Campaigning heats up for remaining phases of Lok Sabha polls

May 19, 2024 2:01 PM

Campaigning heats up for remaining phases of Lok Sabha polls

Campaigning is in full swing for remaining sixth and seventh phases of parliamentary polls. Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Jharkhand and West Bengal today.   In Jharkhand, Mr Modi will address an election rally in Jamshedpur. BJP's Bidyut Vara...

Student enrollment under SC category grows by 44 %

May 19, 2024 2:22 PM

Student enrollment under SC category grows by 44 %

The student enrollment under the Scheduled Caste category has grown by 44 per cent, from 46 lakh in 2014-15 to 66 lakh in 2021-22. According to a report of the National Commission for Backward Class, minority female student enrollment also witnessed over 42 per cent increase, from over 10 lakh in 20...

Polling parties reach at polling booths where elections to be held in UP

May 19, 2024 1:28 PM

Polling parties reach at polling booths where elections to be held in UP

In Uttar Pradesh, polling parties are reaching at the polling booths of the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies where elections will be held tomorrow.   These 14 seats are spread over Oadh and Bundelkhand areas of Uttar Pradesh. These are Raebareli, Amethi, Lucknow, Mohanlalganj, Hamirpur, Jalaun, Jhan...

J&K: Poonch commences home voting for 1100 voters across district

May 19, 2024 1:18 PM

J&K: Poonch commences home voting for 1100 voters across district

In Jammu and Kashmir, in an unprecedented move to ensure inclusive participation in the electoral process, the District Election Authorities of frontier district Poonch have commenced home voting for 1100 voters across the district.105 dedicated teams have been deployed across the district to facili...

Security enhanced outside BJP headquarters in view of AAP’s march

May 19, 2024 1:03 PM

Security enhanced outside BJP headquarters in view of AAP’s march

Security has been enhanced outside BJP headquarters in view of the Aam Aadmi Party's march in the national capital today. Delhi Police has imposed restrictions under Section 144 of CrPC, saying that no permission has been sought for the protest. Traffic Police has issued an advisory that traffic wil...

Sri Lanka: Kumbhabhishekam at Seetha Amman temple – Seetha Eliya held today

May 19, 2024 12:56 PM

Sri Lanka: Kumbhabhishekam at Seetha Amman temple – Seetha Eliya held today

In Sri Lanka, the Kumbhabhishekam at Seetha Amman temple - Seetha Eliya was held today with great devotion. About 25 litres of holy Saryu water which was flown in from Ayodhya for the ceremony was used for the abhishekam of the gopura of the temple. In addition, 5000 laddoos from Tirumala Tirupati T...

IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad to lock horns with Punjab Kings

May 19, 2024 12:52 PM

IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad to lock horns with Punjab Kings

In IPL Cricket, a doubleheader will be played on the final day of the league stage today. In the first match, Sunrisers Hyderabad will lock horns with Punjab Kings at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad at 3:30 pm. In the second match, Rajasthan Royals will be up against Kolkata Knight Rid...