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India, Oman sign FTA, Modi calls it 'historic'

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- India and Oman on Thursday signed a free trade agreement that allows duty-free access of Indian goods in the Gulf country's 98.08% tariff lines with a comprehensive services pack... Read More


'3% arrears for HRTC staff by March 2026'

Shimla, Dec. 19 -- Deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Thursday announced that 3% arrears of Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) employees will be paid by March 31, 2026, in four instalme... Read More


An auditor's role goes far beyond financial scrutiny: HP Guv

Shimla, Dec. 19 -- Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla called upon the young officers to remain committed to constitutional values, integrity and professional excellence, thereby becoming true custodians of t... Read More


NGT disposes of application concerning 'muck dumping' in Satluj by Sunni dam project

Shimla, Dec. 19 -- The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), New Delhi, has disposed of an application concerning alleged dumping of muck into the river Satluj during blasting activiti... Read More


DC orders temporary check posts on Shoghi-Tara Devi route

Shimla, Dec. 19 -- Anticipating heavy influx of tourists will arrive in Shimla to celebrate Christmas and New Year, deputy commissioner, Shimla, Anupam Kashyap issued directions to set up temporary ch... Read More


HC slams 'perfunctory' probe, says CBI should take over investigation

JAMMU, Dec. 19 -- Expressing displeasure and anguish over 'perfunctory' exercise in the name of probe into the mysterious death of a minor girl by Jammu Police, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and L... Read More


Three arrested for hurting religious sentiments in Doda

JAMMU, Dec. 19 -- Police have arrested three men, who allegedly committed a sacrilegious act in Doda district's Sersi village during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, said officials. Th... Read More


2024 fake job scam: Crime branch files chargesheet

Srinagar, Dec. 19 -- The Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against two persons, including a woman from Kupwara district, in a fake government job scam in central Kashmir's Budgam. The Econo... Read More


PDP lashes out at Omar for 'targeting' Mehbooba

Srinagar, Dec. 19 -- The People's Democratic Party (PDP) lashed out at chief minister Omar Abdullah for targeting PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti instead of questioning Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar over... Read More


AAP MLA Malik's legal team wraps up arguments, HC lists matter for Dec 27

JAMMU, Dec. 19 -- Following the closure of arguments by the legal team of jailed AAP MLA Mehraj Malik, the Jammu and Kashmir high court on Thursday listed the case for December 27 when the state has t... Read More