Bihar

Phase 2: Peaceful Voting Across 13 States/UTs, Over 60% Turnout

Voters from across 13 States/Union Territories turned out in large numbers today for the second phase of General Elections 2024. Despite scorching temperatures, approximately 60.96% of eligible voters had cast their ballots by 7 PM. The polling was peaceful and 102 villages in Bastar division witnessed polling in Lok Sabha for the first time. From bustling cities to remote villages, citizens of all walks of life, ranging from newlyweds to senior citizens, tribals to IT professional...

April 22, 2024 12:34 PM

Heatwave warnings for East Indian states issued for four days

Severe heat wave conditions will continue over East India during four days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that a heat wave will prevail over parts of Odisha today and over West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh during the next 4 days. The IMD also said that hot and humid weather will continue over West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka and Kerala till the 25th of this month. Meanwhile, the weather agency has forecast heavy rainfall with...