Police initially suspected that the explosion had occurred due to an air-conditioner compressor blast

The court ruled that the amendments arbitrarily took away vested land rights, violating fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution

The last meeting between Punjab and Haryana CMs in December 2023 had remained inconclusive

The police said an altercation broke out on Saturday when some Brahmins, who had come to perform the rituals, complained that the quality of food being served to them was poor

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Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri today said that the state government was committed to providing the old pension scheme (OPS) to its employees but the Central Government, despite repeated requests, had not returned Rs 9,242 crore contributions made under the...

The enrolment of students in 12,404 government elementary schools in the state has fallen by 50 per cent from 9.71 lakh to 4.29 lakh over the past two decades, said Education Minister Rohit Thakur while replying to a question of...

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi today and urged him to release the compensation for the losses the state had suffered during the monsoon in 2023. Sukhu said, “Himachal had...

The encounter starts when security forces launch a search operation at Sanyal village near the International Border in Hiranagar sector

Deceased persons are believed to be tourists as they were travelling in the taxi bearing Madhya Pradesh registration number

Thirty-five years after the abduction and killing of then-Kashmir University vice chancellor Mushir-ul-Haq and his personal secretary, the Supreme Court (SC) upheld the acquittal of the alleged members of the banned Jammu and Kashmir Students Liberation Front (JKSLF) involved in...

Nearly three weeks after a boy and girl from the northern Kashmir border town of Uri allegedly jumped into the Jhelum river, the authorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Saturday handed over their bodies to Indian officials at the Kaman...

The police received a call in this regard on Sunday morning by a man working as a security guard in the park

Could lead to serious consequences for judge if misconduct proved     

Seven people arrested, further probe under way: Police

A three-year-old boy drowned in an open drain in Khajuri Khas while playing outside his house on Friday afternoon. The incident took place around 1:39 pm, the police said. After getting information about the incident, a police team reached the...

The accused were arrested from the government hospital at Naraingarh

The Amritsar rural police have arrested a cross-border drug smuggler and confiscated 4.5 kg of heroin from his possession. A case has been registered against him at the Lopoke police station while further probe is in progress after bringing him...

The Town Planning wing of the Municipal Corporation partially demolished seven illegally constructed buildings, while two were sealed for violating building bylaws. Acting on the directions of Municipal Commissioner Gulpreet Singh Aulakh, the Town Planning wing staff led by MTP...

Recognising the mutual benefits to be gained through a cooperative programme, promoting research and international understanding, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and the Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, Canada, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) here recently. The MoU...

The Rama Mandi police have solved a case involving an armed robber, who attacked an elderly woman in one of the city’s posh localities. The accused, identified as Rajan from Lamba Pind, has been arrested and the snatched mobile phone...

City’s streets, once flooded with banners celebrating the election of new Mayor, are now witnessing a fresh wave of congratulatory hoardings — this time for Jalandhar Improvement Trust (JIT) Chairperson Rajwinder Kaur Thiara. The public spaces are covered with massive...

A student of Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) has demonstrated academic excellence in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. Leading this achievement is Abhay Singh, a Civil Engineering graduate, who secured the All India Rank...

The Phagwara Municipal Corporation (MC) has approved a Budget of Rs 47.62 crore for the financial year 2025-26. The Budget was passed during a meeting held on Friday evening, presided over by Mayor Ram Pal Uppal, in the presence of...

Four men committed crime after their woman companion asked victim for a lift

The Punjab Police Corona Volunteers held a protest outside MP Sanjeev Arora’s house here on Saturday. Volunteers were demanding that they should be provided regular jobs by the state government as they did not think twice to risk their lives...

The Meharban police have arrested a youth, who allegedly molested a girl on Holi. According to the police, Munna Kumar, the father of the girl, has got a complaint registered against Pawan Kumar of Ekta Colony. Following which, a case...

Says all backlog to be cleared till March 31

Earlier, he was kept under tight security at the PWD rest house in Jalandhar Cantonment with security personnel tasked with foiling any attempt by farmer leaders to reach him

The incident of an alleged police assault on an army colonel has draw sharp reactions, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha’s state unit president Jai Inder Kaur today submitting a memorandum to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Patiala, Dr....

The farmers who protested at Punjab’s Shambhu and Khanauri borders with Haryana are facing problems in claiming their belongings left at the agitation spots during the police crackdown on March 19 as several items have been stolen by thieves. According...

In a significant stride towards fostering environmental sustainability, a cloth bag vending machine was inaugurated today at Old Sabzi Mandi. The inauguration was led by Dr Adarsh Pal Vig, Chairman of Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), accompanied by Paramvir Singh,...

Khushwant Singh (February 2, 1915 – March 20, 2014)

Shashi Kapoor (March 18, 1938-Dec 14, 2017)

Released March 14, 1931

Aug 28, 1928-March 13, 2004

The book examines the Constitution’s approach to power; more specifically, to the exercise of power in India’s federal structure of governance

The book acquaints the reader with 51 forms of the goddess

It is a compilation of stories gathered from across India over a four-year period

The book is a passionate tribute to Kashmir and its people

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

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

The monumental 14-foot work was Husain's ode to Independent India

At home with terracotta and bronze, the artist, who died recently, mastered every medium he touched

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

Without the fig wasps, fig trees can’t exist. Without the trees, the wasps can’t procreate. Global warming is threatening this delicate relationship

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

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

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

Pista-crusted mutton chops would have easily found a place in any princely dastarkhwan

Since the Atman is free from death and consequent cessation, it is fearless

Another edition of the IPL has begun. The world’s best cricketers are on display, showcasing their striking abilities. Enjoy. For, tomorrow comes yet never comes

In just a few days, in response to questions put to it, it has thoroughly exposed and contradicted the narratives we have been fed for the last 10 years

My father’s friend worked in Lahore jail, and both would often talk of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

Under a new two-year pilot project, the authorities of Neuchatelare are covering the costs of “museum prescriptions” issued by doctors who believe their patients could benefit from visits to any of the town's four museums as part of their treatment

After analysing data from 42 studies, researchers found no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine

Mucormycosis, a fungus infection caused by Mucorales, has a high mortality rates in those with weakened immune systems and those who have suffered severe trauma, such as burns, blast injuries, or natural disaster victims.

Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most effective way to protect against the virus.