Himachal assembly unanimously adopts resolution to make NDPS Act more stringent

Vishal Gulati | December 21, 2023 5:53 PM

Dharamsala, Dec 21 (IANS) Favouring amendments to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act to effectively crackdown the drug mafia, the Himachal Pradesh assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a resolution and expressed concern over the rise of drug abuse, especially among the youth, relating to 'chitta', a synthetic drug.

NIA takes over investigation of J&K’s Kokernag encounter

IANS | December 21, 2023 1:40 PM

Srinagar, Dec 21 (IANS) Following orders of the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA), the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the investigation of the encounter in the Kokernag area of J&K’s Anantnag district.

UP court orders FIR against RTO for 'stealing' identity of SUV

IANS | December 21, 2023 1:21 PM

Lucknow, Dec 21 (IANS) In a one-of-a-kind incident, a local court has directed the police to lodge an FIR against unidentified employees of the regional transport office (RTO) in Lucknow for allegedly “stealing the identity” of an SUV.

K'taka cop torched by lover for questioning affair

IANS | December 21, 2023 12:49 PM

Bengaluru, Dec 21 (IANS) In a shocking case, a police constable was allegedly set ablaze by his lover here, said police on Thursday, adding that the victim succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.