March 31 new repair deadline

As per the plan, the enforcement units will target 20 buildings with unauthorised extensions in the first phase

DC Sachin Gupta visits affected areas, reviews drainage works

23,600 intoxicant tablets and drug money seized

Alternative route via Kataula also closed 

Orange alert issued for Mandi, Kangra, Chamba, and Kullu as heavy rain persists

Will be left with option to raise just Rs 300 crore for next four months

Says Central Government has not announced disaster relief package for Himachal

Jammu records 190.4 mm rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8.30 am

The Jammu and Kashmir government took over 215 schools linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami. The move aims to safeguard students' futures, following intelligence reports and expired managing committees. The Education Minister clarified the government's role is temporary, until new committees are established.

With each form priced at Rs 600 for general and Rs 500 for reserved category, the money collected shows that over one lakh aspirants had applied for the posts but the deferment of the recruitment process last month has now left these candidates in the lurch

The Jammu and Kashmir government's takeover of 215 schools allegedly linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami sparked controversy. Regional parties condemned the move, accusing the NC-led administration of following the BJP's agenda. The NC defended the decision, while the BJP welcomed it.

Woman killed for Rs 36 lakh dowry, husband arrested      

Drugs worth Rs 5 crore seized

Woman set on fire by husband, in-laws, dies; husband held

Heavy rain hit Delhi on Saturday, causing waterlogging. The IMD issued a yellow alert for Sunday, forecasting light to moderate rain and thunderstorms. Delhi's AQI remained satisfactory.

On 'first Parkash Purb' of Guru Granth Sahib, Jathedar Gargaj congratulates Sangat through video message

A tipper truck accident at Vallah killed a villager and severely injured another. The incident, attributed to a stalled flyover project, has angered villagers who blame authorities for creating a dangerous area. They demand flyover completion and compensation for the victims' families. The truck driver was arrested.

Amritsar police arrested Manpreet Singh, alias Mannu, and seized 1.8kg of heroin and a bike. He allegedly used drones for cross-border drug trafficking. A case under the NDPS Act was filed. Separately, the BSF recovered a drone carrying 1.16kg of heroin.

Mona Singh, FLO Amritsar Chairperson, received the Nitya Naari Award for her work in women's empowerment. FLO Amritsar's initiatives include supporting women-led startups, upskilling programs, heritage craft revival, and drone technology training for rural women, as well as partnering with Khalsa College for women.

Manjit Singh, 60, Vijay, 17, Jaswinder Kaur, 65, and Aradhna Verma, 30, all residents of Mandiala, die at a private hospital overnight

10 cases registered against two brothers involved in drug trade

The protesters demanded that the responsibility of the accident be fixed and strict action be taken against the LPG plant management

Say Rs 2 lakh not enough for victims of gas tanker blast

Protesting vendors said had they received a warning in advance, they would not have set up their stalls but the sudden action had disrupted livelihoods and caused despair

Baggan, along with his friend Sarvan, was heading home when they were cornered by armed men who fired at them

Suspects ‘planned’ to throw grenade in Nakodar; verifying info, say police

Khanna police arrested two individuals for robbing a physically challenged shopkeeper of Rs 70,000. The robbery, involving three masked suspects on a scooter, was captured on CCTV. Police are searching for the third accomplice and investigating the suspects' potential involvement in other crimes, seeking to recover the stolen money.

Amarinder Singh criticized the Punjab government for arresting BJP workers and dismantling welfare camps promoting central schemes. He accused the AAP government of misusing the police, failing to address key issues, and acting on Delhi's orders, highlighting the state's governance failures.

Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat honored martyred soldier Harminder Singh at his 'bhog ceremony'. Bhagat provided a Rs 6 lakh cheque with the remaining Rs 94 lakh in future, announced a government job for the martyr's brother, and promised a village memorial.

Preneet Kaur accuses police, AAP of roughing up workers in Patiala Alleges police used bulldozers to block BJP event

Punjabi University teachers boycotted classes and protested due to unpaid salaries. The staff, including teachers and other employees, expressed frustration about delayed payments impacting recent celebrations. They had warned the university administration, and the protest continued until 4 PM.

George Orwell’s Animal Farm is published (Aug 17, 1945)

Independence Day (August 15)

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

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

Each poem in the collection is reflective of his aesthetic sensibilities, evocative of changing moods and sometimes, just describing ordinary people going about their ordinary work

The book reminds us that the fragile safety of the privileged is not built on justice but on compromise

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The book is an invaluable compilation of the thoughts of a remarkable musician who, to this day, continues to influence the musicality of instrumentalists

‘Touching Light’ is an ode to the practice and practitioners of photography, as we celebrate the bicentennial of the medium

Romanticised in popular narratives, Danish Husain’s is a more humanistic portrayal of the man

A tribute to art historians BN Goswamy, Milo Beach and Eberhard Fischer, Museum Rietberg’s GBF Foundation carries forward their seminal work

Dr. Rupali Razdan, a fine arts head, views painting as a dedicated pursuit. She began at age six, inspired by her cousin, and her passion has grown. Razdan encourages students to take art seriously, promotes exhibitions for earnings, and emphasizes a positive mindset for creative work. Her artwork is exhibited, and she finds joy in mentoring her students.

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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

As the use of Kashmiri declines, digital platforms helmed by youngsters have taken the lead in promoting the language

Indian sweets like burfi, kheer, ras malai and more can be prepared with almond or coconut milk

A new book offers a unique perspective on the world of fame and power, from a tailor’s chair

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Indian sweets like burfi, kheer, ras malai and more can be prepared with almond or coconut milk

From a Sangrur village’s ban on consumption to curbs on sale near schools in Punjab, there’s intense scrutiny

From Mohali to Mumbai, a few celebrity-owned restaurants are showing that they’re more than branding exercises. What sets them apart is not the fame on the signboard, but the food, design and thoughtfulness on the table

This slow-cooking method in a sealed pot originated in Persia and was refined in Awadh

No two people can be as different as these Indian cricket team coaches, yet there are underlying similarities

The flavour of the season is citizenship, something we thought had been decided 75 years ago by a liberal Constitution

In my wanderings over the hills and after visually dissecting the garbage that one sees blocking streams and rivulets, there are a surprising number of shoes

Buddha revealed: where there is life, there is desire, and where there is desire, there is suffering

Indiscriminate use of supplements in people who are not deficient can lead to chronic toxicity

Researchers discovered that early puberty or childbirth doubles women's risk for major diseases and accelerates ageing, while later timing offers protective benefits.

Lung cancer is now the most prevalent cancer globally, with nearly 2.4 million new cases in 2022. Smoking is the primary cause, leading to aggressive spread if undetected early. Early detection through screening significantly improves survival rates, but access to screening is limited in many areas.

While blood vessels are known to become stiffer with age, a COVID-19 infection can accelerate the process and can heighten the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, including stroke and heart attack, the researchers said