New Delhi: History often remembers a single day that changes the course of generations. For Jammu and Kashmir, 13 July 1931 was one such day. The firing outside the Central Jail in Srinagar was not merely an unfortunate incident in which 22 protesters lost their lives. It marked the beginning of a psychological, political and social divide that gradually transformed the character of Kashmir. The consequences of that day reached far beyond the Valley, influencing the politics of the princely stat…
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Chandigarh, June 14 (IANS) Making yet another breakthrough in the 30 kg heroin seizure case, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested two more accused, including a juvenile, and recovered an additional 5.041 kg heroin, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. Those arrested have been identified as Abhishek, a resident of Chheharta in Amritsar, and one Juvenile. The accused has a criminal background, with previous cases registered against him under the Arms Ac…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 10 (IANS) Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor V.V. Rajesh on Wednesday said the BJP would fight the case involving councilor R. Sugathan both politically and legally, alleging that the police created unnecessary tension during the arrest operation at the councilor’s residence.“The police created unnecessary tension at his house. There was no need for such a situation. The police official fired in the air only to create a scene. The police did not give any briefing r…
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside a Punjab and Haryana High Court order granting bail to an accused in a commercial quantity of heroin recovery case, observing that the sovereignty of the country must prevail over personal liberty when a “war” is being waged against the nation through the supply of drugs. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N. Kotiswar Singh allowed an appeal filed by the Punjab government against the grant of regular bail to Balraj Singh alias Bil…
Chandigarh, April 8 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday granted bail to the controversial head of sect Satlok Ashram, Rampal, who is serving a life sentence in connection with the 2014 riots and violence at the Karantha Ashram in Barwala in Hisar.He has been lodged in Central Jail in Hisar, some 200 km from Chandigarh.“The High Court’s bail order will be sent to the respective court. After that, the bail bond will be filed there. Then the order will reach the jail and after…