EC clarifies that duplication in EPIC number does not imply duplicate/fake voters

EC clarifies that duplication in EPIC number does not imply duplicate/fake voters

Delhi, 2 March (H.S.): The Election Commission has taken cognizance of certain social media posts and media reports flagging the issue of electors of two different states having identical EPIC numbers. In this regard, it is clarified that while EPIC numbers of some of the electors may be identical, the other details including demographic details,…

CM pays tribute to prominent flute player, folk musician Pt. Prabhat Sharma

CM pays tribute to prominent flute player, folk musician Pt. Prabhat Sharma

Guwahati, 02 March (HS): Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday paid tribute to famous flute player and musician Pt. Prabhat Sharma, recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, on his death anniversary. He said that Prabhat Sharma was not only a great folk music practitioner, but also had a very simple and easy-going…

Over 80 per cent of Japanese people favour capital punishment: Report

Over 80 per cent of Japanese people favour capital punishment: Report

Tokyo, March 2 (IANS) According to a government survey in Japan, over 80 per cent of Japanese people support the death penalty, stating that the existence of the system is “unavoidable,” local media reported on Sunday. This survey is conducted every five years, and for the fifth consecutive term, the support for capital punishment exceeded…

Bhaben Choudhary appointed working state president of AAP

Guwahati, 02 March (HS): The Assam unit of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has appointed its national joint secretary Bhaben Choudhary as the working state president. This decision was taken unanimously in the meeting of the party’s executive committee held on Sunday. Manoj Dhanwar, who is the permanent state president of the party, is not active…

Mohan Jung Thapa arrested in America for showing black flag during Oli's US visit

Mohan Jung Thapa arrested in America for showing black flag during Oli's US visit

Kathmandu, March 2 (HS): US security personnel have arrested a Nepali man and deported him to Nepal on charges of showing black flag, protesting and not allowing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s program to take place during his US visit in September last year. According to the information provided by the Nepali Embassy in Washington…

CM Stalin supports Tamil diaspora protest in US on 3-language policy

CM Stalin supports Tamil diaspora protest in US on 3-language policy

Chennai, March 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin on Sunday expressed support for a protest by a section of the Tamil diaspora in the US against the Centre’s three-language policy. He shared a news report and video clip of the protest on X. The protest took place in Dallas, US,…