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'Why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against officer concerned'

Chandigarh, Feb. 21 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) has sought an affidavit from the Haryana government asking why contempt of court proceedings should not be initiated against the officer c... Read More


Haryana Cong expels seven leaders for 'anti-party' activities

Chandigarh, Feb. 21 -- The Haryana Congress on Thursday expelled seven party functionaries for six years for indulging in anti-party activities. Many of those expelled have joined the BJP. As per an ... Read More


SC stays observations made by HC against Haryana law officer

Chandigarh, Feb. 21 -- The Supreme Court has stayed the observations made by the Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) with regard to a senior law officer of the Haryana government. The HC bench of just... Read More


Only a section within SAD opposing Takht's edict: Giani Harpreet

Patiala, Feb. 21 -- Giani Harpreet Singh, who was recently sacked by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) from his post of Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar, said on Thursday that it was only... Read More


Omar seeksEC's stand on'US funds forvoter turnout in India'

Jammu, Feb. 21 -- Amid reports that the US spent $21 million for "voter turnout in India", chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Election Commission should come clean and clarify its stand... Read More


SAD announces closure of membership drive

Chandigarh, Feb. 21 -- The parliamentary board of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) announced on Thursday the closure of the process of distribution of membership copies for enrolment of new members, as p... Read More


SC seeks HP govt's reply on animal sacrifice charges

Shimla, Feb. 21 -- The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Himachal Pradesh government on a petition alleging regular animal sacrifice in the state, particularly during the Bhunda Mahayagya in Ro... Read More


Cong committee formation soon: Pratibha Singh

Shimla, Feb. 21 -- The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) will be reconstituted soon, party's state president Pratibha Singh said while intercating with mediapersons in Shimla on Thursday. "So... Read More


Miles to go, milestonesto achieve before I sleep

India, Feb. 21 -- "Madam, focus on anulom-vilom (alternate nostril breathing)," my yoga teacher instructed as I opened an eye just in time to catch the squirrel chasing a parrot away from the bird fee... Read More


Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of HP, Kashmir

Srinagar/Dharamshala, Feb. 21 -- Several areas of J&K and Himachal received rain and snow, bringing the mercury down on Thursday. With two more spells of rain and snow likely across Kashmir this month... Read More