Day: November 9, 2017

By: Vijay Kumar Verma ( Editor-ICN Group ) The highest voter turnout was recorded in Sirmour district with 82 percent polling. SHIMLA: With over 74.4% turnout in the assembly elections  Himachal Pradesh is heading for a record voting. Polling for the 68 assembly constituencies ended peacefully today without any untoward incident. The highest voter turnout was recorded in Sirmour district with 82 percent polling while the least percentage of 69.5 was recorded in Hamirpur district. Shimla district recorded 72.5 % polling with Virbhadra Singh’s home tehsil Rampur recorded 74% voting. District…

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By: Eram Fatima ( Special Correspondent-ICN Group ) IMA, Lucknow appeal to Govt to take precaution to reduced the air pollution level and issue advisory in this regard to all schools in Lucknow for restriction of outdoor activities.  NEW DELHI: Air pollution has become so hazardous for health that many cities in India like, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Patna and Lucknow are facing acute problems. The most dangerous aspect of this scenario is that AQI level in many places has crossed more than 400. According to the doctors and health experts, if…

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NGT has banned construction and industrial activities in Delhi-NCR till November 14 NEW DELHI: The scheme will be in place starting 13th to 17th November 2017. The government had said that the system would be in place if air pollution remains above ‘severe plus’ category for 48 hours. Motorists will have to cough up Rs2,000 for violating odd-even rules. To reduce the smog, the Supreme Court authorised EPCA has also announced a four-time hike in parking fees in Delhi and reducing Delhi Metro fares during off-peak hours. Teams of Delhi Police, transport department…

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma ( Editor-ICN Group ) SHIMLA: A record 73 % voter turn out was witnessed in the Himachal assembly elections voting for which concluded at 5 pm today. Shimla district recorded 65 % polling with Virbhadra Singh’s home tehsil Rampur recording 74% voting. The Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh is contesting from Arki in District Solan while his son Vikramaditya Singh is contesting from Shimla Rural constituency. Former Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal is contesting from Sujanpur in Hamirpur district. Fate of 337 candidates have been locked in the EVMs.  Voting…

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma ( Editor-ICN Group ) SHIMLA: Voting began with great enthusiasm in all the constituencies of Himachal Pradesh today at 8 am. While in the first four hours over 28 % voting had taken place while as the day progressed the number is increasing. By 2 pm the voter turnout has increased to 54 percent. First time voters and youngsters are showing interest in exercising their franchise. High profile Virbhadra Singh, his wife Pratibha Singh and son Vikramaditya Singh cast their votes in Rampur Bushr, their ancestral home. Virbhadra Singh is…

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