Meghalaya , Politics , Top News
UDP wins big in Shella by-election
In a record breaking victory, the United Democratic Party (UDP) not only managed to retain the Shella assembly seat but also broke the trend of small winning margin by 6,221 votes. UDP’s Balajied Synrem defeated his nearest rival and independent candidate Grace Mary Kharpuri by 6,221 votes. Synrem got 12,002 votes while Kharpuri his nearest […]
5 years ago
Sports , Top News
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly takes over as BCCI president
Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly took over as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) here on Wednesday. Ganguly was elected as the president during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is being conducted at the BCCI headquarters. Ganguly was the only candidate to file his nomination for the post and […]
5 years ago
Assam , Top News
Bypolls in 4 Assam LACs peaceful, estimated 75% turnout till 5pm
By-elections in four legislative assembly constituencies in Assam ended peacefully with an estimated 75% aggregate turnout recorded till 5 pm. Bypolls in Assam were held in Ratabari, Sonari, Rangapara and Jania following the election of the MLAs to the Lok Sabha in the general elections. While the estimated turnout at Jania till 5pm was 78.21%, […]
5 years ago
Meghalaya , Politics , Top News
Four-cornered contest in Shella bypoll
It is a four cornered contest in Meghalaya, NPP backed UDP candidate Balajeid Synrem who is the son of Late Dr Donkupar Roy is one of the key candidates. Congress’ Batyngshain Ryngnga, PDF’s Mosjo Wanswett and BJP’s Joshua Warjri are also in the battlefield. Apart from them, Grace Mary Kharpuri is also fighting the elections […]
5 years ago
Assam , Politics , Top News
Assam bypolls: Voting underway in 4 seats of Jania, Sonari, Ratabari, Rangapara
Today by-elections are underway in four states of the Northeast. Four seats from Assam, one from Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh each and three seats from Sikkim. Voting is underway in full swing at four Assembly Constituencies of Assam — Jania, Sonari, Ratabari and Rangapara. The polling began at 7 am today at polling booths across the […]
5 years ago
Assam , Politics , Top News
Campaigning ends for Assam by-polls
Campaigning for the October 21 by-elections came to an at 4 pm in the evening on Saturday. With this being the last day of campaigning, intense campaigning was held at the four seats in Assam, which will see voting on Monday. The fate of 20 contestants in the four seats – Rangapara, Sonari, Ratabari and […]
5 years ago
Sports , Top News
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly set to be next BCCI president
Former India cricket skipper Sourav Ganguly is all set to be the next BCCI President, after former India and Karnataka cricketer Brijesh Patel was projected as the only presidential candidate but following a dramatic turn of events, Ganguly emerged as the frontrunner. The BCCI elections were scheduled to be held on October 23 but with […]
5 years ago
Mizoram , Politics , Top News
Sinlung Hills Council polls on November 4; MNF, HPC forge alliance
Political parties in Mizoram are gearing up for the upcoming Sinlung Hills Council polls. The elections will be a direct fight between the opposition Congress and the Mizo National Front-Hmar Peoples Convention alliance. Meanwhile, newly floated ZPM and PRISM have decided not to contest the council elections slated to be held on November 4. It […]
5 years ago
Arunachal Pradesh , Politics , Top News
Tight security arrangements in place for Khonsa bypolls
Arunachal Pradesh DGP RP Updahya is personally monitoring the security scenario ahead of the by-elections to the Khonsa West constituency slated to be held on October 21. A total of 13 companies of the Central Armed Paramilitary Force have been deployed in addition to police personnel to ensure free and fair elections. According to top […]
5 years ago
Politics , Top News
Stage set for October 21 by-polls; last day for filing of nominations
Battlelines have been drawn for the state assembly by-elections in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Sikkim. Fate of candidates from different parties as well as independents will be sealed in the by-polls slated for October 21. Candidates will battle it out against each other in 4 seats in Assam, 1 seat in Meghalaya, 1 seat […]
5 years ago