Pickleball is rapidly gaining popularity in India, particularly in regions like Punjab and Ludhiana, due to its accessibility and engaging play. The sport is experiencing significant growth, with official recognition from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Ludhiana is emerging as a major hub, with numerous courts planned.
Ground report: 34% of Delhi’s basti households depend on private suppliers: Audit
Girls from rural areas are making significant strides in cricket, showcasing their talent at state-level camps
Six trees axed in just two nights, evoking memories of dreaded smuggler
Costly imports from Punjab & Haryana push up prices, eroding Solan’s edge
Camera traps detected big cats even in winter months
Sirsa, once known for positive attributes, faces a rising drug addiction crisis, especially among youth. Intoxicating pills sold at local shops, not covered under NDPS, are fueling the problem. Local authorities and the community are taking action, but legal experts and MP Kumari Selja demand stronger measures, including bringing the pills under the NDPS Act and increased enforcement.
After two years of despair, 72 students and their teachers see a ray of light as renovation work starts on their crumbling school building
Army soldiers, usually fighting terrorists in Kishtwar and Kathua, became rescuers after cloudbursts. They coordinated with civil authorities to aid victims, providing aid and clearing blocked routes. In Kathua, they rescued families and provided medical aid. Local NGOs also assisted.
The Harappan site at Kotla Nihang Khan faces destruction from urbanization due to the lack of heritage protection on private land. Excavated in 1929, the site, crucial for understanding the Harappan and Bara cultures, is shrinking. Though the government is aware, preservation efforts are uncertain.
With over 300 firms directly exporting to US, Ludhiana’s core sectors are bracing for order cancellations, job losses
Within a month of being launched, as many as 245 children have been rescued
Housewife, bizman in 50s among beneficiaries of age agnostic plan
Four MPs, including the local Lok Sabha MP Charanjit Singh Channi (Congress), now share an office. Channi objects to the three Rajya Sabha AAP MPs sharing his space, believing it's meant to disrupt him. The location is convenient for public meetings and media interactions. An AAP leader defends the arrangement.
In Pulwama, once a militancy hotspot, cricket tournaments organized by the Army are gaining popularity. Enthusiastic participation from residents and joint play between soldiers and civilians are common. These initiatives aim to build community ties and address social issues, creating positive social impact.
Industry-friendly schemes likely to hit Haryana Govt’s aim of setting up industry in state
Historic palace becomes haunting heart of new psychological thriller 'Behind the Mirror'
To reinforce child protection, education excellence, zero tolerance for negligence & abuse
Successive governments made announcements to develop the tabletop landing site, but promises never moved beyond official files
75% cases solved, conviction as quick as in 18 days
After more than a century of 282 soldiers being buried alive in Ajnala, historian pushes for exhibit of discovered relics
Long famed as the man’s ring, dist emerges as epicentre of revolution in women’s boxing
Agricultural experts have issued an advisory urging timely vigilance, thorough inspections
Navjot Singh has turned his lifelong love for turbans into a full-time business and a cultural movement
Retired Inspector Jaspal Singh, a former football player, uses football to steer Ghamaur village children away from drugs. He trains children from low-income families, providing them with kits and organizing tournaments, fostering discipline, teamwork, and a hopeful future.
Due to his “old-school” methods, Saroori avoids mobile phones and electronic communication, making it difficult for agencies to track him
A Hindi song by Ajay Chauhan criticizing road widening between Paonta Sahib and Shillai has gone viral in Himachal Pradesh. The song highlights environmental damage, poor construction, and official negligence, resonating with locals suffering from the project's negative impacts and calling for accountability.
3.83% wasted, 7.85% underweight | Malnutrition rates highest in neighbouring states
Punjab dairy farmers are diversifying from paneer to premium cheeses, driven by global trends and rising domestic demand. GADVASU is supporting this shift through training, product development, and market assistance, aiming to help farmers create gourmet dairy products for evolving consumer tastes and the growing cheese market.
MC mulls handing over defunct facilities at community centres to private firms