‘Chinese chopper violated Indian air space’
New Delhi: Admitting to violation of Indian airspace by Chinese helicopters in March this year, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday said these incidents were…
‘Kashmiri separatists not taking in assembly polls’
Srinagar: Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah Thursday refuted reports that the separatists might participate in the 2014 assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir. “There…
Centre’s nod needed for trial of errant armymen: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday said that military personnel operating in areas under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and facing allegations…
From translation screens to ACs, gurdwaras go hi-tech
By Jaideep Sarin and Japjeet Duggal Chandigarh/Amritsar: The afternoon heat outside bothers none. As the gathering of the devout listens to hymns in air-conditioned…
Amitabh Bachchan open to working with Rekha again
Mumbai: An all time popular on screen couple, Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha might have parted ways over decades but Big B doesn’t rule out…
Obama makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan
Kabul: US President Barack Obama arrived in Kabul late Tuesday on an unannounced visit to meet his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai, reported local media…
Hail punctures hopes of Himachal apple growers
Shimla:The apple of Himachal Pradesh’s eye is turning sour. Attacked by hailstorms, the state’s apple crop, worth more than Rs.200 crore, is lying unattended…
Punjab abolishes octroi on petrol, diesel
Chandigarh:The Punjab government Monday announced its decision to abolish octroi on petrol and diesel in the state. This will lower prices of the fuel…
Opposition to 775 MW Luhri project on Satluj intensifies
Shimla: Opposition to the 775 MW Luhri project, a large hydropower project on Satluj River, intensified as people for within the project impact area…
Hailstorms damage orchards, bring on cold in Kashmir
Srinagar:Bouts of hailstorm and a fall in temperature continue to damage and destroy apple and cherry orchards and paddy crop across the Kashmir Valley,…