Petrol bomb hurled at Meghalaya Deputy CM’s residence

Shillong, April 26 (UNI) A petrol bomb was hurled by unidentified miscreants at the private residence of Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Urban Affairs, Sniawbhalang Dhar in the Nongmensong locality of the city on Friday, in the wake of which security measures were strengthened.

Accused commits suicide in Meghalaya police lock-up

Shillong, Apr 26 (UNI) An under-trial, accused under the Arms Act, allegedly committed suicide inside the lock-up at the Khanapara Police Station in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district on Friday, police said.

Patna, Apr 26 (UNI) Scorching heat appears to have affected polling percentage during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Bihar, as only 58.58 percent of the electorate exercised their franchise compared to 62.92 percent in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, which is 4.34 percent less this year.

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.

As many as 58.58 percent electorate exercised their franchise during second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Bihar

Patna, Apr 26 (UNI) Scorching heat appears to have affected polling percentage during the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in five seats in Bihar, as only 58.58 percent electorate exercised their franchise compared to 62.92 percent in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, which is 4.34 percent less this year.

CBI recovers huge cache of arms and ammunition from Sandeshkhali in Bengal

Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday recovered large number of arms and ammunition, including foreign made pistal and revolvers, during searches conducted at two premises in Sandeshkhali, North 24 Parganas in West Bengal in a case a related to violence against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials.

NHRC asks Kendrapara DM & SP to submit report on Compensation for a rape Victim

Kendrapara, Apr 26 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday directed the District Magistrate and SP of Kendrapara to submit a report on the compensation to be paid to a rape victim, along with proof of payment, within four weeks.

Bengal witnesses peaceful second phase LS polling ; Around 72 pc turnout

Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) Barring an incident involving BJP state president Sukanta Majumder, the second phase Lok Sabha election to three seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts passed off peacefully on Friday with an estimated 71.72 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercising their franchise.

DBS Bank India hosts exclusive screening of "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: A Singapore Saga”

Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) DBS Bank India hosted an exclusive, invite-only screening of the documentary "Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: A Singapore Saga" in Delhi on Friday.

Voting ends in Manipur with 76 percent turnout

Imphal, Apr 26 UNI (UNI) Voting for the Outer Manipur LS seat has come to an end with a 76 percent turnout on Friday.

NHRC seeks reports from Odisha and Chhattisgarh governments on Boat tragedy in Mahanadi river

Kendrapara, Apr26 (UNI)The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Secretaries of Odisha and Chhattisgarh on the boat tragedy in the Mahanadi river which claimed eight lives.

Mizoram-Myanmar border closure looms as Assam Rifles inform villagers

Aizawl, April 26 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs is yet to officially inform the Mizoram government of the closure of the Mizoram-Myanmar border, while Assam Rifles personnel have informed villagers along the border areas that the international border will be closed on May 1, a senior home department official said on Friday.

Congress-RJD conspiring to implement religion-based reservations : Modi

Araria, Apr 26 (UNI) Warning against Congress and RJD's conspiracy to implement religion-based reservations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday alleged that the Congress has "stolen" OBCs reservations and transferred the benefits to Muslims in Karnataka.

Mizoram Police bust financial fraud, arrest 11

Aizawl, Apr 26(UNI) A special investigation team (SIT) of Mizoram Police busted a major financial fraud in Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. (MMFSL) in Aizawl and arrested 11 people including the mastermind of the fraud Jakir Hussain (Area Manager, MMFSL)in this connection, state DGP Anil Shukla said on Friday.

Around 72 pc polling in three LS seats in Bengal till 5 PM

Kolkata, Apr 26 (UNI) An estimated 71.72 per cent of over 51,17,955 electorate exercised their franchise in the second phase election to three Lok Sabha seats of Darjeeling, Balurghat and Raiganj in North Bengal districts till 5 PM on Friday.