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Blackout, mock drill across J&K to check preparedness

Jammu, June 1 -- Acting upon a Centre's directive, Jammu region comprising 10 districts observed a blackout for 15 minutes (8 pm to 8.15 pm) on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the civil defence and home... 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 the 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 woman 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


tree fall in kullu kills 2 punjab women tourists

Shimla, June 1 -- Two Punjab women, who were on a vacation in Himachal, were killed after a pine tree fell on them during a severe storm in Sumaropa near Kasol, Kullu, on Saturday, police said. The de... Read More


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


Caretaker hurt by elephant at Delhi zoo

New Delhi, June 1 -- An Indian elephant attacked and injured an elephant caretaker in the Delhi zoo on Friday, zoo officials said, adding that the mahout (caretaker) has been admitted to Ram Manohar L... Read More


DDA to auction spaces for commercial utility

New Delhi, June 1 -- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is planning to auction commercial spaces in various green areas in order to attract more visitors. The sites include a concept-based bus kitc... Read More


4 held from Punjab for Rs.1.1 crore cyber fraud

India, June 1 -- Four men were arrested from Ludhiana in Punjab by the Faridabad police for their alleged involvement in a cyber fraud amounting to Rs.1.1 crore, police said on Saturday. Investigators... Read More


Man repairing AC killed at Gzb hotel as outdoor unit explodes

Ghaziabad, June 1 -- A 35-year-old air-conditioning technician died, and his colleague sustained serious burn injuries when a compressor of an air conditioner exploded at a hotel in a commercial compl... Read More


Raj man arrested over Pak-linked espionage

New Delhi, June 1 -- The Delhi Police's special cell on Saturday arrested a 42-year-old man from Deeg in Rajasthan in connection with an alleged espionage network operated in India by Pakistan Intelli... Read More