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Experts blame unchecked hill cutting for land subsidence

Jammu, Sept. 24 -- Following incidents of land sinking in the Jammu region post- August downpour, experts have cautioned that the eco-fragile Himalayan terrain cannot withstand the unchecked hill cutt... Read More


Extension to CS: HC directs Centre to produce file notings

Shimla, Sept. 24 -- Himachal Pradesh high court (HC) on Tuesday directed the Government of India to produce the file notings relating to the six-month service extension of state chief secretary Prabod... Read More


HP govt facilitates admission of orphans to reputed schools

Shimla, Sept. 24 -- The Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led state government got orphaned children admitted to reputed educational institutions of Himachal Pradesh. A government spokesperson said, "Owing to th... Read More


Gujjar youth's killing: CoP arrested

Jammu, Sept. 24 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a constable in case of killing of a 21-year-old Gujjar youth in Phallain Mandal area of Jammu on July 25 this year in police firing. The c... Read More


Soldier found dead with gunshot injury

Jammu, Sept. 24 -- A driver of an army vehicle was found dead with a gunshot injury outside a military hospital in Udhampur on Tuesday, said officials. While police have started inquest proceedings, p... Read More


HP Deputy CM's daughter gets engaged

Shimla, Sept. 24 -- Himachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri's daughter, Aastha Agnihotri, got engaged to IAS officer Sachin Sharma in a private ceremony held on outskirts of Chandigarh... Read More


HP: Cong, BJP spar over central assistance for natural calamities

Shimla, Sept. 24 -- Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) exchanged barbs over central assistance for natural calamities in Himachal Pradesh as industry minister Harshwardhan Chauhan on Tuesday as... Read More


man tries to enter cockpit, says was LOOKING FOR LAVATORY

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- A first time flier was taken into police custody after he attempted to open the cockpit door, mistaking it for the lavatory, officials aware of the matter said, adding that the ... Read More


'Explosive' material found near Dal Lake

Srinagar, Sept. 23 -- A suspicious object, said to be explosive material, was destroyed by security forces on Boulevard road on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar on Monday. Officials said security men... Read More


44 hurt as bus overturns in Kangra

Dharamshala, Sept. 23 -- As many as 44 people were injured after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus overturned in Kangra district on Monday, police officials said. The accident occurred ... Read More