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Delhi Police receives just 200 fireworks licence applications; illegal sales continue

India, Nov. 6 -- With only a day left to get a license to sell firecrackers in Delhi-NCR under Supreme Court-regulated sale guidelines, the Delhi Police on Thursday said it has received just over 200 ... Read More


4,300 police personnel deployed across Gurugram for Diwali security

Gurugram, Nov. 6 -- At least 4,300 police personnel have been deployed across Gurugram to ensure security during Diwali, with 53 special teams formed to prevent the illegal sale, storage and transport... Read More


Gurugram designates 23 sites for green cracker sales, unauthorised vending prohibited

Gurugram, Nov. 6 -- The Gurugram district administration has designated 23 locations across the district for the sale of green firecrackers ahead of Diwali, permitting only licensed traders to sell ap... Read More


Delhi HC grants 7-day custody parole to Al Falah University chairman to tend to ailing wife

New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- The Delhi High Court on Friday granted seven-day custody parole to Al Falah University group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, who is in custody in two money laundering cases, to tak... Read More


Over 20,500 vehicles registered under Centre's clean vehicle scheme in NCR areas in Haryana

Gurugram, Nov. 6 -- More than 20,500 older commercial vehicles have been registered under a central scheme to replace ageing buses and goods vehicles with cleaner, BS-VI-compliant models across Haryan... Read More


HC halts waste dumping on 152 acres of eco-sensitive Aravallis near Faridabad's Bhakri village

Faridabad, Nov. 6 -- The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday directed the Haryana government to stop any further waste dumping on 152 acres of ecologically sensitive Aravalli land near the Bhakr... Read More


Ludhiana: Activist seeks accountability over mishap deaths from rights panel

Ludhiana, Nov. 6 -- After two fatal road accidents in less than 48 hours, an inquiry has been sought from the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC), demanding accountability from the municipal ... Read More


Theatrical events, folk dances steal the show at PAU fest

Ludhiana, Nov. 6 -- Folk dances and theatrical performances enthralled the audience on the second day of the second phase of the ongoing youth festival at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Thurs... Read More


Ludhiana: Solar panels go missing from Shimlapuri primary school

Ludhiana, Nov. 6 -- Solar panels supposed to be installed on the roof of a government primary school in Shimlapuri in ward number 40 has been missing. Amandeep Saini, a local Bharatiya Janata Party (B... Read More


Firecracker warehouse sealed in Khanna

Ludhiana, Nov. 6 -- A firecracker warehouse in Ikolaha village of Khanna has been sealed after the district administration found that its owner had obtained a licence to store fireworks without securi... Read More