Surrey announces $ 250,000 prize for information
Surrey announces $ 250,000 prize for information
Despite odds, five children — Prabhjot Singh, Ansh, Harmanpreet Kaur, Janvi, and Gurpartap Singh — qualified for the block-level games
Gurdaspur, once a gymnastics powerhouse, lost its prominence. Jio Lal Bagga revived the sport, forming an association and attracting young players. He and others are revitalizing the program with experienced coaches and improved facilities, aiming to restore the city's legacy.
Broken pipeline keeps Dharamsala parched despite retreating rains
Teachers, villagers join forces to clean up flood-damaged schools and rebuild community
Shift has sparked a growing demand for miniature Ravana effigies, handcrafted by local artists adapting to changing mood of festival
The Directorate of Education has ordered the immediate closure of the historic Institute for the Blind at Panchkuian Road, New Delhi, citing alleged violations of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, and the Delhi School Education Act, 1973....
Dreams of 251-ft Ravana and 200-ft Lord Rama, Shiva statues
Detours, delays and economic losses spark urgent calls for relief and reform in the Kullu-Manali corridor
Audit flags dead, duplicate and ineligible cardholders
The Tribune Exclusive: Both advanced landing grounds have been lying defunct for decades
Gandhi Chowk in Ahmedgarh, once the town's commercial center, has declined due to businesses relocating. It historically served as a public gathering spot, landmark, and intersection. Though the well is defunct and older shops have moved, a few establishments and two bookstores still thrive, attracting loyal customers and students.
Punjab farmers, devastated by floods, are attending the upcoming Kisan Mela and Pashu Palan Mela. These events offer crucial resources like new seeds, expert advice, and workshops on soil management and livestock care. The melas represent resilience, providing farmers with a platform for recovery and collective healing.
Brings TV, Bollywood stars to stage at historic Red Fort
Delay at the level of Public Works Department: Bittu
Villagers in Tarsika, Punjab, are protesting the government's decision to dissolve their block headquarters, which served 80+ villages. They believe it diminishes their historic administrative role. Protests include marches and support from farmer organizations, demanding the BDO office's restoration.
Tarsika villagers, spared recent floods, recalled the 1955 devastation. Chief Minister Kairon promised mechanization, which farmers doubted, leading to political unrest and the election of a CPI candidate. Tarsika, with a history of military service, became a leftist stronghold, though internal splits weakened its influence.
A seminar in Dharamsala linked the Battle of the Hydaspes, where Porus fought Alexander, to a Portuguese mosaic, suggesting the artwork depicts the Indian campaign. Scholars saw this discovery as proof of historical reality, a connection for the Katoch dynasty, and a call to share Indian narratives globally.
Crumbling heritage: Once a proud Pathania stronghold, the thousand-year-old fort now pleads for revival before silence consumes its legacy
HILL VIEW: Town lies in Seismic Zone V | Multiple geological thrusts slice through this fragile terrain
Dr. Sunil Kumar Verma discovered Lycopodium japonicum in Himachal Pradesh, the first record of the genus in the region. The discovery, assisted by Prof. Khullar, highlights the region's biodiversity. The plant's ecological and medicinal value, along with the need for conservation, are emphasized.
Senior Army and police officials are closely monitoring the situation, receiving regular updates from ground forces
In May this year, the Commission for Air Quality Management, Delhi, had issued directives to neighbouring states to curtail stubble burning
Community support, donations keep 250-year-old custom alive
Relentless rain caused landslides and land subsidence in Kullu district, threatening 70 villages. Road construction, deforestation, and changing agriculture are blamed. Banjar subdivision is hardest hit, with houses destroyed and families displaced. Infrastructure and agriculture, including apple orchards, have suffered significant damage. Residents urge immediate action.
Pilots undertaking tandem flights will have to complete simulation during flights paragliding safety course
Mata Vaishno Devi shrine is ready for Shardiya Navratri, with floral decorations and enhanced pilgrim facilities. Security and volunteer support are in place for the anticipated 3-4 lakh devotees. The pilgrimage resumed on September 17 after a landslide closure.
Fearless Tales: How 28 Gorkhas under the Param Vir Chakra awardee stood like a wall against China’s might at Pangong Lake in 1962
Ultra-runner Jack Faint stops in Karnal during his Siachen to Kanyakumari expedition
French economist brings fresh insights into farm markets