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Kaluwala village near the India-Pakistan border faces an existential crisis due to devastating floods. Repeated floods and border tensions have depleted the population, destroyed homes and fields, and caused livestock deaths. Villagers struggle with lack of resources and isolation. The district administration plans infrastructure improvements to aid the community.

Excluded by Punjab, Dilpreet earns his stripes in maple country

Clocking over 4.5 skips per second, Ranjit Pal’s unmatched speed set new benchmarks in the world of rope skipping

Former Ranji player Vijay Kumar ('Gatta') coaches young cricketers for free in Hoshiarpur. He captained Kapil Dev in college and played in the Ranji Trophy. He founded the Sidhartha Cricket Academy, offering free coaching and equipment to promote sportsmanship.

Knockouts in the air: Capt Hawa Singh Sheoran, his son & granddaughter have over 60 medals to their name, as well as the Dronacharya, Arjuna, Bhim awards. It was Capt Hawa Singh who introduced boxing to Bhiwani by setting up a coaching academy after his retirement from the Army in 1986.

Ambala's Olympic swimming pool faces operational challenges due to staff shortages. The facility operates with limited hours and no beginner classes, impacting swimmers and revenue. Delayed tendering, equipment issues, and lack of qualified staff hinder full operation despite ministerial intervention.

Players in district sports nurseries haven't received diet money for five months, and private coaches are owed honorariums since April. Budget shortages are blamed. Both players and coaches are facing difficulties. Officials acknowledge the delays and promise funds soon.

Robbers tied Kiran's hands with dupatta and tried to rob her, but she showed courage and fought them

Upholds tribunal order granting 50% war injury pension to Army man

After an 8-month cycling odyssey from England to India, globetrotter Thorsten Bruce finds his “highlight moment” in Dharamsala with the Dalai Lama

3.60 lakh livestock population in the state has been affected

Swollen Sutlej has submerged hundreds of villages in Punjab

Raikot's administration is demolishing historical structures built with Nanakshahi bricks due to safety concerns. The Talwandi Gate's roof, part of the city's heritage, was already demolished. Residents urge the government to preserve the remaining structures, especially the city gates, which have cultural and historical significance. The council will discuss preservation efforts.

Modern amenities, civic facilities must come to town so that it can keep pace with developmental needs

Has stood strong for over 140 years, rarely overflowing even during heavy rains or floods due to its smart design, careful water management

Three men in an auto-rickshaw attempted to rob a woman on the Jalandhar-Ludhiana highway. She resisted, clinging to the moving vehicle for 500m. The auto overturned, leading to the arrest of two suspects, Mohit and Dimple, while a third, Shubham, remains at large.

With two patients sharing a bed and doctors on double shifts, Himachal’s only super-specialty hospital in the lower hills cries for urgent upgrade

HILL VIEW: Deforestation, reckless construction and riverbed mining are eroding mountains and trust

Patients forced to wander hospital corridors in search of doctors

“Sair-e-Dilli: Chronicles of Change” at Bikaner House showcases Delhi's historical transformations through images from the DAG archives. The exhibition, curated by Swapna Liddle, features various sites and explores how their meanings have evolved over time, offering a unique perspective on Delhi's layered history.

Spread across all four municipal zones, these pose serious risks to residents, passers-by

Given refuge to hundreds of abandoned children

Haryana significantly improved in eradicating anemia, ranking second nationally. The state saw high coverage in most age groups, with notable improvements in children and adolescents. While lactating mothers remain a challenge, Haryana implemented a '6x6x6' approach involving multiple interventions.

Landslides and subsidence caused a three-story building in Nurpur to develop major cracks, forcing five families from their homes. Authorities assessed the damage and are preparing aid. This event recalls a 2019 landslide where families faced lengthy delays for relocation, highlighting the need for prompt support.