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NHRC shuts noted Kashmiri Pandit killing case, directs J&K govt to deal ‘humanely’

Srinagar, April 20 , 2024 : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary to examine with “humane approach” a case related to the killing of a noted Kashmiri Pandit and his son in 1990. The NHRC on April 18, asked the J&K chief secretary to take action in the…

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After heavy rain, weather improves slightly in Kashmir

Srinagar, April 20 ,2024 :The weather improved slightly in Kashmir on Saturday after two days of incessant rains and snowfall. The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway remained shut on Saturday due to the mudslide and shooting stones at several places “Restoration work is going on at Dalwas, Mehad, Gangroo & Kishtwari Pather on NH-44. People are advised…

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In Uttar Pradesh, 4 killed, 24 injured as tractor-trolley overturns

Mainpuri (UP), April 20 ,2024 : Four women were killed and 24 others were injured when a tractor-trolley overturned after being hit by a truck in Bhongaon area of Mainpuri district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, police sources said here. The police said that Virendra Singh, a resident of Kunwarpur village, along with his…

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Election Commission suspend 2 Bengal cops in Murshidabad

Kolkata, April 20, 2024 : The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended two police officers of OC rank in West Bengal. Those suspended are officers-in charge of Saktipur and Beldanga police stations in Murshidabad district. They failed to contain violence on April 17 in their respective jurisdiction. Both have been charged with dereliction of…

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31.47 percent voting till 1300 hours in Bihar

Patna, April 19 ,2024 : An estimated 31.47 percent of 76,01,629 electorate exercised their franchise till 1300 hours for the first phase of Lok Sabha election on four seats in Bihar. According to Chief Electoral Officer sources, the highest polling of 34.25 percent was recorded in the Jamui Lok Sabha seat whereas Nawada with 27.24…

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In Jammu and Kashmir 8.44 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur in 2 hrs

Jammu, April 19 ,2024 : Around 8.44 per cent of 16.23 lakh voters cast their votes in the initial two hours of polling till 9.30 am in the Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) on Friday in a peaceful manner. As per the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, approximately 11.39 per cent polling was reported…

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Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to be next Navy Chief

New Delhi, April 19 ,2024 : The government has appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, presently serving as the Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, as the next Chief of the Naval Staff, a Defence Ministry statement said on Friday. Vice Admiral Tripathi will take over the position on April 30, when…

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EVMs destroyed, disturbances reported in Manipur poll

Imphal, April 19 ,2024: The first phase of polling on Friday in Manipur that has seen almost year-long ethnic strife, was marred by reports of firing, a destroyed Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and armed persons threatening voters. The Congress candidate for Inner Manipur, Akoijam Bimol, had a face-off with senior police personnel as Congress agents…

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Shah urges people to vote for country’s development & security

New Delhi, April 19,2024 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday urged the people voting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election to come out in large numbers and vote for the country’s development, security, unity, and sovereignty. In a series of posts on social media, Shah, while appealing to the people…

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Bengal casts 33 pc votes in 4 hrs across three Lok Sabha seats

Kolkata, April 19 ,2024 : An estimated 33 per cent of 5.6 million electorate exercised their franchise in the first four hours till 11 AM in the three Lok Sabha constituencies of West Bengal — Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri. While Cooch Behar accounted for 34 per cent polling, Alipurduar for 32 per cent and…

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