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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.
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PM Modi to inaugurate redeveloped Baijnath Paprola Railway Station on May 22

18 May 2025 | 1:05 AM

Dharamshala, May 17 ( UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Baijnath Paprola Railway Station in Jammu Division via video conferencing on May 22.

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Voter awareness drives being conducted at higher educational institutes in Kangra

18 May 2025 | 1:03 AM

Dharamshala, May 17 (UNI) District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa informed that, in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission of India, voter awareness drives are being conducted across all higher educational institutions in Kangra district.

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Himachal Agri Minister inaugurates farmers' rest house at Jasur

18 May 2025 | 12:37 AM

Jasur (Kàngra) May 16 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Prof. Chander Kumar today inaugurated a newly-constructed Farmers’ Rest House at the sub-market yard in Jasur, in Nurpur subdivision.

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HC directs comprehensive sanitation protocols for Chadwick Falls amid environmental degradation concerns

18 May 2025 | 12:24 AM

Shimla, May 17 (UNI) In a proactive intervention aimed at safeguarding Shimla’s ecologically fragile Chadwick Falls, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a fresh set of directions mandating immediate and sustainable waste management interventions.

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Rajasthan: Two police officials suspended over youth's death in Sawai Madhopur

18 May 2025 | 12:04 AM

Bharatpur, May 17 (UNI) Following the death of a youth during a police operation in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, the station incharge, Suman Kumar, and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Labhu Ram, have been suspended and departmental inquiries have been initiated against them.

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