REGIONAL NEWS - Page 354

The Jammu and Kashmir government can now charge the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) for using water from the state’s rivers for generating electricity with Governor N N Vohra giving assent to a bill in this regard. “The Governor has given assent to the bill passed during the recent session of the state legislature,” said […]

He was battling for life after being hit by a tear smoke shell during protests last year.

The encounter took place in Chanakhan locality of Sopore town.

A senior Special Task Force arrived to examine the development needs of the frontier region of Ladakh.

'Chhath puja',the biggest festival of Bihar,has now taken an e-turn with many devotees from across the country availing the 'prashad' from a website.

Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said they have always foiled nefarious designs of vested elements who try to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the region.

Curfew has been imposed in Delina and Palhalan towns as a precautionary measure.

Security forces busted a militant hideout of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit and recovered arms and explosives.

Centre's interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir met and interacted with several religious and poli1tical delegations in Kargil district in Ladakh.

Omar stressed on introducing subjects that provide higher scope in job market.

Obama's reference to Pakistan was not a new thing as it was based on ground situation,he said.

'Professionalism in policing is imperative to maintain law and order and develop friendly bonds'.

Saffron Consultants,which is positioning London for 2012 Olympics,has been employed to boost the state's image.

Manpreet Singh Badal expressed his readiness to appear before the Akal Takht for trimming hair...

The rebels killed 18 people,including eight Hindi-speaking and eight bus passengers,and injuring over 20.

Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken revealed these figures in a written reply to Lok Sabha.

A college girl,who was allegedly kidnapped,has been rescued at Jammu airport and the accused arrested.

Hardline faction of Hurriyat Conference,headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani toned down its protest calendar.

Shops,business establishments and private offices in main markets in Srinagar and other major towns remained closed on Monday.

Drawing comparisons between the RJD- LJP alliance and 'Gabbar Singh' of Bollywood fame,a senior BJP leader today said that people were afraid of seeing them in power in Bihar.

The Maoists left behind hand-written posters near the bodies,alleging the two had been collecting money in the name of the ultras,he said.

Security personnel were sent to the area to conduct combing and patrolling,the police said.

The BJP has called the bandh,supported by various other organisations,in protest against Omar Abdullah's recent statement on J-K.

Maoists blew up a railway station in Palamau,besides razing two govt buildings in the same district.