Retired educators Ravi Chand Mehta and Malkiat Kumar mentor aspiring volleyball players, especially girls, in Hoshiarpur. Their free coaching at Vidya Mandir Senior Model School has produced state and national level athletes. They emphasize sports' role in holistic development and uplifting underprivileged youth.
A significant number of undergraduate and postgraduate seats remain vacant in Haryana degree colleges. Self-financed colleges are most affected. Experts cite factors like increased colleges, online learning popularity, preference for universities, and professional course interest. Authorities plan a study to address the trend.
Hundreds of tractors busy clearing farmlands to make them cultivable again
The Beating Retreat ceremony at Hussainiwala is suspended due to flood damage, impacting local businesses. The Light and Sound show is also halted. Timings for the ceremony at Sadiqi, Hussainiwala, and Attari have been moved to 5 PM. Extensive infrastructure damage, coupled with prior flood recovery efforts, has significantly impacted tourism.
The bank has been without a permanent Managing Director for several months
Was imposed in the city on Tuesday after air quality turned ‘poor’
Activists blame the municipal corporation & demand CM's intervention
SCO cluster in Aerocity fetches Rs 80.20 crore
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