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J&K govt orders inquiry into 'misconduct' by IAS officer

Srinagar/Jammu, Oct. 17 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has strongly condemned the conduct of senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan following a controversial online meeting, stating... Read More


MHA proposed 'archaic' governance model, we rejected it: Ladakh bodies

Jammu, Oct. 17 -- A day after the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) sub-committee's draft proposal was rejected by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), the two civil so... Read More


Sankoo to be Ladakh's 8th district, says LG

Jammu, Oct. 17 -- In yet another landmark people-centric decision, Ladakh lieutenant governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Friday, announced the creation of Sankoo as the eighth district of the Union terri... Read More


Missing SPO found dead in Kishtwar

Jammu, Oct. 17 -- A special police officer (SPO), who had been missing along with his service rifle in Kishtwar district, was found dead near his house on Friday, officials said. The deceased was iden... Read More


5 new tehsils get admn nod

India, Oct. 17 -- In another significant decision aimed at further decentralising administration, the LG announced the creation of five new tehsils across Ladakh. These include: Aryan Valley (Sham dis... Read More


Himachal seeks Rs.3,525 crore for disaster losses from Centre

Shimla, Oct. 17 -- Himachal Pradesh has sought financial assistance of Rs.3,525 crore in losses caused by disasters this monsoon season from the Centre. The state has submitted an assessment of approx... Read More


Keylong freezes at -1.7degC, dry weather likely from Oct 17

Dharamshala, Oct. 17 -- Fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh has led to a sharp drop in minimum temperatures, with Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti recording the state's lowest minimum... Read More


2 Shimla high-rises: Halt construction work, says high court

Shimla, Oct. 17 -- Himachal Pradesh high court has ordered an immediate halt to construction of two multi-storey buildings between Boileauganj and Chakkar in Shimla, expressing concern over alleged un... Read More


HC rejects plea seeking invitation for new deity to Kullu Dussehra

Shimla, Oct. 17 -- The Himachal Pradesh high court has dismissed a petition seeking an official invitation and associated facilities for Devta Bansheera Maharaj Sidhwan at the International Kullu Duss... Read More


Sanjauli residents protest over twin-tunnel project

Shimla, Oct. 17 -- Residents of Sanjauli, Bhatta Kuffar, Shanti Vihar and adjoining areas of Shimla on Friday staged a protest march towards Sanjauli Chowk against the NHAI and other authorities over ... Read More