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'Youth4Water India' urges political parties to take care of Odisha youth vulnerable to climate change impact

Bhubaneswar, Apr 19 (UNI) The 'Youth4Water India' has urged political parties in Odisha contesting the general elections to commit to special rehabilitation and support programs for the youth who are most vulnerable to climate change impacts.
The 'Youth4Water India', a campaign initiated by Water Initiatives, WaterAid India, and sixty-eight other organizations, has just released a 23-point manifesto for political parties contesting the elections.
"The Manifesto was prepared based on interviews and focus-group discussions involving 100 youths from Odisha's coasts, especially from villages that are facing the wrath of an invading sea.
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56 85 percent polling recorded in five Lok Sabha seats till 6 pm in Bihar

56 85 percent polling recorded in five Lok Sabha seats till 6 pm in Bihar

13 May 2024 | 8:47 PM

Patna, May 13 (UNI) An estimated 56.85 percent of the total 95.83 lakh electorate have exercised their franchise, amid tight security arrangements, till the end of the polling at 6 pm in five Lok Sabha constituencies in Bihar on Monday.

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62 97 pc turnout  recorded in Odisha till 5 PM

62 97 pc turnout recorded in Odisha till 5 PM

13 May 2024 | 8:05 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (UNI) An estimated 62.97 percent of the total 62,87,222 voters exercised their franchise in 7303 polling stations spread over eight districts for four Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly seats in Odisha till 1700 hours, state Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihar Dhal said.

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India-France military exercise begins In Meghalaya

13 May 2024 | 7:56 PM

Umroi (Meghalaya), May 12 (UNI) The 7th edition of the India-France Joint Military Exercise ‘SHAKTI, 2023-2024’ began at the joint training node in Meghalaya’s Umroi Cantonment on Monday.

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Around 76 pc turnout recorded till 5 PM in Bengal

Around 76 pc turnout recorded till 5 PM in Bengal

13 May 2024 | 6:08 PM

Kolkata, May 13 (UNI) Amid stray violence, an estimated 75.66 per cent of over 1.5 crore electorate exercised their franchise till 5 PM on Monday in the fourth phase election to eight Lok Sabha seats in Bengal.

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Odisha reports 53 pc polling by 3 PM ; CEO directs arrest of two Presiding Officers

Odisha reports 53 pc polling by 3 PM ; CEO directs arrest of two Presiding Officers

13 May 2024 | 5:23 PM

Bhubaneswar, May 13 (UNI) An estimated 53 per cent of 62.84 lakh electorate exercised their franchise in four Lok Sabha and 28 Assembly constituencies in Odisha by 3 PM on Monday.

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