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Rajesh Aggarwal to take charge as chief secretary on Sunday

India, Nov. 29 -- The state government on Friday appointed 1989-batch IAS officer Rajesh Aggarwal as the next chief secretary, who will be taking charge on Sunday. On October 28, Aggarwal, then servi... Read More


Solapur ST depot manager suspended over neglect of duty

India, Nov. 29 -- In a strong message to all 251 depot heads across Maharashtra, state transport minister and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) chairman Pratap Sarnaik suspended the... Read More


Statewide school shutdown called by teachers on Dec 5

India, Nov. 29 -- The teaching and non-teaching staff of primary and secondary schools across Maharashtra on Friday announced a statewide strike on December 5, calling for closure of all schools and a... Read More


Sanjauli mosque row: Waqf board moves HC challenging dist court's verdict

Shimla, Nov. 29 -- Amid simmering tension over the unauthorised Sanjauli mosque as Dev Bhoomi Sangarsh Samiti continues with their chain hunger strike, Waqf board on Friday moved to high court challen... Read More


Hideout linked to JeM busted, terrorist associate arrested

Srinagar, Nov. 29 -- Police on Saturday busted the hideout of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Awantipora and arrested a terrorist associate. Police termed it as a major success against the terror network an... Read More


Shimla DM issues traffic advisory

Shimla, Nov. 29 -- The Shimla district administration on Friday announced traffic restrictions from Bhattakufar Chowk to AIIMS Chamiyana Hospital during peak hours to ease the congestion. District mag... Read More


2 held in Rs.5.6-cr investment scam

Noida, Nov. 29 -- Noida Police on Friday arrested two men for allegedly assisting a cyber fraud racket that duped a woman of Rs.5.6 crore on the pretext of high returns on market investments. The accu... Read More


Crocodile census to be conducted in Terai

Haldwani, Nov. 29 -- Uttarakhand forest department has decided to conduct a crocodile census in the Terai and Bhabar regions after 11 years. The two-day exercise will cover crocodile populations in ri... Read More


Absconding for 36 years, murder accused held in Bareilly

MEERUT, Nov. 29 -- Bareilly police on Thursday arrested one Pradeep Saxena who was wanted in a 36-year-old theft and murder case, said SP city Manush Parikh. The accused, who was arrested from Bareill... Read More


Delhi duo held for trying to cremate mannequin for Rs.50L insurance claim

Meerut, Nov. 29 -- Two men from Delhi were arrested in Hapur for trying to cremate a mannequin, claiming it was the body of an 18-year-old man, police said. The brazen attempt was part of a plot to se... Read More