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Govt okays Rs.12,980-crore maritime insurance pool

New Delhi, April 19 -- The Union Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved the creation of a sovereign guarantee-backed maritime insurance pool, Bharat Maritime In... Read More


'Both environment, growth crucial'

New Delhi, April 19 -- A rising nation like India cannot allow its development goals to compromise clean air, clean water and a liveable future for every citizen, said Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sur... Read More


Vedanta plant blast toll rises to 23: Officials

Raipur, April 19 -- The toll from the explosion at a Vedanta Ltd power plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has risen to 23, after two more injured workers died during treatment on Saturday, officia... Read More


RERA: A toothless watchdog promoting builder impunity

India, April 19 -- A headline in the Hindustan Times on February 13, RERA doing nothing except helping defaulting builders, brought home the rot in the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). This sc... Read More


Cruel summer is here! Mercury crosses 40degC

Chandigarh, April 19 -- It's only mid-April and the city has already got an inkling of what the coming months hold as the day temperatures hit 40degC on Saturday, the first time this season. This was ... Read More


Panchkula to hire fire watchers for its forests

Panchkula, April 19 -- Anticipating forest fires in peak summer months, the Panchkula wildlife department has decided to rope in 40 fire watchers - locals who are familiar with the terrain and better ... Read More


2 held for hacking phones using fake shopping links, stealing money from victims' accounts

Mohali, April 19 -- Two men have been arrested for allegedly hacking mobile phones through fake shopping links and using their banking information to steal money from their accounts. The accused, Sahi... Read More


Posing as MD, fraudster gets staffer to transfer Rs.2 cr

Chandigarh, April 19 -- A Manimajra-based pharmaceutical company lost nearly Rs.2 crore after a fraudster impersonated its managing director (MD) on WhatsApp and tricked an employee into transferring ... Read More


Intermittent dark stretches on stadium road haunt motorists

Mohali, April 19 -- One would think that the roads leading to an international cricket stadium, which draws thousands of fans during every match, would be well maintained and well-lit. But the reality... Read More


Two get 5-year jail in snatching case

Chandigarh, April 19 -- A local court on Friday sentenced two men to five years of rigorous imprisonment in a mobile phone snatching case registered at Manimajra police station in 2022. The order on s... Read More