Five-day Navratri fair begins amid much fanfare in Sundernagar
bySundernagar: A five-day long Navratri fair in which hill gods from around Mandi District amass to shower their blessings on people has begun here….
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‘Congress a crucial political factor in J&K’
byJammu, April 15 (IANS) Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Saif-ud-Din Soz Monday said the Congress would be a crucial political factor in the politics…
Three villagers killed in Kashmir avalanche
bySrinagar, April 15 (IANS) Three villagers were killed Monday in an avalanche in Kashmir, an official said. The incident occurred in the afternoon in…
Punjab opposes centre’s move on new crime law
byNew Delhi: Opposing the union government’s move to introduce a new law and procedure of investigation in crimes that may have national or international…
Himachal seeks central help to curb drug menace
byNew Delhi: Himachal Pradesh today sought central assistance in curbing cannabis and opium cultivation in Kullu, Mandi, Chamba and Shimla districts. Addressing a meeting…
Chandigarh win north zone junior hockey title
bySonepat: Chandigarh defeated Punjab 2-1 in the final of third Hockey India Sub-Junior Men’s National Championship (North Zone) played here Monday. Punjab took the…
Powerless in Kashmir: Business, tourism, daily life hit
bySrinagar, April 15 (IANS) An extremely acute electricity supply situation is hitting businesses, common people and those connected with the tourism industry in the…
Smart cards for pregnant women, welcome step against female foeticide
byA sharp decline in the child sex ratio in Jammu and Kashmir has prompted Committee on Subordinate Legislation to table a report recommending that…
Marking Himachal Day in Silicon Valley
byNostalgia about scenic homeland and memories not yet faded about the land of the snows overflowed into the rhyme and rhythm at the colourful…
Localized police beats to make your vicinity safer
byShimla: New police beat system, wherein areas under police stations have been divided into different beats, has been kicked off by the Police department…