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East India State News

Calcutta HC Cuts EC Bike Ban To 12 Hours

By BPN News Desk
The Calcutta High Court has modified the Election Commission’s 48-hour restriction on two-wheeler movement for the second phase of Assembly elections, reducing the pillion-riding ban to 12 hours on polling day. Calcutta High Court Modifies EC Bike Ban The court set aside the Election Commission’s blanket 48-hour restriction on motorcycle riding and said such a […]
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East India State News

Manipur Clashes Kill Three In Ukhrul

By BPN News Desk
Manipur Clashes Kill Three In Ukhrul Three people were killed and at least five others were injured in fresh clashes between rival Naga and Kuki armed groups in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Friday morning, adding to the continuing ethnic tensions in the state. Naga-Kuki Clashes In Ukhrul The violence took place in two separate gunfights […]
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South India State News

Telangana RTC Strike Called Off

By BPN News Desk
The Telangana Road Transport Corporation workers’ strike was called off on Friday night after extended talks between the Joint Action Committee and the state government. Bus services are set to resume across Telangana from Saturday morning. Telangana RTC Strike Ends After Talks The TGSRTC Joint Action Committee withdrew its indefinite strike after a marathon meeting […]
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South India State News

Tamil Nadu Records Over 84% Polling

By BPN News Desk
Tamil Nadu recorded more than 84% polling in the 2026 Assembly election, with the turnout being described as the highest ever in the state’s electoral history. The strong participation gave the election added political weight, with long queues, steady turnout through the day and a clear sign of intense voter engagement across the state. Tamil […]
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East India State News

Bengal Phase One Turnout Nears 90%

By BPN News Desk
West Bengal recorded brisk polling in the first phase of the 2026 Assembly election, with voter turnout touching nearly 90% by 5 pm and Dakshin Dinajpur emerging as the district with the highest participation. Long queues were seen at several booths through the day, pointing to strong voter engagement in this opening round of the […]
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State News

Mirzapur Crash Kills 11 In Vehicle Pile-Up

By BPN News Desk
At least 11 people were killed in a late-night multi-vehicle crash in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district after a collision on the steep Drumandganj hill stretch triggered a fire in an SUV. Police said the accident happened around 9 pm on Wednesday and involved two trucks, a car and an SUV on the Mirzapur-Madhya Pradesh route. […]
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East India State News

5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Manipur

By BPN News Desk
An earthquake struck parts of Manipur early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt in Imphal, Ukhrul and nearby areas. Officials said the quake measured 5.2 in magnitude and was centered in Kamjong district. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, though the tremors caused concern across the region. Manipur Earthquake Felt In Imphal […]