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Himachal to sell Rs.800-cr securities to procure loan

Shimla, June 1 -- The cash-strapped Himachal Pradesh government will take loan by selling government stock (securities) worth Rs.800 crore for carrying out development works of the state. A notificati... Read More


2 Punjab women tourists die in Kullu tree fall amid storm

Kullu/Srinagar, June 1 -- Two women tourists from Punjab were killed when a pine tree fell on them during a severe storm in Kullu district on Saturday, police said. The deceased were identified as Avi... Read More


Pro-war rhetoric is dangerous: Mehbooba

Srinagar, June 1 -- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday warned against the rising tide of war rhetoric, emphasising that Jammu and Kashmir... Read More


Security fee for plastic use at HP tourist destinations soon

Shimla, June 1 -- The Himachal cabinet on Saturday decided to come up with a Deposit Refund Scheme 2025 as a pilot project to effectively manage and reduce non-biodegradable waste. Under this scheme, ... Read More


Army chief hails BSF women who defended Akhnoor posts

Jammu, June 1 -- Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited Pargwal sector of Akhnoor and reviewed operational preparedness on Friday, officials said. He also met BSF Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandar... Read More


At UN meet, India counters Pak over references to Indus treaty

New Delhi, June 1 -- India sharply criticised Pakistan on Saturday for attempting to inject "unwarranted references" into the International Glacier Conference in Tajikistan, marking the first time top... Read More


Police targeting late-night speeding with laser eye

Chandigarh, June 1 -- In an effort to rein in late-night overspeeding, the Chandigarh Traffic Police have issued 150 challans between May 19 and May 31 during targeted night-time enforcement drives. T... Read More


Rain-embraced May bids goodbye with cool temps

Chandigarh, June 1 -- In a break from the typical blazing heat in the month, May this year offered city residents a cool and welcome respite, thanks to 66 mm rain - 191% over the normal average of 22.... Read More


Two flee filling station without paying for fuel, Worker Injured

Mohali, June 1 -- In the early hours of Saturday, two men reportedly fled from a petrol pump in Balongi without paying Rs.3,400 for 35 litres of fuel, injuring a worker during their escape. The incide... Read More


Harjai Milkha Singh shines at golf tourney

Chandigarh, June 1 -- Harjai Milkha Singh, son of legendary professional golfer Jeev Milkha Singh and a student of Strawberry Fields High School, Chandigarh, claimed a memorable victory at the IGU Sou... Read More