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Newdelhi:19/4/19:Sixty-six per cent polling has been recorded for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections. Ninety-five Parliamentary constituencies, spread over 11 States and one Union Territory, went to polls in this phase on Thursday. Briefing media in New Delhi, Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Umesh Sinha said, polling in this phase in 95 constituencies spread over 11 states and one union ...

Newdelhi:19/4/19:Good Friday is being observed today by Christians all over the world to mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday, that marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Prayers and masses have been organised in the Churches and Chapels. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, ...

Bhubaneswar:18/4/19: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced Rs 30 lakh ex-gratia compensation to the next kin of a woman polling officer who was gunned down yesterday by suspected Maoists while doing election duty in Kandhamal district. The shootout had occurred in Phulbani Assembly segment under Kandhamal Lok Sabha seat yesterday where polling is taking place today. Rs 30 ...

Mumbai:18/4/19: Abhishek Varman’s period drama “Kalank” has registered a business of Rs 21.60 crore on the first day, surpassing the opening day collection of “Kesari”, “Gully Boy” and “Total Dhamaal”, and becoming the highest opener of 2019 so far. “Eternal love always wins. ‘Kalank’ becomes the highest opener of 2019! Watch it in cinemas now,” tweeted producer Karan Johar, along ...

Bhubaneswar:18/4/1`9: Nearly 53 per cent voting was recorded for the five Lok Sabha and 35 Assembly constituencies in Odisha till 3 pm on Thursday, said Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Surendra Kumar. “The second phase voting is underway smoothly and peacefully,” he said and added that adequate security personnel had been deployed in Maoist-affected areas. Elections are being held for Bargarh, ...

Cuttack:18/4/19: Launching a blistering attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party Government over its ‘double-engine’ theory, Biju Janata Dal Supremo Naveen Patnaik questioned the people of the Odisha as to why saffron party suffered a huge poll debacle in five major States despite having success formula. Addressing a public meeting at Banki, Patnaik today said the BJP’s ‘double engine’ has already derailed ...

Angul/Dhenkanal:18/4/19: BJD president and Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik continuing his attack on BJP for conspiring to stop the KALIA scheme meant for farmers. “BJP has conspired to stop KALIA scheme. But, I assure you I will give two instalments (Rs 10,000) to farmers the day we form Government,” reiterated Patnaik in his election rallies in Dhanekanla and Angul district. He He ...

Indonesia:17/4/19: Indonesia kicks off one of the world’s biggest one-day elections today, pitting president Joko Widodo against ex-general Prabowo Subianto in a race to lead the nation. More than 190 million Indonesians are set to cast a ballot. A record 245,000 candidates are running for public office in the world’s third-biggest democracy, from the presidency and parliamentary seats to local ...

Newdelhi:17/4/19:Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of 24th and last Jain Tirthankar Lord Mahavir is being celebrated across the country today. It is one of the most sacred days for Jain people. The followers of Lord Mahavir celebrate this festival by chanting prayers, offering Prasad and participating in chariot processions. President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu have ...

Bhubaneswar:16/4/19: The denizens of Bhubaneswar sizzled in sweltering heat as the state capital on Tuesday recorded 43.7 degree Celsius, the highest temperature in Odisha recorded in the month of April this year. So far, the highest temperature recorded in Bhubaneswar is 45.8 degrees Celsius on April 11, 2016. The temperature rose sharply in the capital city after 9 am. By ...