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Mathura boat accident: 10 dead, several missing after tourist boat capsizes in Yamuna
Mathura Yamuna River Boat Accident: A tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna river in Mathura. Six people have died. Several others are missing. Rescue operations are underway. The National Disaster Response Force and local authorities are at the scene. The cause of the incident is not yet known. More details are expected.
Heightened security measures in place for Lathmar Holi festivities in Barsana, UP
Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place for the Lathmar Holi celebrations in Barsana, with nearly 500 police officers and 4,000 personnel deployed across the fair area. The venue has been divided into eight zones and 14 sectors, each monitored by designated police officers and magistrates.
Jharkhand Election Winners List 2024: Here is the full list victorious candidates in the state
The JMM-led INDIA bloc secured victory in the Jharkhand Assembly elections, winning 34 out of 81 seats. The BJP emerged as the second-largest party with 21 seats, while the Congress trailed behind with 16 seats. Hemant Soren is set to return as the Chief Minister for a second term.
Odisha Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 5: Bargarh, Sundargarh, Bolangir, Kandhamal, Aska seats on May 20. Key candidates and other details
The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Odisha are scheduled in 4 phases, beginning on May 13 and concluding on June 1, with vote counting slated for June 4. Odisha, once a Congress stronghold, has experienced a notable political transformation, with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) under Naveen Patnaik's leadership dominating the political landscape in recent years.
Learning from Karnataka, BJP turns to old warhorses to retain power in Madhya Pradesh
The saffron party seems to have gone a bit easy over age this time by fielding 14 candidates who are 70-plus, with the oldest being 80. In contrast, the opposition Congress has fielded nine septuagenarians for the November 17 polls. According to political observers, BJP's move to go with warhorses could be the fallout of its drubbing in the Karnataka elections where it apparently picked younger candidates over old-timers like former chief minister Jagadish Shettar (67) and ex-deputy CM K S Eshwarappa, then 74.
Government plans to start cruise services on Yamuna river
According to officials, the cruise service will commence from Jugal Ghat Vrindavan and terminate at 'Vasudeo Vatika' adjacent to Gokul barrage, with halts at various points. Under the scheme, more than half a dozen jetties would be developed for the 22 km journey from Vrindavan to Gokul, they added.
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UP polls: BJP declares 91 candidates, 13 ministers find place in list
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's media adviser Shalabh Mani Tripathi has been fielded from Deoria.
BJP councilor Sunanda Palanethra becomes Mysuru Mayor for the first time
In the 64-member Mysuru city corporation, the BJP held 22 seats, Congress 19, JD(S) 17, and one BSP, while there were five independents after the disqualification of a Councilor.
UP govt set to create 134-acre urban forest in Mathura beginning September
"It would be blending the heritage of Vrindavan with other similar developments made in the 'land of Radha Rani'," Mathura District Magistrate Navneet Singh Chahal said, while talking to a group of reporters.
'Modi vs rest' in Phulpur, once Nehru's constituency
The constituency was in the news last year, when the joint opposition candidate created a major electoral upset by defeating the BJP nominee on the seat.
Three new MPs take oath in Lok Sabha
The new members -- one of the RJD and two from Samajwadi Party, defeated BJP candidates in the elections held last week.
How Akhilesh put it all together, bit by little bit
Akhilesh decided to maintain a safe distance from Congress to keep those party workers in good humour who were unhappy over their alliance for the 2017 assembly polls.
Is the BJP poll juggernaut slowing? Lessons for the party from setbacks in UP
The results may raise questions over the BJP’s micro-planning for booth management in its organizational structure.
Shiv Sena says Naresh Agrawal's induction in BJP responsible for reverses in UP
In the prestigious Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat, the home turf of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP's Upendra Dutt Shukla was trailing behind Praveen Nishad of the SP.
Lok Sabha Bypolls: 43% turnout in Gorakhpur; 37.39% in Phulpur
The voting for the bye-elections to the two Lok Sabha seats began on a dull note but picked up momentum in the day amid tight security,
BJP getting widespread support from people: Yogi Adityanath
The priest-turned-politician noted that the public believes in the mantra of development and governance given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Voting picks up by noon in Gorakhpur, Phulpur LS bypolls
Voter turn-out in the polls that began at 7 a.m., was less in the first two hours in both the constituencies, the officials said. The voting will end at 5 p.m.
BJP will repeat 2014 LS record: UP deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya on bypolls
Termed as a "rehearsal" for the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the bye-elections are witnessing a triangular contest between the ruling BJP, Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress.
Voting for Phulpur, Gorakhpur bypoll tomorrow
Tight security arrangements have been made with nearly 6,500 personnel of central armed para-military forces deployed, apart from PAC and homeguards to ensure peaceful polling in Gorakhpur and Phulpur seats.
Once associated with Nehru, Phulpur Lok Sabha seat again cynosure of all eyes
The seat was vacated by then MP Keshav Prasad Maurya after his election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council.
UP parties pulling out all stops to win Gorakhpur, Phulpur polls
The bypolls were necessitated after CM Yogi Adityanath and deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya vacated the Gorakhpur and Phulpur seats respectively.
Gorakhpur: NISHAD candidate to fight on SP symbol
BJP claimed its win in Gorakhpur was “merely a formality” given the influence of chief minister Yogi Adityanath on his erstwhile seat.
To plug leakages, MGNREGS assets to be geo-tagged
Every year government allocates Rs 30,000-40,000 crore to MGNREGS to sponsor various works related to natural resource management.
Many first-time MPs believe silence is golden in the Lok Sabha
According to the data, 26 of the first time MPs never asked a question, not even a supplementary, while six just posed one question in these two years.
Mathura builders issued notices for payment of EDC arrears
"The builders are supposed to pay Rs 41 crores as arrears of EDC as per revised rates of the state govt," MVDA Vice Chairman Nagendra Pratap Singh said.
Naveen Patnaik asks partymen to work with dedication for coop polls
The BJD workshop was attended among others by ministers, MLAs and cooperative functionaries who were informed about the new cooperative laws.
Eldest MP in Lok Sabha from Madhya Pradesh aged 73-years, youngest 35
All the three veterans belong to BJP. While Laxminarayan Yadav (73) was elected from the Sagar seat, Nagendra Singh (72) won from Khajuraho.
Madhya Pradesh: Two Congress defectors, three sitting MLAs in Lok Sabha poll fray
Two defectors who are in the race are - Rao Uday Pratap Singh & retired IAS officer Bhagirath Prasad - both of whom left Cong to join BJP & are contesting parliamentary polls on its ticket.
Bihar DY CM terms attack on Narendra Modi 'unfortunate'
Bihar BJP stalwart and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi today termed the developments "unfortunate."
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