Massive avalanche hits mountains around Kedarnath shrine; No damage to temple

A massive avalanche occurred in the Kedar Peak area of Chorabari glacial lake region, around 6-7 kilometers away from Kedarnath shrine in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district on Saturday morning, officials said. An avalanche was reported in the same region on September 22 last month. Yogendra Singh, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Badrinath Kedarnath temple committee (BKTC) said the volume of the fresh avalanche was higher than that of the one occurred in the same region last month.

UP man in Panchkula police net for labourer’s murder

Uttar Pradesh man Nandu arrested for murdering labourer Sunil Kumar near Panchkula's Gorakhnath Temple. Motivated by personal taunts, he stabbed Sunil after drinking alcohol, using a knife and stone. Evidence recovered, suspect sent to jail.

Mohali’s Phase 5 eateries lose water, sewage connections for dumping waste in sewer lines

Mohali's Phase 5 municipal corporation disconnected water and sewer connections of multiple eateries for improperly disposing food waste in sewer lines, causing blockages and health risks. Establishments risk sealing if corrective actions aren't taken within three days.

Four gold theft cases reported in Pune in single day

Four gold theft cases reported in Pune on May 5, involving chain snatching from women near bus stations, zoo, and residential areas. Stolen gold chains valued between ₹70,000 to ₹90,000, with incidents occurring across different city locations.

SAD-BJP join hands to oppose AAP’s no-confidence vote in Kharar municipal council

SAD and BJP unite to oppose AAP's no-confidence motion against Kharar municipal council president Jaspreet Kaur Longia. 18 councillors seek special meeting to challenge her leadership, alleging loss of confidence and majority support.

HC seeks deadline from Chandigarh MC on clearance of waste at Dadumajra dump

Punjab and Haryana HC demands deadline from Chandigarh Municipal Corporation to clear Dadumajra dump site. MC claims 40,000 tonnes of waste already removed, with remaining 2 LMT to be cleared by May 31, and an integrated waste management plant proposed.

Excise policy shake-up ends unchecked Ahata culture in Gurugram

Haryana's new excise policy restricts taverns to 1,000 square metres, bans live performances, and tightens licensing norms. The move aims to curb unregulated drinking spaces in Gurugram and nearby districts, impacting nightlife and local business operators.

Panchkula: 2 snatching accused let off as prosecution case falls flat

Two men accused of snatching a woman's gold chain were acquitted by a local court due to prosecution's failure. Flaws included inconsistent evidence, contradictory witness statements, and lack of concrete proof linking the suspects to the crime.

Punjab on brink: From myths, misgovernance to reforms

Punjab faces a severe water crisis, with 117 out of 150 administrative blocks over-exploited. Groundwater depletion, seasonal river flows, and storage limitations challenge the state. The narrative of Punjab hoarding water is scientifically flawed, requiring collaborative federal solutions and innovative water management strategies.

Doing what we do to enemy: HC on Punjab-Haryana water tussle

Punjab and Haryana's water dispute escalated in court, with Punjab deploying police at Nangal dam to prevent water release to Haryana. The high court chief justice urged states not to treat each other like enemies, with a judgment pending.

Khadak police arrest uncle-nephew duo for murdering youth

Police arrested an uncle-nephew duo for murdering a 25-year-old youth by banging his head against a wall and physically assaulting him on May 3 in Pune. The suspects were charged under murder provisions and arrested on May 6.

Chandigarh:Two habitual peddlers to be jailed in Assam to break local drug nexus

Chandigarh Police are sending two habitual drug peddlers, Bala and Deepak Mittal, to Dibrugarh Jail in Assam under PITNDPS Act to disrupt local drug networks and break their supply chains, marking a strategic anti-drug operation.

Chandigarh flattens Janta Colony, reclaims ₹350-cr govt land

Chandigarh demolished Janta Colony, a major slum in Sector 25, reclaiming 10 acres of government land worth ₹350 crore. With 2,500 shanties razed, around 5,000 residents relocated. Two more slums are set to be cleared within a month.

Jammu: Post de-silting, power generation back in full swing at Chenab

Power generation resumes at Chenab River's Baglihar and Salal hydel projects after de-silting. Reservoirs refilled, electricity generated normally. No immediate need to open spill gates. Part of India's response to recent terror attack.

Amid Op Sindhoor strikes, Bengaluru to conduct city-wide mock drill. Check timings and location

Bengaluru conducted a city-wide civil defence mock drill amid heightened security, simulating air raid responses and emergency scenarios. The exercise involved 5,000 personnel, coordinating across multiple locations to test preparedness following recent cross-border military operations.

Truck claims 47-year-old female scooterist’s life in Chandimandir

A 47-year-old woman was killed when a truck hit her scooter near Chandimandir. The truck driver fled but was later arrested. Police booked him for rash driving and causing death by negligence.