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ED raids in Kangra, Mandi deepen crypto fraud probe; over 80 under scanner

Shimla, Dec 14 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) continues search operations at multiple locations in Kangra and Mandi districts of Himachal in connection with an alleged cryptocurrency fraud, significantly stepping up its money-laundering investigation into large-scale cheating of investors.
ED teams, assisted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, conducted early-morning raids at Sundernagar in Mandi district and Nagrota Bagwan in Kangra district on Saturday which lasted till late at night.
Officials examined financial documents, electronic devices and digital records during the searches, and at least five individuals were questioned regarding their financial transactions and links to cryptocurrency investments.
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Cong leader Selja seeks audit of the Rs 200-crore RO project over Sirsa water concerns

15 Jul 2026 | 9:04 PM

Chandigarh, July 15 (UNI) Former union Minister and Congress MP from Sirsa, Kumari Selja, on Wednesday sought a technical audit of Sirsa's drinking water supply system, alleging that repeated complaints of contaminated water raised serious concerns over public health.

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Himachal's Kullu Court convicts three in minor trafficking case

15 Jul 2026 | 8:45 PM

Shimla, July 15 (UNI) Three persons have been convicted and sentenced by a Special Court in Kullu for their involvement in the sexual exploitation and trafficking of a minor girl in a case registered at Manali Police Station in 2018.

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Blacklisted drug, Nakti demolition, tiger poaching, dominate Chhattisgarh Assembly on Wednesday

15 Jul 2026 | 8:38 PM

Raipur, Jul 15 (UNI) The third day of the Monsoon Session of the Chhattisgarh Assembly was marked by heated exchanges between the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress over three contentious issues: the alleged supply of a medicine blacklisted in Gujarat, the demolition drive at Nakti village near Raipur and tiger poaching in the Indravati Tiger Reserve.

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Big change in Punjab voter list verification schedule, date pushed to August 3

15 Jul 2026 | 7:23 PM

Chandigarh, Jul 15 (UNI) The Election Commission of India has issued fresh orders changing the ongoing Special Intensive Revision schedule for voter registries in Punjab. The new guidelines have been delivered straight to the state’s Chief Electoral Officer. This entire door-to-door exercise is working with October 1, 2026, as the strict cut-off date to calculate voter eligibility.

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Ganga-Varuna Corridor, built at ₹25,445 crore, set to transform Kashi

15 Jul 2026 | 7:18 PM

Varanasi, Jul 15 (UNI) Following the union Cabinet's approval of the proposed 89-km-long Ganga-Varuna river elevated corridor project, costing ₹25,445 crore, the Varanasi Municipal Corporation has described it as a historic step towards the development of Kashi.

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