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SC judge: Bar councils must earn respect of their members

New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- Bar Councils must introspect on their role and work towards earning the respect of their members, Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna said on Saturday, in remarks that come... Read More


HP targets posting 90% medical staff in all govt colleges by Dec 31

Shimla, Aug. 30 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has set a target of posting 90% medical, para-medical and other supporting staff in all the government medical colleges across the state by December ... Read More


Himachal govt failed to utilise funds provided by Centre, says Jai Ram

Shimla, Aug. 30 -- Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday accused the state government of failing to utilise funds provided by the Centre. In ... Read More


Four Mandi families told to relocate after hillside fissures

Shimla, Aug. 30 -- The district administration has directed four families to vacate houses and relocate to safer areas after the Chelang hill in Dhamchyan gram panchayat of Mandi's Chohar valley devel... Read More


To prevent Himalayan disaster, HP pushes for India-China hotline

Shimla, Aug. 30 -- Having faced disaster for the last three years, Himachal Pradesh calls for setting up a dedicated India-China hotline and an early warning mechanism for the real-time exchange of in... Read More


Central govt considering Rashid's demand for NH-44 green corridor: AIP

Srinagar, Aug. 30 -- Member of Parliament from Baramulla Er Rashid's demand for a green corridor for fruit-laden trucks on NH-44 has received the attention of Union minister for road transport Nitin G... Read More


Jammu road network gets Rs.1,500-cr boost

JAMMU, Aug. 30 -- The Union minister of state, Dr Jitendra Singh, on Saturday, laid foundation stone of 110 road projects worth Rs.1,503 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Jam... Read More


Nurse held for illegal abortion; LG orders crime branch probe

JAMMU, Aug. 30 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a staff nurse from Kishtwar District Hospital for her alleged role in the illegal termination of a 7-to-8-month pregnancy of a 14-year-old ... Read More


J&K should aspire to host int'l sporting events, showcase talent: Sinha

Srinagar, Aug. 30 -- Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid tribute to hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand on National Sports Day, describing him as one of India's deepest... Read More


Shimla police nab drug peddler trying to flee to Abu Dhabi

Shimla, Aug. 30 -- The Shimla police have arrested three major inter-state drug peddlers and seized 1.1 kg of high-grade heroin at Shoghi. One of the suspects, Azad Singh-a resident of Naraingarh in A... Read More