Met Department issues heatwave alert for Odisha, West Bengal and Telangana

April 19, 2024 9:42 PM

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Met Department issues heatwave alert for Odisha, West Bengal and Telangana

In parts of Haryana and Chandigarh the weather turned gusty after medium to heavy rain and hailstorm hit some parts of the regions today evening. The hail storm was witnessed at Panchkula, Kurukshetra, parts of Ambala  and Pundri in Kaithal district. Some places in Ambala, Panchkula, Karnal, Yamunan...

Bihar Records 48.23% Voter Turnout in First Phase of Lok Sabha Elections

April 19, 2024 9:19 PM

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Bihar Records 48.23% Voter Turnout in First Phase of Lok Sabha Elections

In Bihar, an estimated 48.23 voter turnout was registered in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Gaya, Nawada, Jamui and Aurangabad parliamentary constituencies. Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar HR Shrinivas said polling was peaceful amidst elaborate security arrangements in the four Naxal hit...

Over 63% Voter Turnout in Bastar Lok Sabha Constituency, Chhattisgarh

April 19, 2024 9:18 PM

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Over 63% Voter Turnout in Bastar Lok Sabha Constituency, Chhattisgarh

In Chhattisgarh, more than 63 percent polling was recorded in Maoist affected Bastar LokSabha constituency. Polling was by and large peaceful.           Akashwani correspondent reports that the people of Maoist affected tribal Bastar region of Chhattisgarh today gave a strong message to the undemocr...

Boat Overturns in Mahanadi River, Odisha; Two Dead, Six Missing

April 19, 2024 8:59 PM

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Boat Overturns in Mahanadi River, Odisha; Two Dead, Six Missing

In Odisha, at least two persons lost their lives when a boat overturned in the Mahanadi River near Lakhanpur in Jharsuguda district this afternoon. The death toll may rise as six people, including women and children, are missing. Meanwhile, rescue operations are underway to trace the missing persons...

60 Candidates File Nominations for Assam’s Third Phase Elections

April 19, 2024 8:32 PM

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60 Candidates File Nominations for Assam’s Third Phase Elections

In Assam, 60 candidates have submitted their nomination papers in the third phase. Polling will be held at four seats in this phase including Guwahati, Barpeta, Kokrajhar and Dhubri.  Today was the last date of filing of nomination papers in this phase.

Fire at NTPC North Karanpura Plant in Jharkhand Brought Under Control

April 19, 2024 8:30 PM

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Fire at NTPC North Karanpura Plant in Jharkhand Brought Under Control

A sudden fire broke out today in the late afternoon at National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) North Karanpura located in Tandwa area of Chatra district of Jharkhand. The fire that broke out in the yard number 7 of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) at NTPC North Karanpura complex has been br...