A first: Two shrike species spotted at Pong lake in Himachal
Two species of shrikes — the red-backed shrike and red-tailed shrike — have been recorded in Himachal Pradesh for the first time at Pong lake, one...
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Punjab farm fire count crosses 100 mark, 8 more than last year
Punjab’s farm-fire count crossed the 100-mark on Thursday, with 15 fresh stubble burning cases taking the cumulative tally to 103 — eight more than the 95...
Eyeing makeover, Shiromani Akali Dal bets on consultancy firm ahead of Punjab 2027 polls
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), seeking to revive its political fortunes ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections, has for the first time hired a professional...
Rain, hailstorm hits Kashmir, wet spell ahead
Torrential rains and hailstorms hit many parts of Kashmir, damaging crops and affecting power lines on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a wet...
Chandigarh: Kataria pulls up Sector 26 mandi staff over accountability, pending work
Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday conducted a surprise inspection of the Sector 26 mandi and expressed displeasure over the poor condition...
Mohali: Unidentified driver booked after motorcyclist dies after hit-and-run in Zirakpur
Zirakpur police on Wednesday have booked an unidentified driver in a hit and run incident after a motorcyclist died from serious injuries sustained in a collision...
Chandigarh Golf League Day 4: After opening day heartbreak, Pirates come back stronger
Bouncing back from their opening-day defeat, Pirates of the Green proved their mettle with a 6-1 win over Canam Raptors on Day 4 of the GB...
From Bhagwant Mann loyalist to Punjab power player: The rise and reign of Rajbir Ghuman
Booked as “accused number 1” by the CBI in a corruption case linked to transfers and postings in the Punjab government, the chief minister’s officer on...
Chandigarh: UP man sentenced to 15 months RI for sexually harassing girl
A fast-track court has sentenced a man to 15 months of rigorous imprisonment for sexually harassing a girl,while acquitting him of kidnapping, rape and The Protection...
NHAI road projects: SC seeks Punjab govt’s proposal on land for compensatory afforestation
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Punjab government to submit a proposal for providing adequate land for compensatory afforestation in areas where land is required...