Foresters fine Himachal public works authorities for illegal muck dumping
byShimla: Forest department is said to have slapped a notice, fining the Public Works Department (PWD) for illegally dumping muck and debris in forest…
Law & Policy
Stop playing petty politics on Sarabjit: Rajeev Shukla
byNew Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Parties should not play petty politics, but come together to provide relief to the family of Indian death row…
Further hearing on Sajjan Kumar’s plea, says high court
byNew Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday said further hearing was required in Congress leader Sajjan Kumar’s plea challenging a trial…
Artists protest against rapes, oppose death penalty
byNew Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The national capital Sunday witnessed a rare event as artists and civil society members came together to protest against…
Government failed in ensuring Sarabjit Singh’s safety: BJP
byNew Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sunday said the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government had failed in ensuring the safety…
Meat-starved Goa looks to High Court for relief (Goa Newsletter)
byPanaji, April 28 (IANS) For a land known for using copious amounts of beef for curry, roasts or steaks for every meal, a week…
Peace group seeks probe into attack on Sarabjit
byMumbai, April 28 (IANS) The Pakistan-India Peoples’ Forum for Peace and Democracy (PIPFPD) Sunday sought a high-level independent probe into the recent brutal attack…
SC commission tells government to aid Sarabjit’s treatment
byAmritsar, April 28 (IANS) The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has summoned officials of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Ministry of Home…
Kashi widows get Sulabh pension; maintenance bill proposed
byVaranasi, April 28 (IANS) As the sun rose across the sandy banks of the Ganga at the Rajendra Prasad ghat at Varanasi Sunday, life…
US-based Sikh group seeks UN intervention for Bhullar
byNew Delhi, April 27 (IANS) A Swiss NGO and a US-based Sikh group have sought UN intervention to “save” Devenderpal Singh Bhullar, whose petition…