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Everything you need to know about Navin Mandi Konch So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Navin Mandi Konch So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Ten Indians on Forbes Midas List

May 9, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Washington, May 9 (IANS) Only three Indian dealmakers figure among 100 top tech investors on Forbes Midas List, far outdistanced by China with 17 top dealmakers in the Asian venture market.

Now try out natural remedies to cure skin problems

May 7, 2013 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Are you looking for some natural remedies to get rid of skin related problems. Try out rose water as it helps in removing skin clogs and blackheads or you can also opt for aloe vera pack for glowing skin.

Raninder re-elected NRAI president

April 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Raninder Singh was Saturday re-elected unopposed as the president of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

Mauritius seeks India's cooperation to combat piracy and militancy

March 12, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Port Louis, Mar 12 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee met his Mauritius counterpart President Rajkeswur Purryag in Port Louis, with an aim to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation to combat militancy and piracy.

Mukherjee to leave for Mauritius Monday

March 10, 2013 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee would leave for Mauritius Monday to be the chief guest at the Indian Ocean island's country's National Day celebrations March 12.

Pranab to visit Mauritius

March 7, 2013 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee is to pay a visit to Mauritius March 11-13 on the invitation of its Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam.

Offbeat films on offer this Friday (IANS Preview)

January 29, 2013 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) No hardcore romance and no rib-tickling humour - the first Friday of February has three offbeat Hindi films releasing in theatres. "Mai...", "David" and "Listen... Amaya" - each film has a different flavour to offer.

Sachin has always been there for me: Asha Bhosle

January 23, 2013 at 7:28 PM

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) Singing legend Asha Bhosle's is impressed with humility of ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who launched the music of her debut movie "Mai", and says he's always been there for her.

Third edition of Nyuzmakers cricket challenge from Monday

January 3, 2013 at 7:03 PM

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) The top 16 jewellers in this metropolis will fight it out for the glittering trophy in the third edition of the four-day Nyuzmakers Cricket Challenge starting Jan 7 in the city, an official said.

Delhi gang rape death: People silently protest at Jantar Mantar, Munirka

December 29, 2012 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 29 (ANI): Scores of people, mostly youth and students, are staging a peaceful protest and are taking part in a silent march starting from Munirka towards Jantar Mantar to mourn the death of the 23-year-old gang rape victim, who died early this morning at Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Hospital after battling for life since December 16.

Orders on pensionary benefits to ex-servicemen to be issued next month

December 18, 2012 at 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Describing the twin tasks of improving the pensionary and medical benefits for ex-servicemen as 'subjects of prime concern' and 'as an ongoing process', Defence Minister A.K. Antony today announced that the orders authorizing payment to ex-servicemen and their families accruing from the recent cabinet decisions, hiking pension and other benefits amounting to nearly Rs.2300 crores per annum, would be issued next month.

Mauritius, UAE discuss ties

December 2, 2012 at 2:19 AM

Port Louis, Dec 2 (IANS/WAM) Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Chandra Ram Ghulam and UAE's Ambassador Eisa Abdullah Al Basha Al Nuaimi have discussed ways to boost bilateral relations.

Tharoor to Modi: My wife is priceless

October 30, 2012 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) "My wife is priceless," an outraged union minister of state Shashi Tharoor said Tuesday as he took on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his jibe about a "Rs.50 crore girlfriend".

BJP youth wing completes its martyrs' tribute rally

October 23, 2012 at 2:31 PM

Tezpur, Oct 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has completed its several hundred kilometres-long "Shahid Shradhanjali Yatra" (Martyrs' Tribute Rally) to India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh, paying homage to the martyrs of the historic Sino-Indian War and pressing on the international border security.

Kismat Love Paisa Dilli (KLPD): Pre Review, Story and Release Date

October 4, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Here is the story, pre review and release date of Kismat Love Paisa Dilli. Vivek Oberoi and Mallika Shehrawat are in the lead roles in KLPD

Odisha clears industrial projects worth Rs.26,000 crore

September 18, 2012 at 8:05 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 18 (IANS) Odisha Tuesday approved industrial investment proposals worth Rs.26,076 crore in the state including a mega project worth Rs.16,345.89 crore by state-run National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO).

Digvijay Singh condemns clashes outside Odisha Assembly

September 8, 2012 at 4:55 PM

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday condemned the brutal assault on a woman constable during the clashes that broke outside the Odisha Assembly on Thursday, and added that stringent action must be taken against the accused.

Raj Thackeray has no business to comment on police matters: Nitish

September 6, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Patna/Bhopal, Sep 6 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has no business to comment on the working of authorities in Maharashtra or Bihar, including matters related to law enforcement.

Raj Thackeray row: Mayawati blames Maharashtra government

September 3, 2012 at 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Sept 3 (ANI): Reacting to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackery's anti -north Indian rhetoric, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has placed the blame on the Maharashtra government.

Broadcast Editors' Association urges government to take action against Raj Thackeray

September 2, 2012 at 9:05 PM

Noida, Sept 2 (ANI): Extremely upset over the remarks by the founder-chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Raj Thackeray, the Broadcast Editors' Association (BEA) on Sunday called upon the Centre to take appropriate legal action against him for threatening to shut down Hindi news channels in Maharashtra.

Thackeray confident to NDA at center, slams Advani for his demorlising remarks

August 7, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray has said that there is no need to make the grim predictions and break the morale of NDA activists before the general election of 2014 and he slams BJP leader

Thackeray slams Advani for 'demoralising' blog musings

August 7, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Hitting out at BJP leader L.K. Advani for predicting a non-Congress, non NDA government in 2014, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray Tuesday said it was akin to conceding defeat "without even entering the boxing ring" and asked the opposition NDA "not to lose heart".

Mosque area tense, two held for stoning cops

July 22, 2012 at 10:11 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The area close to an upcoming mosque at an excavated site near the Jama Masjid remained tense Sunday even as two people were arrested and several detained over pelting of stones the night before on policemen posted there. No violence was reported.

Presidential polls: Sangma concedes defeat to Pranab, but demands code of conduct

July 22, 2012 at 8:03 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): Former Lok Sabha speaker and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-backed presidential candidate Purno Sangma conceded defeat to UPA-backed candidate Pranab Mukherjee in the 14th presidential election on Sunday.

74 Amarnath pilgrims die in 19 days

July 14, 2012 at 9:20 PM

Jammu, July 14 (IANS) Seventy-four Amarnath pilgrims have died in the first 19 days of the pilgrimage. This was acknowledged officially Saturday by the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) that manages the "yatra" to the 13,500-foot altitude cave shrine devoted to Lord Shiva in the south Kashmir's Pir Panjal range.

NCP seeks disqualification of four Odisha legislators

July 10, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 10 (IANS) The Odisha unit of the Nationalist Congress Party Tuesday sought disqualification of its four legislators who last month defected to the state's ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD).

Cancel Pranab's candidature, says Sangma; ISI says Mukherjee quit June 20

July 2, 2012 at 8:54 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Opposition-backed presidential candidate P.A. Sangma Monday sought the cancellation of UPA nominee Pranab Mukherjee's candidature for the presidential election, alleging that he was holding an office of profit as chairman of the Kolkata-based Indian Statistical Institute (ISI).

Pilgrims cannot start Amarnath Yatra before June 25

June 23, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Srinagar, June 23 (IANS) Hindu pilgrims reaching north and south Kashmir transit camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra would not be allowed to proceed further before June 25, the official date when the pilgrimage to the cave shrine begins, officials said here Saturday.

AJSU wins Jharkhand by-poll

June 15, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Ranchi, June 15 (IANS) All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) candidate Navin Jaiswal won the Hatia assembly by-poll by a margin of over 11,500 votes, defeating the BJP, Congress and JVM-P nominees.

Jharkhand by-poll: AJSU leads; BJP, Congress trail

June 15, 2012 at 1:27 PM

Ranchi, June 15 (IANS) The All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) candidate was leading in the Hatia by-poll while the two national parties, the BJP and Congress, were trailing in the counting Friday.

Snow hits Amarnath Yatra preparations in Kashmir

June 14, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Baltal Base Camp, June 14 (IANS) Snow and inclement weather have hit the setting up of free kitchen (langar) services at this Amarnath Yatra base camp in north Kashmir, organisers said Thursday.

CEC Quraishi retires, V.S. Sampat to assume office on Monday

June 10, 2012 at 9:20 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) S.Y. Quraishi retired after serving for almost two years as the head of Election Commission on Sunday.

Bad weather hampering efforts to clear Amarnath route

May 27, 2012 at 8:21 PM

Jammu, May 27 (IANS) Bad weather is hampering efforts to clear the route to the sacred Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir even as the annual Amarnath pilgrimage is scheduled to start in less than a month.

Music band dedicates 'Amitabh uncle' to Big B

May 12, 2012 at 4:58 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Mumbai-based music band named Dedh iinch upar has composed a song dedicated to Bollywood's megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Patnaik says,difficult to support the Congress candidates

May 5, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Amid the speculation regarding the consultations for the presidential candidate, Odisha chief minister Navin Patnaik

Indian Americans in Forbes Midas List

May 4, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Washington, May 4 (IANS) Nine Indian origin entrepreneurs feature in this year's Forbes Midas List of technology's best investors for fuelling a bull market for hot young companies.

100 post offices to register for Amarnath yatra: SASB

April 30, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Srinagar, April 30 (IANS) For the first time, 100 post offices accross the country will register pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Monday as authorities battled massive damage to the Baltal base camp due to snowfall just a month ahead of the 2012 tour.

Amarnath pilgrimage registration from May 7

April 21, 2012 at 6:13 PM

Jammu, April 21 (IANS) The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) Saturday announced that the registration for the annual pilgrimage to the cave shrine devoted to Lord Shiva will start May 7.

Now, Tannishtha eyes desi films

April 10, 2012 at 1:38 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) After working in international projects like "Brick Lane" and "Shadows of Time", actress Tannishtha Chatterjee is now focusing on Indian films. She will be seen in "I Love NY", in which she will romance Sunny Deol.

Chopper fares slashed for Amarnath pilgrims

April 4, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Jammu, April 4 (IANS) Helicopter fares from base camps to the Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir have been slashed by at least 35 percent this year, said an official of the shrine board.

West Bengal to set up Kisan Mandis

March 27, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Kolkata, March 27 (IANS) The West Bengal government will establish 341 special markets - 'Kisan Mandi' - to help farmers to sell their produce at the right price, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Tuesday.

SAIL not keen on proposed facility in Himachal

March 27, 2012 at 10:56 AM

Shimla, March 27 (IANS) Public sector Steel Authority of India (SAIL) is not keen on setting up a plant in Himachal Pradesh despite the state government extending facilities, Industries Minister Kishan Kapoor said here Tuesday.

Sharing of River Teesta waters with Bangladesh yet to conclude: Mathai

September 7, 2011 at 7:39 PM

Dhaka, Sep.7 (ANI): India has said that it will take ahead the parleys for an agreement on the sharing of River Teesta waters with Bangladesh.

Indian PM meets Bangladesh Foreign Minister in Dhaka

September 6, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Dhaka, Sep.6 (ANI): Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh met Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dipu Moni here on Tuesday on the first day of his two-day visit, aimed at discussing relations between the two countries along with possible breakthroughs on main disputes, including the sharing of rivers water.

District admin decides to ban children's partaking in Posco protest: Navin Patnaik

June 28, 2011 at 12:11 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 28 (ANI): Orissa Chief Minister Navin Patnaik has said the decision to ban the participation of children in an anti-Posco protest was taken at the district administration level.

Northeastern states moving ahead on development path

June 20, 2011 at 4:21 PM

Gangtok, June 20 (ANI): Both the central and state governments are leaving no stones unturned in developing rural areas in the eight northeastern states, as they accommodate a large part of the population of the region.

Police give contradictory statements about place where Pak journalist's body was thrown

June 4, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Islamabad, June 4(ANI): The Sara-i-Alamgir and Mandi Bahauddin police have come up with contradictory statements about the place where slain Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad's body was thrown.

Bollywood pays respects to actor Navin Nischol

March 20, 2011 at 10:19 AM

Mumbai, Mar. 20 (ANI): The last rites of veteran Bollywood actor Navin Nischol, who passed away on Saturday while en route to Pune, were performed here on Saturday evening.

Actor Navin Nischol passes away

March 19, 2011 at 4:54 PM

Mumbai, Mar 19 (ANI): Actor Navin Nischol, who is best known for his television serial Dekh Bhai Dekh, died of a heart attack at his residence in suburban Mumbai today.

Slum school children run 'Bachcha Bank' in Patna

December 29, 2010 at 8:20 PM

Patna, Dec.29 (ANI): Children of a slum school in Patna run a bank to inculcate saving habits among them.

EABS students work for education of underprivileged kids

December 9, 2010 at 2:00 PM

Pune, Dec.9 (ANI): Students of the Pune-based Europe Asia Business School (EABS) recently took part in a three-day event called "Mandi", during which they were asked to sell products manufactured by Navnirmiti, a NGO.

African breed dog to track wildlife poachers in Uttarakhand

October 23, 2010 at 5:33 PM

Haldwani (Uttarakhand), Oct.23 (ANI): The Conservator of Forests in Uttarakhand's Haldwani division has 'recruited' an African Rhodesian Richback breed of dog to apprehend poachers.

Omar goes for major administrative reshuffle in J-K

August 26, 2010 at 9:59 PM

Srinagar, Aug.26 (ANI): In a major administrative reshuffle, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday ordered transfer of several senior civil and police officials.

Harishankar Brahma appointed as Election Commissioner

August 24, 2010 at 9:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): Former Union Power Secretary Harishankar Brahma has been appointed as the Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India.

Brit Indian GP faces sack for ignoring symptoms of cancer victim for six years

August 11, 2010 at 5:27 PM

London, Aug.11 (ANI): A British Indian general physician (GP), who ignored a woman cancer patient's symptoms for six years, faces the possibility of being struck off the membership of the General Medical Council on grounds of serious misconduct.

S Y Quraishi assumes charge as 17th CEC

July 30, 2010 at 2:09 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (ANI): SY Quraishi on Friday took over as the 17th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India.

Tripartite talks to boost regional progress in Assam

July 21, 2010 at 11:31 AM

Guwahati, July 21 (ANI): At a high-level meeting held here on Tuesday, officials of the central and state governments, along with representatives from regional outfits, discussed several issues including ways to socio-economic development in the region.

Tripartite talks to discuss implementation of Assam Accord

July 20, 2010 at 1:33 PM

Guwahati, July 20 (ANI): A tripartite meeting involving the Assam and Central Governments and the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) will be held here today to review implementation of Clauses 6 and 7 of the Assam Accord.

Police arrest Maoist arms suppliers in Jharkhand

July 7, 2010 at 1:58 PM

Jamshedpur, July 7 (ANI): Jharkhand police has busted an arms supply racket with the arrest of nine persons from Jamshedpur.

Maoist leader arrested in Bihar

June 7, 2010 at 8:09 PM

Gaya (Bihar), June 7 (ANI): The Bihar Police arrested a Maoist leader in Bihar's Gaya District on Monday.

Election Commission holds bilateral meetings with several countries

January 29, 2010 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29(ANI): As part of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Election Commission of India (ECI) held bilateral meetings with election commissions of several countries for future collaboration.

We need consensus to keep criminals out of politics, says Sonia

January 25, 2010 at 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan.25 (ANI): Congress President and United Progressive Alliance chief Sonia Gandhi on Monday said that there is a need to keep criminals out of the political system.

Election Commission must prevent violation of poll expenditure norms: Editors Guild

January 23, 2010 at 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan.23 (ANI): The Editors Guild's has urged the Election Commission to take strong action against both candidates and media persons who violate the disclosure norms of election expenditure in regard to media publicity. It deplored the growing trend in some quarters for political advertisements to be purveyed as news.

Beach polo enthralls audience in Goa

January 1, 2010 at 6:53 PM

Panjim, Jan 1 (ANI): An exhibition beach polo match mesmerised tourists here on New Year's eve.

Economic growth of 8.5 percent during UPA Government: Manmohan Singh

December 27, 2009 at 3:49 PM

Bhubaneswar, Dec 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the Indian economy has witnessed a growth of 8.5 percent during the regime of the current UPA Government.

Muslim groups, political parties seek changes in Jharkhand poll date

October 26, 2009 at 6:23 PM

Ranchi, Oct 26(ANI): Muslim groups and political parties in Jharkhand have requested the Election Commission of India (ECI) to change the date of the poll from November 27, citing Bakr-Eid festival as the reason.

CEC to begin four-day visit to Bhutan from today

October 26, 2009 at 10:49 AM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla will begin his four-day official visit to Bhutan from today.

Five phase polling in Jharkhnad between Nov 27 to Dec 18

October 23, 2009 at 7:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday announced five-phase election schedule for the Jharkhand Assembly.

High-level meeting to review security arrangements in North East

October 9, 2009 at 2:08 PM

Guwahati, Oct 9 (ANI): The Union Home Ministry's Joint Secretary Navin Verma was presiding over a high level meeting here on Friday to review the security situation prevailing in all eight north eastern states.

Chawla asks Maharashtra voters to go along with family to polling booth

October 7, 2009 at 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 7 (ANI): Ahead of Maharashtra assembly polls, chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla has said that voters should go with their families at polling booths in order to prevent bogus voting.

Iranian ban on Punjab Basmati rice perturbs farmers

September 27, 2009 at 6:18 PM

Chandigarh, Sep. 27 (ANI): Paddy farmers in Punjab are perturbed following Iran declaring an embargo on import of the aromatic Indian Basmati rice.

Demolition drive to knock down illegal structures in Nainital

August 9, 2009 at 8:45 PM

Nainital (Uttarakhand), Aug. 9 (ANI): Civic authorities in Naintal launched a fresh demolition drive of illegal buildings and structures, which were posing a threat to the fragile landscape and environment of the region, on Sunday.

Army foils infiltration bid in Mandi sector of Poonch

August 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM

Jabbi LoC Mandi Sector (Poonch, J and K), Aug. 6 (ANI): The Indian Army foiled an attempt by five militants to cross the Line of Control (LoC) from the Jabbi post in the Mandi sector of Poonch district on Thursday.

Alarming rise in groundwater levels in Jodhpur

July 25, 2009 at 9:37 AM

Jodhpur, July 25 (ANI): Alarming rise in groundwater level in Jodhpur has become a cause of concern for the residents and the administration.

EC seeks power to register parties not contesting polls

June 26, 2009 at 8:29 PM

Mumbai, June 26 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner Navin Chawla on Friday said that the Election Commission of India has demanded a power from the Centre which should authorise it to de-register the political parties not contesting elections.

Chidambaram cancels Nalco visit due to some "technical" error

June 26, 2009 at 2:41 PM

Bhubaneshwar June, 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, who is on a two-day visit to Orissa, today canceled his visit to the bauxite mine of NALCo due to some "technical" problem.

Navin Patnaik seeks Central support to check Maoists in Orissa

June 26, 2009 at 1:23 PM

Bhubaneswar, June 26 (ANI): Orissa Chief Minister Navin Patnaik has said that he will discuss with Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram about the state's needs to check Maoists activities.

Orissa Government to strengthen tribals land rights

June 24, 2009 at 4:41 PM

Bhubaneshwar June 24(ANI): The Orissa government has decided to bring amendments to Orissa Scheduled Tribe and Traditional Dwellers Act, 2006, to pave way for tribals to continue in the land occupied by them.

Nine Maoists including five women arrested in Jharkhand

June 2, 2009 at 9:26 PM

Jamshedpur, June 2 (ANI): Nine Maoists including five women and hard-core rebels were tracked down and arrested by the police personnel at Jamshedpur, the industrial city of Jharkhand on Tuesday.

Navin Patnaik to be re-elected as Orissa CM on Tuesday

May 19, 2009 at 10:41 AM

Bhubaneshwar, May 18 (ANI): Having registered a thumping victory in State and Lok Sabha elections, the Navin Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal is all set to form the new Governemt in the Orissa on Tuesday.

Election Commission to meet President with list of new MPs

May 18, 2009 at 9:55 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The Election Commission will formally submit the list of newly-elected Lok Sabha members to President Pratibha Patil on Monday.

President Patil set to invite UPA, PM to meet her Monday

May 17, 2009 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil is set to invite the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance, which has emerged as the largest alliance with 262 Lok Sabha seats, to form the next government. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to call on her Monday after a cabinet meeting.

EC to meet President Patil on Monday to submit list of new MPs

May 17, 2009 at 11:24 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): A three-member Election Commission (EC) team headed by Navin Chawla will formally submit the list of newly-elected Lok Sabha members to President Pratibha Patil on Monday.

Poll panel reviews vote count arrangements

May 15, 2009 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Election Commission Friday took stock of the arrangements for counting of votes Saturday across the country.

Security beefed up ahead of vote counting day

May 15, 2009 at 11:46 AM

New Delhi/Chennai, May 15 (ANI): The Election Commission has made elaborate security arrangements ahead of vote counting day on Saturday.

EC describes Maoists as 'biggest' threat to polls

May 14, 2009 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The Election Commission has described Maoists as the biggest threat to the recently concluded elections.

No NDA Government at any cost, says Karat

May 14, 2009 at 1:52 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): CPI-M general secretary Prakash Karat has said the Left's post-poll strategy would centre around preventing the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance from coming to power.

59-60 percent voter turnout in Election 2009

May 14, 2009 at 10:21 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) An estimated 428 million of India's 714 million electorate voted in the five-phase general elections that saw a turnout of 59-60 percent, the Election Commission announced Wednesday.

55 percent polling in Himachal

May 14, 2009 at 10:21 AM

Shimla, May 13 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh saw over 55 percent voting for its four Lok Sabha seats that went to polls Wednesday.

59-60 percent turnout in five phases of polls

May 14, 2009 at 10:21 AM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) An estimated 59-60 percent of India's 714 million electorate voted in the five-phase general elections, the Election Commission announced Wednesday.

35 percent polling in Himachal by early afternoon

May 14, 2009 at 10:18 AM

Shimla, May 13 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh recorded nearly 35 percent voter turnout by 1.30 p.m. Wednesday after a sluggish start to polling in the four parliamentary constituencies.

Himachal's 'Raja Saab' has much at stake

May 10, 2009 at 10:57 AM

Shimla, May 10 (IANS) He is 74 and is contesting parliamentary polls after three decades. Veteran Congress leader and five-time former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh Virbhadra Singh, popularly known as Raja Saab because of his royal antecedents, has a lot at stake.

Dikshit accused of violating poll code

May 9, 2009 at 9:02 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subhash Arya Saturday complained to the Election Commission about Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit's alleged violation of the model code of conduct.

Navin Chawla finally casts his vote

May 7, 2009 at 4:42 PM

New Delhi/Jaipur, May 7 (ANI): After some confusion about which polling booth he was listed in, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Navin Chawla on Thursday finally cast his vote in New Delhi.

Name missing initially, but CEC Chawla finally votes

May 7, 2009 at 1:31 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) After some confusion about which polling booth he was listed in, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Navin Chawla Thursday voted in the 15th Lok Sabha elections.

Election Commission for the Right not to vote: V.S.Sampath

May 4, 2009 at 9:05 PM

Shimla, May 4 (ANI): Election Commissioner V. S. Sampath on Monday advocated an elector's right not to vote, while saying, but this would have to be given shape through a legislation.

Mizoram to take back displaced Reang tribals

May 3, 2009 at 3:29 PM

Aizawl, May 3 (IANS) The Mizoram government has agreed to take back nearly 35,000 Reang tribals living in refugee camps in Tripura for the past 12 years, officials said Sunday.

Heat wave bothers poll panel

May 2, 2009 at 8:38 PM

Chandigarh, May 2 (IANS) The Election Commission now agrees that holding polls in an Indian summer can sometimes be too hot a task to handle.

CPI-M sees poll code violation in pension fund ad

May 1, 2009 at 7:33 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Friday sought the chief election commissioner's (CEC) intervention on a newspaper advertisement by the government-run Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority.

Karat asks Chawla to stop DMK bullying in Madurai

April 29, 2009 at 4:21 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) general secretary Prakash Karat Wednesday asked Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Navin Chawla to intervene in the 'gross misuse of official machinery' in Tamil Nadu's Madurai Lok Sabha constituency where Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's son M.K. Azhagiri is contesting.