The opposition party also called for 'a new and credible' SEBI head to be appointed to complete the securities law investigations into 'Adani Mega Scam'
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Russia's revision in nuclear doctrine broadens scenarios for response
MEA says such 'ludicrous statements' should be dismissed; 'smear campaigns like this only further damage our already strained ties'
US prosecutors charged Adani, his nephew Sagar and other defendants for paying over USD 250 million in bribes to Indian government officials to win solar energy contracts on terms that could potentially bring in more than USD 2 billion in profit
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Some of the group firms also hit their lowest trading permissible limit for the day
It aims to empower paralysed individuals with thought-controlled devices
Mohini and Rahman have worked together in over 80 shows
Axis My India sole pollster to give eastern state to JMM-led coalition
Before Deepika could even realise what she had done, the 20-year-old striker was swarmed by her ecstatic teammates. Moments earlier, she had found herself at the end of a desperate pass after a botched-up penalty corner. Not letting the occasion...
Anil Joshi was former local bodies minister during SAD-BJP regime (2012-2017)
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The fate of all 14 candidates for the Gidderbaha bypoll was sealed in the EVMs today. The Assembly segment witnessed swift voting with all three key candidates — Amrita Warring of the Congress, Hardeep Singh Dimpy Dhillon of AAP, Manpreet...
As voting for the bypolls to four Assembly seats was held on Wednesday, the Chabbewal (reserved) constituency witnessed the lowest turnout at 53 per cent. The seat had seen 71.19 per cent voting in the 2022 Assembly elections. Almost all...
Barring a faceoff between AAP and Congress workers at Dera Pathana village, peaceful voting was held for the Dera Baba Nanak Assembly bypoll today Elaborate security arrangements had been made by the police in all 241 polling stations. Nearly 2,500...
In Gidderbaha & Dera Baba Nanak, local Akali leaders ask supporters to back AAP candidates
Chandigarh View More
While 24-year-old Vikas, who died of suspected drug overdose at boys’ hostel No. 7 of Panjab University yesterday, was oscillating between life and death, his two friends were making videos of him. The victim’s friends, Aryan Parbhat (21) of Kullu,...
Entry of non-students goes unchecked on the university campus, especially late at night, when there is just one guard deputed at each hostel. For over 15,000 students residing on the campus, of whom about 40 per cent are boys, there...
The Joint Action Committee of the PGI Contract Workers Union (JAC) has submitted an online complaint to the Central Vigilance Commission, New Delhi, alleging irregularities in the recruitment of 15 lower division clerks (LDCs). The PGI authorities have termed it...
Residents are likely to shell out more for electricity. The Municipal Corporation (MC) has proposed to enhance municipal cess on power consumption by 60 per cent in order to tide over the ongoing financial crisis. The proposal to increase the...
Opinion View More
In the Q&A session after his address at the silver jubilee celebrations of the Aditya Birla Scholarships on November 10, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was asked: “How do you see the US presidential election outcome impacting Indo-US relations, especially...
A recent judgment of the Supreme Court in Sukanya Shantha v Union of India, (October 2024) prohibiting caste-based discrimination in prisons has provoked me to pen a few thoughts about prisons and prison reform. This despicable practice has continued in...
The Punjab Government is caught in a trap due to the intensifying debt burden, a high debt to GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) ratio and fiscal deficit. To address the problem, the government has recently appointed two financial advisers, Arbind...
In India, primary care has to be the focus for the use of AI in the prevention, screening and surveillance of diseases, besides providing remote medical access.
Despite the ECI being an empowered constitutional body to ensure a level playing field to the candidates, elections have become a contest of unequals.
India’s push to develop the electric vehicle (EV) industry has come at a time when the global environment crisis is deepening. The world is warming at a higher rate this year than the target of 1.5°C set in the Paris...
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Days after the paddy procurement season concluded, farmers have accused arhtiyas (commission agents) of exploiting them. They alleged they were being forced to sell their paddy at rates between Rs 2,100 and ₹2,200 per quintal on the pretext of moisture...
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Haryana is witnessing a dip in temperature, with the average minimum falling by 0.3°C as compared to Tuesday when the state recorded a fall if 2.8°C. Despite this, it remains near normal. The state recorded its lowest temperature of 7.8°C...
Pradeep Sharma Tribune News Service Chandigarh, November 20 Buoyed by its historic win in the recent Assembly elections, the ruling BJP is aiming for a ‘triple engine’ government at the Centre, state and in the upcoming elections to the eight...
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The Chief Minister also said that the board was implementing various welfare schemes, including financial aid for marriage, maternity benefits, education support, medical care, pensions, disability pensions, cremation expenses, hostel facilities and widow pensions.
Women employees of Himachal Pradesh Government can now avail child care leave as the state government on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it has notified the Central Civil Services (Leave) Himachal Pradesh Amendment Rules, 2024 to enable them avail...
BJP today said Himachal was in the grip of ‘mafia raj’, be it mining, drug, forest, land, transfer or liquor mafia. These mafias were flourishing due to the political patronage being given by the Congress government. Addressing a press conference...
The HP High Court today directed the Deputy Commissioner, Mandi, to visit Sarteyoela and Balogh villages in Karsog tehsil of Mandi district within one week and submit a detailed report with regard to lack of basic amenities in these villages/gram...
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While the National Conference government has referred 575 posts of lecturers for recruitment under the prevailing reservation policy, it has caused an uproar among students and opposition leaders, who are seeking a revamp of the policy. The UT administration under...
The growing number of online scams in Jammu and Kashmir has presented a fresh challenge for the Union Territory (UT) Police, who receive numerous complaints daily about gullible individuals falling victim to fraudsters. Over the past two years, cyber frauds...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday emphasised the critical role of agriculture in addressing climate change and improving the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister, who was speaking at the inauguration of the four-day National...
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that the law enforcement agencies were keeping an eye on the anti-national elements and separatist ecosystem. “Our law enforcement agencies are monitoring the anti-India elements and separatists’ ecosystem and if they try to...
Delhi View More
Environment Minister advises pvt offices to follow pattern
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Wednesday said party members would stage a protest outside former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence tomorrow, demanding answers regarding the extravagant expenses on the ‘Sheeshmahal’ bungalow. The protest will take place at Kejriwal’s unauthorised...
Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday alleged that the law and order situation in Delhi was deteriorating and accused the BJP-led Central Government, which is responsible for the city’s security, of failing miserably in maintaining it. Her remarks were in response...
Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday launched the ‘Delhi Solar Portal’ as a single window solution for installing rooftop solar panels by the people in the city. Delhiites can now become ‘prosumers’ (power consumers who generate extra solar power) by installing...
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Amritsar View More
The city’s air quality index (AIQ) continues to remain in the poor category. Though it has improved a lot after remaining in the severe category which was recorded over two weeks ago after Diwali, it continues to be in the...
The district administration has launched a campaign under which civil and police officials will conduct surprise checks at shops to check the sale of synthetic string, popularly known as ‘China dor’ or ‘Chinese manja’. Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney on Wednesday...
The police and the BSF in a joint search operation launched on Tuesday recovered two broken drones from different places in border area villages here. SSP Abhimanyu Rana said here on Wednesday that one drone was recovered from the fields...
An ex-serviceman was strangled to death, allegedly by his wife and her paramour in Baba Bakala sub-division here last night. The police have arrested the suspects from Ferozepur railway station and a case registered in this regard. The deceased was...
Jalandhar View More
The fate of six candidates, who are in the fray for the Chabbewal Assembly bypoll, was sealed in the EVMs as voting process got completed this evening. The counting of votes is slated for November 23. While Aam Aadmi Party...
In a major success against fugitives involved in serious crimes, the Jalandhar Rural Police have arrested three proclaimed offenders wanted in murder and drug cases. The arrested persons, identified as Jasbir Singh, alias Makhan, Ajay and Sagar Sunyar, had...
In a major breakthrough, the Jalandhar Rural Police has busted an inter-district vehicle lifters' gang with the arrest of three persons and recovery of seven vehicles. The gang had been actively operating in the Nakodar area, targeting two-wheelers. The...
A firing incident that took place outside a gym at Maqsudan on Wednesday morning has again raised questions over the law and order situation in the city. However, the victim of the incident, identified as Pardhan, narrowly escaped when assailants...
Ludhiana View More
The Council of Engineers (CoE) has filed a complaint against the Municipal Commissioner as well as other unidentified staff of the Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana, for deliberately not appearing in the court of law and becoming ex parte in the matter...
The Congress is in an upbeat mood and all ready for the upcoming elections to the Municipal Corporation. A lot of enthusiasm is seen among party leaders and workers and preparations have already began in the Congress camp and over...
A clash occurred between two truck drivers, who were cousins, near Jhar Sahib in Machhiwara Sahib, Khanna late on Tuesday night. One of them died and the other suffered serious injuries. The deceased has been identified as Rachpal Singh (52),...
In what appears to be a sign of low yield, almost 15 per cent less paddy as compared to corresponding period last year has arrived in grain markets across the district this season so far even as the kharif marketing...
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Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian inaugurated a new fish market in Patiala (Ghalori) today. The market was built at a cost of Rs 4.5 crore. The minister was joined by Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr...
Local girl Kyna Chauhan, a student of The Millennium School, added yet another feather to her cap with the release of her ‘Blooming of Hearts’, a compilation of poems. The book was recently released by Punjab ADGP AS Rai here....
With an eye on civic body elections, AAP MLA from Patiala Ajitpal Singh Kohli toured the local markets and streets on a scooter alongside Municipal Corporation Commissioner Rajat Oberoi. This initiative is aimed at providing the MC Commissioner with a...
Punjab’s Health, Family Welfare, and Medical Education and Research Minister Balbir Singh administered the oath to 6,276 newly elected panches of 1,022 Panchayats in the district at the New Polo Ground on Sangrur Road. Dr Balbir Singh called on the...
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The opposition party also called for 'a new and credible' SEBI head to be appointed to complete the securities law investigations into 'Adani Mega Scam'
MEA says such 'ludicrous statements' should be dismissed; 'smear campaigns like this only further damage our already strained ties'
Axis My India sole pollster to give eastern state to JMM-led coalition
US prosecutors charged Adani, his nephew Sagar and other defendants for paying over USD 250 million in bribes to Indian government officials to win solar energy contracts on terms that could potentially bring in more than USD 2 billion in profit
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The Naxal belts of Maharashtra recorded the highest voter turnout on Wednesday while it was the lowest in Mumbai and its neighbouring urban Assembly segments even as the overall polling percentage in the state stood at 65.02 per cent, much...
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Stressing the importance of integrating the three armed forces to fight future wars, Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan on Wednesday said 180 initiatives had been identified to integrate the forces. He said the vision statement, which was like...
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Diaspora View More
Anmol is learnt to have been arrested last week in California
Pankaj Lamba complained ‘wife spoke with her mother too much’
In viral video, shouts 'how dare you' to supporters who waved separatist flags
The Punjab-origin couple had retained franchise to organise Miss World America for second consecutive year
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Rafa Nadal could not conjure the fairytale ending his career deserved as the Spanish 22-time Grand Slam champion bowed out with defeat in the Davis Cup on an emotionally-charged and tearful night
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Before Deepika could even realise what she had done, the 20-year-old striker was swarmed by her ecstatic teammates. Moments earlier, she had found herself at the end of a desperate pass after a botched-up penalty corner. Not letting the occasion...
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Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar was one of the earliest voters to cast his vote in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Voting began at 7 am on Wednesday for the single-phase Maharashtra assembly elections and concluded at 6 pm. Polling took place...
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In the past one week, every political party in Punjab, the ruling BJP in Haryana as well as farm unions, have competed in speaking louder than anyone else on the issue of the proposed transfer of land by Chandigarh to...
18 Nov 2024BY Ruchika Khanna
The Parwanoo-Solan-Kandaghat national highway witnesses a large number of accidents but still no trauma centre has been built on it. The comparative number of accidental deaths from 2019 to 2022 per lakh population for Solan district was as high as...
18 Nov 2024BY Ambika Sharma
Tribune News Service The newest sensation in Indian cricket, Haryana’s Anshul Kamboj (23) has captured the spotlight after becoming only the sixth Indian — and the third bowler in Ranji Trophy history — to claim all 10 wickets in an...
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BN Goswamy was India’s most eminent art historian — distinguished with the highest honours by the Indian government and admired by his readers and listeners for his deep and traditional understanding of Hindu religiosity as well as Muslim Sufi culture;...
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I write this from a metropolis, Delhi, caught in the thick of smog. Each year, as winter sets in, a toxic cocktail spreads through the north Indian airshed, leaving residents of the region equally vulnerable and frustrated. A cacophony of...
IN recent years, scholars have shown a growing interest in exploring the roots of Indian indigenous modernity, often termed “vernacular modernity”, and how it has shaped, and sometimes challenged, Indian secular democracy. In this context, ‘So Says Jan Gopal: The...
The finest moment in Haroon Khalid’s new book is when Waris meets Bulleh Shah. Khalid’s imagination blazes, consuming and re-creating the fabled encounter. The writing is crystalline and dazzling, etching the encounter in a gem of an essay within the...
‘Theyyam’ by KK Gopalakrishnan: Losing an egalitarian dance tradition to changing lifestyle, beliefs
Past the middle of the 18th century, the East India Company had made a major stride at Plassey in its advent to the country when a king down the peninsula sought to check this imperialism. Thus, Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan...
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We, in Chandigarh, claimed Prof BN Goswamy as our own, cheering him and basking in his achievements as he travelled and lectured around the world. We knew he would be back home, and we could interact with him, listen to...
A passion and a vision in Kasauli November 12, 2023 (five days before he passed away aged 90) 19.4.76 (Moscow) Dear Vivan, we had been to Leningrad — fantastic place — remembered you quite a lot. Went to Hermitage and...
BN Goswamy was India’s most eminent art historian — distinguished with the highest honours by the Indian government and admired by his readers and listeners for his deep and traditional understanding of Hindu religiosity as well as Muslim Sufi culture;...
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A 200-year-old house in Panjim serves as a space to celebrate iconic local musical genres, besides Indo-Portuguese arts
The elegant city is known for Georgian architecture and a range of eclectic museums, art galleries and bookshops
A century-old house, Alleppey’s tourist appeal and Punjabi ‘jugaad’ — a story of hope amid the sinking feeling
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...
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The Lost Children
Cast: Mucutuy family, Pedro Arnulfo Sanchez Suarez, Nicolas Ordonez, Henry Guerrero and Shaman Don
Gladiator II
Cast: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Derek Jacobi and May Calamawy
NETFLIX Meet Me Next Christmas
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Says foreign artists can sing or do whatever they want
The singer, who kicked off the India leg of his Dil-Luminati Tour from Delhi in October, is set to perform at the GMR Arena on Friday evening
Ahead of Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert scheduled for Friday in Hyderabad, the Telangana government has issued a notice to the organisers saying songs promoting alcohol, drug and violence will not be sung at the event. Diljit's concert...
Controversial British-American influencer Andrew Tate--who was last month--accused of rape by two British women, has raked a controversy by making a racist remark that he wrote on a video where Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh was seen gifting his jacket to...
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Chingus Serai in Rajouri is a testament to palace intrigues
To be different each time is the USP of this creative duo, whose latest OTT series, ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, is breaking all records
A few careless words uttered in a film I was watching on the telly hit me hard. “Anyone can make a stew,” said Irina Asanova, female lead in ‘Gorky Park’, and got me all, please pardon the pun, stewed up....
It would not be an exaggeration to suggest that dal — lentils and legumes — is the backbone or foundation of Indian foods. Dal-roti and dal-bhaat are the staple diets that sustain wheat and rice eaters. Dal is well known...
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A few careless words uttered in a film I was watching on the telly hit me hard. “Anyone can make a stew,” said Irina Asanova, female lead in ‘Gorky Park’, and got me all, please pardon the pun, stewed up....
Biting into a mutton chop one pleasant evening, I got thinking about this delightful snack that eastern India revels in. A chop is not to be confused with the western lamb chop, or mutton chaap, or something indescribable called a...
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...
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He spared no effort to further the glory of 4th Gorkha Rifles, and become a historical fiction novelist, with bestsellers like ‘Bhowani Junction’ and ‘Bugles and a Tiger’
It is still too early to tell if this was a mistake or not. A few days back, after a gap of almost 50 years, I went inside a house that we had lived in when I was a child....
Nesting is one of the most intriguing facets of a bird’s life and is, perhaps, as diversified as the creatures themselves. From a scrape in the ground lined with straw (quail) to a hole drilled into a tree (woodpecker) to...
In the pre-Independence era, Sengodan, the great-grandfather of my colleague Kayal Kanni, saved a majestic tamarind tree from doom in Kokkalai village, Salem (Tamil Nadu). The unique way this gentleman safeguarded the tree from the axe reads like a scene...
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The technology will help minimise the risks of misdiagnosis, errors that can lead to inadequate treatment
In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), three-fourths of those aged three or four lack — nearly 182 million children — access to adequate nurture, thereby risking healthy development, according to a new series paper published in ‘The Lancet’ journal. Child...
The rise will specifically be seen in the US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and Japan
Gender-affirming hormones are used to better align an individual’s physical appearance with their gender identity
The School Tribune View More
An NGO, Shree Shiv Kripa Nand, organised a meditation workshop at the school. Experts Sanjiv and Milind led the session, introducing participants to the benefits and techniques of meditation. The workshop aimed to promote mental well-being, relaxation, and self-awareness. Sanjiv...
The school campus was abuzz with excitement as students gathered to celebrate Children’s Day with a series of joyful activities and a vibrant fete organised by the school administration. The event featured a delightful mix of games, food stalls, dance...
To reduce pressure on schoolchildren, the school celebrated Children’s Recreation Day on its premises. Under the leadership of principal Dr SS Brar and vice-principal TK Brar, students participated in a variety of action-packed activities designed to teach them sportsmanship and...
The school celebrated Children’s Day, creating a memorable experience for students, staff, and faculty. The event took place in the school auditorium, where a beautifully organised function brought together students, teachers, and the school principal to honour the importance of...
The school celebrated Children’s Day by organising a special morning assembly, led by teachers. The event aimed to honour the spirit of childhood and recognise the contributions of children to society. The assembly began with a warm welcome to all...
Features View More
Botox and fillers are so yesterday on the beauty map of Punjab. The new drug in town is called glutathione — so why are people saying that what it delivers is far more deadly than what it promises?
To be different each time is the USP of this creative duo, whose latest OTT series, ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, is breaking all records
We, in Chandigarh, claimed Prof BN Goswamy as our own, cheering him and basking in his achievements as he travelled and lectured around the world. We knew he would be back home, and we could interact with him, listen to...