KOHIMA: A BJP worker sustained serious injury when miscreants exploded a grenade at a polling booth in Nagaland minutes before the commencement of voting in the north eastern state.
The explosion took place at 6.30 in the morning at a booth in Tizit, half an hour ahead of polling where the BJP worker who was preparing to represent the party candidate near the booth sustained injury.
He was rushed to the hospital and the security forces deployed at the booth premises are still clueless on the miscreants.
The 'Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024', a five-day cultural extravaganza showcasing Northeast India's richness, kicks off on January 13 at Bharat Mandapam. Organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and NEHHDC, the festival aims to display diverse arts, crafts, and cultures, fostering economic opportunities. With 250 participants including weavers, farmers, and entrepreneurs, the event features panel discussions, buyer-seller meets, traditional performances, and a focus on women's roles in regional development. Highlighting the youth's contribution and challenges, the festival aims to explore how they can shape India's economic landscape. Additionally, specialized...
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