States » North


Punjab Police arrest 2 in influencer murder case

Punjab Police arrest 2 in influencer murder case

Chandigarh, June 13 (UNI) The Bathinda police have arrested two persons in social media influencer Kanchan Kumari aka Kamal Kaur murder case, SSP Amneet Kondal said on Friday.
Kondal told media that the arrested have been identified as Jaspreet Singh Mehron and Nimrajit Singh Harike, who are said to be the aides of Nihang Amritpal Singh Mehron.
The SSP said Kanchan, who lived in Ludhiana, was allured to come to Bathinda for a promotional by Amritpal Singh Mehron. However, his aides allegedly strangulated her to death. The motive behind the murder, according to the SSP, was that Mehron had warned her not to make "vulgar" videos.

More News
Tunnels will reduce travel time, ensure all-weather connectivity: J&K LG

Tunnels will reduce travel time, ensure all-weather connectivity: J&K LG

24 Jun 2025 | 7:30 AM

Jammu, June 23 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari for giving approval to 19 mega road and tunnel projects worth 10, 637 crore with length of 296 kms for the Union Territory.

see more..
NIA says it has gathered substantial evidence identifying the Pahalgam attackers

NIA says it has gathered substantial evidence identifying the Pahalgam attackers

24 Jun 2025 | 7:14 AM

Srinagar, June 23 (UNI) A day after making the first breakthrough in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Monday said it has gathered a substantial body of evidence regarding the identities of the terrorists involved in the attack, based on eyewitness accounts of victims, video footages, technical evidence and even the sketches earlier released by Jammu and Kashmir Police.

see more..

Shimla farmers slam Modi Govt for yielding to US pressure on apple imports

24 Jun 2025 | 1:38 AM

Shimla, July 23 (UNI) Hundreds of apple growers and activists on Monday raised strong objections to the eviction of small farmers under the Forest Conservation Act (FCA) and the central government's decision to reduce import tariffs on foreign apples under alleged US pressure.

see more..

‘Foot Rot’ disease threatens Kasturi Basmati crop in Sirmaur

24 Jun 2025 | 1:21 AM

Nahan, June 23 (UNI) The Kasturi Basmati rice crop, cultivated in the lower regions of Sirmaur district, is under severe threat from ‘Bakani Foot Rot’ disease.

see more..

HP Police issues rebuttal over traffic snarls leading to candidates missing JOA (IT) exam

23 Jun 2025 | 11:35 PM

Shimla, June 23 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Police, District Shimla, has issued a formal rebuttal in response to reports suggesting that traffic congestion led to many candidates missing the Junior Office Assistant (IT) examination held on Sunday.

see more..