Malik was shot dead in Surrey, British Columbia in 2022

The Bench asserted the state unnecessarily sought legal opinions causing further delays, despite clear and unambiguous court orders not requiring review or appeal

Says state government's 'mismanagement' another factor pushing the state towards the crisis

Lodged in Dibrugarh jail, was hoping to ride on euphoria generated by Amritpal's victory from Khadoor Sahib seat

Chauhan-headed sub-committee’s report to be presented at Cabinet meeting today

Jai Ram Thakur, former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition, today alleged that the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government in the state had failed on all fronts. Thakur, while addressing mediapersons here, called the much publicised ‘Vyavstha Parivartan’ slogan as...

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the newly constructed building of the Institute for Specially Abled children at Dhalli, near Shimla. Built at a cost of Rs 8.28 crore, the new five-storeyed building includes 32 modern classrooms and residential...

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Counter-intelligence team conducts raids in Srinagar, Ganderbal, Budgam, Anantnag, and Pulwama

Arjun Sharma/ Adil Akhzer The death of two UT residents in a terrorist attack in Ganderbal came as a huge blow to their family members. All their dreams have come crashing down. The families of two UT residents, Shashi Abdol...

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said security forces will avenge the construction workers' death in the brutal attack in Ganderbal, and “extract a price” that the terrorists will remember for time to come. L-G blames Pak...

A day after a dastardly attack on workers at Gagangir in Ganderbal, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha visited SKIMS Hospital in Srinagar to meet the injured workers. He also announced ex-gratia payment for the kin of the deceased and those injured...

Hoax threat emails claim improvised devises may explode on three premises by 11 am Tuesday

With Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) plunging into the ‘very poor’ category at 310 on Monday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) announced the immediate implementation of Stage-II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital...

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva criticised the Atishi-led Delhi Government for its failure to address the escalating air pollution crisis in the city. During a visit to Kartavya Path near India Gate on Monday, Sachdeva pointed to the area’s deteriorating...

Court says cleaning work should be done by student candidates in collaboration with university or colleges

Say will continue to protest if govt fails to fulfil their demands

The city as well as rural police paid rich tributes to the cops and paramilitary personnel, who sacrificed their lives in line of duty, at the Police Commemoration Day functions held separately at the city and rural Police Lines here...

During the festival season, the city’s roads have turned into a nightmare for commuters as traffic jams have become a routine affair. Encroachments on roads by shopkeepers, coupled with haphazard parking and rampant commercial activity on footpaths, has brought commuting...

Say were not invited to Guru Ram Das’ birth anniversary celebrations

In Jalandhar main grain market, produce lying on roads and outside offices of arhtiyas

Paying tributes to the martyrs of the police on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day at PAP grounds here, DGP Gaurav Yadav said 1,799 police personnel had laid down their lives since September 1981. Family members watch the photos of...

With an aim to curb the sale of spurious or adulterated food materials in Jalandhar, the Health Department has carried out over 50 inspections last month. These include inspections on sweets shops, food stocking godowns, factories and sampling of retail...

A new gang extorting money by staging fake road accidents has come to light, causing concern among city residents already grappling with rising incidents of snatching and thefts. The gang, allegedly targeting vulnerable drivers, especially the elderly and women, uses...

Even as stubble burning incidents are lowest so far, administration yet to wake up

To check farm fires and to improve air quality in the entire region, the Education Department has been asked to inform the school principals, teachers and members of the non-teaching staff to submit an affidavit that they will not indulge...

The Ludhiana (Rural) Police claimed to have arrested a migrant labourer from Bihar for his involvement in distributing drugs and narcotics among addicts of this region. More then 1 kg of marijuana (ganja) was seized from the accused, identified as...

Former Congress councillor Amrit Varsha Rampal recently got a fraudulent WhatsApp call from a cyber criminal with the caller’s profile picture being that of a cop. Interestingly, the call came to Rampal when she was sitting at AAP MLA Gurpreet...

In the run-up to Diwali, garbage heaps can be seen strewn in various parts of the city, exposing the civic authorities’ lackadaisical approach towards cleanliness, much to the dismay of residents and visitors alike. At Kila Chowk near Khaddar Bhandar,...

The increasing presence of homeless families, camping on footpaths, near Baradari Garden has become a growing concern for residents. With the historic garden being a popular destination among the city’s residents and even other people seeking leisure and exercise, encroachments...

The district police paid homage to martyrs on the occasion of National Police Commemoration Day here this morning. Speaking at an event organised to mark the day at Police Lines, DIG (Patiala range) Mandeep Singh Sidhu said the Punjab Police...

Fatehgarh Sahib, October 21 The martyrdom of those jawans of Punjab Police, who sacrificed their lives to maintain law and order in the ditrict, would always be remembered. Punjab Police has a glorious history and have made great sacrifices to...

Time Capsule: Alfred Bernhard Nobel (1833-1896)

Time Capsule: Nawab Kapur Singh (1697-1753)

Time Capsule: Jayaprakash Narayan (1902-1979)

On October 8, 1932, the then Viceroy of India, Lord Willingdon, gave his ascent to Act XIV of 1932, which gave wings to what is today among the largest and finest air forces around the globe. The Indian Air Force...

In 1950, Saadat Hasan Manto, the man who gave voice to the traumatic realities of Partition, wrote thus: “The partition of the country and the changes that followed left feelings of revolt in me... when I sat down to write,...

Set in the Heartstopper universe, the LGBTQ+ young adult graphic novel, ‘This Winter’, covers the events of a particular Christmas with the Spring family. It’s a tastefully done emotional roller-coaster, a story of being a teenager, of being hurt, all...

The blurb of Samyukta Bhowmick’s book promises a complex, fast-paced, high-society murder mystery. The story begins promisingly at a Chattarpur guest house, where a crime novel by first-time author Kajal Puri is being launched. The theme of the event is...

A coffee table book, ‘Tigers and Tribes: A Silent Conversation’ is born out of a three-day art exhibition in Delhi, organised by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Sankala Foundation to commemorate 50 years of Project Tiger. These...

Classical music, as we know it today in North India, would not have existed without the patronage of the princely states. Musicians attached to the court were given salaries and allowed to pursue the arts without the fear of the...

Satinder Kaur, collections manager at Dumfries House is offering visitors an authentic 18th-century dining experience in historic home's Pink Dining Room

It had just been a month or so since their wedding when Kailash Kaur suddenly found herself on stage, acting in her husband’s play at Nangal. An engineer at the Bhakra-Nangal dam site, Gursharan Singh had formed a drama company...

Muzaffar Ali’s art and aesthetics are a lesson in history, culture and philosophy. A Sufi at heart, his creations reflect his fine taste, not just as an artist, filmmaker, sculptor, poet, designer and illustrator, but most importantly, as an equine...

The Andamans, with their unique blend of history, culture and natural beauty, offer an enriching experience. Whether you’re exploring the remnants of British colonialism, snorkelling amid vibrant coral reefs, or catching the sunset on a secluded beach, the islands promise...

A century-old house, Alleppey’s tourist appeal and Punjabi ‘jugaad’ — a story of hope amid the sinking feeling

Soak in the Spain less travelled — spectacular architecture, beaches, charming villages, and more

India may have unique challenges, but can learn a lot on how to conserve and manage heritage sites and cities

The United Nations Security Council recently condemned the Taliban’s systemic oppression of the female population across Afghanistan, following a decree by the Islamist regime instructing them neither to speak loudly, if at all, in public, and to cover their bodies...

I fondly remember my first visit to Mumbai in the age when it was still called Bombay. We, a group of friends, had gone there to have a look at the city, but came back to Delhi after playing Bridge...

The 68th London Film Festival, which is on till October 20, is showcasing more than 150 films, a good number of which are Indian and South Asian. According to Ben Roberts, chief executive of the British Film Institute (BFI), “In...

Beyond their scenic and aesthetic value, iconic trees are historical assets and focal points of local traditions

Every year, when the Durga Puja season arrives, we are bewildered by the mouth-watering temptations at different pandals. Pujo is celebrated with great gusto in West Bengal, Odisha and Assam, and also wherever the probasi Bengalis are domiciled. There is...

In this festive season, when sweet shops are lined with platters of laddoos, I am reminded of my village in western Uttar Pradesh. Laddoos were essential to every wedding feast and were served in pairs, or joda, before a meal...

Lotus is the national flower of India, celebrated in legend and lore. It is the stuff of metaphysical speculation and is depicted in sculptures and paintings. The stem holds the hundred-petalled blossom aloft, but serves the master unseen underwater. We...

You may have heard about a diner who went to a fancy restaurant, looked at the elaborate menu and ordered a dish that sounded most appetising: baby spuds sauteed in mustard seeds and curry leaves, cocooned inside a crisp and...

If only we could learn to listen to the voices that hesitate to speak loudly, what a great country we could be

My first meeting with Ratan Naval Tata left an abiding positive impression. It took place in Bombay in 1991, a few months after he had taken over from his illustrious predecessor, JRD Tata, as chairman of both Tata Sons and...

I have yet to come across consumers who do not have a complaint about chatbots that are being increasingly deployed by e-commerce sites to deal with customer queries and complaints. Initially, compared to the highly frustrating experience of going through...

Markhor (Capra falconeri), known for its spiralled horns, quietly roams the rugged mountains in the landscapes of Jammu and Kashmir. Known for its grace and strength, the markhor is more than just a wild goat — it’s a symbol of...

1 in 5 Australians admit they don't wash their hands every time they use the toilet

Gene duplication, whereby a gene copies itself and grows in number, is considered a major driver of evolution

They also experience reduced heart rate (around 4.5 fewer beats per minute) compared with patients who do not listen to music

Gene duplication, whereby a gene copies itself and grows in number, is considered a major driver of evolution