Headlines across North India

1. If Iam jailed my life is dedicated to my country India:
Kejriwal: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said his life is dedicated to the nation whether he is inside jail or outside jail. The Enforcement Directorate on Friday produced Kejriwal in the Rouse Avenue court here and sought his 10-day custody in an excise policy-linked money laundering case.

2. CM Sukhjinder Singh Sukhhu Advised by Jairam Thakur: Accept Mistakes Instead of Blaming BJP
Former Chief Minister and opposition leader Jairam Thakur advised CM Sukhjinder Singh Sukhhu to stop blaming the BJP for chaos in the state caused by internal conflicts within the Congress party. He suggested acknowledging mistakes instead of shifting blame.

3. Ph.D. Completion Time Reduced to Maximum 6 Years at HPU
Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) has reduced the maximum duration for completing a Ph.D. to six years. Following UGC guidelines, the university announced new regulations, enforcing stricter completion timelines for research scholars.

4. Revelation in Post-Mortem Report: NIT Student’s Death Due to Overdose
A forensic report revealed that the death of an NIT Hamirpur student, Sujal, approximately five months ago, resulted from an overdose of chemicals found in Chitta (a synthetic drug). Investigations pointed towards drug abuse as the cause of death.

5. Fire Breaks Out on Second Floor of Building in Piradi, Loss Estimated at 50 Lakhs
A fire broke out suddenly on the second floor of a building near Piradi, located 4 kilometers from the district headquarters in Kullu. After strenuous efforts by the fire department, the blaze was brought under control, with property damage estimated at around 50 lakhs.

6. Excise and Taxation Department Seizes Liquor Cache from Pickup Jeep
The Excise and Taxation Department intercepted a vehicle on the Mandi-Jogindernagar road, confiscating 150 crates of English liquor and 50 crates of beer being transported without permits. Legal action has been initiated, with the matter reported to the local police station.

7. Fatal Casualty During Argument in Bhagsunag, Dharamshala: 6 Detained by Police
A dispute over not drinking alcohol in a shop near the parking lot in Bhagsunag, a tourist area in McLeod Ganj, resulted in a fatal altercation. Navdeep Singh, a resident of Kapurthala, Punjab, lost his life during the confrontation, leading to the detention of six individuals by the police.

8. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Expresses Support for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, through his ‘ex’ account, expressed solidarity with Arvind Kejriwal, stating that while Kejriwal might be arrested, his ideology cannot be restrained. He emphasized Kejriwal’s leadership as representing a collective mindset rather than an individual.

9. Health Department Raids Ultrasound Centers in Ludhiana District
The Health Department conducted raids on ultrasound centers in Samrala, Machhiwara, Jagraon, and Raikot, leading to suspensions of licenses due to irregularities found at three centers. Notices were issued to two other centers for explanations within three days.

10. High Court Orders Immediate Action on Encroachment on NHAI Land
The state High Court has directed immediate action on unauthorized encroachments on NHAI land around the Kiratpur-Nerchowk-Manali four-lane highway. The responsibility to prove the legality of disputed constructions lies with the encroachers, not NHAI.