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Odisha:Record 78.48 percent voter turnout in Nuapada Assembly by-Poll

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UNI) The Nuapada Assembly by-poll in Odisha witnessed a record voter turnout of 78.48 percent, according to data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Polling began at 7 a.m. across 358 booths and continued peacefully until 5 p.m., CEO office sources said.
All helicopters carrying polling personnel have returned safely, and polling was successfully concluded at all 165 polling stations.
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Marandi seeks NIA probe into Dhanbad crime nexus

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