Ground report: Forced to tone down idol immersion event
Ground report: Forced to tone down idol immersion event
Lead Story: Born into modest means, Singh joined the Indian Army in 1970
The Hoshiarpur District Cricket Association (HDCA) has fostered cricket talent for 50 years, providing free coaching and facilities. It has produced international and Ranji players, along with state-level cricketers. The HDCA offers training and matches, nurturing future cricket stars.
Punjab's sports goods industry faces severe disruption due to floods. Demand, production, and supply chains are hampered. Manufacturers are aiding relief efforts and facing scheduling issues for events. Smaller businesses are more severely affected than those with broader export markets.
#SimplyPunjab: The resilience of the people and their “sewa” to the rescue teams, even when they are themselves facing the wrath of the river waters, is an example of how Punjabis know to rise from the ashes
Ludhiana's roads are severely damaged due to heavy rainfall, with widespread potholes and cracks across the city. Residents in areas like Haibowal Kalan and near the Clock Tower are facing dangerous and inconvenient conditions. They criticize the authorities' inaction and demand road repairs.
279 children aged 7-14 years enrolled in six-month programme under Samagra Shiksha Project
Realty boom Estate Office rakes in Rs 168.85 crore from sale of 15 sites
Delhi Police's Operation Milap recovered 931 missing persons this year, including 306 children. Investigations utilize technology like CCTV and social media monitoring. Child trafficking rings were exposed, and recovered girls increasingly outnumber boys.
#SimplyPunjab: Over the years, Jalandhar has become a hub of badminton training academies
#Ground Report:A bunch of men oblivious to the lure of the camera, put hundreds of hours of back breaking work in the water-ravaged areas of Sultanpur Lodhi to save homes, children, women, cows, goats and rabbits
Gaurav Veer Sohal had represented his college at PU Youth Festival
This has created a serious gap in medical services, forcing patients to travel long distances to access critical healthcare
Floods in the 'Us-Paar' villages, near Pakistan, buried over 60 motorcycles and a pickup van. Residents, already deeply in debt, face further hardship as vehicles, vital for their livelihood and carrying sentimental value, are lost. They fear defaulting on loans and losing their credit scores, threatening their survival.
The Punjab government's plan to sell the historic Civil Surgeon's office is facing strong opposition. Critics, including Congress leader Ishvarjot Singh Cheema, condemn the move as a betrayal of public heritage and vow to resist privatization. The office's significance as a symbol of public service is emphasized.
Born and raised across Tibetan settlements in Himachal — from Paonta Sahib to Chauntra — Ngoshi’s journey as a self-taught paper collage artist and certified Expressive Arts Therapy practitioner is rooted in longing and imagination.
Catastrophic floods and landslides now frequently devastate mountain slopes, washing away human habitations, orchards, crop fields, water mills and even damaging hydropower projects
Punjab Agricultural University introduced QR codes for virtual campus tours. This initiative aims to help students, visitors, and researchers navigate the grounds using smartphones. The codes provide maps, descriptions, and enhance security, transforming PAU into a digitally accessible campus.
Delhi's beggars increasingly use QR codes to receive digital payments. This reflects a shift in survival strategies amidst technological advancements. While government schemes exist for rehabilitation, implementation lags, and homelessness, a key driver of begging, continues to grow.
DigiAccess, with the Bharti Airtel Foundation, held a tech hackathon in Amritsar for rural Punjab students (grades 8-12). Students developed tech solutions for community challenges. Winning teams receive laptops. DigiAccess, founded by Punjabis in New York, aims to bridge the digital divide.
Sports lovers demand urgent repair, basic amenities before the facility turns defunct
Cracks, leaks and dampness spark concern over the survival of Nagara-style monument
Delhi University is fostering a strong sports culture, producing numerous athletes who compete internationally. DU provides support through scholarships, training, and academic flexibility. The university's efforts are yielding results, with athletes winning medals and representing India at major events. DU aims to further enhance its sports infrastructure and support systems.
Punjab's political landscape is shifting as AAP and BJP clash over welfare schemes and voter outreach. BJP targets Congress's base, aided by internal dissensions. AAP counters BJP's expansion, focusing on OBCs and Hindu voters, potentially hurting Congress's vote share in the 2027 elections.
Gurmeet Kaur and Bakhtaur Singh's home was destroyed by floods, decimating their crops and leaving them with a Rs 10 lakh debt. The family is scattered, their belongings lost, and they face an uncertain future.
CRUMBLING HERITAGE: From Mughal intrigue to Kangra pride, the hilltop bastion still echoes with six centuries of glory
Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh drastically reduced vegetable supply to the holy city, causing price hikes. Tomato prices initially soared but were stabilized by supplies from Maharashtra. Other vegetables also saw price increases. Alternative markets like Rajasthan are now supplying some produce.
Ground report
City market to shut down on Mondays
Students assured of synthetic athletics track, AC mess halls year after year