Gangtok, April 12 (IANS) Enthusiastic voters turned up at the polling booths Saturday for the lone Lok Sabha constituency of Sikkim.
A total of 362,326 voters, including 175,549 women, are eligible to cast their ballot.
Just six candidates are in the fray.
As many as 24.62 percent of the voters are in the age group of 18-25.
Balloting is taking place at 538 polling booths across the state.
Sitting MP Prem Das Rai of the Sikkim Democratic Front is re-contesting, while Akar Dhoj Limbu from the Congress, Nar Bahadur Khatiwara from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Kaushal Rai of Aam Aadmi Party are hoping to give him a fight.
This is how Saudi PM Mohammed bin Salman survived the trial of journalist Khashoggi's murder, relief from America
Six weeks ago, Saudi Arabia's aging King Salman named his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as prime minister. Mohammed bin Salman was made the prime minister of Saudi. Mohammed bin Salman, 37,
Tour Operators' Conclave in UP Feb 22-24
Lucknow, Feb 6 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government will organise a three-day conclave of tour operators and travel majors in Lucknow Feb 22-24, officials said Friday.The Uttar Pradesh Travel Mart
Corona explosion in Sri Lanka cricket team, three players found Kovid positive before the second test against AUS
Bad news has come out of Sri Lanka's camp ahead of the second test match against Australia. Three players on the team Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Asitha Fernando were found to be Kovid
Air Pollution: NHRC holds third hearing with states regarding air pollution, gives necessary guidelines
The National Human Rights Commission of India held its third hearing on air pollution in Delhi NCR on Friday. At the same time, seeking further report, the next date of hearing has been fixed for
Iran's Revolutionary Guard can be declared a terrorist organization, and Germany and European Union are in the mood for action
Germany and the European Union can take tough measures against Iran's Revolutionary Guard. This information was given by the Foreign Minister of Germany herself on Sunday. Foreign Minister Annalena
Xiaomi may announce the date of launch of Mi 11 Lite in India today, know price and specification
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite launch date: Xiaomi, the famous Chinese smartphone maker, can announce the date of launch of its smartphone Mi 11 Lite in India today. This phone is the cheapest phone of Xiaomi Mi
Indian Railway IRCTC: More than 32 trains running late today due to fog and bad weather, see the list hereIndian Railway IRCTC: More than 32 trains running late today due to fog and bad weather, see the list here
The outbreak of severe cold in all the states of North India continues even today. Meanwhile, due to fog along with the cold wave, its effect is visible on the trains as well. Passengers may face
Trinamool cautions 'Bengal will burn' MP
Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) Drawing flak over party MP Idris Ali's comments that West Bengal would burn if Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was arrested by the CBI in connection with the Saradha scam, the
Relief: the UP government has permitted for marriage ceremonies in open places, these conditions will have to be followed
The UP government has permitted to organize marriage ceremonies in open places following the corona protocol, but the number of guests will be according to the area of the venue. It will be
Politics: BSP MLAs meet Akhilesh Yadav, doubts about joining the party remain
There is talk of some MLAs of the Bahujan Samaj Party meeting the top leadership of SP on Tuesday morning. This meeting is considered important for the Legislative Council elections and the 2022
