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Opposition Party Raises Concerns Over Voter Deletions in Odisha

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Bhubaneswar, April 20 (IANS) The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Monday raised serious concerns over the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that the names of a large number of voters are being deleted from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.The party, while addressing a press conference held here on Monday, said that similar concerns regarding large-scale deletions are now emerging in Odisha as well.Speaking at the press conf…

One Dead, Three Missing as Migrant Boat Sinks off Greek Island

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Athens, Dec 29 (IANS) One person died while three remained missing after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Samos on Monday, according to the coast guard.As many as 26 migrants reached shore in the Petalides area and informed authorities that others were still at sea, Euro News reported. The boat had capsized early Monday.Coast guard vessels, a helicopter, a private boat and ground teams have started a search and rescue operation. Body of a woman was found during the search while search…