In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad says many incentives are being given to farmers to persuade them not to engage in farm fires

With the Nayab Singh Saini government trying to put its best foot forward after its historic hat trick in Haryana, the all-important Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) is set for a revamp with crucial new appointments in the offing. After V...

The unexpected defeat of the Congress in the recent elections to the Haryana Assembly may harm the party's prospects in the state in future as well. Meanwhile, the state BJP leadership has launched a membership drive to cash in on...

Haryana Transport and Power Minister Anil Vij today claimed that the dispute between the Haryana and Rajasthan roadways had been resolved. A challaning war had erupted with Haryana and Rajasthan after a Haryana woman police official reportedly travelled in a...

Deceased is identified as Akshay Chauhan, resident of Shimla’s Kotkhai

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the Trauma Centre Level-2 at Rajender Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC) at Tanda in Kangra district. The centre has been established at a cost of Rs 10.27 crore. Sukhu said that Rs 6...

The Union Forest and Environment Ministry has approved a 7-km road project in Sirmaur district and neighbouring Haryana that will provide direct access to Adi Badri, believed to be the place of origin of the Saraswati river. It will create...

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has directed the Revenue and Forest departments to ensure that there is no encroachment on government or forestland in future. A Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Bipin Chander Negi passed...

Bilal Ahmad (28) and Ishrat Hussain (42), both residents of Changa village, were killed when they were hit by a truck at Drabshalla in Kishtwar district late this afternoon, the officials say

Army recovers war-like stores; were hiding in dense foliage

Seven attacks have occurred just in the past two weeks, resulting in 13 fatalities, including two soldiers

With a view to create awareness about consumer protection and grievance redressal mechanism available under Reserve Bank - Integrated Ombudsman Scheme and also to enhance cyber security awareness among citizens, an awareness programme was organised by the Office of Ombudsman,...

The prime minister on Tuesday extends his government's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat to all senior citizens aged 70 and above

The 110-page supplementary chargesheet also names one Mariam Siddiqui, who was not arrested by the ED as an accused in the case

MC House adjourned amid Opposition protests over pollution

The incident happened at around 11 pm on Sunday

Civic body must install dustbins at some distance and ensure these are emptied every day

Sikh activists under the banner of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Amritsar, led by Iman Singh Mann staged a protest outside the Golden Temple complex against what they said was lapses on the part of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)...

Miffed over the delay in redressing the demands of government employees such as restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, DA arrears and issuing installments, rectification of Pay Commission errors etc, the state body of the Punjab State Ministerial Services Union...

With the festival of lights just two days apart, residents are on a buying spree for the festivities. That’s why, almost every roadside and footpath in the city has been encroached by vendors and shopkeepers. Even shop owners themselves are...

It seems that several civic issues that are perennial in nature are troubling the city residents with sewage overflow being one of them. Gandhi Camp, Bhargo Camp, Dakoha, Sant Nagar, Qazi Mandi, Shiv Nagar, Ram Nagar, Gazi Gulla and Transport...

Police action against unauthorised firecracker vends at Burlton Park stirred tensions as vendors staged a protest on Monday afternoon. The park, which traditionally hosts the city’s largest firecracker market during the festive season, saw a heavy police presence after complaints...

BJP leaders, who visited the grain market in Jalandhar to review paddy procurement, blamed the differences between the state government and farmers, commission agents, transporters and sheller owners behind the tardy procurement. Prominent leaders of BJP, Jalandhar, unit visited different...

Injured admitted to Civil Hospital, probe on

Diwali is only a few days away and encroachments and long queues of vehicles have become a regular feature these days. The festive season is the time when city’s markets and bazaars are jam-packed and traffic moves at a snail’s...

In gross violation of rules, some unidentified persons have set up a shop, reportedly illegally, at the grain market near Jalandhar bypass. The shop has been running for over three days now and the matter has reached senior police officials...

In blatant disregard for the norms, vendors in the industrial hub have set up cracker vends in various markets across the city. According to the police administration orders, crackers can only be sold at designated areas. However, ahead of Diwali,...

He had declared a total income of Rs 22L only, amassed property worth crores of rupees

BJP leader Preneet Kaur, along with her daughter Jai Inder Kaur, joined the family of a youth who was allegedly shot at during poll-related violence in the Sanaur area. The family sat on hunger strike in front of the SSP...

Under the Safe School Vahan Policy, the Regional Transport Department and Child Protection Department have launched a campaign in the district to ensure safety of school-going children, Deputy Commissioner Sona Thind said. Officials had been directed to inspect each and...

The Black Elephant Cricket Club’s (BECC) under-12 cricket team defeated CCA, Chandigarh, by six wickets in the second match to win the two match Star Impact Cricket Cup series. Player of series prize was won by Diksha Phalswal. The prizes...

As the window period — November 1 to November 15 — of wheat sowing nears, the farm fire incidents in Malwa are increasing. The major reason for farm fires is that the paddy crop matures around the last week of...

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A book written by a distinguished educationist and thinker like Krishna Kumar is bound to arouse my interest and curiosity. And as I begin to read it, I realise that unlike his other works, such as ‘Political Agenda of Education’...

It can’t be this or that when it comes to Kashmir, which remains a conundrum. Journalist Rohin Kumar’s ‘Lal Chowk’, translated into English by Dharmesh Chaubey, unravels the complex layers of history, politics and human emotions tied to the Kashmir...

The Israeli Defence Forces’ ongoing heartless and meticulous detonation of every house in entire villages in Lebanon and Gaza and the flattening of multi-storeyed buildings with civilians still inside have been beamed worldwide, thanks to the social media. But this...

The ‘Pioneers of Modern India’ series by Niyogi Books has been bringing to readers monographs of legendary Indians. While in the past it has published books on personalities such as Charu Majumdar, Homi J Bhabha, Jamini Roy, RK Laxman and...

Food is often used as the main ingredient in plays, engaging the audience in multi-sensory ways

Thota Vaikuntam’s Delhi show is a reflection on his five-decade journey and the connection with his Telangana roots

The Department of Language has announced 10 best literary book awards for the year 2023 related to various categories. As many as 144 books in different categories, including Punjabi novels, poetry books and drama were shortlisted for the awards and...

Satinder Kaur, collections manager at Dumfries House is offering visitors an authentic 18th-century dining experience in historic home's Pink Dining Room

The Andamans, with their unique blend of history, culture and natural beauty, offer an enriching experience. Whether you’re exploring the remnants of British colonialism, snorkelling amid vibrant coral reefs, or catching the sunset on a secluded beach, the islands promise...

A century-old house, Alleppey’s tourist appeal and Punjabi ‘jugaad’ — a story of hope amid the sinking feeling

Soak in the Spain less travelled — spectacular architecture, beaches, charming villages, and more

India may have unique challenges, but can learn a lot on how to conserve and manage heritage sites and cities

Guru Nanak’s eldest son occupies a complicated place in the Punjabi and Sikh traditions

There is an old saying, ‘Catch them young!’ This is the best way, we are told, to spot talent so that kids with promise can grow up to be stars. This is as true in the kitchen as on the...

I fondly remember my first visit to Mumbai in the age when it was still called Bombay. We, a group of friends, had gone there to have a look at the city, but came back to Delhi after playing Bridge...

The 68th London Film Festival, which is on till October 20, is showcasing more than 150 films, a good number of which are Indian and South Asian. According to Ben Roberts, chief executive of the British Film Institute (BFI), “In...

There is an old saying, ‘Catch them young!’ This is the best way, we are told, to spot talent so that kids with promise can grow up to be stars. This is as true in the kitchen as on the...

Every year, when the Durga Puja season arrives, we are bewildered by the mouth-watering temptations at different pandals. Pujo is celebrated with great gusto in West Bengal, Odisha and Assam, and also wherever the probasi Bengalis are domiciled. There is...

In this festive season, when sweet shops are lined with platters of laddoos, I am reminded of my village in western Uttar Pradesh. Laddoos were essential to every wedding feast and were served in pairs, or joda, before a meal...

Lotus is the national flower of India, celebrated in legend and lore. It is the stuff of metaphysical speculation and is depicted in sculptures and paintings. The stem holds the hundred-petalled blossom aloft, but serves the master unseen underwater. We...

Immigration is now a lively topic of sociological and political discussion and at the centre of theories about voting patterns and important policy considerations. Even advanced democracies such as the US, France, Canada and Britain have identified vote banks just...

On his 150th birth anniversary, remembering Dr Sam Higginbottom of Allahabad

Military courier flights serve as an air bridge between the operational areas and the communication centres or administrative bases located in the hinterland for transportation of personnel and stores. The reduction in travel time also affords an opportunity to troops...

In many ancient cultures, mythology and nature are deeply entwined. Ancient people followed what is today known as Paganism. They worshipped the elements which were strange and inexplicable to them to calm natural occurrences beyond their understanding. In Indian mythology,...

Women's stroke symptoms often misdiagnosed, delaying treatment

Researchers note that muscle loss caused by weight reduction can worsen sarcopenic obesity—prevalent among individuals with obesity—and contributes to cardiovascular disease and higher mortality rates

Don't let hangxiety ruin your weekend: your guide to a smoother next day

It is illegal to sell nicotine-containing e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18 or for adults to buy them on behalf of under-18s