Haryana govt magazine praises veil, sparks row

A photo caption in a Haryana government magazine describing 'ghoonghat' (veil) as the "identity of the State" has sparked a controversy, with the opposition saying it reflected the "regressive" mindset of the BJP government. However, senior Minister Anil Vij dismissed the opposition charge, saying that BJP government had taken a number of steps for women empowerment and was not endorsing that women should be forced to keep a 'ghoongat'

J-K: Omar Abdullah visits residence of DSP lynched by mob

NC working president Omar Abdullah today visited the residence of a senior police officer who was lynched by a mob outside Jamia Masjid here and demanded swift action to bring the perpetrators of the "heinous crime" to book. "Abdullah visited the residence of slain DSP Muhammad Ayoub Pandith at Nowpora-Khanyar (locality of Srinagar) and expressed his solidarity with the bereaved family," a statement issued by National Conference said

Amarnath Yatra: Very high threat perception level, says BSF DG

Noting that threat perception for the Amarnath Yatra this year was very high, BSF DG K K Sharma today said that the BSF and security forces were well-prepared to ensure that the yatra passed off peacefully

Malaria cases outstrip that of dengue; 149 of chikungunya

With the monsoon approaching, people in Delhi have another health worry -- malaria, 113 cases of which have already been reported in the national capital, while the number of dengue cases have inched close to 100. According to a municipal report released today, the number of chikungunya cases recorded in the city stood at nearly 150 till June 24

Britain has become a "haven" for fugitives: Indian envoy

India feels Britain has become a "haven" for fugitives from justice, the country's envoy to the UK said, in an indirect reference to embattled Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya's ongoing extradition case in a UK court. Indian High Commissioner to the UK Y K Sinha was speaking at the launch of a new book on India-UK ties titled 'Winning Partnership: India-UK Relations Beyond Brexit' in London yesterday

Teenage boy dies after performing dangerous stunt in Haryana

Chandigarh: A 17-year-old boy, son of a daily wager, lost his life after being made to perform a dangerous stunt of burying himself in a sandpit for an entire day in a village in Panipat's Samalkha town.

Haryana ki chori is Miss India World 2017

Mumbai: The 54th Femina Miss India World 2017 was held on the night of June 25, at Yash Raj Film Studio, Mumbai and Manushi Chhillar from Haryana took the crown.

Traffic problem in Dalhousie forced tourists to rush nearby hill stations

Dalhousie: To escape the scorching heat of the plains, a large number of tourists are thronging Dalhousie and its adjoining Khajjiar and Kalatop hill stations. But in the absence of proper parking lots, they park their vehicles in a haphazard manner on the roadside leading to frequent traffic jams.

Tough time for commuters on Manali road

Mandi: Commuters were left stranded for hours on the Manali-Pathankot highway this morning when the road was blocked due to a flash flood in the nearby rivulet. However, later it was opened.

7 killed in Shimla road accident

Shimla: Seven persons, including four women, were killed while five others sustained serious injuries when Balero (HR 71 A 3993) they were travelling in rolled 200 m deep into a gorge between Antrawlee and Guma, near Nerwa in Shimla district, 140 km from here, late last night.