States » North


Himachal Cong leader gets bail in loan case amid political storm

Shimla, Aprl 24 (UNI) In a relief, Congress Sewa Dal spokesperson Yudh Chand Bains and his son Harish were granted regular bail today by the Himachal Pradesh High Court in the high-profile Kangra Cooperative Bank (KCC) loan case.
Justice Rakesh Kainthla confirmed the interim protection granted earlier, marking a major setback for the state's Congress government that had initiated the prosecution against its important leader of Mandi district.
The case, involving alleged misappropriation of Rs. 20 crore in bank loans meant for a hotel project, has been mired in political controversy since its inception.
More News

Ayodhya boatmen to become cultural ambassadors of the ‘Saryu’

16 Jan 2026 | 3:24 PM

Ayodhya, Jan 16 (UNI) As Ayodhya continues to witness a steady rise in pilgrims and tourists from across the country, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has taken a focused step to strengthen community-led tourism by empowering local boatmen along the Saryu.

see more..

JKMC records unprecedented surge in doctor registrations in 2025

16 Jan 2026 | 3:10 PM

Srinagar, Jan 16 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Medical Council (JKMC) processed a record 2,381 permanent registrations last year, marking an 80 per cent increase over 2024.

see more..

Live mortar shell found inside an Army unit destroyed in J&K’s Baramulla

16 Jan 2026 | 2:35 PM

Srinagar, Jan 16 (UNI) A 51 mm live mortar shell recovered from an Army unit in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday was disposed by bomb disposal squad, police said.

see more..

Chhattisgarh open to flag off 2026 PGTI season, prize purse raised to ₹1 5 Crore

16 Jan 2026 | 2:28 PM

Raipur, Jan 16 (UNI) Chhattisgarh will open India's professional golf season as the Chhattisgarh Open Golf Championship tees off the 2026 Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) calendar from February 3 to 6 at the Fairway Golf & Lake Resort in Naya Raipur.

see more..

Saint Premanand reaches Sudama Kuti Ashram in Vrindavan, participates in centenary celebrations

16 Jan 2026 | 1:54 PM

Mathura, Jan 16 (UNI) Saint Premanand Maharaj arrived in Vrindavan on Friday to participate in the centenary celebrations marking 100 years since the arrival of Saint Sudama Das Maharaj, the founder of Sudama Kuti, in Vrindavan.

see more..