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UP: Dacoit gets lifer in kidnapping and murder case

19 Mar 2025 | 11:46 PM

Shahjahanpur (UP), Mar 19 (UNI) Dreaded dacoit Devendra Fauji was sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 30,000 by a Shahjahanpur court here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday in a kidnapping and murder case, a prosecution counsel said here.

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Farmers remain govt's priority: CM Yogi

19 Mar 2025 | 11:46 PM

Lucknow, Mar 19 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed that sugarcane farmers be trained through master trainers in every district, with the involvement of local Krishi Vigyan Kendras.

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Opposition Cong stages walkout in Raj Assembly in protest against sand mafia

Opposition Cong stages walkout in Raj Assembly in protest against sand mafia

19 Mar 2025 | 11:36 PM

Jaipur, Mar 19 (UNI) Pandemonium broke out in the Rajasthan Assembly on Wednesday after accusations of “illegal sand mining” at the behest of ruling BJP leaders, prompting the Opposition Congress to stage a walkout.

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Punjab becomes India’s first state to implement sign language in Assembly

19 Mar 2025 | 11:32 PM

Chandigarh, Mar 19 (UNI) Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce sign language in its Legislative Assembly to facilitate persons with disabilities.

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Punjab: PSWC to provide on-spot grievance redressal at Lok Adalat on March 20

19 Mar 2025 | 11:31 PM

Chandigarh, Mar 19 (UNI) To address women's grievances and ensure them justice, the Chairperson of the Punjab State Women Commission (PSWC), Raj Lali Gill will hold a Lok Adalat at Police Lines, Ludhiana, on March 20.

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Punjab CM Mann trying to suppress voice of country's annadata: Majithia

19 Mar 2025 | 11:28 PM

Chandigarh, Mar 19 (UNI) Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Minister Bikram Singh Majithia on Wednesday accused Bhagwant Mann led Aam Admi Party (AAP) government of trying to suppress the voice of Punjab farmers by arresting their top leaders and alleged he has "backstabbed" the country's farmers.

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Clamour for justice for HPPCL Chief Engineer gets louder

19 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Shimla, Mar 19 (UNI) Clamour for probe into the death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) Chief Engineer Vimal Negi has sparked in the state with various sections of the society seeking justice for him.

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Punjab: Accused attempts to escape, snatches weapon from HC

19 Mar 2025 | 10:40 PM

Chandigarh, Mar 19 (UNI) An alleged Narcotics smuggler attempted to escape from Punjab police custody in Amritsar by snatching a weapon from a head constable, prompting a cop to fire in self-defence. with the bullet injuring the accused, a top officer said on Wednesday.

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Infiltration of terrorists: NIA searches multiple locations in Jammu

Infiltration of terrorists: NIA searches multiple locations in Jammu

19 Mar 2025 | 9:52 PM

Jammu, Mar 19 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out multiple searches across Jammu in connection with infiltration of Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists.

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Punjab: SAD condemns "attacks" on Sikh pilgrims in hill states

19 Mar 2025 | 8:43 PM

Chandigarh, Mar 19 (UNI) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday condemned the repeated incidents of attacks on Sikh pilgrims and other tourists from Punjab by "mobs" in Himachal Pradesh and other hill states and demanded strict action against the culprits.

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Punjab: VB arrests deed writer demanding Rs 5.50 Lakh bribe

19 Mar 2025 | 8:38 PM

Chandigarh, Mar 19 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Wednesday arrested Anupam Sharma, a deed writer at Fatehgarh Sahib for demanding a bribe of Rs 5.50 Lakh on behalf of another official.

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UP: Missing youth body found in Bahraich

19 Mar 2025 | 8:00 PM

Bahraich, Mar 19 (UNI) The body of a missing youth has been found buried under water hyacinth in a drain in Motipur area of ​​Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said on Wednesday.

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Himachal: Ten HRTC Routes to Punjab Closed Amid Security Concerns

Himachal: Ten HRTC Routes to Punjab Closed Amid Security Concerns

19 Mar 2025 | 7:54 PM

Shimla, Mar 19 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to suspend ten routes of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) to Punjab due to escalating security concerns and tensions over a fee imposed on two-wheelers in Kullu district, disclosed Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri in the state Assembly on Wednesday.

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Punjab: Farmers meet Union and Punjab Ministers, next meeting May 4

Punjab: Farmers meet Union and Punjab Ministers, next meeting May 4

19 Mar 2025 | 7:31 PM

Chandigarh, Mar 19 (UNI) A meeting between representatives of farmer organisations and Union as well as Punjab ministers was held here on Wednesday with the two sides deciding to sit again on May 4.

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Himachal: Govt orders probe into mysterious death of HPPCL GM

Himachal: Govt orders probe into mysterious death of HPPCL GM

19 Mar 2025 | 7:24 PM

Shimla, Mar 19 (UNI) The state government has ordered a high-level probe to know the circumstances surrounding to the mysterious death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) General Manager Vimal Negi as the officer of ACS would conduct the inquiry and persons found responsible for the crime would not be spared.

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