December 9, 2025

Kozhikode Local Poll Campaign Ends With Rallies, Faces Off Between LDF and UDF

Campaigning for Kozhikode local body polls ended on Tuesday evening with major parties LDF, UDF, and NDA holding lively rallies. A tense faceoff occurred at Onchiyam as voting day approaches on December 11.

December 9, 2025

72.7% Devotees Satisfied at Srikalahastheeswara Temple, Tops Andhra Pradesh Survey

A recent survey shows 72.7% devotees happy with services at Srikalahastheeswara Swamy Devasthanam in Andhra Pradesh. The temple leads in pleasing pilgrims on sanitation, staff, and queue management, says MLA Bojjala Venkata Sudheer Reddy.

December 9, 2025

District Gears Up for Local Body Polls with 28.6 Lakh Voters and Tight Security

Local body elections are set for December 11 with 28.6 lakh voters, 6,724 candidates, and 3,054 polling stations. Special security and a dry day on counting boost election safety.

December 9, 2025

Kottayam records lowest voter turnout in local elections since 2015 at 70.76%

Kottayam's local body elections saw 70.76% voter turnout, down from previous years. Erattupetta saw a small rise in voting, while Changanassery had the lowest turnout. Some EVM glitches and a minor political clash marred the day.

December 9, 2025

Only One Voter Cast Ballot at Remote Pachakkanam Polling Station in Periyar Tiger Reserve

At Pachakkanam polling station in Periyar Tiger Reserve, only one voter showed up amid technical glitches and no mobile connectivity. The polling team, protected by forest rangers, overcame challenges to hold the election.