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.
Aastha Dixit, a Kathak dancer known for blending tradition with Sufi themes, discussed her memoir 'Door to Heaven' at Majha House. She spoke about her Kathak journey, Sufi influences, and collaboration with Muzaffar Ali. Her performance, blending Kathak with Sufi Kalam, captivated the audience.
Gurdaspur, once a gymnastics powerhouse, lost its prominence. Jio Lal Bagga revived the sport, forming an association and attracting young players. He and others are revitalizing the program with experienced coaches and improved facilities, aiming to restore the city's legacy.
Despite odds, five children — Prabhjot Singh, Ansh, Harmanpreet Kaur, Janvi, and Gurpartap Singh — qualified for the block-level games
Surrey announces $ 250,000 prize for information
Institute recognised by Ministry of Science & Technology
Detours, delays and economic losses spark urgent calls for relief and reform in the Kullu-Manali corridor
Several school buildings bear signs of the deluge’s aftermath
The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya now features an AI-powered Holobox of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Visitors can converse with his life-like avatar, learning about his life, work, and the challenges of integrating princely states. The project uses authentic archival data. A similar model of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is planned.
Horticulture research station issues guidelines to mitigate damage to crops
Cong leader finds major discrepancy during verification of voter lists
Delhi Police's Operation Milap recovered 931 missing persons this year, including 306 children. Investigations utilize technology like CCTV and social media monitoring. Child trafficking rings were exposed, and recovered girls increasingly outnumber boys.
#SimplyPunjab: Over the years, Jalandhar has become a hub of badminton training academies
#Ground Report:A bunch of men oblivious to the lure of the camera, put hundreds of hours of back breaking work in the water-ravaged areas of Sultanpur Lodhi to save homes, children, women, cows, goats and rabbits
Catastrophic floods and landslides now frequently devastate mountain slopes, washing away human habitations, orchards, crop fields, water mills and even damaging hydropower projects
Ground report
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
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
The British-era clock, installed around 1873, the same time the Hall Gate was constructed, has started ticking again after decades of lying defunct
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.