Cop arrested for smuggling drugs in Kashmir
byJammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police today arrested a police constable involved in drug smuggling from mountainous Rajouri district, an officer said. Rajouri’s Superintendent of…
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Woman jumps to death from Gurgaon high-rise
byGurgaon: A woman employee in a private company here today jumped to her death from a multi-storey building, police said, adding she left a…
Amritsar records 30-year high at 48 degrees Celsius
byChandigarh: The Sikh holy city of Amritsar today recorded its highest temperature in over three decades with the mercury hitting a high of 48 degrees…
HP High Court imposes Rs 1.25 lakh costs for frivolous PILs
byShimla: Taking a tough stance on ‘irresponsible and frivolous’ PILs the HP High Court on Wednesday imposed Rs 1.25 lakhs costs on 5 petitioners…
HP High Court for action against 2 officials for breach of personal liberty
byShimla: For infringement upon personal liberty, the Himachal Pradesh High Court today directed the state government to initiate disciplinary action two revenue officers by…
Shimla put under high security alert for President visit
byShimla: President Pranab Mukherji’s two days visit to Shimla starting today has put the whole city on high security alert, besides introducing new changes…
Teachers’ recruitment scam: Interim bail to six accused
byNew Delhi: The Delhi High Court today granted interim bail, on health grounds, to six people convicted in the 2000 Haryana teachers appointment scam. Justice…
Suspend two officials for illegal detention: Himachal
byShimla: The Himachal Pradesh High Court today directed the state government to suspend and initiate disciplinary proceedings against its two officials for illegal detention of…
Rohtang Pass to open for tourist on 26 May
byManali: The majestic Rohtang Pass, which is still wrapped in a thick blanket of snow near this picturesque tourist resort of Himachal Pradesh, will be…
President arrives in Shimla for three-day visit
byShimla: President Pranab Mukherjee was accorded a ceremonial reception by Governor Urmila Singh and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on his arrival here today on…