Puducherry, May 13 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government headed by N. Rangasamy assumed office in Puducherry on Wednesday, with the veteran leader taking oath as Chief Minister for a record fifth term. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Puducherry Lok Bhavan, where Lieutenant Governor K. Kailasanathan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rangasamy and the newly inducted ministers.Along with the Chief Minister, BJP MLA A. Namassivayam and All India N.R. Congress…
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Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Friday quashed the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s decision to appoint college teachers as presiding officers for the forthcoming two-phase Assembly polls in the state.A single-judge bench of Justice Krishna Rao quashed the ECI’s order.The Commission had appointed assistant professor-rank college teachers to work as presiding officers for the upcoming Assembly elections in the state, issuing the notification a few days ago.It also anno…
Puducherry, April 4 (IANS) Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay intensified his election campaign in Puducherry on Saturday, asserting that his party has fielded candidates who stand “with the people, as one among them”.With polling for the 30-member Puducherry Assembly scheduled for April 9, political activity has reached a peak, with just four days left for campaigning.Vijay addressed a public gathering at Thattanchavadi market area, drawing a sizeable crowd o…