Punjab VB Arrests DRO Reader for Rs 20,000 Bribe

The Punjab vigilance bureau arrested Moga DRO's reader Davinder Pal Singh for accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe to settle a land partition case. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered.

NHAI monsoon works in DK, Udupi

NHAI has initiated monsoon preparedness in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, focusing on drain cleaning and flood mitigation. Kottara Junction is the most vulnerable point. Cleaning of rajakaluves and drains is underway.

Punjab Engineers Condemn Arrest of Ex-PSPCL Chief

The Punjab State Electricity Board Engineers' Association has condemned the arrest of former PSPCL CMD KD Chaudhary and retired chief engineer Sanjeev Prabhakar by the vigilance bureau in a substation case, calling it arbitrary and seeking a judicial inqu

HC Questions India-Nepal Treaty on Property Rights

Uttarakhand High Court questioned whether the 1950 India-Nepal Treaty gives Nepalese citizens unrestricted rights to settle and buy property in India, and sought clarification on reciprocal privileges for Indians in Nepal.

Assam officer held for taking Rs 45,000 bribe

Lachit Kumar Das, additional director of land records in Assam, was arrested for allegedly accepting Rs 45,000 as bribe for issuing a no-objection certificate. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered.

Uttarakhand HC Makes Friday Virtual Hearing Day

Uttarakhand High Court designates every working Friday as virtual hearing day via video conferencing to save fuel and reduce travel, with physical appearances only in exceptional cases.

Haryana CM Inspects Shaheed Smarak in Ambala

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini inspected the under-construction Shaheed Smarak in Ambala Cantonment, calling it a landmark symbol of patriotism and sacrifice that will inspire future generations.

Birender Singh Invites Hooda for Sadbhav Yatra Event

Former Union minister Birender Singh will invite ex-CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda to the Sadbhav Yatra culmination on May 23. The yatra covers all 90 Haryana Assembly segments, boosting Congress morale after 2024 poll defeat.

TDP Mahanadu to Focus on Women Power with 20 Resolutions

The TDP's annual Mahanadu will center on 'Stree Shakti' with 20 resolutions, including 10 for Andhra Pradesh, four for Telangana, and one for Andaman. Chief Minister Naidu emphasized women empowerment and energy conservation.

UCC Bill to Dominate Assam Assembly Opening Session

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill is set to dominate the opening session of the 16th Assam assembly, with opposition MLAs vowing to strongly oppose it. The Bill is scheduled to be tabled on May 26, excluding tribal communities.

Uttarakhand Engineer Held for Rs 50,000 Bribe

Uttarakhand vigilance department arrested a junior engineer of Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd for accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe from a contractor. The arrest followed a complaint via helpline 1064.

HC Notice Over IAS Officer's Charge Amid Corruption FIRs

Himachal Pradesh High Court issued notice to state and central governments over a PIL challenging the appointment of IAS officer Sanjay Gupta as additional chief secretary despite three pending corruption FIRs against him.

Page 574 of 4873
Pickt mobile sticky banner — logo, tagline and CTA button