`Steps being taken to keep money flow under check`:

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 22:02

Holding that money power was a "serious issue" in poll-bound Karnataka, the Election Commission of India Friday said it was taking all steps to counter this problem.

Transfer officials serving more than 3 yrs in home towns: EC

Last Updated: Saturday, March 2, 2013, 20:50

The Election Commission on Saturday directed authorities in poll bound Karnataka to transfer officials serving in their home towns for more than three years to ensure "free and fair election".

Vice President favours voters` right to reject candidates

Last Updated: Friday, January 25, 2013, 22:35

Vice President Hamid Ansari called for addressing limitations of country`s electoral system and favoured giving to voters the right to reject candidates to boost participation in the election process.

`Use of money, muscle power during polls rising`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 14:42

Rounding up the election review in three poll-bound states in the north east, Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath Tuesday said the Commission is wary of the use of money and muscle powers during the process.

Election Commission reviews preps for Tripura polls

Last Updated: Sunday, January 6, 2013, 13:45

Election Commissioner VS Sampath visited Tripura capital over the weekend to review preparations for Assembly polls in the state.

EC satisfied with poll preparedness in Nagaland

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 15:32

The Election Commission has expressed satisfaction over poll preparedness in Nagaland where Assembly Election is due in March.

India, Libya ink agreement on electoral cooperation

Last Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012, 21:51

India on Friday signed an MoU for electoral cooperation with Libya, which has evinced interest in seeking training and electoral assistance from the Election Commission.

EC team arrives to review Gujarat poll preparation

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 21:29

Gujarat Assembly elections will be held in two phases on December 13 and 17 and counting of votes will be done on December 20.

Stop distributing bags with pictures of leaders: CEC to HP govt

Last Updated: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 18:40

With the model code of conduct in force in poll-bound Himachal, the Election Commission on Sunday asked the state government to stop distribution of carry bags, free of cost.