New Delhi, Jan 23 (PTI) These are the top stories from the northern region at 9.30 pm

These are the top stories from the northern region at 9.30 pm AMETHI DEL31 UP-LD RAHUL Amethi (UP): Welcoming his sister's entry into active politics, Congress president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said he was "very happy" that Priyanka will assist him in the Lok Sabha polls and asserted that he was ready to cooperate with BSP-SP to defeat the BJP. LUCKNOW DEL51 UP-PRIYANKA-LDALL-REAX Lucknow: If the Congress hopes to regain lost ground in Uttar Pradesh by bringing Priyanka Gandhi into active politics, political adversaries claim she will have no impact on the crucial state ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

NEWDELHI DEL35 DL-EVM-LD FIR New Delhi: The Delhi Police has registered a case based on a complaint filed by the Election Commission regarding allegations of hacking of EVMs and rigging of polls levelled by self-proclaimed cyber expert Syed Shuja, officials said Wednesday. JIND NRG7 HR-POLL-JIND-CAMPAIGNING Jind (Haryana): A keen contest is on the cards for the Jind Assembly bypoll with all major political parties- the ruling BJP, Opposition INLD, Congress and newly floated Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) - slugging it out to ensure victory of their candidates.

SRINAGAR DES3 JK-FAESAL Srinagar: Former IAS officer Shah Faesal Wednesday launched a crowdfunding campaign for "clean politics and corruption-free administration" in Jammu and Kashmir. NEWDELHI LGD4 DL-HC-LD VIRBHADRA New Delhi: Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his wife Pratibha Singh Wednesday moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order to frame charges against them for allegedly amassing disproportionate assets (DA) of over Rs 10 crore.

CHANDIGARH DES14 PB-KARTARPUR-CM (RPT) Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh Wednesday protested against Pakistan's reported proposal to allow only Sikh pilgrims inside the historic Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara, saying Guru Nanak Dev was a universal guru revered by followers of all religions, especially Hindus. JAMMU DES7 JK-ADVISOR-APPOINTMENT Jammu: Skandan Krishnan, a retired IAS officer of 1982 batch was Wednesday appointed as the fourth advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, an official spokesman said.

DEHRADUN DES31 UKD-SNOWFALL-TOURISTS Dehradun: Snowfall in the hills of Uttarakhand over the last couple of days drew hordes of tourists to the picturesque locations across the state. BANIHAL NRG8 JK-SNOW CLEARANCE Banihal/Jammu: A massive snow-clearance operation is underway to restore the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar National Highway which remained closed for vehicular traffic for the third consecutive day Wednesday, officials said.

SHIMLA NRG5 HP-LD WEATHER Shimla: Fresh snowfall was reported in the major tourist towns in Himachal Pradesh, the Meteorological Department said. JAIPUR NRG10 RJ-ASSEMBLY-WALKOUT Jaipur: Opposition BJP Wednesday staged a walkout from the House questioning the Rajasthan government's intention of waiving farm loans. JAIPUR DES28 RJ-GEHLOT COWS Jaipur: Lashing out at the opposition BJP on the issue of cows, Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said 74,016 cows had died in Hingonia gaushala in Jaipur during the previous government's five year rule.

SRINAGAR DEL42 JK-LD ENCOUNTER Srinagar: Three militants were killed in an encounter with security forces Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said. NEWDELHI DES37 DL-TRAFFIC New Delhi: Commuters travelling through central Delhi faced major traffic snarls Wednesday as restrictions were imposed at several intersections due the full dress rehearsal for the Republic Day parade.

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