A group of non-governmental organisations on Tuesday launched a campaign demanding that the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission expedite steps to conduct local bodies’ elections in 28 districts. Representatives of NGOs, such as Thannatchi, Arappor Iyakkam, Voice of People, Institute of Grassroots Governance and Thozhan, have met the Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioner B. Jothi Nirmalasamy, and Secretary II to …
“Assam’s flood situation remained grim on July 8 with a population of nearly 23 lakh affected in 28 districts as the water level of most rivers continue to flow above the danger mark,” according to an official bulletin. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said all relief camps in flood-affected districts are well maintained and stocked with enough essential items …
