns to take on the ruling BJD which has been in power for a record five terms consecutively, leaving no breathing space for the Opposition. With the bonhomie between the two parties over after the failed alliance talks, the BJP is going all guns blazing on the regional party, not even sparing Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Starting from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is holding back to back election rallies in the state, to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and party national president JP Nadda - all have turned unsparing in their criticism of Naveen who till recently was one of their most trusted ally. The announcement of June 10 as the date of formation of BJP government by the prime minister and his extending invitation to the people of the state to be part of the oath taking ceremony is seen as a clear strategy to unnerve the BJD. Besides the intensive campaign tour of the prime minister, the party has pressed senior cabinet ministers into the heat of Odisha polls. Apart from Shah and Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar have already visited the state and taken part in the party campaign. Rajnath, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, Assam Chief Minister Hemant Biswa Sharma, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai will be in Odisha on May 8 and 9 to campaign for the party in different constituencies that will go to polls in the states first phase on May 13. According to party insiders, the BJP leadership is all set to deploy its top leaders and vote-catchers across constituencies during all the phases to boost the campaign and invigorate the cadres and organisation to take on the BJD with all their might. The blitzkrieg by the national leaders will not only give power to the local organisation but also sway voters into their fold. It will help intensify the anti-incumbency against the BJD on the ground, they said. The prime ministers visit to Berhampur on Monday was, in fact, notable for two things. This is the second time after Chhattisgarh Assembly election that Modi announced date for government formation in a state during campaigning. He had prophesied government formation in the neighbouring state much to the disbelief of many political pundits who predicted return of the Congress government. The other being - the PM and the national president choosing Berhampur, which comes under Ganjam the home district of Naveen. Modis announcement of BJP government formation from the chief ministers turf is seen as a huge challenge thrown by the saffron party to the BJD. With the PM visiting the state again on May 10 to hold a roadshow in the state capital of Bhubaneswar and address election rally in western Odisha town of Balangir the next day, the intent is clear. Moreover, according to sources, the RSS has also pushed its cadre base in the state to work hard for BJP to motivate and mobilise voters on the ground. During the last two elections the RSS and its affiliates had not been so proactive as they are this time, sources said.
Meghalaya govt to decide on relocation of 342 families from Them Iew Mawlong on June 7
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Arunachal Pradesh BJP expels 28 members
ITANAGAR: The Arunachal Pradesh unit of the BJP expelled 28 of its party members for a period of six years on Tuesday (May 07). The 28 BJP members were expelled by the party for their decision to run in elections against the officially endorsed party candidates in their respective assembly and parliamentary constituencies in Arunachal [] The post Arunachal Pradesh BJP expels 28 members appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
LS polls: Average turnout again in 3rd phase
NEW DELHI: Marking another dip in voter turnout, the third phase of the Lok Sabha election on Tuesday recorded average polling of 63.53% across 93 seats in 11 states and Union territories. The same 93 seats had polled 67.33% in 2019. While Assam had the highest turnout at 77.06%, Goa came second at 75.13% and West Bengal at 73.96%. UP witnessed the lowest at 57.34%, while Bihar polled 58.16% Gujarat 57.62%, Maharashtra 61.44%, Chhattisgarh 70.05%, Karnataka 69.65% and MP 66.05%. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were among those who exercised their franchise in Gujarat. In the third phase, stakes are high for the BJP as it had won 71 of the 93 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha election. While the BJP is looking to repeat its stunning 2019 performance, the states in focus will be Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat. All 26 seats in Gujarat, 14 seats in Karnataka and 11 seats in Maharashtra are up for grabs in the third phase. The BJP is facing a crucial test in Karnataka, where it won 27 of 28 LS seats in 2019. However, the party lost the assembly elections in 2023. As BJP is facing heat over the alleged sex scandal involving Prajwal Revanna, the Hassan candidate of BJP-JD(S) alliance, the contest in 14 seats is being keenly watched to see if the controversy will impact the BJP. While the BJP-led NDA won seven of the 11 seats in Maharashtra in the 2019 elections, analysts say that the split in NCP and Shiv Sena camp in the last two years may not augur well for the NDA alliance. In its stronghold in Gujarat too, the saffron party is facing challenges from within its ranks and file the Rajputs and Kshatriyas. At 66.14%, the first phase saw a drop of just under 4 percentage points compared to 2019, while the second phase turnout at 66.71% saw a difference of under 3 percentage points. With polling in more than half of the 543 LS seats done and dusted, how the below average turnout would translate into seats is anybodys guess. Sporadic violence in West Bengal areas Sporadic violence in the four seats in West Bengal as Trinamool, BJP and Congress-CPI(M) workers clashed with each other in various parts of Murshidabad and Jangipur. All parties lodged separate complaints on poll violence. High polling in 4 Assam seats despite rains High polling registered in Assam despite inclement weather. Amid rains, people used different modes of transport, including boats, to reach the polling stations across Guwahati, Barpeta, Dhubri and Kokrajhar constituencies. Polling peaceful in Uttar Pradesh, says CEO Rinwa UPs Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said the polling was peaceful. Some complaints were received from parties through email and were promptly resolved, he said. In all, 48 ballot units, 48 control units and 152 VVPATs were changed till 6 pm.
EC provisional figures peg third phase turnout at 64.4 percent
New Delhi: The voter turnout in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, covering 93 constituencies in 11 states/UTs, was approximately 64.40 per cent as of 11.45 p.m., with the highest voting reported from Assam (4 seats) at 81.61 per cent, and the lowest from Uttar Pradesh (10 seats) at 57.34 per 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 .
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Snapping of goods train services worry Tripura
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GUWAHATI, May 7: People lined up in large numbers since early morning across the four Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam where voting was underway in the third phase on Tuesday. People used all modes of transport, including boats, to reach the polling stations across Guwahati, Barpeta, Dhubri and Kokrajhar constituencies to exercise their democratic franchise []
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Nearly 63 pc voting in 3rd phase of LS polls for 93 seats
Clashes in WB, SP alleges irregularities NEW DELHI, May 7: A nearly 63 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Tuesday in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 States and Union Territories with stray incidents of violence in West Bengal. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Assam recorded the highest turnout at 75.53 per cent followed by Goa at 74.47 per cent and West Bengal at 73.93 per cent, while Maharashtra witnessed [] The post Nearly 63 pc voting in 3rd phase of LS polls for 93 seats appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Incidents of violence mar third phase of polls
New Delhi: Nearly 65% voter turnout was recorded on Tuesday in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union territories with stray incidents of violence in West Bengal that marred the polls. Assam recorded the highest turnout at 81.71% followed by West Bengal at 76.52% and Goa []
Phase 3 Polls See 62.45% Turnout
New Delhi : A nearly 62 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Tuesday in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories. Assam recorded the highest turnout at 76.13 per cent followed by Goa (74.50) and West Bengal (73.93). While Maharashtra (56.40), Uttar Pradesh (57.34), Bihar (57.27), and Gujarat (57.04) had lower voter turnout, Chhattisgarh (68.15), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (65.23), Karnataka (69.30) and Madhya Pradesh (65.11) witnessed moderate polling. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah were among those who exercised their franchise in Gujarat, where elections were held in 25 seats. While Modi cast his vote at a polling booth in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, Shah voted at a polling booth in Ahmedabad with his family. Shah (Gandhinagar) is among the bigwigs in the fray in this phase along with Union ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad) and SP Singh Baghel (Agra). After casting his vote, Modi mingled with the crowd waiting outside for him and also held a brief conversation with a visually impaired girl. Later, while talking to media Modi said, Today is the third phase of voting. There is great importance of Daan in our country and in the same spirit, the countrymen should vote as much as possible. Four rounds of voting are still ahead. As a voter in Gujarat, this is the only place where I vote regularly and Amit Bhai is contesting from here as a BJP candidate... However, despite the presence of such bigwigs, the voters in Gujarat did not show much enthusiasm to vote. In Uttar Pradesh, where several members of Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadavs family are contesting, party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the BJP workers were trying to loot booths in Mainpuri and people from Opposition parties were being detained in police stations. Yadav cast his vote in Saifai (Etawah) in Mainpuri constituency where his wife and sitting MP Dimple Yadav is contesting. He also alleged rigging of votes at some places and said, information is coming from some places that the government is using force. It is heard that officers have been deployed outside polling booths. In Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar, who is the NCP candidate from the Baramati Lok Sabha seat, and NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar were among those who cast their votes. Sharad Pawar was welcomed with a traditional aarti as he arrived at a polling booth in the Malegaon area of Baramati constituency in Pune district. Sunetra is pitted against her sister-in-law Supriya Sule, Sharad Pawars daughter and the sitting MP from there. In Karnataka, Pralhad Joshi, Bhagwanth Khuba, Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge were among those who came in early to cast their votes. Former chief minister B.S. Yediyurappa along with sons his B.Y. Raghavendra, BJP candidate from Shimoga Lok Sabha segment and B.Y. Vijayendra, partys state chief -- and daughters-in-law cast their vote at Shikaripura in Shivamogga district. In Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma and daughter Sukanya Sarma exercised his franchise at Amingaon in Barpeta Lok Sabha seat.
More than 75% polling in last Assam phase
The polling across four constituencies was peaceful barring a minor scuffle reported in Kokrajhar
Dip again but gap narrows: 64.5% vote in phase 3, 66% in 2019
Voter turnout in the third phase of polling for 93 Lok Sabha seats on Tuesday touched 64.5%, compared with 66% in 2019, as voting for more than half the constituencies for the 543-member lower House was completed. Like the first two phases, the third round too recorded lower voting percentage compared to 2019 but the gap narrowed significantly. The numbers for 2019 do not include the data for four seats in Assam, where delimitation has been carried out.
High Voter Turnout in Third Phase; Clashes and Allegations Mar West Bengal and UP Voting
High Voter Turnout in Third Phase; Clashes and Allegations Mar West Bengal and UP Voting Nearly 65 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Tuesday in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories with stray incidents of violence in West Bengal. Assam recorded the highest turnout at 81.71 per cent followed by West Bengal at 76.52 per cent and Goa at 75.20 per cent, while Uttar Pradesh witnessed the lowest at 57.34 per cent, with Bihar at 58.18 per cent, Gujarat at 59.51 per cent and Maharashtra at 61.44 per cent doing slightly better, according to the figures from the Election Commission at 12.15 am. The overall voting percentage was 64.58 per cent. According to the EC, the figures are an ''approximate trend'' and are likely to rise as data is being collected. While the official time for the voting to conclude is 6 pm, it can go beyond to enable voters who have come in the queue before the end of fixed polling hours to exercise their franchise. Among other states and UTs, Chhattisgarh recorded 71.06 per cent polling, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 69.87 per cent, Karnataka 70.41 per cent, and Madhya Pradesh 66.05 per cent, according to the EC. As many as 17.24 crore people, including 8.39 crore females, were eligible to vote in the third phase and 1.85 lakh polling stations manned by 18.5 lakh officials had been set up. With this, voting has been completed in 20 states/UTs and 282 Lok Sabha seats out of 543. The overall voting percentage in the first and second phases was 66.14 per cent and 66.71 per cent respectively. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were among those who exercised their franchise in Gujarat, where elections were held in 25 seats. While PM Modi cast his vote at a polling booth in Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, Shah voted at a polling booth in Ahmedabad. Shah (Gandhinagar) is among the bigwigs in the fray along with Union ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad) and SP Singh Baghel (Agra). The stakes are high for the BJP in this round as it had won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, in the last election. Both the BJP and the INDIA bloc claimed that they had the upper hand after the third phase. ''Across all the states and UTs, voters from all walks of life have placed their faith in the NDA and our development agenda. INDI Alliance is losing even more steam, thanks to their regressive economics and outdated votebank politics,'' Modi said on X. The Congress claimed that the BJP has been wiped out in the south and reduced to half of its strength after the three phases ''Its very clear that for the BJP, it is South mein Saaf, North mein Half,'' Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on X. In Uttar Pradesh, where several members of Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav's family are contesting, party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the BJP workers were trying to ''loot booths'' in Mainpuri and people from opposition parties were being detained in police stations. Yadav cast his vote in Saifai (Etawah) in Mainpuri constituency where his wife and sitting MP Dimple Yadav is contesting. Sporadic incidents of violence marred the polling in the four constituencies in West Bengal as TMC, BJP and Congress-CPI(M) workers clashed with each other in various parts of Murshidabad and Jangipur seats. According to state election officials, Murshidabad registered the highest voter turnout of 80.13 per cent followed by Maldaha Dakshin (76.15 pc), Maldaha Uttar (75.92 pc), and Jangipur (73.71 pc). The TMC, BJP, and the Congress-CPI(M) alliance lodged separate complaints related to poll violence, voter intimidation, and assaults on poll agents. The EC received 182 complaints by 9 am, most of which were from Murshidabad and Jangipur constituencies. ''The TMC has unleashed a reign of terror in the entire constituency. Strict action must be taken by the Election Commission,'' Left-Congress combine candidate Mohammed Salim said in Murshidabad seat. In the Karimpur area of the seat, clashes were reported between the TMC and the CPI(M) supporters outside a few booths. Clashes were reported between the TMC and the Congress activists from the Domkol area. In some areas, TMC workers held protests alleging that central forces were assisting BJP workers in ''intimidating'' voters at booths in the Maldaha North constituency. In Uttar Pradesh, Agra witnessed 53.99 per cent polling, Aonla 57.08 per cent, Budaun 54.05 per cent, Bareilly 57.88 per cent, Etah 59.17 per cent, Fatehpur Sikri 57.09 per cent, Firozabad 58.22 per cent, Hathras 55.36 per cent, Mainpuri 58.59 per cent and Sambhal 62.81 per cent. ''In Mainpuri, BJP people are trying to loot booths. They are detaining opposition people in police stations,'' SP chief Yadav alleged without elaborating. ''There is information from some places that the government is using force. It is heard that officers have been deployed outside polling booths,'' he said. In Budaun, the villagers of Dhoranpur boycotted the polling to protest against the alleged non-fulfilment of their demand for a road. District Magistrate Manoj Kumar said the issue has come to his notice and a sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) has been sent to the village. Not a single vote was also cast in three villages of Firozabad -- Nagla Jawahar, Neem Kheria and Nagla Umar -- as the villagers tried to draw the administration's attention to their problems. SP candidate Aditya Yadav in Budaun alleged that his party supporters were not being allowed to vote in some places. ''I have made a complaint in this regard with the EC observer and have given proof of police atrocities. We are only getting assurances,'' he said. Queues were seen at polling booths in most Lok Sabha segments in northern districts of Karnataka. Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Bhagwanth Khuba, and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge were among those who came in early to cast their votes. Former chief minister B S Yediyurappa along with sons B Y Raghavendra, BJP candidate from Shimoga Lok Sabha segment, and B Y Vijayendra, party's state president, along with other family members cast their vote at Shikaripura in Shivamogga district. Two government officials on poll duty died in Karnataka after suffering a heart attack, sources in the Election Commission said. A 45-year-old woman polling officer - Kaushika Babariya- deployed at a polling booth in Amreli district of Gujarat, also died of a heart attack. In Gujarat, the Banaskantha district collector ordered an inquiry after Congress Lok Sabha candidate Geniben Thakor alleged that electors were threatened and asked to vote for the BJP by some youngsters posing as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel at a polling station. In Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar, who is the NCP candidate from the Baramati Lok Sabha seat, and NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar were among those who cast their votes. Sharad Pawar was welcomed with a traditional 'aarti' as he arrived at a polling booth in the Malegaon area of Baramati constituency in Pune district. Ajit Pawar and Sunetra Pawar cast their votes at a polling booth in Katewadi area of Baramati. Sunetra is pitted against her sister-in-law Supriya Sule, Sharad Pawar's daughter and the sitting MP from there. In Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma and daughter Sukanya Sarma exercised his franchise at Amingaon in Barpeta Lok Sabha seat. Amid rains, people used different modes of transport, including boats, to reach the polling stations across Guwahati, Barpeta, Dhubri and Kokrajhar constituencies. With the BJP bagging Surat unopposed, 25 seats in Prime Minister Modi's home state of Gujarat went to polls on Tuesday, besides 11 seats in Maharashtra, 10 seats in Uttar Pradesh, the remaining 14 of the 28 in Karnataka, seven in Chhattisgarh, five in Bihar, four each in Assam and West Bengal, and all two in Goa. Voting was held in two seats in Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu and nine seats in Madhya Pradesh, including Betul where elections were earlier deferred. Over 1,331 candidates, including around 120 women, were in the fray in the third phase. The next four phases will be on May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. The counting of votes is on June 4.
Manipur group seeks enhanced initiatives to curb menace of injecting drug users
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Manipurs titular king felicitated by WEBBIC University of Ghana
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Manipur: CM surveys hailstorm damage,promises relief for victims
Imphal:ManipurChief Minister N Biren Singh visited and inspected the worst damages caused by recent severe hailstorms and heavy rainfalls at Konthoujam village under the Konthoujam Assembly segment in Imphal West district. He was accompanied by S Ranjan, Manipur Health Minister and local MLA. Thisis for the first time the Chief Minister made his spot survey [] The post Manipur: CM surveys hailstorm damage,promises relief for victims appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Around 62% polling in third phase; clashes in West Bengal; SP alleges irregularities in UP
New Delhi: A nearly 62 per cent voter turnout was recorded Tuesday in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories with stray incidents of violence in West Bengal. Assam recorded the highest turnout at 75.53 per cent followed by Goa at 74.47 per cent and []
Violence in Kokrajhar during third phase of Lok Sabha elections
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Feedback from today's polling confirms NDA's excellent momentum, says Assam CM Sarma
Feedback from today's polling confirms NDA's excellent momentum, says Assam CM Sarma Assam Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has gained an excellent momentum in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The feedback from today's polling confirms the excellent momentum NDA has maintained through all the phases till now, said Assam Chief Minister. CM Sarma further stated, In the 4 seats that went to polls today in Assam, NDA will win 3. He said that there would be a contest on the 4th one and for obvious reasons. Earlier in the day, Sarma cast his vote at a polling station in Barpeta Parliamentary Constituency. After casting his vote, the Assam Chief Minister expressed confidence in the victory of his party and its allies in the elections and said BJP and its alliance partners will get a good result. He also added that people will vote for progress and East India and the northeast will play a historic role in this election. Meanwhile, polling was held for 93 Lok Sabha seats across 12 states and union territories in the third phase of the general election on Tuesday. The states and union territories where the elections are being held in this phase are Assam (4), Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (7), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (2), Goa (2), Gujarat (25), Karnataka (14), Maharashtra (11), Madhya Pradesh (8), Uttar Pradesh (10) and West Bengal (4). The BJP has bagged the Surat seat unopposed. In this phase, more than 1300 candidates, including around 120 women, were in the fray. Voting did not take place for Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday as the Election Commission of India (ECI) has postponed the polling to the sixth phase to be held on May 25. Originally, voting was scheduled to be held on 94 Lok Sabha seats in the third phase. In the 2019 general election, the BJP won 72 of the 93 seats that go to the polls today. The Lok Sabha elections are being held across seven phases, from April 19 to June 1. The counting is scheduled for June 4. (ANI)
BJP-led govt in Haryana loses majority as three MLAs withdraw support
New Delhi: Three independent MLAs in Haryana withdrew their support from Chief Minister Nayab Singh Sainis government on Tuesday, dealing a severe blow to the states Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). With this withdrawal, the BJP administration lost its majority in the state assembly. The independent MLAs Sombir Sangwan, Randhir Gollen, and Dharampal Gonder [] The post BJP-led govt in Haryana loses majority as three MLAs withdraw support appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Shilpa visits Kamakya Temple amid ponzi case
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Assam: Vehicle with EVMs meets with an accident in Boko, two injured
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Lok Sabha Polls Phase 3: 61.45% Voter Turnout Recorded Till 8 PM | TOP UPDATES
New Delhi: The third phase of the 18th Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is underway, with voters from 93 Lok Sabha constituencies across 12 states and Union Territories gearing up to cast their votes. TOP UPDATES States and Constituencies Going to Polls: In this phase, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, []
Nagaland: 33 more schools in Wokha declared tobacco-free
Dimapur: A total of 33 more government high schools, middle schools and primary schools in Wokha district were declared tobacco-free. The declaration was made by Wokha chief medical officer Dr Zuben Kikon at the quarterly meeting of the district-level coordination committee and district-level enforcement squad of the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) at Wokha deputy [] The post Nagaland: 33 more schools in Wokha declared tobacco-free appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
HC asks Assam govt to submit affidavit on steps to cure faults of shelter homes
Guwahati, May 7: The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to submit an affidavit specifying the measures taken or proposed to take to cure the deficiencies pointed by the District Legal Services Authorities regarding different categories of shelter homes in the state. The order was made by a division bench of Chief Justice [] The post HC asks Assam govt to submit affidavit on steps to cure faults of shelter homes appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Assam records over 74 pc voter turnout in final phase LS polls
Guwahati, May 7: The third and final phase of Lok Sabha elections in Assam witnessed an estimated overall voter turnout of 74.86 per cent across four constituencies by 5pm on Tuesday. Among the four Lok Sabha constituencies, Dhubri, which led the way in terms of voter turnout throughout the day, recorded the highest polling percentage [] The post Assam records over 74 pc voter turnout in final phase LS polls appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Assam: Keeping aside astrological beliefs, Dispur MLA Atul Bora casts vote
BJP MLA Atul Bora from Dispur constituency, who had initially decided not to vote due to astrological advice, cast his vote at Bagharbari LP School at 3 pm.
Government starts field survey to assess livestock killed by hailstorm in Manipur
Imphal: Amid various organizations urging the authorities concerned to provide financial assistance, the Manipur government on Tuesday started a field survey assessing damages caused to livestock and poultry farms by the recent severe hailstorm across the state. Under the directive of Dr RK Khogendrajit, Director of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Services, many officials started spot [] The post Government starts field survey to assess livestock killed by hailstorm in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Lok Sabha Election 2024 Phase 3: Nearly 61.1% turnout in phase 3; Assam tops with 75%
According to the Election Commission of India, around 61.16 per cent voter turnout was recorded across 12 states and Union Territories as of 5 pm. Assam recorded the highest turnout at 75.01 per cent. On the other hand, Maharashtra recorded the lowest turnout at 54.09 per cent.
Assam: One dead, another injured after fatal road accident in Chapar
In a harrowing turn of events, a tragic road accident unfolded in Salkocha, Chapar on Tuesday, claiming the life of one man and leaving another critically injured.
Assam: Voter collapses while voting at Chirang polling booth, passes away
In a tragic incident in Assam's Chirang on Tuesday, a voter named Hussain Ali, aged 38, died at Polling Booth No. 35 Dangaigaon LP School within the Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency while casting his vote.
60.97 pc voter turnout recorded so far in Lok Sabha polls Phase 3, Assam records highest
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Landslides hit train services in few NE states, affects supply of essentials, fuels
Landslides hit train services in few NE states, affects supply of essentials, fuels Guwahati/Agartala: Movement of passengers and transport of goods, including essentials, has been affected in southern Assam, Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur for the past two weeks, due to the restricted movement of trains in the region, officials said on Tuesday. Northeast Frontier Railway [] The post Landslides hit train services in few NE states, affects supply of essentials, fuels appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Tripura: Villagers stage protest over drilling of ONGC, FIR against four
Agartala: The Mandabakilla village situated underthe Bishalgarhsub-division of Tripuras Sepahijala District is engulfed in tension as clashes intensify between villagers and officials of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). The dispute arises from ONGCs drilling activities in the area, which residents claim are causing significant damage to their property and livelihood. Sources said that [] The post Tripura: Villagers stage protest over drilling of ONGC, FIR against four appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
