New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Security agencies are closely monitoring a growing network of social media accounts allegedly operated by Khalistan-linked gangsters, who are increasingly using displays of wealth and luxury to attract young recruits in Punjab and Haryana.According to officials, these accounts — run either by gangsters or their associates — frequently showcase images of extravagant lifestyles, including high-end vehicles, designer clothing, and sprawling residences. Investigators bel…
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Dehradun, March 30 (IANS) A retired Army officer, Brigadier V.K. Joshi, was shot dead on Monday in the Rajpur area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, after being hit by a stray bullet during a firing incident, police said. According to officials, the incident occurred around 7 a.m. following an argument between occupants of two vehicles travelling in the area. The situation escalated into a firing exchange. Joshi, who was on a morning walk at the time, was caught in the crossfire and suffered critical in…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The government on Sunday eased the petroleum safety and licensing rules to allow faster distribution of kerosene to households, amid the disruption in cooking fuel supplies due to the Iran war.The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said in a notification that the measures would enable the ad-hoc distribution of kerosene to households for cooking and lighting in 21 states and Union TerritoriesSelect petrol pumps operated by public sector oil marketing companies such …
Yamunanagar (Haryana), March 29 (IANS) Pratham Barar, a B.Com student from Haryana’s Yamunanagar, on Sunday expressed immense surprise and happiness after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned his name in the latest episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, praising his thoughts on building a Green and Clean Bharat.Speaking to IANS, Pratham said he was still coming to terms with the recognition and described it as a moment of pride and disbelief.”I am completely shocked that the essay I wrote, where I e…
Chandigarh, March 29 (IANS) Senior officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) from Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh met here to monitor key cases, discuss strengthening of financial investigations and inter-agency coordination, an official said on Sunday.The meeting was a part of the NCB’s quarterly exercise of regional meetings to promote data-driven enforcement and promote multi-agency investigation, said the official in a statement.In a message on X, the NCB said, “The meeting reviewed…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Congress on Saturday announced a fresh round of appointments to its social media set-up across states, naming chairpersons, co-chairpersons and coordinators.In a communication issued by AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, the party said the Congress president has approved the appointments with immediate effect.For Uttar Pradesh, Shalini Singh has been appointed chairperson of the Social Media Department.In Punjab, Gurjot Singh Dhindsa has been named chairperson,…
Jaipur, March 28 (IANS) A shooter connected with the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s house was arrested in Rajasthan after an encounter in Sri Ganganagar. The accused was injured in a police encounter and has revealed links to a major criminal conspiracy, including a plan to open fire outside the filmmaker’s residence in Mumbai.Identified as Akash (32), the accused, an alleged active member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, is currently undergoing treatment at the district hospita…
Ambala, March 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday flagged off a special train carrying pilgrims from here to Ayodhya.He also announced that another special train will be flagged off in the last week of April for devotees to visit Sri Hazur Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra.Addressing the pilgrims, the Chief Minister said, “Today is a historic and emotional moment for Haryana.” He added that flagging off this special pilgrimage train from the sacred land associa…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) With the Jaish-e-Mohammad largely remaining in reset mode, its operatives within India have been told to find new ways of raising funds for operations in Jammu and Kashmir. The Jaish-e-Mohammad was one of the hardest hit terror groups during Operation Indoor. Not only was its headquarters in Bahawalpur razed to rubble, but its chief Masood Azhar ended up losing several of his closest family members.Although there are scores of Jaish-e-Mohammad operatives waiting in Pak…
Chandigarh, March 28 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said that 4,032 government-run petrol pumps have been operational across the state, recording an average daily sale of 4,804 kiloliters of petrol and 12,003 kiloliters of diesel. “The state receives 200,000 gas cylinders daily, while approximately 190,000 cylinders are being distributed,” the Chief Minister told the media here on the LPG and fuel status in the state amidst the escalating West Asia conflict.He sa…