Follow Us on Google News Guwahati, June 13 (IANS) The BJP’s Kanad Purkayastha and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) veteran Birendra Prasad Baishya have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Assam, an election official confirmed on Friday. With no Opposition parties fielding candidates, the two National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominees were declared elected on … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kochi, June 10 (IANS) The Kerala High Court has issued notice to Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi on a petition filed by the BJP candidate Navya Haridas challenging her victory. In the notice to Priyanka Gandhi, the High Court has asked her to file her reply in two months. This notice … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) The forthcoming three-cornered contest for the crucial bypoll for Kaliganj Assembly constituency in West Bengal on June 18 will be an acid test for the contestants of all the major political parties, namely ruling Trinamool Congress, Opposition BJP and the Left Front-supported Congress. For Trinamool Congress … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, June 1 (IANS) The AIADMK has officially announced the names of its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, sharing no seats with allies while affirming its alliance with the DMDK. In a significant declaration, the party also assured that the DMDK will be allocated a Rajya Sabha seat … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Ludhiana, May 30 (IANS) Prior to the nomination filing of AAP Ludhiana (West) candidate Sanjeev Arora, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday organised a roadshow that witnessed a crowd of supporters to display solidarity with the candidate. AAP candidate Arora thanked the party leadership and the people of Ludhiana for … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea from “tainted” teachers who have lost jobs in state government-run schools, following a Supreme Court order last month. The main contention of the plea was that although the apex court gave a chance to teachers … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK on Tuesday announced the name of actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan as one of the four candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections scheduled to be held on June 19. The announcement was made by the Chief Minister and DMK Chief, M.K. Stalin. Of the … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) In a major relaxation for election contestants and political parties, the Election Commission on Friday permitted them to canvass up to 100 meters from the entrance of the polling station. Earlier, they had to stay 200 metres away from the building. Under the revised rules, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Ranchi, May 8 (IANS) Even after 10 months, the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has not been able to declare the results of the Civil Services Mains Examination held in June last year. This has triggered anger and frustration among aspirants. On Thursday, a group of candidates began an indefinite … Read more