Mandatory step before selling their produce inside mandi

Discrepancies found

Mayor takes stock of preparations

Chief Minister directs registration of FIRs to ensure accountability

Himachal Pradesh Police cancelled its B-1 promotional exam due to widespread technical failures, frustrating thousands of constables. Issues included submission problems, incorrect data, and server failures. The DGP cited fairness and transparency as reasons, promising a rescheduled exam. The opposition criticized the government for poor planning.

Ravi Thakur, former MLA, alleges large-scale illegal deodar felling in Himachal Pradesh, particularly Manali and Lahaul-Spiti, blaming the state government for attributing the logs to natural disasters. He demands an SIT, while the Forest Department claims logs are from dead trees and being disposed of via protocol.

It was argued that the decision would be detrimental to the interests of the state’s poor and rural population

State to host national conclave on stone fruits in the first week of November

Mian Altaf said government’s pace on political and administrative fronts remained slow

NC has nominated Shamim Begum, a DDC member, while the BJP has fielded Devyani Rana, daughter of former MLA Devender Singh Rana

Addresses a public meeting for PDP candidate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi in Budgam

Emphasises that quality, innovation should remain central pillars of higher education

Sunday’s minimum temp drops to 15.8° C, lowest in October in 2 years

A video shared by AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj showed MCD water tankers spraying mist near the Anand Vihar air quality monitoring station.

Police recovered a .32 bore pistol and cartridges from his possession

It follows the successful first phase along Lodhi Road, the council said in a statement

Bhagwant Mann campaigned for AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu in Tarn Taran, highlighting the party's achievements like free electricity and improved services. He contrasted AAP's focus on Punjab's youth and development with the opposition's perceived inaction. Manish Sisodia urged voters to elect AAP for accelerated progress.

Thousands of teachers and employees protested in Tarn Taran city, blocking roads and causing traffic paralysis. The demonstrations, organized by various unions, included demands for permanent appointments and acceptance of other demands, occurring shortly before a by-election.

Panthic organizations, including Shiromani Akali Dal (Punsurjiti), met to support 'Waris Punjab De' candidate Mandeep Singh in the Tarn Taran by-election. They formed campaign teams, plan to canvas support, and urged the SAD candidate to back Singh. They also demand Punjab be declared a disaster-hit state.

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring urged Tarn Taran voters to elect the Congress candidate for peace and prosperity. He criticized the AAP government and highlighted Congress's inclusive approach, predicting its eventual decline. He presented the election as a starting point for Congress's future across Punjab.

Takes garbage generation from 31MT to 40 MT/Nawanshar residents demand dump site relocation

Admn races to protect structure

Segregating of waste a distant dream

The Green Nagar Kirtan honored Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Prakash Purab with environmental focus. Seechewal distributed 3,500 saplings and addressed Punjab's pollution, emphasizing tree planting and avoiding stubble burning. Air quality concerns in Delhi and Punjab were highlighted.

Corporation officials have been keeping a strict vigil over violators

Victim transfers Rs 3.45L; two accomplices arrested from outside money changer’s office

Case filed against suspects on transport official’s complaint

Trapped for some time, youngster pulls him out after another child raises alarm

The residents alleged that the ramp alongside the boundary wall will hinder the flow of rainwater causing frequent flooding

A team led by District Epidemiologist Dr Sumeet Singh inspected the on-groundwork of anti-larval teams

Processing plant underperforms, collection delays spark public anger

Amritsar worst-hit

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In this extract, author Megha Vishwanath narrates how Deepi met Albinder Dhindsa, the future founder and CEO of Blinkit

The book is a resistant cry against the very gaze of journalism, which often puppets the social orthodoxy and perversion of the majority

This is an English translation of ‘Qayas’, his only novel published hitherto

His attempt to straddle the generational divide — Millennials vs Gen Z — is ambitious

Glimpses from a morning at the Amul dairy cooperative society in Gujarat

Curator of the sixth edition of Kochi-Muziris Biennale, the performance artiste says in art, politics must not be offered on a platter, but can emerge through slippages and cracks

Festival director Ritu Sarin lets us in on this year’s highlights: a masterclass with Adil Hussain, conversations with Andrey A Tarkovsky and Kiran Rao and an interactive web documentary featuring oral histories and archival materials from FTII’s women graduates

He was one of the funniest people I have known. If there was pain & anger, there was also mischief & a wicked sense of humour, writes Naseeruddin Shah about his late friend

These Muslim families with the last name 'Singh' trace roots to a Sikh soldier from Kashmir in India

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

Shahi Subz Gosht has been replicated from the royal repertoire of princely kitchens

You can now track your heart rate, blood sugar, oxygen levels, sleep quality at home, but use tech to spot trends and not to self-treat

Govardhan Asrani was probably the only actor of his generation to be in circulation till 2025

A new book on MS Swaminathan brings rare insights into the transformational work of the scientist who fed India

Shahi Subz Gosht has been replicated from the royal repertoire of princely kitchens

Aroma of ghee and sugar syrup wafting through homes evokes festive memories

The aroma of roasted besan, the sparkle of cranberries and delicate filo crisps come together to recreate the magic of festive season

For him, this desi chicken curry is more than a recipe — it’s a memory of home. Rooted in village traditions and his mother’s kitchen wisdom, it captures the warmth and soul of a true Punjabi meal

Every brand that the creative czar worked on spoke to the consumer and not at the consumer

The splendid isolation which enabled the mysterious village of Malana to preserve its unique culture for hundreds of years is now being nibbled away

Manu is not just one character of Hindu imagination but many. He is a ritualist, survivor, lawgiver and ancestor

India’s literary siren is not here to be correct — she’s here to be honest. Her feminism comes not from seminars, but from survival

The recent FSSAI order says most fruit-flavoured ORS drinks have misleading labels, and do not conform to WHO standards

Using blackout curtains, dimming lights, and avoiding screens before bed could help address health risks related with being exposed to light at night

Experts attribute surge in cases among younger women to sedentary lifestyle, smoking, unhealthy food, alcohol

'VENUSCANCER’ study cover women diagnosed with breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers between 2015 and 2018