Jhargram (West Bengal), May 4 (IANS) The shopkeeper who had served Bengal’s popular ‘jhalmuri’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his campaign in the state last month, on Monday said that the iconic snack has now become “famous” across the nation after his visit.Weeks after PM Modi brought ‘jhalmuri’ into the national spotlight, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is now using the same as a symbol of celebration, with trends in the Assembly elections reflecting a clear majority for the part…
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Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) As vote counting was underway in Kerala with the UDF ahead, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday expressed confidence that his party will secure a comfortable majority to form the government. Talking to IANS, Tharoor said: “I am very enthusiastic. The trends so far are positive and better than we expected. I believe we will see good results today and secure a comfortable majority.”He added that while Kerala remains a state with diverse and strong political opinio…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) For the first time, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is trailing as are several of his cabinet colleagues. State Congress president and fighting his own battle in his home turf, Sunny Joseph, said this was a clear trend, and nothing is stopping them from storming to power.As counting gathers pace, it signals a challenging day for the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).As per the latest trends, 14 ministers, including CM Vijayan, are trailing in their respective co…
Dehradun, May 3 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anil Baluni on Sunday announced that a new train service between Ramnagar and Dehradun has been approved, terming it a significant boost to railway connectivity in Uttarakhand.In a post shared on social media platform X, Baluni said he had received a letter from Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirming the approval for the operation of the new train, which he had earlier requested.Calling it another achievement in the expansion of …
Bhopal/Jabalpur, May 3 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh’s Culture and Tourism Minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi on Sunday termed the Bargi Dam cruise tragedy in Jabalpur “deeply distressing” and acknowledged that while a sudden storm triggered the sinking of the vessel, negligence at some level cannot be ruled out.In an exclusive conversation with IANS after the four-day-long search operation concluded on Sunday, the Minister outlined the government’s position, the ongoing inquiry, and the immediate …
Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), May 3 (IANS) The process of reverification and recounting of postal ballots in the Sringeri constituency in the 2023 Assembly elections on the orders of the Karnataka High Court has been completed, and a report has been submitted to the Election Commission of India. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday claimed victory based on the figures provided by the Election Officer, though the official result is yet to be announced by the ECI. However, on Saturday, sitting…
Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) People in the West Bengal’s Falta Assembly constituency on Saturday staged a protest against alleged “hooliganism” by Trinamool Congress activists. The locals claimed that voting in the area has been “rigged” in the last 15 years and urged for re-polling before the results of the Assembly elections are announced on May 4.Locals in the Hashim Nagar area of the constituency alleged that Trinamool Congress leader Israfil Chakdar has threatened women and children in the area.”Y…
Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Friday stated that strict action will be taken against those who create trouble or on account of any laxity during the vote count for the state Assembly polls.Describing the preparations for the election results on Monday, the Bengal CEO said: “Counting will happen according to the rules and regulations. We have made the entire circular according to all the guidelines.””We will take a certificate from each of the DO…
Bhopal, April 28 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Tuesday that the state government will construct a pilgrimage site dedicated to freedom fighter Raja Hirdeshah Lodhi at Hirapur along the Narmada river and include his life and contributions in the academic curriculum. The announcements were made while addressing a large gathering at Bhopal’s Jamboree Maidan on the occasion of ‘Shaurya Diwas’, marking the 168th death anniversary of Raja Hirdeshah.”A pilgrimage site dedicat…
Gandhinagar, April 28 (IANS) The counting of votes for Gujarat’s extensive local body elections is scheduled on Tuesday, with results expected later in the day, according to officials from the State Election Commission.The counting process will determine the outcome across 15 Municipal Corporations, 84 Municipalities, 34 District Panchayats and 260 Taluka Panchayats, where polling was held on April 26.Officials said counting will begin at designated centres, with security and administrative ar…