DCs told to adopt special measures, promote sustainable farming

To address stubble burning, the government’s CRM scheme now offers farmers an incentive of Rs 1,200 per acre for adopting in-situ and ex-situ stubble management methods

5-member family buried under rubble; 3 seriously injured

Police teams review CCTV footage; one suspect identified

Landslides and waterlogging bring every day life to a standstill

His family members have been informed about the incident and are said to have arrived to take the body back

Motive behind murder not known and weapon also yet to be recovered

Following favourable weather conditions and the completion of the restoration work on the route, the yatra will resume from August 13

The trend emerged in 2017 but ended after an effective crackdown with curbs on the Internet post abrogation of the special status of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir in 2019

Bhat, who went missing from her hostel at the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences at Soura in April 1990, was found dead in downtown Srinagar

The MHA asserted the J&K L-G can nominate five MLAs without the elected government's advice, citing the Reorganization Act. This sparked criticism from political parties, deeming it undemocratic and a disregard for the public mandate. A court hearing is scheduled for August 14th.

The tourists were heading for Kashmir in a tempo traveller after visiting Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

Asks students to become a fusion of Indian values

The bench observed that the trial court’s erroneous decision resulted in 'miscarriage of justice to the man’s wife and children, and deprived them of their fundamental right to a fair trial'

All retail liquor stores, bars, restaurants, hotels and clubs will remain closed on Independence Day as well as on October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

No elections held for the positions of sports secretary, cultural secretary and treasurer

Farmers protested Punjab's land pooling policy with motorcycle rallies. Organized by the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, the protests demanded the government cancel the policy. Further rallies are planned, with farmers vowing to protect their land and future.

Amritsar police recovered 219 lost or stolen mobile phones worth ~48 lakh in three months, returning them to owners after verification. The drive involved various states and utilized technical methods, including the CEIR portal. Additionally, 73 motorcycles/scooters and 16 luxury cars were recovered.

Two young men died instantly in a motorcycle-police van collision on a Tarn Taran road. Locals protested, causing a traffic jam. Police assured action, and the protest ended. An ASI is being charged. The victims were identified as Bikramjit Singh Vicky and Simranjit Singh.

Prof. Sunil Kumar received the International Premchand Award-2025 for his literary contributions. The award was presented by the Indo-Norwegian Information and Cultural Forum. He aims to use literature to promote societal welfare and preserve Indian culture. The event was attended by Kailash Satyarthi.

Take out bike rally in Jalandhar, Phagwara, Hoshiarpur/Mahapanchayat on Aug 20

A breach in a temporary dam on the Beas River flooded at least 17 villages in Sultanpur Lodhi. Rising waters inundated farmland and homes. Villagers are struggling to protect belongings, with no immediate relief. Officials are working to repair the breach.

Forensic expert Advocate Arvind Sood's house in Hoshiarpur was burgled on August 8th. The thieves, captured on CCTV, stole valuables between 1:30 AM and 3:30 AM, escaping on an Activa. The incident occurred on busy Mall Road. Community organizations are urging police action.

Volunteers are maintaining constant vigil over rising waters and remain on-site to assist the affected population

Residents complain the area is sinking into filth, creating frustration and spreading fear

The fact is that the AAP government wasn’t left with any option after the Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the policy, said the former minister

The DGP was on a whirlwind tour to chair law and order review meetings and outreach sessions

The victim went home and told everything to her family

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Court terms investigation a ‘sorry state of affairs’, orders IG rank inquiry within 2 weeks

Take the awareness lane to rein in violations

The victim sustained injuries on his head and ear

VS Naipaul (August 17,1932-August 11, 2018)

Shyamlal Gupta (September 9, 1896-August 10, 1977)

Atom bomb dropped on Nagasaki (August 9, 1945)

Sarla Thukral (August 8, 1914-March 15, 2008)

One must compliment the work put in by the author in dredging historical facts from all kinds of myths and racial misgivings that have since come to surround old poets, especially from the Mughal period

A joyful and thought-provoking read

The book resurrects the titanic 18th century endeavour to catalogue all creation, a quest that was as much about personal glory and philosophical conviction as it was about science

What’s on the shelves this week

Exploring the coastal state through Bhansali’s now cult film

His body of work is an alternate chronicle of the history of classical dance and music in Independent India

The Chilean poet’s books in English translation were not easily accessible and were rare luxuries passed from hand to hand

The three-month residency is culminating in a showcase of artistic output

Best ways to pay when travelling abroad

Global attractions which are nestled along borders and offer an enriching travel experience

With picture-perfect beaches and an unhurried pace of life, this Indian Ocean archipelago offers a slice of paradise

#Travelogue:Perched along the Baspa River fed by melting snow, the landscape was straight out of a postcard

Neither Nehru nor Tagore had thought of Jana Gana Mana as the national anthem, says Rudrangshu Mukherjee in his book 'Song of India: A Study of the National Anthem'

One-pot meals are convenient, healthy and tasty, and full of flavours

Government Mohindra College, Patiala, a historic institution, celebrated its 150th anniversary. Founded in 1860, it evolved from a language school to a college affiliated with Calcutta University. Notable alumni include prominent figures in various fields. The college faced challenges during the freedom movement but persevered, becoming one of the largest in the state.

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Raw mangoes simmered in sugar syrup, slowly melding with roasted flour, create a traditional Punjabi dessert that stirs up memories of summer

Inspired by Indian street-style chaat, this crunchy power bowl monsoon recipe can be a staple on ‘clean-eating’ monsoon menu

One-pot meals are convenient, healthy and tasty, and full of flavours

Traditional recipes like litti-chokha, daal bati, even thick rotis cooked on fire and simple daal are in trend

When we can play together, grieve together and celebrate together, we can live together as well

Though dharma is used extensively in Hinduism and Buddhism, dharma is the most elusive word to translate into any non-Indic language, especially English

As parents, we spend too much time, and deny ourselves, in collecting things to leave behind for our children. It’s a waste of parental love

Gandhiji’s visits were significant meetings that were to shape India

The Glasgow Coma Scale is a neurological scale used to assess a person's level of consciousness after a traumatic brain injury or other acute medical conditions

Diabetes is often accompanied by anxiety and negative feelings of sickness, which constitute depressive symptoms and can impair progress in treatment

In 2019, India banned the sale, storage and manufacture of such devices by bringing in the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA)

Protein is one of the three essential macronutrients your body needs in large amounts, alongside carbohydrates and fats