For Ashwani Sahota and Shabana, para badminton is more than just a sport. It is a shared journey shaped by perseverance, financial struggles and an unwavering determination to compete at the highest level despite limited resources. The Ludhiana-based couple, both...

Top athletes constantly strive to improve their skills before major competitions, and preparation often makes the difference on the biggest stage. With the Commonwealth Games approaching, three members of the Indian judo team have chosen the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Training...

Girls outnumber boys; academic session begins on July 28

Spy cameras, revolving fund, rewards for complainants to strengthen anti-graft drive

The police have registered an FIR after taking cognizance of a news report published in these columns on July 16 under the headline “Fresh rave party planned in Parbati valley despite HC warning”, exposing plans for an alleged illegal gathering...

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced a free coaching and training programme for candidates aspiring to join the Himachal Pradesh Police as constables. The initiative aims to improve employment opportunities for the state’s youth by providing comprehensive preparation for...

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Thursday said the Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) would soon operationalise its fleet of electric buses along with four new e-depots as part of the state’s push towards cleaner and more efficient public...

The advisory will remain in force from 12 noon to 3PM

Meeting held as ‘impure silver’ offerings come under scrutiny

Aims to prevent terrorists from establishing hideouts in difficult mountainous terrain

#KashmirAngle: As NC prepares for its July 20 protest in Delhi, BJP readies counter-agitations in J&K

The former chief minister is an accused in the JKCA scam case

Dept notifies Food Security Rules

Orders activist’s regular health monitoring during fast

Offers tax relief, fee exemptions to promote cleaner vehicles

Accused opens fire at police to evade arrest

Top athletes constantly strive to improve their skills before major competitions, and preparation often makes the difference on the biggest stage. With the Commonwealth Games approaching, three members of the Indian judo team have chosen the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Training...

Civic body warns encroachers of repeat of action

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) observed the martyrdom day of Bhai Taru Singh with religious devotion during a Gurmat Samagam held at Gurdwara Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall in the Golden Temple complex. The commemorative programme began with the...

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab on Friday, Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla has submitted a detailed memorandum seeking a special development package for border districts, stronger anti-drone measures, protection against Ravi river erosion and the speedy...

Schools shut today, roads to be restricted & buses rerouted | Commuters told to avoid journey between 8 am & 8 pm

Police have rounded up all four accused and initiated legal proceedings after registering an FIR on the complaint of the victim’s father

Under the plan, red-marked roads will remain completely closed to general traffic; green-marked roads will serve as designated diversion routes

DC urges voters to cooperate, verify electoral details

Aryan scores 715 out of 720 marks, emerges as national topper among more than 22 lakh candidates who appeared for NEET (UG) 2026

For Ashwani Sahota and Shabana, para badminton is more than just a sport. It is a shared journey shaped by perseverance, financial struggles and an unwavering determination to compete at the highest level despite limited resources. The Ludhiana-based couple, both...

80-yr-old victim was unable to protect himself from canines, died on spot

Srinivasa Podipireddy, senior water and sanitation specialist, World Bank, and co-task team leader (co-TTL) of the Punjab Municipal Services Improvement Project (PMSIP), visited Ludhiana on Thursday to review the progress of the World Bank and AIIB-funded Ludhiana Surface Water Supply...

A major fraud involving the alleged misappropriation of funds under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has come to light in the Municipal Corporation (MC), Patiala, with the police arresting a clerk accused of siphoning off grants meant for beneficiaries...

Students of Government Civil Lines Smart School interacted with Patiala Deputy Commissioner Dr Himanshu Aggarwal during a visit to his office under the District Administration’s Chetna Project, seeking guidance on career choices and motivation to succeed in life. Addressing Class...

A three-week-long protest by outsourced meter readers outside the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) office ended on Wednesday evening after the district administration and the powercom management gave a written assurance to consider their pending demands. The protest, which...

Bhupendra Kaur (62) and Harjit Singh (60) were residents of Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab, while Santosh Singh (65) was a resident of Ludhiana 

World Emoji Day is here once again, and what better way to celebrate than with the universal language of emojis? From love and laughter to mystery, milestones and memorable moments, emojis have become a part of how we express ourselves...

'Superman', 'The Boys' lead 2026 contenders

Dadlani, Kulkarni and Shobhaa De lead celebrity appeal for dialogue as activist vows to stay on fast and join CJP's July 20 march to Parliament

Actor confirms worldwide theatrical date with a fresh poster showing him battle-scarred and armed.

What started as a casual WhatsApp group of retired civil servants evolved into this absorbing compilation

What’s on the shelves this week?

She explores the idea of India in political theory, Bombay cinema and progressive Urdu poetry

The book explores the lotus through botany, metaphor, design, resource and the sacred

No stage, no light arrangement, not even a PA system was required for her art that brought Mahabharata to the ordinary Chhattisgarhis

The actor recalls how directors wanted her to internalise the character, leaving her a wreck. Today, she draws the line

The film is based on the short stories of Punjabi writer Ajeet Cour

An upcoming exhibition showcases the artwork of Emily Eden, sister of the Governor-General, in the 1830s

Situated in the North Malé Atoll, the resort is only about 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, making transfers quick and convenient after arrival

From Meghalaya offering 'best adventures' to Rajasthan's cuisine, Betzmann highlighted places that left biggest impression on him

The mother-daughter getaway had been planned as a nostalgic trip

The video was shared by Ankit on Instagram, who revealed that this was not his grandfather's first skydive

Rapid Himalayan development has transformed connectivity, but brought ecological pressure and disregard for local wisdom

There’s nothing more comforting than a plate of 'pakoras' paired with 'chai'

What makes the band distinctive is not the longevity, it’s the template — write across languages, use various instruments, tour without ever signing to a label, and still be taken seriously as rock and roll

What makes Iranian food so special is the subtlety of the flavours; the food is cooked with just a few spices

There’s nothing more comforting than a plate of 'pakoras' paired with 'chai'

From air-fried pakoras and stuffed mushroom bites to oats tikka, give your favourite traditional recipes a lighter twist without compromising on flavour

Simple, wholesome and packed with flavour, this classic recipe remains a timeless celebration of Punjabi home cooking

What makes Iranian food so special is the subtlety of the flavours; the food is cooked with just a few spices

We may pronounce, spell it differently, but every name deserves to be called just as its owner chooses

Messi or Maradona, Woods or Federer, Tendulkar or Richards, even opponents acknowledge their aura of greatness

We are still hunting and we are still gathering, only what we hunt and what we gather has changed

A city is never merely a collection of roads, buildings and infrastructure; it is also an emotional landscape, shaped by the histories, memories and everyday lives of its inhabitants

LDL level of 100 is considered fine for healthy people; doctors recommend lowering it to at least 70 once people develop high cholesterol

It is a highly contagious viral disease affecting pigs and the vaccine provides a critical tool for managing the disease, which is known to cause near-100% mortality in domestic and wild pigs

Pilot in Telangana reduces diagnostic turnaround time from 15 days to five and sharply lowers out-of-pocket expenditure

I am getting unusual vaginal discharge with itching. Do I have some kind of infection? I often notice changes in colour, smell and consistency of vaginal discharge, along with irritation. Should I consult a doctor? — Harjinder Kahlon (32), Nabha Changes...