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Gandhi Chowk in Ahmedgarh, once the town's commercial center, has declined due to businesses relocating. It historically served as a public gathering spot, landmark, and intersection. Though the well is defunct and older shops have moved, a few establishments and two bookstores still thrive, attracting loyal customers and students.

Punjab farmers, devastated by floods, are attending the upcoming Kisan Mela and Pashu Palan Mela. These events offer crucial resources like new seeds, expert advice, and workshops on soil management and livestock care. The melas represent resilience, providing farmers with a platform for recovery and collective healing.

Brings TV, Bollywood stars to stage at historic Red Fort

Delay at the level of Public Works Department: Bittu

Villagers in Tarsika, Punjab, are protesting the government's decision to dissolve their block headquarters, which served 80+ villages. They believe it diminishes their historic administrative role. Protests include marches and support from farmer organizations, demanding the BDO office's restoration.

Tarsika villagers, spared recent floods, recalled the 1955 devastation. Chief Minister Kairon promised mechanization, which farmers doubted, leading to political unrest and the election of a CPI candidate. Tarsika, with a history of military service, became a leftist stronghold, though internal splits weakened its influence.

A seminar in Dharamsala linked the Battle of the Hydaspes, where Porus fought Alexander, to a Portuguese mosaic, suggesting the artwork depicts the Indian campaign. Scholars saw this discovery as proof of historical reality, a connection for the Katoch dynasty, and a call to share Indian narratives globally.

Crumbling heritage: Once a proud Pathania stronghold, the thousand-year-old fort now pleads for revival before silence consumes its legacy

HILL VIEW: Town lies in Seismic Zone V | Multiple geological thrusts slice through this fragile terrain

Dr. Sunil Kumar Verma discovered Lycopodium japonicum in Himachal Pradesh, the first record of the genus in the region. The discovery, assisted by Prof. Khullar, highlights the region's biodiversity. The plant's ecological and medicinal value, along with the need for conservation, are emphasized.

Senior Army and police officials are closely monitoring the situation, receiving regular updates from ground forces

In May this year, the Commission for Air Quality Management, Delhi, had issued directives to neighbouring states to curtail stubble burning

Community support, donations keep 250-year-old custom alive

Relentless rain caused landslides and land subsidence in Kullu district, threatening 70 villages. Road construction, deforestation, and changing agriculture are blamed. Banjar subdivision is hardest hit, with houses destroyed and families displaced. Infrastructure and agriculture, including apple orchards, have suffered significant damage. Residents urge immediate action.

Pilots undertaking tandem flights will have to complete simulation during flights paragliding safety course

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine is ready for Shardiya Navratri, with floral decorations and enhanced pilgrim facilities. Security and volunteer support are in place for the anticipated 3-4 lakh devotees. The pilgrimage resumed on September 17 after a landslide closure.

Fearless Tales: How 28 Gorkhas under the Param Vir Chakra awardee stood like a wall against China’s might at Pangong Lake in 1962

Ultra-runner Jack Faint stops in Karnal during his Siachen to Kanyakumari expedition

French economist brings fresh insights into farm markets

Punjab's political parties are fundraising for flood relief. AAP created the Rangla Punjab Vikas Fund, BJP is providing aid from central resources, the Shiromani Akali Dal is distributing cash and materials, while the Congress's relief efforts appear less coordinated. Each party aims to gain voter favor ahead of the 2027 elections.

Himachal Pradesh mandates the eSakshya app for recording digital evidence in criminal cases, ensuring secure, transparent, and tamper-proof handling. The app links evidence to FIRs, automatically forwards it to magistrates, and integrates with court systems. After trials, evidence archives for future access.

SJVN donated two electric solid waste management vehicles to Shimla's Municipal Corporation for Swachhta Hi Sewa Pakhwada 2025. The ₹25.44 lakh initiative aims for zero-emission garbage collection, improved air quality, and supports the 'Clean Green Festivities' theme of the Swachhotsav campaign, part of the larger Swachhta Hi Sewa Pakhwada.

Himachal Pradesh plans strict construction laws to protect citizens after recent disasters. Proposed measures include restrictions on land use, weight limits, and drainage. A ban on construction near rivers and on slopes is also planned, along with a review of high-rise building permissions. The state aims to balance development with environmental preservation.

Houses over 13,000 inmates