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25% rain deficit in July could hitHaryana's paddy output: Experts

ROHTAK, July 21 -- Haryana has recorded a 25% rainfall deficit in July so far, raising concerns over the ongoing kharif season, with agricultural experts warning that weak monsoon may lead to a declin... Read More


Haryana to procure 820e-rickshaws for gaushalas

Chandigarh, July 21 -- Haryana government on Monday decided to procure 820 e-rickshaws at a cost of over Rs.10 crore for the care and management of livestock in gaushalas of the state. About a year ba... Read More


Amritpal will contest Punjab assembly polls, says Ayali

Amritsar, July 21 -- Dakha MLA and senior leader of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) Manpreet Singh Ayali on Monday stated that jailed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh will contest the upcoming Punjab assem... Read More


HC flags epidemic risk amid sanitation staff's strikes, seeks report

Chandigarh, July 21 -- Taking strong note of the ongoing sanitation workers' strike in parts of the state during the monsoon, which raises the risk of an epidemic, the Punjab and Haryana high court on... Read More


SAD (Punar Surjit) opposes Kler's selection as gurdwara judicial panel chief

Chandigarh, July 21 -- Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) core committee member Sucha Singh Chhotepur on Sunday strongly criticised the appointment of advocate Satnam Singh Kler as chairman of the Gur... Read More


HP vigilance books ex-DehraMLA over 'misuse' of govt funds

Shimla, July 21 -- The Himachal state vigilance and anti-corruption bureau has registered a case against former Dehra MLA Hoshyar Singh Chambyal for alleged misuse of government funds. According to a ... Read More


11 killed as rain wreaks havoc in Jammu region

Jammu, July 21 -- Torrential rains wreaked havoc across Jammu region on Monday, leaving at least 11 people dead in rain-related incidents. The worst tragedy unfolded in Poonch, where seven people of s... Read More


Red alert for heavy rains in 5 hp districtsfor today: IMD

Dharamshala/Shimla, July 21 -- With the heavy rainfall likely on July 21, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shimla, has sounded a red alert in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Sirmaur distric... Read More


Tarigami extends support to NC protest

Srinagar, July 21 -- Senior CPI (M) leader and legislator Mohammad Yusuf Tarigami on Monday expressed full support for the National Conference's protest for statehood at Jantar Mantar. "Its purpose is... Read More


3 arrested in Srinagar, Ganderbal in extortion case

Srinagar, July 21 -- The Special Crime Wing of Kashmir busted an extortion gang and arrested three persons on Monday, said officials. The gang members would allegedly impersonate officials of Crime Br... Read More