Topra Kalan village in Yamunanagar gained pride after its Ashoka Pillar's history was featured on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati.' The village's historical significance, including the pillar's relocation by Firoz Shah Tughlaq, was highlighted. The village has an Ashoka Edict Park.
FEARLESS TALES: The story of Ashok Chakra awardee Major Sudhir Kumar Walia, a commando whose courage roared loudest in silence
Early-stage Lyme Disease can be treated with a two-week course of doxycycline, while complicated cases affecting the heart or nervous system require a combination of doxycycline and ceftriaxone for up to four weeks
Tourism Dept yet to finalise rules to regulate such schools across state
Floods in Punjab have altered soil profiles, impacting agriculture. Silt deposits created nutrient imbalances and hardpans, hindering water infiltration and root growth. While organic carbon increased, micronutrients like iron were high. PAU recommends deep tillage, organic matter incorporation, and monitoring for deficiencies.
A Hamidi dairy farmer, Jasveer Singh, transformed his business with training from GADVASU. He established a milk processing plant, producing value-added products with financial aid from PMEGP. His success, fueled by university support, serves as a model for rural entrepreneurship.
Consumes alcohol, smokes online at Tis Hazari Courts, arrested
Honda may set up shop in CM’s home turf Naraingarh
Overcrowded, understaffed: Chronic staff shortages, infrastructure woes plague rural areas
Decline stems from lack of pre-primary sections, trained teachers: Experts
A 300-year-old footwear relic (Jore Saheb) of Guru Gobind Singh will be placed at Gurdwara Patna Saheb. The decision, made after a request to PM Modi and carbon dating, involved Sikh community input. A nagar kirtan and yatra will precede the placement.
The Hatri, a miniature house, is central to Diwali celebrations, symbolizing a sacred home for deities. Placed in puja setups, it's adorned with lights, representing prosperity and tradition. Crafted from clay traditionally, modern versions exist, but its core significance of devotion and cultural heritage persists.
As SC questions delay in Rajoana’s execution, the political sentiment in Punjab is in favour of release of Sikh prisoners
Vital ecosystems got substantial inflows for groundwater recharging, soil replenishment
To host special summit to mark the milestone next week
Mata Vidyavati Memorial, built in 2009 to honor Bhagat Singh's mother, suffers from severe neglect. Despite costing crores, the site lacks maintenance, with broken infrastructure and unpaid bills. Villagers demand government upkeep or transfer of management with funding, fearing its ruin.
Once thriving hubs of trade and Sikh heritage near the Darbar Sahib complex, now lie neglected
Family of one-year-old Yuvansh needs final Rs 2 crore before Oct 9 deadline
Him Palam Tamatar-1 and Him Palam Tamatar-2 varieties are bred to be resistant to bacterial wilt, a devastating disease that affects tomato crops in Himachal Pradesh
Poor lighting in the tunnel hampers visibility and makes driving unsafe
Indian boxing has gained momentum, with academies in Chakar and Jarkhar villages playing a key role. These academies, like Sher-e-Punjab and 5Jab Foundation, have fostered talent, particularly among women, leading to international success. However, there's been a recent decline in participation despite promising results.
Officials say while ongoing projects will remain unaffected, all new projects will now be processed under the revised rules
The NIA headquarters in Delhi failed fire safety inspections due to non-functional systems and other violations. Despite being flagged in December 2023, issues remained unaddressed as of September 2025. IIT Delhi's hostel plan was also rejected for lacking essential fire safety features.
Pahari art’s lyrical beauty captivates CM’s family | Paintings a cultural ambassador for Himachal
This one-of-a-kind programme is aimed at harnessing Spiti’s pristine night skies, minimal light pollution and high-altitude clarity for astro-tourism and stargazing activities.
The Gurdaspur administration assigned 400 teachers as 'nodal officers' to monitor stubble burning, despite assurances against non-teaching duties. Teachers are protesting, fearing compromised teaching, negative farmer reactions, and poor exam results. The administration claims the teachers' local knowledge is valuable.
Despite the passage of time, the trial has crawled at a snail’s pace
10.7% convicts, 88.8% undertrials: NCRB report
A hilltop prison of torment turned into a museum of memory, where India’s freedom story meets Ireland’s rebellion
Arti Devi in Chamba is earning ~$52,000 monthly with her e-taxi, a beneficiary of the Rajiv Gandhi Self-Employment Startup Scheme. The scheme offers a 50% subsidy and a 7.9% interest loan for e-taxis, with the government guaranteeing ~50,000 monthly income by attaching vehicles to government departments. 14 Chamba residents have already benefitted.