Young & educated, their focus will be on sanitation, edu & health infra

Gurjant Singh, a sarpanch candidate from Laleana village in Talwandi Sabo, made the staff at the polling station in the village count the votes a number of times in the hope that the result would differ. As the Tuesday night...

Jandiala Manjki and Bundala villages in Rurka Kalan block of Jalandhar, which played a prominent role in the Ghadar movement, are facing a peculiar situation. There aren’t many youngsters left in these villages who can get inspiration from their rich...

Cites cases of mental trauma due to violence, vandalism

If SJVN doesn't agree to govt conditions, three hydropower projects will be acquired: CM

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) had issued directions for the removal of debris from local water sources but illegal dumping of muck by the contractors of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and private companies continues. Despite the...

The Congress government is yet to provide funds for the repair of the Shah Canal, the only irrigation project in the state, which was damaged during the monsoon last year. A portion of the canal along the Beas in Punjab...

Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi inspected the Fruit Breeding and Demonstration Garden of the Horticulture Department at Samrahan in Kotli subdivision of Mandi district today. He announced for the development of the garden, which was established in the...

Contending that assembly election results would be meaningless without restoration of statehood; applicants Zahoor Ahmed Bhat and activist Khurshaid Ahmad Malik move the top court to seek restoration of its statehood in two months

Congress refuses to join govt, cites statehood

From political stalwarts like Surinder Choudhary and Sakeena Masood to independent allies like Satish Sharma, Omar’s team reflects a blend of experience and strategic prowess.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah needs help in his new job, particularly in navigating the complex relationship between Srinagar and Delhi, former chief of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and long-time Kashmir watcher Amarjit Singh Dulat has said....

AAP launches ‘Jan Sampark’ drive ahead of Assembly polls

4 men arrested in connection with the incident

.32 bore pistol with seven live cartridges, three empty shells and motorcycle without number plate are recovered from spot

In response to an open letter addressed to Delhiites by AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, Opposition leaders have criticised it as a desperate attempt to mask alleged corruption. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva dismissed Kejriwal’s letter, stating, “It contains nothing new...

Akali Dal tenders apology on unpleasant developments

DC and SSP visit various villages to check the menace

SAD delegate tenders apology to Jathedar on unpleasant developments

Day after a 43-year-old man, a railway employee, lost his life after sustaining injuries from a plastic kite thread (Chinese string) on BRTS flyover, Batala road, it has been closed for traffic from both sides with posters urging people not...

Jandiala Manjki and Bundala villages in Rurka Kalan block of Jalandhar, which played a prominent role in the Ghadar movement, are facing a peculiar situation. There aren’t many youngsters left in these villages who can get inspiration from their rich...

Farmers of Bharti Kisan Union Qadian, BKU Rajewal and Jamhoori Kisan Sabha block the Jalandhar-Phillaur highway for 3 hours

Breaking a 40-year Congress stronghold, 37-year-old Shergill won by a margin of 274 votes

Police rubbishes claims, claiming villagers attacked police, inspections routine

Bharowal Khurd residents boycott poll; three posts of sarpanch, 82 of panch remain vacant; 69.02 % polling recorded across 13 blocks, Samrala tops with 77.53% voter turnout, Ludhiana-1 logs lowest 59.1%

After the Vigilance Bureau (VB), Ludhiana, registered a corruption case against Rajinder Singh, retired superintending engineer, Ranbir Singh, Executive Engineer (XEN), and Pankaj Garg, Deputy Controller Finance and Accounts (DCFA), posted at the Municipal Corporation (MC), Ludhiana, for misappropriation of...

Child among seven hurt; critically injured woman referred to PGI, Chandigarh

Ludhiana’s Abhidha Gupta has made the city proud by securing the top position in the Haryana Civil Services (Judicial) Examination. She has secured 638 marks out of 1,100 in the written exam and interview. Born and brought up in Ludhiana,...

A day after high drama was witnessed following violence and booth-rigging in three villages of Patiala, the polling process was largely peaceful on Wednesday and the administration was successful in conducting the panchayat polls. On Tuesday midnight, villagers sat on...

BJP leader and former Union Minister of State, Preneet Kaur, along with party workers, met Patiala SSP Nanak Singh over violent incidents during the panchayat poll on Tuesday. Talking to the media, Preneet Kaur said, “Patiala has witnessed an alarming...

Seed being sold for Rs 3,500 per kg, as against just Rs 56 per kg of original variety

The Government of Punjab has announced nine Best Literary Book Awards for the year 2024 under various categories of the Best Literary Book Awards for Punjabi books, Punjab Language Department, Punjab. Punjab Language Department Director Jaswant Singh Zafar said the...

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...

Time Capsule: Begum Akhtar (1914-1974)

A constant theme of Dinesh Sharma’s book is the visionary role played by the political class, from the Nizams to the CMs, in guiding the development of science and technology in the region

We all love underdog stories, be it on screen or off screen. When Sergio Scapagnini puts his pen to paper to tell the tale of an 11-year-old Indian boy, you can only root for this protagonist with all your heart....

There is a world inside the parentheses. There is a small town where the universe lives. This place, a poetic somewhere, is our beloved Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla’s address. When Shukla is writing a poem called ‘Writing A Poem’,...

Few can doubt that Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay was extraordinary to the core. She went from being a widow at a young age to a woman who married for love and also divorced her husband, upholding a woman’s right in a most...

Lavish backdrops, melodramatic flourishes, high-pitched singing, complex tableaux and opulent floats — it combined European techniques with local contours to create a theatre form that became India’s first commercial venture

An exhibition to mark 20th anniversary of Gallery Akar Prakar puts the spotlight on the trailblazers

Ladakh-raised Maisam Ali takes his debut film ‘In Retreat’ to the prestigious Busan International Film Festival

Bickram Ghosh brings Shubha Mudgal, Aruna Sairam and Usha Uthup on one stage, and it’s magic

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

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...

Imagine a museum where you’re supposed to blabber, rather than maintain silence. Enter Planet Word, an interactive museum dedicated to the spoken and written word

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...

Metformin use in men with type 2 diabetes poses no increased risk to their baby’s health, says study

Findings crucial as gut hormone-based drugs are increasingly used in treatments for diabetes and obesity, researchers say      

Socially isolated individuals likely to have a lower than recommended intake of magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, folate and vitamin B6

About 37 countries have cut the probability of their citizens dying before they reach age 70 in half, since 1970