New tariff structure also provides immediate relief to households by eliminating the Monthly Minimum Charges

Tariff revised from April 1 | Will hit domestic, industrial sectors

The commission has summoned the Municipal Commissioner and Chief Engineer at the next hearing on May 20 to give a detailed explanation

Board Administrator says GPS mapping done, 'sweeping changes' unlikely

The Himachal Government has raised a loan of Rs 900 crore in new financial year 2025-26 to meet its development needs. The Finance Department had yesterday issued the notification for raising the loan, the first in this financial year, which...

Directions have been issued for the settlement of claims under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, in a time-bound manner, said Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi in an exclusive interview with The Tribune in Dharamsala today. Negi said that directions had...

In a bid to improve the air and water quality of the Baddi Barotiwala Nalagarh (BBN) industrial area, the State Pollution Control Board has collected an environmental compensation of Rs 3.2 crore in the last five years. The compensation is...

The decision of the Horticulture Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) to rent its assets like controlled atmosphere (CA) stores and grading and packing lines has not gone down well with apple growers. They have termed the corporation’s decision as...

The ongoing ‘search and eliminate’ operation launched by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir has become one of the longest counter-terror operations in recent years. The operation began on March 23, when Pakistani terrorists were first spotted in the Hiranagar...

The introduction of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday has triggered criticism from political parties and Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in the Valley. Former Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti strongly opposed the...

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday announced that over 300 development projects, previously stalled due to pending clearances, have now received final forest clearance, marking a significant push to infrastructure and economic growth in the Union Territory. A government...

Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has emphasised the importance of reducing compliance burdens and enhancing the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) in Jammu and Kashmir. While reviewing the necessary steps in this regard, the Chief Secretary urged departments to streamline processes...

New draft to introduce stricter measures to curb vehicular pollution

The Delhi BJP and its Minority Morcha on Wednesday welcomed the introduction of the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, terming it a step towards reforming the Waqf Board and ensuring equitable access to its resources. Led by Delhi...

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday cornered the ruling BJP government in Delhi over the capping of expenditure at 5 per cent of the total budgetary allocation for all departments in the month of April. Notably, The Tribune had on...

BJP MP Anurag Thakur had alleged in Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the Congress president had occupied Waqf land

Was arrested by CI wing with a hand grenade on Tuesday

Returning from Australia to serve as a government school teacher in the rural border belt of Chogawan in Amritsar district, Sukhmandeep Singh’s journey isn’t just about the several thousand miles he flew. He gave up the lure of earning in...

Akbar came here to for ‘darshan’ of Guru Amar Das | Acting on Guru’s advice, Akbar abolished practice of ‘Sati’

With the financial year ending on Monday, the residents of Amritsar hurried to clear their property tax dues to avoid penalty and interest. The last day for depositing the tax witnessed an overwhelming response, with people queuing up till late...

Admn to develop drug hotspots into model localities

The Commissionerate Police, Jalandhar, in coordination with the Municipal Corporation today demolished an illegal structure built on government land and allegedly funded by drug money. The encroachment, located in the Rama Mandi locality, was razed as part of the efforts...

Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday attended a meeting called by communist leaders on creating an awakening on the issue of increasing communal issues across the country. Bajwa attended the meeting on the call of CPI secretary...

The golden jubilee celebrations of Rajeshwari Kala Sangam and Apeejay College of Fine Arts were set in motion by Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab, this evening. This occasion was presided over by Sushma Paul Berlia (chairperson, Apeejay Education). She...

Stage was set up at Aarti Chowk, which is a congested intersection

Students were enthusiastic to be a part of the rally against drugs but many of them were unaware about the motive behind the rally and the reason they have gathered there. The event was supposed to start at 10 am...

As event begins late, parents reach schools to pick-up wards

The Doraha Municipal Council, with the assistance of the Market Committee, has cleaned up a area near the college road that had long been a source of distress for residents and passersby. The area, known for its filthy and stinking...

The suspect had dumped the victim's body near the Rajpura railway lines

The team recovered the bribe money from his possession and a case was registered

The team was acting on a police tip-off

The residents of Talania village led by the local councillor today staged a protest outside the Government High Smart School against the transfer of a Punjabi teacher. The protesters called for the immediate cancellation of the transfer order. Addressing the...

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw (April 3, 1914-June 27, 2008)

World Autism Day (April 2)

Anandi Gopal Joshi (March 31, 1865 - February 26, 1887)

Satyajit Ray gets Academy Award (March 30, 1992)

The book tells the fascinating stories that drove India’s pursuit of space technologies

Social activist Manjeet Hardev Singh diligently details the systematic killings by mobs directed by Congress supporters and abetted by conniving, and at times participatory, Delhi Police personnel

Chunni Lal was all of 19 years and a rookie trooper when he was baptised by fire

The book encapsulates his legacy as a journalist, educator and revolutionary

Film historian Bhim Raj Garg undertakes a cinematic journey, decade by decade

A documentary on physician-assisted suicide has opened up conversations about mortality

Armed with a lifetime of lessons from her father, the late Shyam Benegal, costume designer Pia Benegal is all set to turn film producer

Rain and dogs converge in Goa to create quiet poetic imagery in photographer Rohit Chawla’s works

The rock-cut caves, dating back 2,000 years, stand as timeless marvels of the country’s artistic and spiritual heritage

For those taking up the tough trek to this remote village in Kangra, the rewards are worth the effort — untouched landscapes, rare flora and fauna, and experiencing a centuries-old way of life

One of the greatest mountaineers of the 20th century, Frank S Smythe was also a celebrated memoirist and adventure writer. ‘The Great Himalayan Ascents’ brings together three accounts of his most thrilling ascents. The Kangchenjunga Adventure narrates in detail the...

Bibury in England, with its stone cottages, is a crowd-puller, and not without reason

In Thailand, creating a salad has been raised to a fine art

Balwant Thakur engages in social dialogue through his plays

No matter how vigorously govts claim to support free speech, hardly any politician believes people should get to say what they want, however they want

Rakhshanda Jalil reflects on her anthology of the ‘city of stories’

In Thailand, creating a salad has been raised to a fine art

Kebabs can be your main dish as well as side dish

The Moroccan version replaces wine with vinegar and apple juice, chopped figs and dried apricots

Plan out a colourful meal with an array of dishes

All great educational institutions we venerated are shadows of what they once were, and the entire attention is on what a Mughal emperor did

Navratri isn’t just about idolising Shakti; it’s about embracing her in real life

There’s a job for everyone, if you are willing to shed white collars

Truth or satya is a great thing in devotional songs, but what culture prefers is myth

The cyst has been sent for a histopathology test to find out whether it was cancerous

A new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology's EHRA 2025 congress reveals a concerning link between the use of antidepressants (AD) and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD), particularly for those with prolonged use of the medication.

Adopt a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fibres, as processed food adversely impacts and impairs the gut

We need to resolve the issue by working not just on the mind, but the body as well