The Amritsar police are investigating a blast that took place at Heritage Street near Darbar Sahib on Saturday night in which at least one person was injured, officials said, assuring citizens that the situation was under control and urging them not to panic.According to officers, forensic teams have reached the spot to determine the cause […]
At least five soldiers were killed when a group of terrorists ambushed them inside a jungle in Jammu & Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Friday. The terrorists behind the attack on an army truck on April 20 in Poonch that left five soldiers dead are also believed to have been involved in the fresh ambush. Jammu-based […]
The Manipur Governor on Thursday approved the state home department’s shoot-at-sight order after clashes broke out across the state between tribals and the majority Meitei community. The order was issued in view of the prevailing law and order situation after incidents of violence were reported during Tribal Solidarity March on Wednesday, May 3.The Manipur Governor […]
Army and paramilitary forces have been deployed in violence-hit Manipur following clashes and arson during protests against the inclusion of the majority Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category even the organisation spearheading the agitation said tribals were being targeted in places such as Imphal while police looked on. Guwahati-based public relations officer (defence) […]
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to commute the death sentence of Balwant Singh Rajoana.The apex court gave its verdict on former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh assassination case convict Balwant Singh Rajoana’s petition seeking commutation of his death penalty. He had sought commutation of his death sentence on the grounds that the Centre had […]
The Congress on Tuesday unveiled its manifesto for the Karnataka assembly election, focusing big on women voters and youth. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka Congress chief DK Shivakumar and senior leader Siddaramaiah were among the leaders who released the manifesto. The big announcements include 200 units of free power to each household, ₹2,000 to each […]
Chandigarh (April 30): Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and All India Federation of Women Lawyers (AIFWL) jointly launched the northern chapter including Punjab and Haryana Federation of Women Lawyers with Mrs Ritu Punj Advocate as President and Dr. Kanu Sharma as Secretary. All India Federation of Women Lawyers is the largest association of Indian […]
In a major crackdown the government has blocked 14 messenger mobile applications that were largely used in Jammu and Kashmir for spreading terror, sources said, adding that the decision has been taken by the Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology following intelligence inputs in this regard.The sources said as per the input received by the […]
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed solidarity with protesting wrestlers after meeting them at Jantar Mantar here on Saturday and called for the removal of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment levelled by women grapplers. The Congress general secretary accused the government of “protecting” Bhushan. Priyanka, who is […]
A major crackdown was on Thursday conducted on Punjabi singers, gangsters and travel agents nexus in Punjab.A police office has confirmed that singer Karan Aujla’s associate Sharpy Ghuman has been arrested by AGTF. AGTF sources said that an FIR has been lodged with state crime branch and eight people have been apprehended, majority of them […]