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Dabkoli’s Anuj proves sustainable farming can clean air, boost income

Gaddi shepherds and their flocks are stranded near Indrahar Pass due to heavy snowfall. They were descending from high-altitude pastures when the blizzard hit. Many sheep and goats are missing, resulting in significant financial losses. A rescue team is working to clear a path for evacuation, and the administration is monitoring the situation.

Charge Rs 500 per tractor-trailer for allowing lifting of sand

Tree originally stood on about 4.5 acres of land owned by farmer Balbir Singh, which was acquired by NHAI for Bharat Mala project

Youth missing since 2023 in Russian warzone

Agencies told to keep strict vigil

Chetanpura villagers complain of open drains, loose wires

Chetanpura bus stand is now a marketplace famous for its pure khoya barfi. Two sweet shops, originating from a family recipe, attract customers from Amritsar and surrounding areas. This once quiet stop is now a symbol of local entrepreneurship and is known for its fresh and flavorful barfi.

Rs 900-crore project to set up 19,000 new classrooms by 2030

Shimla's historic British-era cemeteries face neglect and encroachment, with many in disrepair. Oakover, the oldest, and Kanlog cemeteries are endangered. The Christian community calls for preservation efforts, and the local government plans to restore one as a heritage site.

Hoteliers offer special deals comprising discounts on stay, meals & tour packages

Police delays are hindering Rs 735-crore insurance claims for road accident victims, primarily due to slow submission of accident details to tribunals. Despite repeated warnings, police action remains inadequate, with a low percentage of cases forwarded to tribunals in 2022-2024. Punjab faces further issues with data upload.

Sunny Deol and Karan Deol are filming the period drama *Lahore 1947* in Amritsar. Based on Asghar Wajahat's play about the Partition, the film is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan. It's a high-action drama, reuniting father and son on screen.

Tourism stakeholders appeal to govt to increase the tourism promotion budget for Ladakh

Known as ‘Gotakhor Pargat’, he has rescued over 2,600 people, retrieved 24,000 bodies from canals, rivers

Himachal Calling: Unseasonal heavy snowfall in first week of October damaged apple crop

Muktsar woman has kept ethos of Sikhism alive abroad | She has joined Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Saskatchewan

Was found abandoned in a pregnant state in Seemapuri on Sept 1

Flood-ravaged villages in Sultanpur Lodhi face a bleak Diwali. Families have lost homes and livelihoods, leaving them homeless and unable to celebrate. The loss of their homes and resources has created immense sadness, especially for children.

A Muktsar biomass plant closed due to low power purchase rates, raising fears of increased stubble burning during Diwali. Baler owners are worried about losses and potential rate cuts if other plants also cease operations. They've sought government intervention.

The Nangal hydel canal is heavily polluted with trash, threatening drinking water schemes. The pollution extends 6 km from Nangal town, raising concerns about toxic water impacting wildlife and power plants. BBMB is removing the trash, blaming both upstream sources and local waste disposal.

Says many people do not recognise depression or anxiety as medical conditions

Five Rivers Art Gallery opens in Amritsar with the 'Awakenings' exhibition, showcasing contemporary art by prominent Indian artists. Hari Ram Das's modern bull paintings are featured. The gallery aims to promote art appreciation, provide a platform for artists, and foster cultural exchange within the city and beyond.

The traditional quadrilateral garden layout was once the original structure of Ram Bagh before the British altered it

Rohtak MC will establish Haryana's first solar-powered incinerator plant for animal carcasses, costing Rs 2.55 crore. It will replace current environmentally harmful burial practices, offering a cleaner, faster, and cost-effective waste disposal solution. The project aims to be completed within three months.