Puducherry

Top Court Refuses To Stay Madras High Court Order On Kiran Bedi's Powers

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Saturday May 11, 2019

The court declined to stay a Madras High Court order restricting Puducherry Lieutanant Governor Kiran Bedi's authority to act independently of an elected government in the Union Territory

Election Commission Orders Re-Polling In 1 Polling Booth In Puducherry

India News | ANI | Thursday May 9, 2019

The Election Commission of India has declared the polls held on April 18 at polling station in Puducherry as "void". Repolling will be held in polling station no-10 in Kamaraj Nagar assembly segment of the Puducherry Parliamentary constituency.

Centre Moves Top Court Against Verdict On Puducherry Lieutenant Governor

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 8, 2019

The Centre today approached the Supreme Court challenging the verdict of Madras High Court, which held that Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi "cannot interfere" in the day-to-day affairs of the elected government of the Union Territory.

Puducherry Chief Minister "Intimidates" Officers To Enact Orders: AIADMK

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 7, 2019

The AIADMK in Puducherry today charged Chief Minister V Narayanasamy with "intimidating" officials to implement government orders lest they should face contempt of court proceedings.

After Court Setback, Puducherry Chief Minister Asks Kiran Bedi To Resign

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 2, 2019

A day after the Madras High Court held that Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi "cannot interfere" in the day-to-day affairs of the Union Territory's government, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy demanded that she should resign from her post for "stalling" development activities.

Setback For Kiran Bedi, Court Says Lieutenant Governor Can't Act Independently

South | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Tuesday April 30, 2019

In a major setback to Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi. the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has cancelled two clarification orders by the centre in 2017 on the powers of the Lieutenant Governor.

Cyclone Fani Likely To Intensify Into Severe Cyclonic Storm Today: LIVE Updates

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Sunday April 28, 2019

Cyclone Fani, which has been strengthening in south-east Bay of Bengal, is very likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm during the next 12 hours and into a very severe cyclonic storm during the subsequent 24 hours.

2019 Lok Sabha Elections: 95 Seats Vote Today, All Of Tamil Nadu, Half Of Karnataka - 5-Point Guide

South | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Thursday April 18, 2019

More than half of the 95 seats voting in the second round of Lok Sabha elections today are in Southern India, representing nearly nine crore voters. People in 38 constituencies of Tamil Nadu, 14 of the 28 in Karnataka and the lone seat in Puducherry began queuing up early on Thursday in the second phase of the mammoth, seven-round general election ...

Lok Sabha Polls 2019: The 10 Biggest Battles In Phase 2

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Thursday April 18, 2019

A former Prime Minister, four Union Ministers, and several high-profile first-timers are among more than 1,600 candidates setting the stage for a number of riveting encounters in the second round of Lok Sabha elections today. Nearly 16 crore voters spread across 95 constituencies in 11 states and the union territory of Puducherry will cast their vo...

Elections 2019: 66% Voting In Phase 2, Faulty EVMs Reported In Many States - 10 Points

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday April 19, 2019

Sporadic clashes in Bengal and Tripura on Thursday marred the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections, in which 66 per cent polling took place. In both places, candidates came under attack and voters clashed with the police, alleging that they were not allowed to vote. Polling was peaceful in Tamil Nadu, where election in one of the 39 Lok Sabha se...

Elections 2019: Google Doodle Marks Second Phase Of Voting

India News | Edited by Nonika Marwaha | Thursday April 18, 2019

Google Doodle marked the second phase of the gigantic Lok Sabha elections today. Elections on 38 Lok Sabha and 18 assembly seats of the state will be held today Elections will also be held in 35 assembly constituencies in Odisha. Overall, 95 Lok Sabha seats across 11 states and one in the Union Territory of Puducherry are going to polls today, in w...

JIPMER MBBS Admission: Online Registration Closes This Week

Education | NDTV Education Team | Tuesday April 9, 2019

The common entrance exam for JIPMER Puducherry and JIPMER Karaikal is held for 200 medical seats. 150 seats are available under JIPMER Puducherry.

Man Arrested For Cheating Investors For Rs 4 Crore In Puducherry: Police

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday April 5, 2019

A 65-year old chit fund owner has been arrested for allegedly cheating around 1,000 investors of about Rs 4 crore, a police official said on Friday.

"How Long Does It Take To Vote?": Top Court On Changing Tamil Nadu Poll Dates

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday April 4, 2019

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked how long does it take to vote and why voters can''t cast vote on a holy day as it refused to accord urgent hearing to a plea seeking rescheduling of the Lok Sabha polling date in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on April 18.

Congress Manifesto "Promises Full Statehood To Puducherry"

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 3, 2019

The Congress on Tuesday assured full statehood to Puducherry but stopped short of making the same commitment for Delhi if it comes to power.