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three held after brief encounter, 250kg of drugs seized in Balotra

Barmer, May 2 -- About 250kg of doda post were seized and three accused were arrested after a brief encounter with the police in Balotra district on Thursday, police said. "Acting on a tip-off about a... Read More


week-long rainwater harvesting cleanliness drive launched

Chandigarh, May 2 -- The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation on Thursday launched a week-long cleanliness campaign focused on rainwater harvesting (RWH) structures across the city under the 'Jal Sanchay ... Read More


US-based separatist declared PO

Srinagar, May 2 -- An NIA court in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday declared Ghulam Nabi Fai, a US-based separatist leader, a proclaimed offender. "Police in Budgam have successfully s... Read More


Police verification hit as Saanjh portal crashes

Ludhiana, May 2 -- In a major inconvenience to the public, the Punjab Police's Saanjh portal, through which people can file police verification and passport-related requests, has been down for the las... Read More


Now, get electricity meter installed within 72 hrs

Chandigarh, May 2 -- Rolling out a seamless online process, the Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has stated that new electricity meters will be installed within 72 hours of payment. CPDL d... Read More


P'kula govt college princial suspended over 'misconduct'

Panchkula, May 2 -- Acting on a strong complaint by faculty members, alleging serious misconduct, harassment and abuse of authority, the Haryana higher education department has suspended the principal... Read More


RLA's threat drives repeat traffic violators to pay up

Chandigarh, May 2 -- A staggering Rs.9.66 crore in fine has been deposited by traffic violators with five or more challans following a stern ultimatum from the Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA... Read More


May arrives with rain, gusty winds, hail in tow

Chandigarh, May 2 -- The city rang in May with gusty winds, rain and even hail in some parts on Thursday night, setting the stage for a cool start to the month. According to the India Meteorological D... Read More


Mistaken for participant of street fight, youth attacked in Manimajra

Chandigarh, May 2 -- A 24-year-old youth who was brutally beaten up after being mistaken for a street fight participant near Samadhi Gate in Manimajra, police said on Thursday. The victim, Jaspreet Dh... Read More


Student abducted at gunpoint, forced to pay Rs.1.3L ransom

Chandigarh, May 2 -- A 20-year-old BCA final-year student from Ram Darbar was allegedly abducted by four unidentified men at gunpoint and forced to pay Rs.1.3 lakh as ransom for his release here on Ap... Read More