As Lok Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh are around the corner, the district administration and other officials are gearing up to conduct a free and fair election.
The dead body of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who died after suffering a cardiac arrest, was brought to his Ghazipur residence for last rites amid heavy police deployment by the district administration.
The Indian Navy and Nagapattinam District Collector Johny Tom Varghese held a campaign on Friday to create awareness for 100% polling in the district for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
"Since this news flashed last night, the entire district administration is on alert. We are in touch with the family and they have said that the last rites will be done after morning prayers," Omvir Singh told reporters here.
The LG's office said it had issued instructions to the District Administration and the Divisional Commissioner to render all assistance to the kin of victims.
An official aware of the development said directives have been issued to district administrations and police to expedite the mapping of Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders.
The Islamabad district administration has formally rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) application, seeking permission to hold a public rally in Islamabad on March 30, citing the "law and order situation," reported The News International.
The Commission said that this action is a demonstration of the Commission's dedication and promise to uphold fairness and preserve the integrity of the electoral process
The anti-encroachment drive in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow took an ugly turn on Sunday when locals pelted stones at a team of officials from the civic body and district administration.
The Bengaluru city district administration issued an order fixing the price of tanker water on Thursday after persistent allegations that tanker owners are extorting customers.
The inaugural session of the new Balochistan Assembly is scheduled for Wednesday, with newly-elected members likely to take their oaths, Dawn reported, adding that the district administration enforced tight security measures in and around the assembly premises.
Madurai district administration has banned the flying of drones above the city and district limits for two days from February 27-28, an official statement said on Tuesday.