East India State News

Cyclone ‘Dana’ to Bring Heavy Rainfall in Jharkhand, NDRF Deployed

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2024

The cyclonic storm ‘Dana’ is expected to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Jharkhand starting Thursday night, as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). An ‘orange’ alert has been issued for the Kolhan region, which includes West Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharswan, and East Singhbhum districts, predicting rainfall between 115 mm to 204 mm within

South India State News

Priyanka Gandhi Highlights 35 Years of Campaign Experience at Wayanad Rally

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2024

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, addressing a large crowd in Kalpetta on Wednesday, highlighted her extensive political experience, emphasizing that she began campaigning at the age of 17 for her late father, Rajiv Gandhi. Speaking ahead of the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll nominations, Priyanka shared her journey of over three decades, during which she has […]

State News West India

MVA Clinches Seat-Sharing Deal for Maharashtra Elections

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2024

After weeks of tense negotiations and internal disputes, the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming assembly elections. According to insiders, the Congress party will contest 105 seats, while the Shiv Sena (UBT) has secured 95 seats, and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) will fight for 84

East India State News

Bengal Prepares for Cyclonic Storm, Schools Closed Oct 23-26

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2024

West Bengal is on high alert as a potential severe cyclonic storm approaches the state, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to announce the closure of schools in nine districts from October 23 to 26 as a precautionary measure. The state administration has ramped up preparations to handle any disaster caused by the storm, with integrated […]

South India State News

1 Dead, 5 Trapped in Bengaluru Building Collapse Amid Heavy Rains

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2024

Tragedy struck Bengaluru on Tuesday when an under-construction building in the Babusapalya area of East Bengaluru collapsed, claiming the life of one person. Five others are feared trapped under the debris, while three individuals have been successfully rescued. Rescue teams have reached the site, working urgently to clear the debris and save those still trapped. […]

North India State News

Stage 2 of GRAP Activated in Delhi-NCR as Air Quality Worsens

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2024

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as air quality continues to decline. As of 8 am today, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 317, placing it in the “very poor” category, according to real-time data from the System of Air Quality […]

Northeast India State News

Congress Announces First List of 21 Candidates for Jharkhand Polls

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2024

The Congress Party on Monday released its first list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections. Ajoy Kumar has been named as the party’s candidate for the Jamshedpur East constituency. The announcement came just hours after finalizing a seat-sharing arrangement with Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Key Candidates

North India State News

Seven Killed in Gunmen Attack on Key Tunnel Project in Kashmir

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2024

Seven people working on a key tunnel project in Indian-administered Kashmir were killed in a gunmen attack late Sunday, with at least five others injured. The attack, one of the deadliest this year targeting civilians in the region, occurred near Gagangir, close to the popular resort town of Sonamarg. According to police reports, two attackers […]

North India State News

Delhi Police Seek Telegram Details After Pro-Khalistan Group Claims School Blast

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2024

Delhi Police have reached out to social media platforms and the messaging app Telegram after a pro-Khalistan group claimed responsibility for a blast near a CRPF school in Rohini, New Delhi. The explosion, which occurred on Monday in Prashant Vihar, caused significant damage to nearby buildings and vehicles, but no injuries were reported. Investigation Points […]

North India State News

Haryana Allocates Portfolios: CM Nayab Saini Retains Home, Finance

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2024

The Haryana government allocated cabinet portfolios on Sunday, with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini retaining key departments, including home and finance. This comes just three days after the new government was sworn in, marking the beginning of a fresh political term for the state. Nayab Saini Retains 12 Key Portfolios Chief Minister Nayab Saini will […]