The Punjab Police are reviewing the security of police personnel who were active during the terrorism days after an investigation into the Chandigarh grenade attack has confirmed that retired SP Jaskirat Singh Chahal was the target. Chahal lived in the...

Organisers and administration fail to preserve the original character and sanctity of the four-day religious and social event

The accident took place when the occupants of the car were changing a tyre and another car coming from Jalandhar side hit their vehicle from behind

Three illegal weapons and cash are recovered from the scene

Shimla SP says call detail records of people who instigated protest have been gathered and more cases will be registered

The unrest caused by the “illegal” construction of a mosque in Sanjauli in Shimla district has spread to some other parts of the state. Today, protesters held rallies at Sunni in Shimla district, Kullu, Paonta Sahib in Sirmaur district and...

The impact of the Himachal bandh was visible in the Palampur region today, as markets in cities and suburban areas remained closed. The day-long bandh evoked a mixed response in Palampur, Baijnath and Jaisinghpur. Vehicular movement was briefly disrupted while...

The market in Mandi city and Sundernagar remained shut for two hours today on a protest call given by the Beopar Mandal. The protesters demanded stricter monitoring and regulation of migrant labourers working in Himachal Pradesh from other states. Rajesh...

Acting on a tip-off, a joint search operation is launched by the police and Army in the Pathanateer area near Gursai Top in Mendhar sub-division

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and NC vice-president Omar Abdullah on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was talking about dynasties to mislead people and he should have talked about the present situation. “The Prime Minister delivered a speech...

While the BJP’s campaign in Jammu has already gained momentum ahead of the first phase of Assembly polls, senior leadership of the Congress is yet to come to the region. The first phase of J&K Assembly elections will be held...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is at its lowest right now but it will play an instrumental role in forming a non-BJP coalition government after the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, party leader Iltija Mufti has said. Iltija, the...

Says will demand early polls in Delhi

They will also have the option to stay on a call with cops until they reach their destination

Viraj (26), a cashier at a private bank branch here, and Punyashray Sharma (48), the manager, were returning home in Greater Faridabad from Gurugram on Friday night when their SUV got stuck in the flooded underpass around 11.50 pm, police say

Issues show-cause notice to administrator of shelter home

Residents said the police didn't turn up at least till a day after the incident

Says repair works will greatly benefit the area residents, especially the farmers, by providing seamless transportation of crops to market

Decision came on assurance of executing ACP

Failure to ensure segregation of dry/wet waste at source causing problems

Three illegal weapons and cash are recovered from the scene

Heaps of garbage have left unattended in some of Phagwara’s most frequented areas are causing frustration among residents. Key locations, such as the front of the shopping complex on GT Road and near the defunct sewage treatment plant (STP) in...

Victims chase suspects, get 2 arrested

As part of the ongoing drive against traffic violations, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police intensified its efforts with the launch of a special campaign led by Harjinder Singh, ACP, Model Town, on Friday evening. The drive was held from 5 pm...

First-ever revamp of 55-yr-old ailing health facility catering to 4.3L workers

Organisers and administration fail to preserve the original character and sanctity of the four-day religious and social event

Sanitation workers come forward to put in extra labour to clear garbage heaps

The Ludhiana police today claimed to have nabbed two snatchers and recovered a motorcycle and 41 gm of melted gold from their possession. The suspects have been identified as Sunny, a resident of Dugri, and Roshan Chabra, a resident of...

As many as 25 families were able to return home to lead happy and harmonious lives following the intervention of the Punjab State Legal Services Authority at the National Lok Adalat. The Lok Adalat was organised at the district courts...

The Lok Adalat here was held under the directions of District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Chairman Arun Gupta. Gupta said 7,113 cases were presented here and 6,689 were settled. DLSA Secretary Deepti Goyal said a permanent Lok Adalat worked here...

Owners protest ‘unnecessary’ raids

Dr Sona Thind, a 2017 batch IAS officer, assumed the charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of the district today. Before assuming the office, she paid obeisance at historical Fatehgarh Sahib Gurdwara. She said she was herself fortunate as she...

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Geetanjali Shree’s 'Our City, That Year', translated from Hindi by Daisy Rockwell, is her “most political book”

The protagonists in ‘Aunties of Vasant Kunj’ are united in their struggle to define their identities

Little known in the history of Indian Independence and the subsequent integration of territories into the Union is the chapter on the liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli that lies on the western coast. What makes the episode remarkable is...

‘Hum Dono’ brings out the creative relationship between brothers Dev Anand and Vijay Anand

Just as Shakespeare is ours, why doesn’t 'The Mahabharata' belong to the world? Narrow regional boundaries only crush the possibility of multidimensionality

‘The Imam’ is the story of a little girl whose desire to become a cleric, like her father, ruffles a lot of patriarchal feathers

A fabulous combination of aesthetic expression and visual anthropology, ‘The Nagas: An Exhibition of Photographs by Pablo Bartholomew and Aditya Arya’ offers a deep and personal look at the 30-odd tribes that are known as the Nagas. Charged with diverse...

A haveli can be a continuum of heritage, a receptacle of experiences, memories and stories passed down generations. In Indian-American artist Joya Mukerjee Logue’s 30 oil and watercolour paintings — a part of ‘those who walk before me’, her first...

India may have unique challenges, but can learn a lot on how to conserve and manage heritage sites and cities

Soak in the Spain less travelled — spectacular architecture, beaches, charming villages, and more

Himachal’s indigenous architecture has over the centuries successfully discharged domestic, temporal and religious requirements

The folk music of Kangra and Chamba reflects the culture and lifestyle of its tribes, especially the Gaddis, capturing their everyday life, dreams and desires

Watching the heroes of the Paris Paralympics, a tribute to Lt Gen PS Joshi, who converted his adversity into strength

I had the good fortune of spending an extended weekend at Anand Kashi, a tranquil resort run by the Taj group (IHCL) on the banks of river Ganga, near Rishikesh. It has many charms, not the least its emphasis on...

Relish this baingan bharta lookalike from the emperor’s table

Filmmaker Mukesh Gautam was recently honoured with National Award for Best Punjabi Film

I had the good fortune of spending an extended weekend at Anand Kashi, a tranquil resort run by the Taj group (IHCL) on the banks of river Ganga, near Rishikesh. It has many charms, not the least its emphasis on...

History — or folklore — often comes wrapped in flavours. One particular story about Awadh never fails to tickle my nostrils. Legend has it that Asaf-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Awadh in the late 18th century, had ordered that huge mounds...

Relish this baingan bharta lookalike from the emperor’s table

The crisp casing and flaky piece encased within makes it a foodie’s delight

A tribute to Sitaram Yechury, who was often at odds with his fellow travellers, but was also a consensus builder par excellence

Resist clicking on links sent on email, WhatsApp or SMS, or downloading applications sent by anyone

DAV College is also the site of samadhis of three members of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s family

One bright morning in March 1981, my journey to Gangtok was interrupted by a sizeable landslide, about 20 km short of the destination. A functionary of the PWD estimated three hours for the resumption of traffic. Noticing my camera and...

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She noted that parabens and strong fragrances -- usually found in skin and hair care products -- are an uncommon cause of rashes, and can lead to breathing difficulty in susceptible children

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