States » North


Haryana ACB arrests hospital driver for taking Rs 44,000 bribe

Chandigarh, June 12 (UNI): In a major anti-corruption operation, the Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a driver posted at Civil Hospital, Jind, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹44,000 in exchange for processing a renewed disability certificate online, officials said on Friday.
The accused, identified as Jagdish, was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe amount from a complainant during a trap operation conducted by the ACB. A case has been registered against him under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act at the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau Police Station in Karnal, and further investigation is underway.
According to the ACB, the complainant had approached the agency alleging that Jagdish was demanding ₹44,000 to upload and process his disability certificate online after its renewal. Following verification of the complaint, the bureau laid a planned trap to verify the allegations.
More News

Chhattisgarh: Nakti demolition row escalates as BJP, Congress trade charges

13 Jul 2026 | 12:42 AM

Raipur, Jul 12 (UNI) The political confrontation over the demolition drive at Nakti village on the outskirts of Raipur has intensified, setting the stage for a heated debate during the Monsoon Session of the Chhattisgarh Assembly.

see more..

MP: CM disburses Laadli Behna funds

12 Jul 2026 | 10:23 PM

Bhopal, Jul 12 (UNI) Emphasizing that women are the top priority in the state government’s welfare agenda, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav today transferred more than Rs 1,835 crore to over 1.25 crore women beneficiaries as the 38th installment of the Laadli Behna Yojana.

see more..

Ladakh gets 17 new tehsils as LG approves major administrative reorganisation

12 Jul 2026 | 9:55 PM

Srinagar, July 12 (UNI) In a major administrative overhaul, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the creation of 17 new tehsils and a comprehensive reorganisation of revenue villages in Ladakh, taking the total number of tehsils in the union Territory from 15 to 32.

see more..

BJP, "tree plantation" is actually a "corruption" program: Akhilesh Yadav

12 Jul 2026 | 9:50 PM

Lucknow, July 12 (UNI) Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav, reacting on the BJP's 35 crore plantation campaign, on Sunday said that for the BJP, "tree plantation" is actually a "corruption" program.

see more..

NC says it remains true custodian of legacy of July 13 martyrs

12 Jul 2026 | 9:31 PM

Srinagar, July 12 (UNI) National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that their party is the true custodian of the legacy of the July 13 martyrs and pledged to uphold their vision of a just, peaceful and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.

see more..