Illegal mining persists in the Chakki and Mand areas despite police actions and a government ban. Miners extract minerals at night using heavy machinery, driven by high profits. Local officials and environmental groups are calling for a no-mining zone due to flooding, environmental damage, and agricultural impacts.
India still struggles to answer the question
The two were arrested on June 22 and identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote and Bashir Ahmad Jothar from Hill Park
Breach own 6.31-min mark, UP second with 6.83-min
Dal Lake in Dharamsala, dried due to leakage, has been restored after repairs including debris removal and a protective wall. The lake, important for both tourism and religious significance, is now refilled for the Radha Ashtami festival and annual Dal Fair. Authorities have issued a weather alert for the fair.
The PWD uprooted part of Barsat Road after a court order stemming from a 1960 construction on unacquired farmland. The farmer, after a 36-year legal battle, finally received possession. Other landowners also won cases against the PWD for similar grievances.
Opposition leaders allege that the CM’s intention appeared noble, but his own leaders were using the helicopter for publicity
Dedicated to the first Parkash Purb of Guru Granth Sahib
From village squares to dwindling craze: Once pride of folk stage, artform battles fading audiences, uncertain future
Branded attire preferred over kurta-pyjama as leaders try to match vibes with young voters
Haryana's school spending per student is high, second only to Chandigarh. Male students cost more than female students. Private school costs are significantly higher than government schools. Private coaching is less common in Haryana than the national average, though costs vary.
Reaffirm ancient order, urge caretakers to keep temple affairs free from politics
Jaswant Singh Tiwana, facing limited land, diversified from farming and electricity work by starting beekeeping. He innovated a beeswax sheet machine, boosting honey yields and hive health. His farm, now a leading supplier, earned him awards and a global reach, inspiring other farmers.
Suffers medical infra woes, modern vet facilities missing
Jagdev Kalan overcame a decade-long drug crisis by transforming its youth through sports programmes & community leadership
Jagdev Kalan, the birthplace of Punjabi poet Hasham Shah, lacks tourism development despite its cultural significance and proximity to a holy city. The government hasn't capitalized on Shah's legacy, known for his Punjabi Qissas and multilingual writings. An annual fair is held, but the village's potential remains largely unexplored.
Pigeon keeping is a popular tradition in Jagdev Kalan village, with around 8,000 pigeons cared for by 100 households. Ravinder Singh, a successful pigeon keeper, trains his birds to respond to his voice and compete in flying contests. The sport focuses on flight duration and height, with costs kept relatively low.
Police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse students canvassing outside DAV College
98 works saw agreement amounts nearly double; approvals bypassed
Broken pipelines & washed-out infra push thousands into a water crisis
Once guarded Indira Gandhi, Baldev Dutta felicitated for his ‘will to live’
Row Over Shastri Badminton Hall
#SimplyPunjab:The case brings the probe full circle to the Bhola drug racket of 2013-14, where Majithia’s name first surfaced
The 106-year-old Palampur police station faces imminent collapse, endangering police personnel and public safety. Despite expert warnings and requests for a new building, the government has ignored the issue for decades, even after declaring it a heritage site. Neglect has severely damaged the structure and records, highlighting the urgent need for intervention.
The scheme is run under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Yojana and the cooking cost was revised in April this year
Fifth cub passed away at Delhi Zoo during treatment on Saturday
A technical session at LKCTC featured 'Chi Chi,' an AI-controlled robotic dog. Gourav Gupta led the session on AI, covering its applications, programming, and real-world uses, including robotics. The students were engaged, asking many questions about the AI technologies.
Illegal dyeing units are major contributors that worsen situation due to unchecked discharge of untreated chemical effluents
Torrential rains, fragile slopes and years of neglect converge into a crisis that severs McLeodganj’s key connections
Stakeholders warn reduced connectivity will cripple livelihoods, drive tourists away