By BD NarayankarChikkaballapur, April 23 (UNI): As the Lok Sabha election in Chikkaballapur approaches, the political atmosphere is charged with anticipation. The contest is shaping up to be one of the most crucial electoral battles in the region, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress vying for victory.
Shimla, April 23 (UNI) Expressing concern over the allure of drugs impacting the electoral process, a voluntary organisation Himachal Gyan Vigyan Samiti on Tuesday stressed the urgent need to curb the scourge of drug abuse during elections.
Mumbai, April 23 (UNI)The Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed a civil suit challenging Syedna Muffadal Saifuddin''s position as the 53rd Dai-al-Mutlaq, or spiritual head, of the Dawoodi Bohra community.
Shillong, April 23 (UNI) Condemning the triple murders in East Garo Hills district, close to the inter-state boundary with neighbouring Assam, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday urged the people of both states not to take the law into their own hands and refrain from ‘vigilante justice’ over the incident.
Itanagar, Apr 23 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik has congratulated Yanung Jamoh Lego on being conferred with Padma Shri award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of herbal medicine and agriculture.
Itanagar, April 23 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik, who is on a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh, visited the world famed Ayodhya Ram Mandir on Tuesday.
Tikamgarh, Apr 23 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda said on Tuesday that half of the leaders of the INDI alliance are in jail, half are on bail, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s anti-corruption campaign will intensify after June 4.
Kolhapur, April 22 (UNI) In a politically significant development, Congress leader Vishal Patil refused to withdraw his candidature from Maharashtra''s Sangli Lok Sabha constituency on Monday and opted to contest as an independent.
Jaipur, April 22 (UNI) Yuzvendra Chahal, the Rajasthan Royals leg-spinner, has etched his name in the history books by becoming the first bowler to claim 200 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chahal reached this milestone during the match against Mumbai Indians here on Monday.
Shimla, April 22 (UNI) Illicit liquor, cash, drugs, and jewellery worth around Rs. 8.40 crore have been seized since the Model Code of Conduct (MMC) came into force in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the Lok Sabha polls and bye-elections to the six assembly constituencies, an election official said on Monday.
Itanagar, April 22 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a fresh poll at eight polling stations in Arunachal Pradesh, which went for simultaneous elections to 18th Lok Sabha and 11th State Legislative Assembly on April 19 last.
Shillong, Apr 22 (UNI) The 61st Raising Day of Headquarter 101 Area was celebrated with traditional military élan and fervour led by Major General Amar Ramdasani, Chief of Staff, Headquarter 101 Area.
Itanagar, Apr 22 (UNI) A minor girl from the Puroik community in East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh, who was allegedly abducted by a woman from another community, has been rescued within 48 hours of “abduction” - thanks to a prompt response by the district administration.
Dharamshala, Apr 22 ( UNI ) BJP on Monday said the law and order situation in Himachal Pradesh was in total shamble and blamed the Congress government led by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for it.
Katihar, Apr 22 (UNI) The veteran leader Tariq Anwar who is in the fray on the ticket of Congress, a constituent unit of the Grand Alliance ( GA) from the Katihar Parliamentary constituency for the 13th consecutive time and had represented the seat five times in the Lok sabha, is all set to face the outgoing JD(U) MP Dulal Chandra Goswami who is in the battleground as JDU candidate of NDA.
Kolkata, Apr 22 (UNI) West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) on Monday announced that it would move Supreme Court to challenge Calcutta High Court ruling cancelling the 2016 appointment panel resulting in the loss of over 25,000 jobs in the government-sponsored and state-aided schools across the state.
Toronto, April 22 (UNI) In a thrilling conclusion to the Candidates Chess Tournament, 17-year-old Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh secured a crucial draw against American chess prodigy Hikaru Nakamura in the 14th and final round here.
Shillong, Apr 20 (UNI) Meghalaya recorded an overall voting percentage of 76.60 percent turnout, the highest voter turnout in its electoral history for any Lok Sabha elections in the state.
Itanagar, Apr 20 (UNI) A polling officer on election duty in Arunachal Pradesh died of a heart attack on Friday, a senior officer said on Saturday.
Itanagar, Apr 20 (UNI) Voting percentage in the Arunachal Pradesh polls has increased to 74.59 per cent, as per the latest data available with the Election Commission.
Itanagar, Apr 20 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Pasang Dorjee Sona on Saturday urged the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to expedite the double-lane highway work in his home district Shi-Yomi.
Bengaluru, April 20 (UNI) DK Suresh, the Congress candidate from Bangalore Rural, dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to tell people what he has done in a decade for Karnataka''s development as well as explain his efforts in tackling rising inflation ahead of PM''s rally today.
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.
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.
Shillong, April 19 (UNI) Political parties in Meghalaya have all expressed confidence of winning the seats their candidates have contested from as almost every party pointed to the robust voter turnout of about 70 per cent to claim their victory.
Shimla, April 19 (UNI) Heavy rain and snow lashed several districts of Himachal Pradesh on Friday evening disrupting normal life.
New Delhi, Apr 19 (UNI) DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has handed over the first batch of the indigenous Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Module to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), marking a significant leap towards self-reliance in aeronautical technologies.
Shillong, Apr 19 (UNI) An estimated 69.91 percent of the total 22,26,567 electorate have cast their ballots as polling for the two Lok Sabha seats - Shillong and Tura - in Meghalaya, passed off peacefully on Friday.
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) More than 65 per cent electorate in Arunachal Pradesh have cast their votes till 5 pm in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, according to the data available with the poll panel.
Beijing, Apr 19 (UNI) Beijing Half Marathon organizers announced on Friday that the four runners who were involved in last Sunday''s controversial race finish have been stripped of medals.
Shillong, Apr 19 (UNI) A festive mood prevailed across Meghalaya as people thronged polling stations to decide the fate of 10 candidates aspiring to be people’s representatives in Shillong and Tura Lok Sabha constituencies.
Kolkata, Apr 19 (UNI) Notwithstanding stray incidents of violence, an estimated 50.96 percent of the 5.6 million electorate on Friday voted in the first six hours across the three Lok Sabha constituencies of northern West Bengal - Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri.
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) In an unfortunate incident, an election official suffered a massive stroke moments before the start of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assembly in Arunachal Pradesh on Friday.
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik, who along with his better half Anagha Parnaik cast their vote in Itanagar on Friday, called upon the state''s electorate to exercise their adult franchise to make the democracy ''success''.
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 19 per cent voting has been recorded till 11 am in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha seats and 11th State Legislative Assembly in Arunachal Pradesh, election officials said.
Shillong, April 19 (UNI) An estimated 13.30 per cent of 22 lakh Meghalaya voters cast their votes till 9.30 am on Friday to decide the electoral fortune of 10 candidates aspiring to represent the Shillong and Tura parliamentary constituencies.
Itanagar, April 19 (UNI) Around 9 per cent of 8.9 crore Arunachal Pradesh voters cast their votes in the first two hours till 9 am in simultaneous elections being held in the state for choosing the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, a senior election official said.
Shillong, Apr 19 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Friday urged voters to exercise their franchise in record numbers as the single-phase Lok Sabha polls began at 7 am on Friday.
Shillong, April 19 (UNI) Polling began peacefully for the two Lok Sabha seats in Meghalaya at around 7 am on Friday amid tight security, a poll official said.
Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Voting for the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and 11th State Legislative Assembly in Arunachal Pradesh began Friday amid tight security. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju is in the fray from Arunachal West seeking a reelection.
Shimla, April 18 (UNI) An Avalanche in Kashang of Himachal Pradesh''s Kinnaur district disrupted road communication for hours on Thursday.
Itanagar, Apr 18 (UNI) Traversing through tough and steep terrains of the Himalayan mountains, navigating dense jungles, crossing traditional hanging bridges, and setting up camps in tents – the Siang district election machinery has to move mountains to conduct polls at the remotest and inaccessible places of the district, ensuring ECI’s commitment that “no voter is left behind”.
Shillong, Apr 18 (UNI) Over 22 lakh electorates in Meghalaya are expected cast their votes on Friday to elect two new members of Lok Sabha from Shillong and Tura parliamentary constituencies, with the number of female voters in the matrilineal state outnumbering males as has been the traditional trend.
Itanagar, Apr 18 (UNI) In an encouraging ‘development’, Arunachal Pradesh is witnessing the women-led conduction of the election process in many pockets of the hilly state, which is going to simultaneous polls on Friday.
Itanagar, Apr 18 (UNI) On the eve of the general elections 2024, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik on Thursday appealed to the State''s electorate to wholeheartedly participate in the greatest ''festival of democracy'' and exercise their franchise to elect their representatives for the 11th State Legislative Assembly and the 18th Lok Sabha.
Itanagar, Apr 18 (UNI) All preparations have been completed in Arunachal Pradesh for the high-voltage electoral battle in its two Lok Sabha and 50 Assembly constituencies.
Belagavi, Apr 18 (UNI) BJP candidate Jagdish Shettar, during the filing of his nomination for the Belagavi Lok Sabha constituency, issued a challenge to the Congress party, asserting that they should aim to secure at least 40 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Ramallah, Apr 18 (UNI) Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa stressed on Wednesday the key challenges facing the Gaza Strip amid ongoing conflict.
Rawalpindi, Apr 18 (UNI) Babar Azam was confident of Pakistan shaping up well for the upcoming ICC Men''s T20 World Cup 2024.
Shillong, Apr 17 (UNI) A day after a 60-metre iron-steel bridge in Meghalaya collapsed, a social activist Nilberth Marak on Wednesday lodged a complaint to the Election Commission of India against government officials for allowing the rampant and illegal exportation of sugar to Bangladesh.
Shillong, April 17 (UNI) In a shocking incident, three youths from Assam were charred to death and the vehicle which they were travelling was set ablaze in Meghalaya by unknown persons, police said on Wednesday.
Itanagar, April 17 (UNI) Amid the ongoing electioneering in Arunachal Pradesh, a Panchayat leader in Longding district was allegedly abducted by the Naga militants, informed sources said on Wednesday.
Shimla, April 17 (UNI) Senior BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday took on the Congress saying its leaders had made sincere efforts to get SS Sukhu to step down as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister after the late February Rajya Sabha election.
Shillong, Apr 17 (UNI) Campaigning ended on Wednesday evening for the two lok sabha seats, Shillong and Tura, which will go to polls in a single phase on April 19.
Itanagar, Apr 17 (UNI) In a ‘rare’ feat, the election authorities in Arunachal Pradesh achieved 100 percent deposition of arm licenses along with weapons ahead of the April 19 simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and 11th Legislative Assembly in the State.
Itanagar, Apr 17 (UNI) Campaigning for the general elections in Arunachal Pradesh drew to a close on Wednesday evening.
Paris, Apr 17 (UNI) With the Olympic flame lit on Tuesday in ancient Olympia, the countdown to the Paris Olympic Games hit the 100-day mark, ushering in a period of intense preparation and growing expectations.
Hyderabad, April 17 (UNI) Sri Rama Navami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, was celebrated with great religious fervour at the historic 17th-century Sri Seetha Ramachandra Swamy temple in Bhadrachalam, Telangana, on Wednesday.
Shillong, April 16 (UNI) A 60-metre iron-steel bridge in Meghalaya collapsed under the impact of two overloaded trucks on Tuesday, snapping road communications. No one was injured, an official said.
Shillong, April 15 (UNI) Vigilance by the police and paramilitary forces has been mounted along the Meghalaya-Assam inter-state boundary and the international border that the state shares with neighbouring Bangladesh in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, scheduled for April 19. Meanwhile, in a significant joint operation conducted on Monday, the troops of BSF Meghalaya Frontier and Meghalaya Police seized a huge quantity of dry betel nuts from the bordering area of the South Garo Hills district of the state.
Shillong, Apr 16 (UNI) The sitting MPs from Shillong and Tura seats are struggling to retain their seats with electorates'' sentiments seemingly against their candidatures and barely three days left to salvage their images before polls are held on April 19.
Shillong, Apr 16 (UNI) The BJP has stated that the victory of candidates of its ally National People’s Party (NPP) in Christian-majority Meghalaya would ensure a “strong Christian representation” in the government at the Centre, which would be formed by the NDA.
Itanagar, April 16 (UNI) Tight security arrangements have been made across Arunachal Pradesh including East Siang district for the simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly to be held on April 19.
Purnia Apr 16 (UNI) Condemning his predecessors and previous governments of Bihar for deliberately neglecting the development of Purnia and Seemanchal region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the development of Seemanchal and Purnia was his mission.
Itanagar, Apr 16 (UNI) The first batch of polling teams of Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district was dispatched with polling materials including Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for two far-flung polling stations in the district, an official in the District Election Office said on Tuesday.
Hyderabad, Apr 16 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Senior Vice President G Niranjan has urged Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar to permit the live telecast of Seetharama Kalyanam in Bhadrachalam.
Sangli, Apr 15 (UNI) In a big jolt to Shiv Sena (UBT), an alliance partner in Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), Congress party leader Vishal Patil filed his nomination paper as an independent candidate from Sangli Lok Sabha constituency on Monday.
Itanagar, April 15 (UNI) The Election Commission has served show cause notices to a number of contesting candidates in Arunachal Pradesh, including the sitting MP and BJP nominee from Arunachal East Parliamentary Constituency, Tapir Gao, for alleged violations of the election Model Code of Conduct (MCC), an official at the Office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said on Monday.
Shillong, April 15 (UNI) Campaigning by the various political parties has reached its peak as Meghalaya is all set to vote in the first phase of the general elections on April 19 to elect members of parliament to represent the Shillong and Tura Lok Sabha seats.
Itanagar, Apr 15 (UNI) Election authorities in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday airlifted the first batch of polling teams with the polling materials including Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for four remotely located polling booths in Pip-Sorang circle under Tali Assembly Constituency in Kra Daadi district bordering China.
Jammu, April 15 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Working President and Lok Sabha candidate from Jammu-Reasi Constituency Raman Bhalla on Monday claimed that priority of BJP regime was never to empower people by strengthening democratic institutions but those at the helm of affairs wanted to accomplish their nefarious designs by controlling such institutions through undemocratic means.
Dharamshala, April 15 (UNI) BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha constituency of Himachal Pradesh and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut called on Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama at his palace in Dharamshala on Monday.
Itanagar, Apr 15 (UNI) In the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ and promoting amity amongst the people from different parts of the nation, the Arunachal Pradesh Raj Bhavan here on Monday celebrated the Himachal Diwas.
Itanagar, Apr 15 (UNI) In a bid to curb misuse of money and muscle power in ensuing elections, the Arunachal Indigenous Tribes’ Forum (AITF), a conglomeration of various community-based organizations (CBOs) has launched the “Clean Election Campaign”.
Itanagar, Apr 14 (UNI) As Arunachal Pradesh readies for the ensuing general elections, a youth was allegedly killed in poll-related violence at 14th Mile Labour Camp, near Tenga in West Kameng district.
Shillong, Apr 13 (UNI) The Meghalaya Police along with central armed paramilitary forces on Saturday intensified ‘area domination’ by organizing marches through sensitive areas across the state with the April 19 polling date just a week away.
New Delhi, April 13 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in its spot enquiry into West Bengal’s Sandeshkali case flagged several instances of atrocities stating that that there was a violation of human rights due to negligence in the prevention of such acts.
Jirang, Apr 13 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Saturday said that some political parties in the state are trying to “disintegrate the state on communal lines” and urged voters to exercise their right to vote and stop these parties from coming to power.
Itanagar, Apr 13 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik on Saturday extended warm greetings and best wishes to the people of the state as well as neighbouring Assam on the festive occasion of Bohag Bihu, also called Rongali Bihu, which heralds the Assamese New Year and harvest season in Assam.
Itanagar, Apr 13 (UNI) Ahead of ensuing general elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and 11th Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh, the West Siang District Police along with the Central Armed Police Forces personnel on Saturday conducted flag march at the Aalo township in a bid to instill confidence among the voters for a free and fair polls.
Lucknow, Apr 13 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj established the Khalsa Panth in 1699 as a force to protect the country and religion and the Panth continues to uphold the flag of religion with pride in the world without stopping, wavering or bowing down even today.
Itanagar, Apr 13 (UNI) Former Union Minister and present BJP MLA candidate from Pasighat West Assembly Constituency, Ninong Ering escaped a road accident with minor injuries on Saturday.
Itanagar, Apr 13 (UNI) Former Union Minister and BJP candidate from Pasighat West Assembly Constituency, Ninong Ering sustained minor injuries in a road accident on Saturday.
Shimla, April 12 (UNI) To ensure peaceful, inducement free and fair elections in the State, as many as 61472 licensed weapons have been deposited till Friday evening. This was revealed by the spokesperson of the State election department here.
Shimla, Apr 12(UNI) In the midst of political upheaval in Himachal Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is getting ready for the upcoming by-elections.
Shimla, April 12(UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has extended the scope of special planning areas, with a particular focus on Hatkoti in Shimla district, along with Manikaran and Naggar in Kullu district.
Itanagar, Apr 12 (UNI) Unidentified miscreants burnt down a vehicle of the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) President and MLA candidate from Koloriang constituency in Kurung Kumey district, Kahfa Bengia, on Friday.
Shimla, April 12 (UNI) The Jal Shakti Department has imposed a complete ban on the granting of new water connections to end water shortage in Himachal Pradesh in the summer season, said an official spokesman on Friday.
Gadag, April 12 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai''s tirade against the Congress government''s alleged lack of development initiatives and financial mismanagement took a poignant turn as he highlighted the plight of women attempting to avail benefits under the Gruha Laxmi scheme.
Jammu, Apr 12 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Working President and the Congress candidate for the Jammu Lok Sabha seat Raman Bhalla on Friday said that the BJP government insulted people by downgrading historical Dogra state and asserted that statehood is our right and we shall get it given Supreme Court orders.
Pune, Apr 12 (UNI) Day temperatures were appreciably above normal (3.1°C to 5.0°C) at a few places over Arunachal Pradesh; at isolated places over Assam and Meghalaya; above normal (1.6°C to 3.0°C) at many places over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, Kerala and Mahe; at a few places over west Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal; at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Maharashtra, north interior Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam.
Bengaluru, Apr 12 (UNI) Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza expressed his disappointment after his team went down to Mohun Bagan Super Giant in their final Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Thursday night.
Itanagar, Apr 12 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) will be sending an additional 10 companies of Special Forces to Arunachal Pradesh to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful conduct of the ensuing general elections in the hilly state.
Hamirpur (HP), Apr 11 (UNI) The BJP on Thursday organised a massive rally at Gandhi chowk here and presented a joint face in which the veteran and new leaders of the party were present.
KANGRA, April 11 ( UNI) Former Assembly Speaker and BJP in-charge of Kangra Chamba parliamentary constituency Vipin Singh Parmar on Thursday said the Congress party in Himachal Pradesh is losing ground and BJP would form the government in Himachal Pradesh after the June polls.
Shimla, Apr 11 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh''s Deputy Chief Minister, Mukesh Agnihotri, denounced the Bharatiya Janata Party''s (BJP) attempt to destabilise the Congress-led government in Himachal Pradesh.
Itanagar, Apr 11 (UNI) Ahead of the general elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and 11th Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh, Namsai District Magistrate CR Khampa on Thursday promulgated Section 144-A(1) of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in Namsai Assembly Constituency.
Shillong, Apr 11 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has assured full protection for all the citizens, following a spate of killings of non-tribals in the State.
New Delhi, Apr 11 (UNI) Punjab FC head coach Staikos Vergetis expressed delight in his team’s second-half performance as they wrapped up their inaugural season in the Indian Super League (ISL) with a 4-1 win over East Bengal FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday night.
Itanagar, Apr 11 (UNI) About 115 (81 per cent) out of 142 (143-1) candidates in fray for the April 19 Assembly election in Arunachal Pradesh are crorepatis, according to a report.
Kolkata, Apr 11 (UNI) Calcutta High Court has ordered a CBI probe into the alleged molestation of women, land grabbing of the tribal people and intimidation at Sandeshkhali in West Bengal''s North 24 Parganas by some TMC leaders, court sources said on Thursday.
Shillong, Apr 10 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday removed Bruno A. Sangma, the Superintendent of Police, North Garo Hills in Meghalaya, and ordered the posting of Abraham Sangma in his place.
Shimla, Apr 10 (UNI) A young man lost a leg at the PGI Chandigarh on Wednesday a day after he suffered major injuries while saving two kids about to hit by a moving train on Tuesday.
Shimla, Apr 10 (UNI) Many huts were gutted in a devastating fire near village Basal under the Una district of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, the state Disaster Management Authority spokesperson confirmed.
Shillong, Apr 10 (UNI) The High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association on Wednesday condemned a threat issued to two leading advocates of the city by “some miscreants” threatening them with dire consequences if they continued to represent certain clients and participate in suits involving those clients.
Shillong, Apr 10 (UNI) In another shocking incident, a non-tribal labourer was allegedly lynched to death, and another seriously injured, by masked men here in Meghalaya on Wednesday.
Itanagar, Apr 10 (UNI) BJP national president JP Nadda on Wednesday alleged that the opposition INDIA bloc is a coalition of dynasty-oriented parties and a conglomeration of corrupt outfits, who are working towards saving the corrupt.
Itanagar, Apr 10 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik has said that the state, with its cultural mosaic, is the best example of unity in diversity.
Bengaluru, Apr 10 (UNI) Bengaluru FC will host Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here in the Indian Super League (ISL) match on Thursday at 7:30 pm IST.
Itanagar, Apr 10 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party National President Jagat Prakash Nadda, along with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and state president Biyuram Wahge, released the BJP’s Sankalp Patra (manifesto) for the state Assembly Election here on Wednesday.
Toronto, Apr 10 (UNI) The Indiana Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton finished with a game-high 30 points, five assists, and five rebounds in the team''s 140-123 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday evening.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Apr 10 (UNI) Dr Mohan Bhagwat, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak, will inaugurate the office of Dattaji Bhale Memorial Committee near MIT College in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on April 11.
Jaipur, April 9 (UNI) The upcoming IPL match between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals is generating significant excitement among cricket enthusiasts. Gujarat, despite facing recent setbacks, is determined to challenge Rajasthan''s unbeaten streak and emerge victorious.
Kolkata, Apr 9 (UNI) A Police Constable, identified as Sandip Saha, was seriously wounded in an attack by unidentified miscreants at the Situlia police camp in West Bengal''s North 24 Parganas, Police said on Tuesday.
Jamshedpur, Apr 9 (UNI) Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil expressed gratitude to the club and their fans as they prepare to host FC Goa in their final match of the league season in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the JRD Tata Sports Complex here on Tuesday evening.
Shillong, April 8 (UNI) Meghalaya police have arrested two persons for allegedly disturbing the election campaign of National People’s Party (NPP) Lok Sabha candidate from Shillong parliamentary seat, Dr. Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh, on Monday evening.
Vijayawada, April 8 (UNI) The TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu here on Monday promised a Rs 6,000 monthly pension for the physically challenged if the TDP, Jana Sena, and the BJP alliance voted to power.
Itanagar, April 8 (UNI) The law enforcement agencies in poll-bound Arunachal Pradesh have confiscated over Rs 5.87 crore in cash during pre- and post-MCC (Model Code of Conduct) implementation, an election official said on Monday.
New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI)The Delhi High Court will pronounce its verdict on Tuesday on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the money laundering case related to the alleged liquor policy scam.
Itanagar, Apr 8 (UNI) The elections for the two Parliamentary Constituencies in Arunachal Pradesh – Arunachal East and Arunachal West – will be held on April 19.
Managua, April 8 (UNI) Nicaragua calls on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to oblige Germany to halt military assistance to Israel that can be used in violation of the Genocide Convention, Nicaragua''s agent ambassador to the ICJ, Carlos Jose Arguello Gomez, said on Monday.
Bengaluru, April 8 (UNI) BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal courted controversy inviting condemnation following his comment on Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao''s household while insinuating that Rao''s household is "half Pakistani" due to his wife''s Muslim identity. It has stirred a political storm in the Congress-ruled state.
By Ashok Raina Kangra, Apr 8 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Monday alleged that Sudhir Sharma, a former Congress MLA who recently joined the BJP and is contesting from the Dharamnshala assembly seat on a BJP ticket, was the kingpin of the money transaction that took place in the state.
Shillong, Apr 7 (UNI) Former Meghalaya Minister and senior Congress legislator, Dr. Celestine Lyngdoh on Sunday took a jibe at BJP, saying that the party has shied away from contesting the two Lok Sabha seats from Meghalaya, which would ensure that the Congress nominees will win both the seats without much effort.
Shillong, Apr 7 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) Chief, Conrad Sangma, said on Sunday that his party would always be the first to stand up for indigenous communities of the northeastern states.
Itanagar, Apr 7 (UNI) Voting for the two Parliamentary constituencies in the frontier state of Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal West and Arunachal East will be held in the first of the seven-phase polls on April 19.
Hyderabad, April 7 (UNI) G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister and President of Telangana''s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has extended an invitation to Rahul Gandhi for a debate regarding the Congress election manifesto.
Itanagar, April 7 (UNI) The process of commissioning Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for the upcoming simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh commenced in all districts on Saturday amidst tight security.
Itanagar, Apr 6 (UNI) While enforcing election model code of conduct (MCC) in Arunachal Pradesh, the law enforcement agencies deployed to curb unlawful activities including use of money and promising freebies during elections, on Saturday seized over Rs 21 lakh in cash in two separate incidents in the state.
Shillong, Apr 6 (UNI) In a major fire, rolls of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes worth over Rs 80 lakhs melted into flames here in Meghalaya on Saturday evening.
Itanagar, Apr 6 (UNI) Much to the delight of nature lovers especially conservationists, a remarkable discovery unfolded in the heart of Tale Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh with a group of butterfly enthusiasts documenting for the first time in India an elusive butterfly species, Neptis philyra, a member of the family Nymphalidae recently.
Kahalgaon, Apr 6 (UNI) Kahalgaon super thermal power station of NTPC produced 16555.02 Million Units (MU) of power in fiscal 2023-24, surpassing surpassing all previous records.
Itanagar, Apr 6 (UNI) In a remarkable display of dedication and commitment, the General Observer for Anini Assembly Constituency in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley district, HN Gopalakrishna, IAS embarked on a foot march to visit polling stations, including those situated in remote areas to ensure inclusivity and integrity of the electoral process.
Palampur Apr 6 ( UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Union Minister Shanta Kumar on Saturday appealed to Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to deposit Rs 30 crore for the construction of building of the Dharmasala campus of the Central University in Kangra district before the visit of the President for the convocation of the University. Shanta Kumar said the construction of the building of the Central University in Dharamshala has stopped as the state government did not deposit Rs 30 crore for it. He said the government had deposited money for the Dehra campus of the university and the construction is going on there but the government did not deposit Rs. 30 crore for the construction of the Dharamshala campus building. He alleged that this step-motherly treatment was very unfortunate.
Itanagar, Apr 6 (UNI) In the run up to the forthcoming simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and 11th Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh, Inspector General of Police, PHQ Itanagar, Take Ringu has emphasized the necessity of readiness to manage any situation, suggesting the utilization of Gaon Burahs’ services for smooth and peaceful conduct of the polls.
Shillong, Apr 5 (UNI) The Voice of the People Party (VPP), an emerging political party in Meghalaya, on released its manifesto with local issues which resonates with the sentiments of the people in Khasi-Jaintia Hills.
Itanagar, Apr 5 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the North East - earlier known for underdevelopment, neglect, inaccessibility, and extremism - has witnessed a “complete transformation” since the Modi-led BJP government came to power in 2014.
Shillong, Apr 5 (UNI) Hundreds of people on Friday assembled at Byrnihat, the northern entry-point of Meghalaya, to listen to the message from the U Sangot, the traditional Khasi information broadcaster, which has been adopted as a part of the Election Commission of India’s voter awareness programme in the tribal-majority state.
Shillong, Apr 5 (UNI) The National People’s Party (NPP) on Friday distanced itself from the seizure of cash from a vehicle which was following the convoy of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who is also national president of the party in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday.
Shimla, Apr 5 (UNI) President Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will visit Himachal Pradesh from April 30 to May 5, and will stay at Rashtrapati Niwas, Mashobra.
Kolhapur, April 5 (UNI) The two-member expert committee, formed to inspect the damaged idol of ''Karveernivasini'' Goddess Shree Mahalaxmi, known as "Ambabai", on Friday concluded in its report that there was a need for immediate conservation of the idol.
Itanagar, Apr 5 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik has said that the hilly state of Arunachal Pradesh is a blessed land of numerous tribes who have maintained their customs and traditions over the years.
Shillong, Apr 4 (UNI) The authorities in Meghalaya seized cash, drugs and freebies amounting to Rs 71.78 lakh across the state on Thursday. Chief Electoral Officer, Dr. B.D.R Tiwari said.
Itanagar, Apr 4 (UNI) The flying squads and static surveillance teams deployed in poll-bound Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday confiscated more than Rs 1.38 crore while being engaged in vehicles checking in various parts of the State, an election official said.
Shillong, Apr 4 (UNI) Meghalaya is fully prepared for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled on April 19 especially in polling stations near the international border with Bangladesh and those along the inter-state border with Assam.
Itanagar, Apr 4 (UNI) A tribal woman was killed on the spot and three others were injured when the vehicle they were traveling in was hit by a giant boulder on the Pasighat-Pangin road in the Gaaling area of Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang district on Thursday.
Shimla, Apr 4 (UNI) Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur hailed the ruling of Himachal Pradesh High Court to restore the Loktantra Prahari Samman Rashi which was closed by the Congress government recently.
Cooch Behar, Apr 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi kickstarted hismaiden election rally in Bengal on Thursday, assuring the people of the state that theperpetrators, especially of Sandeshkhali, will be punished severelyand appealed to theelectorate to vote as a leader without fear.
Itanagar, Apr 4 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik on Thursday greeted the people of the State on the eve of Mopin, the annual agro-based festival of the Galo community. He hoped that the festivity would promote peace and communal harmony among all tribes of the State.
New Delhi, Apr 4 (UNI) The rural and semi-urban entrepreneurs face several challenges but inability to file and manage business taxes like GST and lack of awareness of business set up cost are key problems, finds a survey by Bhartiya Yuva Shkati Trust (BYST).
Shillong, Apr 3 (UNI) Meghalaya BJP vice president and member of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Bernard N Marak has written to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who is also president of the National People’s Party (NPP), protesting an election speech made by an NPP legislator, which according to him was “insulting towards the Hindus”.
Shillong, Apr 3 (UNI) Five unidentified miscreants hurled a petrol bomb on a police vehicle parked inside Mawlai police station here in Meghalaya in the early hours of Wednesday. No one was injured in the attack, police said.
New Delhi, Apr 3 (UNI) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on the plea of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the money laundering case related to the alleged liquor policy scam.
Washington, Apr 3 (UNI) The US warning for Russia about a potential terrorist attack allegedly mentioned Crocus City Hall as a possible target, The Washington Post reported, citing an unnamed US official.
Itanagar, Apr 2 (UNI) Three people from Kerala, including two women, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in a hotel at Hapoli, Ziro, in Lower Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh, on Tuesday, police said.
Jammu, Apr 2 (UNI) Thanking people for turning in thousands in his support during filing nomination papers for Lok Sabha elections from Jammu constituency, Congress candidate Raman Bhalla on Tuesday said that the Congress party will return to power to address the problems of a common man.
Itanagar, Apr 2 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphatically said on Tuesday that the northeasternmost state in India’s North East is “an inalienable integral part of India.”Khandu’s statement came after the Chinese government gave ''some ''standardised'' geographical names to some places in Arunachal Pradesh, which China claims is the southern part of Tibet.
Shillong, Apr 2 (UNI) Meghalaya police have arrested two Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) activists in connection with the killings of two non-tribals at Ichamati village along the India-Bangladesh border on March 27.
Itanagar, Apr 2 (UNI) The Congress party in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday released its poll manifesto for the ensuing simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and 11th Legislative Assembly of the Northeastern state, giving “job guarantee” to the youths besides pledging to do away with the New Pension Scheme and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme.
New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday slammed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar describing his response as ''''weak and inflexible'''' to China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh.
Shimla, Apr 2 (UNI) As many as 20 voters in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, who have crossed the age of hundred, are ready to cast their vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha election to strengthen democracy, District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner, Solan. Manmohan Sharma said on Tuesday.
Shillong, Apr 2 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) President, Conrad Sangma, said that his party has never compromised on issues that are in the interest of the nation, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at the centre.
New Delhi, Apr 2 (UNI) India on Tuesday "firmly" rejected the renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh by China, "asserting that assigning invented names will not alter the reality that Arunachal Pradesh is, has been, and will always be an integral and inalienable part of India."
New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday referred the petition, filed by the State of Kerala against the Union of India, challenging the limits imposed on the State''s borrowing capacities, to a five-judge Constitution Bench for further directions.
Itanagar, Apr 1 (UNI) Asserting that the Election Commission was committed to ensuring free, fair, and peaceful elections, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain said on Monday that the election machinery in the state will not allow any interference in the ensuing poll process.
Mumbai, Apr 1 (UNI) In a disappointing start for the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, their batting performance against the Rajasthan Royals turned into a nightmare.
Shillong, April 1 (UNI) A boy was killed, 25 others injured and over 4000 people were affected in 98 villages by a devastating storm in Meghalaya, officials said on Monday.
Shillong, Apr 1 (UNI) The Election Commission has sanctioned the deployment of 40 companies of the Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) to assist in the conduct of free and fair Lok Sabha elections in Meghalaya, which go to the polls in the first phase on April 19, a senior election official said on Monday.
Shillong, Apr 1 (UNI) The All India Junior Boys Selection Committee (U-19 Boys) of the BCCI has selected four Meghalaya cricketers to attend U-19 Boys National Cricket Academy (NCA) camps scheduled from April 26 to May 22, 2024, in different parts of the country’s The four are Angkit Tamang, Pushkar Raj Singh, Kishlay Vishlux, and Shavian P. Blah.
Shillong, Apr 1 (UNI) Campaigning has gained momentum in Meghalaya, which will vote for the Lok Sabha elections in the first phase on April 19, with candidates trying to woo voters.
Itanagar, Apr 1 (UNI) The State Foundation Day of Odisha was celebrated at the Arunachal Pradesh Raj Bhavan here on Monday.
Kolkata, Apr 01 (UNI) Tata International Limited, the global trading and distribution arm of the Tata Group, has appointed Rajeev Singhal as its Managing Director.
Bengaluru, Apr 1 (UNI) HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) recorded its highest ever revenue from operations, exceeding Rs 29,810 crores for the financial year ending on 31 March 2024, representing a double-digit growth of around 11 percent compared to the previous financial year, which had seen a growth of 9 percent.
Kakinada, Mar 31 (UNI) Collector J Nivas said on Sunday that strong rooms, counting halls and reception centres pertaining to the Kakinada Parliamentary and seven Assembly constituencies would be arranged at the JNTUK to ensure smooth conduct of the election process.
Hyderabad, Mar 31 (UNI) Mumbai City FC will travel to take on Hyderabad FC at the Gachibowli Stadium in Matchweek 20 of the Indian Super League (ISL) match here on Monday.
Shillong, Mar 31 (UNI) A severe storm caused widescale damage in Meghalaya leaving over 200 people homeless and uprooting several trees.
Shillong, Mar 31 (UNI) A severe storm caused severe damage in Meghalaya leaving more 200 people homeless and uprooted a number of trees.
Itanagar, Mar 31 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pawan Kumar Sain said that around 2,000 people, including habitual offenders or those with such track records have been bound down in different parts of the State, in a bid to avert any kind of law and order situation on the poll day so as to ensure free and fair elections.
Itanagar, Mar 31 (UNI) After ten Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates were elected to Arunachal Pradesh state Assembly unopposed and 41 candidates withdrew their candidature on Saturday, altogether 133 contestants remained in the fray for the remaining 50 Assembly seats in the hilly Northeastern state, election officials said on Sunday.
Shillong, Mar 30 (UNI) In the wake of the day light lynching of two non-tribal persons, the Coordination and Welfare Committee (CWC) Shella Bholaganj Block and adjoining areas has petitioned Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to ensure security of the minority communities living in the border village.
Shillong, Mar 30 (UNI) A cultural extravaganza featuring the vibrant colours of Rajasthan was organised at Raj Bhavan here in Meghalaya in celebration of the 75th Foundation Day of Rajasthan on Saturday.
Itanagar, Mar 30 (UNI) Aimed at strengthening the unity and integrity of India, with states across the country celebrating each other’s foundation day through the Govt of India’s ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative, the state foundation day of Rajasthan was celebrated with traditional Rajasthani fervour and enthusiasm at the Arunachal Pradesh Raj Bhavan here on Saturday.
Itanagar, Mar 30 (UNI) Aimed at strengthening the unity and integrity of India with states across the country, by celebrating each other’s foundation day through Government of India’s ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative, the State foundation day of Rajasthan was celebrated with traditional Rajasthani fervour and enthusiasm at the Arunachal Pradesh Raj Bhavan here on Saturday.
Shillong, Mar 30 (UNI) Battle lines are drawn for the April 19 Lok Sabha election in Meghalaya with the withdrawal of nominations coming to an end on Saturday.
Itanagar, Mar 30 (UNI) Ahead of the April 19 polls, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday opened its account with a bang by winning 10 Assembly seats unopposed.
Hong Kong, Mar 30 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 hit Halmahera, Indonesia at 2356 GMT on Friday, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences said.
Srinagar, Mar 30 (UNI) Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed widespread rainfall in the last 24 hours, while the upper reaches experienced snowfall, bringing down the temperatures.
Itanagar, Mar 30 (UNI) As the tradition of getting elected unopposed to the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly continues unabated, with the ''money culture’ playing a key role, a cross-section of society aired diverse opinions regarding elections, the festival of democracy.
Itanagar, Mar 29 (UNI) In a repeat of previous poll outcomes, the hilly Northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh is ‘set’ to witness seven candidates from ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including Chief Minister Pema Khandu, getting elected ''''unopposed'''' to the 11th Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh, ''''without a contest''''. After ‘complete’ scrutiny of nominations filed for all 60 Assembly Constituencies, including the ‘adjourned’ scrutiny of papers done for Itanagar and Daporijo seats today, altogether seven validly nominated BJP candidates were found to be opponent free, and they are likely to be declared elected unopposed on Saturday after the last date of withdrawal of candidature, Joint Chief Electoral Officer Liken Koyu said.
Dushanbe, Mar 29 (UNI) Nine residents of a suburb of Dushanbe have been detained over links to the terrorists who attacked the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow last week, a Tajik intelligence source told Sputnik on Friday.
Shimla, Mar 29(UNI) Mainly dry weather prevailed in Himachal Pradesh on Friday. However, light clouds are hovering in the sky and light rain and snowfall occur at few places in the high reaches.
Dharamshala, Mar 28 (UNI) BJP state President Rajeev Bindal on Thursday urged Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Pathania to accept the resignations of the three independent MLAs who had put in their papers before the Speaker.
Shillong, Mar 28 (UNI) Meghalaya police on Thursday said probe is on into the killing of two persons in Ichamati and Dalda in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district along the India-Bangladesh border, even though no arrest was made in this connection till the filing of this report.
Shillong, Mar 28 (UNI) The nomination papers of ten candidates seeking to contest from two parliamentary seats in Meghalaya, Shillong, and Tura, were found valid during scrutiny on Thursday, an official said.
Itanagar, Mar 28 (UNI) Pre-poll violence broke out in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday during scrutiny of nomination papers for the April 19 Assembly elections, in which the Longding SP sustained injuries.
Shillong, Mar 28 (UNI) Incumbent Lok Sabha Member and Congress nominee from Shillong, Vincent Pala, is the richest candidate while sitting Lok Sabha, and National People’s Party (NPP) nominee from Tura, Agatha Sangma, is the second wealthiest one in the fray for the April 19 Lok Sabha polls in Meghalaya.
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts of Arunachal Pradesh for another period of six months declaring them as ‘disturbed area’ with effect from April 1.
Itanagar, Mar 28 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and four other candidates of the Saffron party are ''set’ to be declared elected unopposed as none of their opponents had filed nominations against them in the five Legislative Assembly Constituencies till Wednesday (March 27), the last date of filing nominations for the April 19 polls.
Baghdad, Mar 28 (UNI) The Iraqi Parliamentary Human Rights Committee has said that overcrowding is the most prominent challenge in Iraqi prisons, stressing that there are about 8,000 convicts sentenced to death whose sentences have not yet been implemented, the official al-Sabah newspaper reported Wednesday.
Shillong, Mar 27 (UNI) Two persons were found killed in Ichamati and Dalda in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills District along the India-Bangladesh border on Wednesday, even as district authorities imposed curfew in Ichamati, police said.
Itanagar, Mar 27 (UNI) As many as 197 candidates from different political parties including Independents have filed their nominations for the April 19 Assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh.
Shillong, Mar 27 (UNI) Altogether, 11 candidates, including two sitting MPs, have filed their nomination papers for the Lok Sabha elections in Meghalaya, which will go to the polls on April 19 to elect Lok Sabha representatives from the Shillong and Tura parliamentary constituencies.
Mahendraganj, Mar 27 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday sought people’s mandate to re-elect incumbent Lok Sabha member Agatha K. Sangma for the fourth term.
Shimla, Mar 27 (UNI) Still smarting under the humiliation of the recent Rajya Sabha poll setback caused by the cross-voting of six party MLAs, allegedly with the blessings of some trusted top leaders in the state, the Himachal Pradesh Congress bigwigs huddled in Chandigarh on Wednesday in a bid to heal the continuing rifts in the organisation.
Hyderabad, Mar 27 (UNI) BRS working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday challenged Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to contest in Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency in the upcoming elections.
Shimla, Mar 26 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday greeted Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for jumping into politics.
Itanagar, Mar 26 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of Tarh Johny (in place of Takam Pario) for the ensuing general election to the Legislative Assembly of Arunachal Pradesh from Palin constituency in Kra Daadi district, Congress sources said.
Chennai, Mar 26 (UNI) After a brisk start by the openers, defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), powered by a rapid fire half century by south paw Shivam Dube, scored 206 for six in their second IPL match against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the M.A.Chidambaram stadium here on Tuesday night.
Itanagar, Mar 26 (UNI) Union Minister and sitting MP Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday filed his nomination as BJP candidate for the Arunachal West parliamentaryLok Sabha seat, official sources said.
Bengaluru, Mar 26 (UNI) BS Yediyurappa, the veteran BJP leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka, is facing a significant challenge in managing dissent within the party while also maintaining electoral prospects ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka.
Hyderabad, Mar 26 (UNI) BRS Working President and former Minister K T Rama Rao (KTR) asserted on Tuesday that the Congress lacks the strength to halt the BJP''s progress, drawing attention to the confounding state of the Congress party in Telangana and mirroring the BJP''s influence.
Shimla, Mar 26 (UNI) The BJP National Election Committee announced to allot tickets to all the six disqualified Congress MLAs of Himachal Pradesh Assemblyfor the by-election.
Ankara, Mar 26 (UNI) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may pay an official visit to the United States in the second half of May if there are no changes in the presidential schedule, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Moscow, Mar 26 (UNI) The Moscow Basman District Court on Monday approved the detention of three more people involved in Friday''s terrorist attack at a concert hall in the suburbs of Moscow.
Shillong, Mar 25 (UNI) Meghalaya’s opposition Voice of the People Party (VPP) on Monday asked the Regional Democratic Alliance (RDA) formed by the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP), to withdraw its nominee from the Lok Sabha polls if they were “true” regional parties.
Washington, Mar 25 (UNI) The UN Security Council on Monday started its meetings with a moment of silence to mourn the victims of the deadly terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue outside Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Moscow, Mar 25 (UNI) One Moldovan citizen has been killed in the deadly terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall concert venue just outside Moscow, the Moldovan Foreign Ministry said on Monday, without specifying the name of the deceased.
Shimla, Mar 25 (UNI) 17 bus passengers had a narrow escape when their vehicle was hit by an avalanche near Teling Nala on the Keylong-Manali road on Sunday.
Srinagar, Mar 25 (UNI) Director General (DG) of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Daljit Singh Chaudhary commended the personnel for their exemplary service in the challenging terrain of the Kashmir Valley.