poll violence

Kolkata: Reports of clashes between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) started pouring in as soon as voting for three of West Bengal’s 42 seats began in the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls at…

Jharsuguda: After the announcement of Jharsuguda by-election results, a case of violence was reported from Sripura Panchayat of Jharsuguda Sadar Block today afternoon. Sripura Panchayat BJP President Subrata Pradhan was seriously injured…

Bhadrak: A youth suffered serious cut injuries after he was allegedly stabbed by the miscreants outside polling booth-16 in Ward No-9 of Dhamnagar NAC in Bhadrak district. According to reports, a heated argument ensued between the youth…

Balasore: A polling agent was seriously injured after being attacked by the miscreants at Talapada village under Khantapada police limits in Balasore district. According to the reports, the attack is suspected of post-poll violence in…

Jajpur: Violence marred the three-tier panchayat election in Odisha as the on-duty police personnel were allegedly attacked during voting. According to reports, at least two police personnel sustained injuries after an angry mob pelted…

Bhubaneswar: As Panchayat elections in several places in Odisha disrupted due to violenece, the state government has decided to conduct re-polling at 45 booths. The Odisha State Election Commission will conduct re-polling at 45 booths…

Bhubaneswar: In view of reports of disturbance from several places in Odisha in the first phase polling, the State Election Commission (SEC) today directed the DG Police to further tighten security arrangements. "Reports of incidents of…

Bhubaneswar: As the first phase of the three-tier Panchayat Polls in Odisha witnessed several incidents of violence in different parts of the State, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan condemned the mishaps. Pradhan also slammed…

Salepur: Some unidentified miscreants hurled bombs at the house of a Samiti member candidate Dilip Das in Sisua village under Salepur police station late last night. Reportedly, Das’ wife has reportedly sustained injuries in the attack.…

Puri: The Odisha Chief Electoral Officer on Monday issued dedicated phone and fax number to enable people to lodge complaints regarding any untoward incidents during campaigning for the bypoll to Pipili assembly constituency in Puri. The…