Most displaced Pandits won’t be able to vote
More than 80 per cent of the displaced Kashmiri Pandits will be deprived of their voting right in the Srinagar parliamentary constituency, going to the polls tomorrow. Of the 36,015 registered Kashmiri
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Implementation of BJP election promises to cost Rs 89,000 crore
When it comes to rolling out populist schemes to woo voters at the cost of the exchequer, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) beats the ruling Congress party this election.
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No space for children’s issues in election manifestos, says CRY
“Only reason for this neglect could be because children don’t form a vote bank”. With the children’s issues being relegated to back-burner and problems of childhood malnutrition not finding a mention in
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Fall in wildlife crime during poll period
Election time sees less wildlife crime in the state. Although there are no figures to establish this fact, Forest officials confirm that the nefarious elements do not focus on forest during election period.
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Forest staff exempted
The State Chief Electoral Officer has reportedly assured to consider exemption of staff and vehicles of wildlife/tiger reserves from election duties during general elections - 2009.
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Nominees ignoring woes of farmers hit by waterlogging
Going by the issues that politicians are raising in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, it seems that waterlogging in the Fazilka district is not their priority. Swathes of agricultural land in Khuyiansarwer
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After decades, fluoride issue continues to haunt Nalgonda
Hyderabad: Every election, the ill-effects of fluoride on the people of Nalgonda becomes an issue and the problem has become a bane for ruling governments who have not been able to solve it. As per recent
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Interlinking of rivers, a long way to go
Interlinking of rivers, a pet idea of political leaders in the State, has come to the fore again, thanks to Lok Sabha elections. Almost every major party supports the concept and has included it in its
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Ban on plastic materials during poll campaign
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State Election Commission has shown a red signal to the use of plastic and polythene during the election campaign in the upcoming local body elections. The Commission made a plea to the political parties to abstain from using campaign materials that are not eco-friendly. The District Collectors have been entrusted with the task of implementing the directive of the Co
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Apex council on river water not viable
The Apex council with Union Minister of Water Resources as Chairperson and the Chief Ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as members to resolve river water disputes between the two States will not
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Political parties have ignored ecological concerns, say activists
Ahead of elections, all major political parties have made tall promises to eradicate poverty and make Odsiha a developed State. But most of these parties have failed to focus on ecological concerns, feel
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Environment major poll issue in Sikkim
Gangtok: Endowed with rich natural resources, Sikkim is among the few places in India where ecological issues are at the forefront of the political debate during elections. Though the ruling Sikkim
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Supreme Court seeks details of BPL families having toilets in Haryana
The Supreme Court has taken note of one of the minimum criteria that a person must have for contesting panchayat elections in Haryana — a toilet in the house — and asked the state government to file an
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In Goa’s mining belt, poll season fails to enthuse voters
Panaji: Mining belt in North Goa, which was once buzzing with activity, seems impervious to the high-octane election campaign steered by BJP and Congress as people are more concerned about resumption of
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Residents to boycott polls
The residents of Goravanahalli and Hosahalli in Arehalli hobli of Belur taluk have decided to boycott the Lok Sabha elections, citing lack of road connectivity to the taluk centre and the gram panchayat
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State gears up for ‘green’ elections
Political parties and candidates in various constituencies of the state have been told to desist from using plastic or polythene as publicity material. The “green elections”, being widely publicised by
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Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) manifesto for Lok Sabha Elections 2014
Aam Aadmi Party has announced its manifesto for the 2014 Elections. It lays its foundation of the Manifesto on “Swaraj”, or rule of the people. It talks about how swaraj can bring an end to corruption
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Cong mulls target for growth, jobs
The Congress is all set to unveil a 100-day agenda for growth in its 2014 Lok Sabha Election draft manifesto to be released tomorrow. The party is projecting itself as a “natural choice” of the people
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Farmers vow to raise land issues
Vadodara: Farmers in Vadodara district will highlight land acquisition issues ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. An organization working for the interests of land-losers will conduct an agitation in the
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Mining mafia takes advantage of poll season
Yamunanagar, March 24: Taking advantage of the busy schedule of police and local administration, caused by the Lok Sabha elections, mining mafia has again become active in the district. In various villages