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CBI Registers Another FIR Against ED's Assistant Director

The CBI has registered one more FIR in connection with alleged bribery scandal involving Enforcement Directorate's assistant director posted in Shimla, who had escaped during a trap operation conducted by the agency there last week, officials said Monday.

Carterpuri's elderly recall late US ex-president

In Carterpuri, a nondescript village in Gurugram, Jimmy Carter's name resonates faintly with the younger generation.

Locals assaulted: Four from Punjab detained

Four Punjab-origin tourists have been detained for allegedly assaulting three local shopkeepers with a knife at Kufri, police said on Monday.

Sanctioned trophy hunting by another name a grey area in man-animal conflict

Rise in man-animal conflict due to steady shrinkage of natural habitats have led to increasing incidents of big cats being labelled 'man-eaters'

New Year cheer for hoteliers as tourists flock Himachal

The recent snowfall has given fillip to the tourism industry and the main tourist destinations like Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie are brimming with tourists, coming to celebrate new year.

Drug peddlers' properties worth ₹1 crore attached in south Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir Police in south Kashmir's Anantnag attached properties worth ₹1 crore belonging to three different individuals under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

5 Express Trains to Remain Suspended in Jan's 1st Week

At least five express passenger trains to and from Jammu will remain suspended in the first week of January next year owing to railways' upgradation works at Firozpur railway division in Punjab.

Row as NC founder's birth anniv excluded from J&K holiday list

Firm stand taken by the lieutenant governor and ignoring the parochial demand is really praiseworthy BRIG ANIL GUPTA, BJP spokesperson

Shimla MC to Charge ₹5 From Men for Using Public Convenience

After a rap from Himachal Pradesh high court for charging women for using public toilets, Shimla municipal corporation (MC) has decided to take ₹5 from men as well as usage charges.

Valley Reels Under Cold Wave, Another Spell of Snow Likely From Jan 1: MeT

Two Western Disturbances are heading towards Kashmir which could bring moderate to heavy snowfall in the Valley, said MeT officials.

PM Modi likely to set in motion 1st train from Srinagar to Delhi in Jan

The long wait to see Kashmir getting all-weather connectivity with the rest of India via rail link project is all set to become a reality in January next year with the first Vande Bharat train reaching Srinagar from Delhi.

Third Victim Succumbs To Injuries In Hospital

Three days after at least five men opened fire and shot dead two liquor traders in Yamunanagar's Radaur, the third victim of the shootout died at a hospital in Mohali, deputy superintendent of police (Radaur) Aashish Chaudhary confirmed on Monday.

Karnal Man Dies in US; Family Seeks Help to Get Body Back to India

A 27-year-old man from Karnal's Kunjpura village died in New York city reportedly due to heart failure, family said on Monday.

2 Cyber Thugs Held in Gurugram

Two cyber fraudsters have been arrested for allegedly duping people on the pretext of monetary gains in return for completing online tasks.

Severe cold grips Hry, Punjab; max temp hovers below normal

Severe cold gripped Haryana and Punjab on Monday, with maximum temperatures hovering well below normal limits in the two states.

All 8 blast incidents solved: Punjab DGP

Punjab police chief Gaurav Yadav on Monday said that with the busting of the ISI-backed terror-module of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), the cops have solved all the eight incidents of attacks on its establishments in the state.

Farm Unions Huddle as SC Deadline Ends

A day before the Supreme Court's deadline to shift Jagjit Singh Dallewal to a hospital, the farmer leader doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death.

₹9.92 cr SC Students' Scholarships Released

The Punjab government has released ₹9.92 crore to 1,503 institutions across the state for students from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category studying in classes XI and XII, social justice, empowerment, and minorities minister Dr Baljit Kaur said on Monday.

NITI AAYOG Awards ₹1.5 Cr to Makhu Block

NITI Aayog's Aspirational Blocks Programme has awarded ₹1.5 crore to the Makhu block of Ferozepur for demonstrating exemplary progress on key performance indicators.

Bandh throws life out of gear; rail, bus services hit

Petrol pumps, shops and commercial establishments remained closed too as bandh passed off peacefully

SC-Appointed Panel Invites SKM for Talks

Supreme Court-appointed committee formed to look into farmers' issues has invited senior leaders of Samyukta Kisan Union (SKM) for talks next week at their office in Panchkula.

Freebies row erupts as AAP unveils 'pujari' aid

Latest controversy on AAP schemes

Jimmy Carter, US President and Humanitarian, Dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as US president struggled with a bad economy and the Iran hostage crisis but brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday. He was 100.

Isro Launches Critical Space Docking Mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Monday night launched its workhorse PSLV rocket with several satellites, including two that will carry out an ambitious autonomous orbital rendezvous and docking experiment that only a handful of space agencies have mastered.

NPAs at 12-Year Low, Red Flags in Some Areas, Says RBI Report

Indian banks' bad loans fell to their lowest level in 12 years, although early warning indicators suggest potential stress in some sectors, the Reserve Bank of India's financial stability report stated on Monday.

Vedang Raina: It has been a crazy year in the best way possible

While excited to step into 2025, actor Vedang Raina looks back fondly at 2024, calling it \"a crazy year in the best way possible\".

Manhunt Launched for ‘Nandu Gang’ Shooters

A week after the chilling triple murder that rocked Panchkula, police are yet to apprehend the attackers. The perpetrators, identified as Sahil and Vijay, are members of Delhi's infamous Nandu Gang and have a long criminal history.

Rotary Gives Out 6L Sanitary Pads

Rotary International has distributed 6 lakh sanitary pads within 24 hours in Chandigarh.

PU to hire a yoga instructor

Panjab University (PU) has issued an advertisement for the post of a part-time yoga instructor.

70% Legacy Waste Cleared, Rest Will Be Removed by Sept 2025

The civic body also informed court that no fresh waste was being dumped at the Phase-8B site