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Curtain Raiser on Drug Demand Reduction initiated by SJ Minister Dr MK Sharma

Gangtok, Nov 21 (UNI) In a bid to reduce the demand for illicit drugs, the Social Justice Minister has decided to take practical steps.
‘ Drug Abuse is a disability of mind. It is high time to press people on the issue of Drug Demand Reduction. Sikkim, should not be crippling due to it. The productive Youth going out of control to need to be saved,’ said Minister for Social Justice Dr MK Sharma, here today.
Social Justice Department is all set to host a programme on Drug Demand Reduction on 25th November’19. The inmates of different Rehabilitation centres will also be attending the programme, with Panchayats and Police personnel. Children’s Parliament will be the main attraction of the day. Sports events will also be conducted.
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Only 48 23 per cent polling in Bihar, 5 24 per cent less from 2019 LS polls

Only 48 23 per cent polling in Bihar, 5 24 per cent less from 2019 LS polls

19 Apr 2024 | 11:13 PM

Patna, Apr 19 (UNI) Despite best efforts made by Election Commission and appeals from top leaders and celebrities, poll percentage in first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Bihar could reach only 48.23 per cent, which is 5.24 per cent less than polling of 2019 general elections in the state.

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Tripura: 81 pc turnout in poll, Oppn demands countermand elections

Tripura: 81 pc turnout in poll, Oppn demands countermand elections

19 Apr 2024 | 11:01 PM

Agartala, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 81 per cent voter turnout was recorded across 1,685 polling booths in Tripura in first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday.

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Arunachal: Sanitary pads given as ‘return gifts’

19 Apr 2024 | 10:50 PM

Itanagar, April 19 (UNI) In one of its kind initiative, sanitary pads were given as a ‘return gift’ to all the women voters who cast their votes in the women-managed polling stations at 5-DFO Social Forestry building, Itanagar and 45-Nirjuli KV NERIST under Itanagar Assembly Constituency on Friday.

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Arunachal polls: Over 66 Percent voter turnout recorded

19 Apr 2024 | 10:18 PM

Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) More than 66 percent electorate in Arunachal Pradesh have cast their votes till 5 pm on Friday in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, according to the data available with the poll panel.

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Assam records over 70% turnout across five LS seats

Assam records over 70% turnout across five LS seats

19 Apr 2024 | 9:55 PM

Guwahati, April 19 (UNI) Amid great enthusiasm, over 70.77 percent of voters exercised their democratic choice across five Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam on Friday.

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