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Snakes or crocodiles introduced in vulnerable riverine gaps should be explored for feasibility, per a directive to the Border Security Force on March 26

Though there were technical glitches in two polling stations, no major issues were reported during the day

The Union Territory has a total of 9.5 lakh voters. There are 1,099 polling stations in Puducherry, and its enclaves of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. As many as 294 candidates are in the fray.

He is also expected to discuss the political situation and LPG crisis in Karnataka at the meeting.

According to the preliminary data before reconciliation provided by the poll authorities, Bagalkot recorded a polling percentage of 68.73% and Davangere South recorded 68.55%

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Describing the 2019–2024 period as an era of total destruction, Atchannaidu says the NDA government has put the State back on track in 22 months of assuming power with the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The district had registered 78.37% and 77.85% polling in 2016 and 2021 respectively.

“The minor fire was reported at Terminal 1 due to a short circuit at 18:10 p.m. The fire was immediately bought under control by the emergency response teams within minutes. Airport operations remain unaffected,” said CSMIA spokesperson.

Over 2.7 crore voters are eligible to vote across the State, where the elections are being held in a single phase for all 140 constituencies, and 883 candidates are in the fray

Voters queued up early morning outside polling booths across the two States and Union Territory

The river island of Majuli recorded the highest turnout in the first two hours at 20.03%, while Tamulpur in the Bodoland Territorial Region witnessed the lowest at 15.32%