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CBI arrests Haryana Labour Welfare Board officials in fund diversion case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two officials of the Haryana Labour Welfare Board (HLWB) in connection with the alleged misappropriation of government funds from an account maintained with the Sector-32 branch of IDFC First Bank in Chandigarh, the agency said on Wednesday.

Leaders condemn house arrests on Martyrs’ Day in Kashmir

Calling it a “blatantly undemocratic” move, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday criticized the authorities for confining several mainstream political leaders including those from the ruling National Conference (NC) to their homes in order to prevent them from visiting the historic Martyrs’ Graveyard in downtown Srinagar.