Guwahati, May 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that more than 800 Eidgah committees across the state have called for restrictions on cow slaughter ahead of Eid, describing the move as an important step towards maintaining communal harmony and peaceful coexistence in Assam.Speaking to reporters, Sarma said many members of the Muslim community in Assam had voluntarily decided not to sacrifice cows during the upcoming festival while respecting the sentiments of t…
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Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (IANS) Even before formally taking oath as Kerala’s next Chief Minister, V. D. Satheesan has moved swiftly to send out a vital political message — that the era of intimidating VIP convoys, massive traffic blocks, and fortress-style security may soon become a thing of the past.The incoming Chief Minister’s instructions to police officials on Friday to drastically trim his security arrangements are being widely seen not merely as an administrative decision, but as a…
Patna, May 6 (IANS) Political activity has intensified in Bihar ahead of the cabinet expansion of Samrat Choudhary-led NDA government, slated for Thursday. In preparation for the major event scheduled on May 7 at Gandhi Maidan, the traffic management system in Patna has been restructured, with strict restrictions imposed across several key routes.According to traffic police advisories, vehicular movement from Sheikhpura Mor to the airport will remain completely prohibited on the day of the event…
Kohima, May 4 (IANS) The counting of votes for the Koridang Assembly constituency bypoll in Nagaland, for which the election was held on April 9, commenced at 8 a.m. on Monday under multi-layer security arrangements, officials said. Election officials said that, as per the Election Commission guidelines, postal ballots were being counted first, followed by votes stored in the EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines), and there will be three rounds of counting at the Mokokchung District Deputy Commissio…
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) Chennai Police Commissioner Abin Dinesh Modak said on Sunday that around 22,000 police personnel will be deployed across the city on May 4 for the counting of votes in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with comprehensive four-tier security arrangements in place at all counting centres. In an official statement, the Chennai Metropolitan Police said that polling for the Assembly elections was held across Tamil Nadu on April 23.Following the completion of voting, Electronic V…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Friday debunked a fake report circulating on social media that falsely claimed to be an Intelligence Bureau (IB) assessment on the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.In a post on X, PIB Fact Check said: “A report titled ‘Preliminary Assessment of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026’ is circulating on social media, claiming to have been issued by the Intelligence Bureau (IB).PIB Fact Check: This report …
Chennai, April 29 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) has ordered the cancellation of leave for all police personnel from May 2 until further orders, in view of the upcoming vote counting for the Assembly elections scheduled on May 4. The directive applies to officers across all ranks, from constables to senior officials, and is aimed at ensuring maximum deployment of forces to maintain law and order during the counting process.Senior police officials said elaborate security a…
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday called upon voters in Tamil Nadu to participate enthusiastically in the ongoing Assembly elections, with a special appeal to youth and women to ensure a record turnout. Taking to the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi described voting as a “sacred duty of democracy” and urged citizens across the state to exercise their franchise in large numbers.“As Tamil Nadu votes in the Assembly…
Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) A day ahead of the first phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal, the Election Commission on Wednesday relaxed certain restrictions on bike riding, allowing office-goers carrying valid identity cards to use motorcycles during the restricted period.In a fresh notification, the Commission said that office-going riders with proper identity cards would be exempted from the restrictions imposed on motorcycle movement. Earlier, the Election Commission had already granted re…
Nanoor, April 20 (IANS) With the West Bengal Assembly elections just days away, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday expressed confidence that the BJP will secure a clear majority, adding that the possibility of a two-thirds majority cannot be ruled out. Speaking to reporters, Singh said that West Bengal has witnessed an atmosphere of fear, violence, and alleged atrocities over the past 15 years. He noted that the people of the state have given three consecutive terms to the Trinamool Congre…