Maoists blow up bridge in Jharkhand
Ranchi: Maoists on Saturday in an attempt to intimidate voters during the first phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections underway in 13 districts, blew up a bridge in Gumla, just before polling…
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Political rivalry behind attack on Talcher youth?
Angul: Even though the 2019 general elections in Odisha are over, political violence still continues. This was again evident after a youth was allegedly attacked by his political opponent at…
Two dead in Bhatpara violence, prohibitory orders imposed
Kolkata: A fresh flare-up of violence at Bhatpara in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district claimed two lives and left four others injured while the police had to open fire on Thursday,…
One dead, many injured as violence continues in Bengal
Kolkata: One person was stabbed to death while several others were injured as political violence continued in West Bengal on Sunday, the police said. Reports of houses being ransacked and…
In a first, EC orders curtailment of campaign in Bengal, removes 2 top officials
New Delhi: In an unprecedented step, the Election Commission on Wednesday ordered end to poll campaign from 10 p.m. on Thursday in West Bengals remaining 9 Lok Sabha constituencies which go…
BJP Leader Manguli Jena Murder Case: Crime Branch Arrests 5 Persons, Probe Underway
Bhubaneswar: In a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch CID Monday arrested five persons in connection with the murder of BJP Khurda Mandal president Manguli Jena on April 14. The arrested…
710 companies of central forces in Bengal’s 7th phase
Kolkata: A total of 710 companies of the central forces will be deployed for the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal covering nine parliamentary seats on May 19,…
One killed, many injured as violence hits Bengal in LS polls
Kolkata: A BJP activist was killed in West Bengal's Jhargram district early on Sunday as a number of violent incidents and clashes rocked the state in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha polls.…
Amid violence, over 76% turnout in Bengal till 5 pm
Kolkata: Amid widespread violence, including the attack on a Union Minister, clashes outside polling booths, hurling of bombs and EVM snags, over 76 per cent of the electorate voted till 5…
Odisha Elections 2019: Five injured in post-poll violence in Banki
Cuttack: In yet another incident of poll violence, at least five persons were injured in a violent clash between supporters of BJD and Congress at Brahmapura village under Banki Police…