The Indian Army is bolstering LoC defenses in Rajouri and Poonch with advanced surveillance equipment, including Smart Fence Systems and drones, to counter increasing infiltration attempts by Pakistani terrorists. Enhanced patrols, night vision devices, and QRTs are also deployed.
As India prepares to celebrate its 79th Independence Day, the school currently runs classes from Class VI to XII, with 167 students on its roll
Designer diploma holder in electrical engineering from Mehr Chand Polytechnic
As old as the independent nation, CCI remains an elite gathering space for parliamentarians past and present
Claims accountant used money to secure JJP ticket, become MLA
Keylong, Himachal Pradesh, will host a zero-waste tribal festival from August 14-16. The event bans plastic, using leaf plates, biodegradable cutlery, and reusable cups. Organized by local authorities and NGOs, it will feature cultural heritage, sustainable practices, and tribal cuisine.
#HillView:The colonial charm remains, but beneath the pine-scented air lies a mounting garbage crisis threatening Shimla’s future
Amandeep Kaur, a 22-year-old athlete, won a gold medal in the 800m race and a bronze in the 1500m at the World Athletics Continental Tour. Hailing from a humble background, she overcame financial challenges with the support of her coach, Deepak Kumar. Her success highlights the potential of underprivileged athletes.
After a two-decade wait, the Punjab government approved ₹16.01 crore for a new school building in Nurmahal. The school's initial building was vacated in 2006. Local protests, activist efforts, and PSHRC intervention, including a delayed NOC, led to the sanction. The new building is expected within a year.
Waterlogging from heavy rainfall devastated cotton crops in the Hisar-Sirsa-Fatehabad-Bhiwani region, a key cotton belt. Farmers, already struggling with previous crop failures and a shift to paddy, face significant losses. Thousands of acres are damaged, and experts believe recovery is unlikely. Affected farmers are urging government compensation.
America accounts for 4.5% of India’s total rice exports
Residents flag six-month halt in sterilisation drive
Rs 34 crore project yet to take off, forcing people to travel outside district
The Harappan site at Kotla Nihang Khan faces destruction from urbanization due to the lack of heritage protection on private land. Excavated in 1929, the site, crucial for understanding the Harappan and Bara cultures, is shrinking. Though the government is aware, preservation efforts are uncertain.
With over 300 firms directly exporting to US, Ludhiana’s core sectors are bracing for order cancellations, job losses
Shimla's Municipal Corporation will tag all stray dogs with QR codes to track sterilization, vaccination, and health. A dog census and public awareness campaign will also be launched to address the city's rising dog bite cases, which have reached over 800 this year.
Within a month of being launched, as many as 245 children have been rescued
From hospital bed to cot ride!
#HeartofPunjab: Short bursts of high-intensity rainfall in recent years have worsened the impact, especially in areas such as Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Abohar and Fazilka.
Lance Naik Pritpal Singh of Manupur village was martyred during an anti-terrorist operation in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The 29-year-old soldier, married six months prior, leaves behind his wife and parents. He spoke to his family about the operation before his death. His cremation is scheduled for Sunday.
Display of weapons by singers R Nait, Gulez Akhtar defiance of court orders: Plaint
The Chilean poet’s books in English translation were not easily accessible and were rare luxuries passed from hand to hand
At present, the Dhalli heliport is being used by VIPs for chartered flights
Sector 50 of Gurugram in focus | Tribunal imposes Rs 50L fine
New process blends recycled yarn into seamless knitwear, cutting waste, environmental impact
Ambedkar's conversion sparked Buddhist revival in Punjab. Jalandhar, once a major Buddhist center, saw its heritage rediscovered. Over 20 Buddhist Viharas now exist. Harmesh Jassal is documenting Punjab's Buddhist history, drawing from historical accounts, highlighting Jalandhar's rich Buddhist past, and calling for further excavations.
Issues comprehensive set of anti-defacement guidelines
Renovation work of Chhatta Rai Bal Mukand Dass and Mirza Ali ki Baoli to be completed by next April
The walls of 'Jahaj Kothi, George Thomas’ Hisar residence, echo tales of defiance
Overcrowded govt hospitals struggle to fill the gap left by suspension of cashless health scheme