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The Haryana Government stirred the hornet’s nest earlier this week, demanding a total of 8,500 cusecs of water from the Bhakra Dam, claiming it had no water even for domestic use. Punjab has categorically declined their request, saying it has...

The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has decided to release 8,500 cusec water to Haryana from the Bhakra Dam with immediate effect. The decision was taken at a marathon meeting of the technical panel of the board this evening, presided...

Valtoha terms it as a 'personal visit' of Bhai Ranjit Singh

Following reports of backlash after the recent terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, a significant number of students from Jammu and Kashmir enrolled in colleges across Punjab have opted to return to their homes. Approximately 350 students from the Jalandhar...

Despite a High Court order granting temporary relief, a Jammu and Kashmir police personnel and his eight siblings were shifted to Punjab on Wednesday for deportation to Pakistan. The family, including five sisters aged between 42 and 56, were among...

Jammu and Kashmir Police today deported several Pakistan citizens staying in their state to Pakistan through the land route from the Attari-Wagah joint check post (JCP). The Jammu and Kashmir Government took this step in the wake of orders issued...

Saffron party trying to make inroads into state ahead of 2027 Assembly polls

Patients from the local town and over 30 villages in this region of Ludhiana district, who rely on the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Machhiwara for diagnosis and treatment, are facing severe hardships. An acute shortage of paramedical staff and...

The imposition of property tax on residents of Kapurthala has caused widespread resentment, with the primary objection being its retrospective implementation from 2013–2014. Residents of several localities have also raised concerns over the Municipal Corporation levying taxes in areas maintained...

Despite the prolonged dry spell, the streets of Chhehharta tell a different story, frequently flooding due to choked sewer lines. Residents also complain of contaminated water supply, an issue they have been vocal about, but it seems they would have...

Renowned for communal harmony among Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims, Machhiwara holds great significance for members of all communities. Widely known for its illustrious association with the life of 10th Sikh Guru Gobind Singh, the history of this habitation dates back...

Residents of the semi-urban locality are increasingly aware of their rights but often overlook their duties in ensuring the smooth functioning of local services. This growing disconnect is affecting both government and non-government organisations that provide essential services, ultimately impacting...

Though Qadian town in Gurdaspur is the headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, but Hoshiarpur is considered highly important in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat’s history as it is the birthplace of the Jamaat in Hoshiarpur in the late 19th century....

With tourist footfall in the holy city declining in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack that led to the escalation of tension between India and Pakistan, the flow of tourists to the Punjab War Heroes Memorial and Museum located in...

Long before the modern concepts of community kitchens and food sustainability emerged, Guru Arjan Dev (1563-1606), the fifth Sikh Guru, had already laid the foundation of a revolutionary idea. After establishing ‘Guru ka langar’ (the free community kitchen) at the...

Once a thriving industrial township with a distinct identity, Chheharta’s story is now one of decline and neglect. Located on the outskirts of the holy city of Amritsar, Chheharta was a bustling hub, home to over a dozen large mills...

A month after the vandalisation of the Dr BR Ambedkar statue at Nangal village in Phillaur, the Nagar Council-installed CCTV camera at the site remains non-functional. Right beside the brand new statue of Dr Ambedkar stands a tall pole with...

Ashok Kumar, Patron of the Hoshiarpur-based NGO Dr Surender Dalal Keet Saksharta Mission, has been actively propagating the message of pesticide-free farming across Punjab for several years. Kumar also established the Innovative Farmers Association (IFA) and introduced several unique initiatives,...

Mohit Sonu Kundra, the first citizen of the historic town of Machhiwara and President of the Municipal Council, is setting an example for all residents by embodying the true spirit of civic duty. Kundra has emphasised the conservation of natural...

Dera Baba Nanak AAP legislator Gurdeep Singh Randhawa turned out to be an embarrassment for his own government by admitting that a government elementary school teacher in his home segment had never attended school for the past four years and...

An airstrip used by Indian armed forces during the 1962, 1965 and 1971 Wars was fraudulently sold in 1997, allegedly in connivance with revenue officials. Taking a note of the allegations, the High Court has directed the Chief Director, Vigilance...

Patiala-based Mallik Arjun Ahluwalia has emerged as one of the national toppers in the ISC (Class XII) 2025 board exams — securing 99.75 per cent in humanities stream. A student of Yadavindra Public School, Patiala, Ahluwalia has topped the state,...

The authorities concerned have issued a safety advisory for residents and visitors not to go near the Beas as its water level may rise unexpectedly due to the possible release from the Pandoh dam in Mandi district today. The Additional...

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Pratibha Singh will kick off the ‘Samvidhan Bachao’ programme in Bilaspur tomorrow, where she will also attend a district-level workers’ meeting. From Bilaspur, Pratibha will head to Una for a similar programme on May...

The Weather Department has issued a yellow alert for a thunderstorm and lightning at most places in the state over the next four days. Gusty winds at a speed of around 40 km per hour to 50 km per hour...