The BJP criticised Arvind Kejriwal after a court stayed Punjab's pharmacy officer appointments. This court order raises serious questions about the state government's recruitment process. The BJP questioned Kejriwal's silence on issues affecting students in Punjab and Jharkhand. Opposition disruptions in Parliament were also criticised by the BJP spokesperson. Politicians claiming to champion students' interests lack genuine concern, the BJP stated.
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Governor Kataria Promotes Patriotism at Har Ghar Tiranga Walkathon in Chandigarh
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Pitbull Attacks Professor in Patiala, Hospitalized After Serious Injuries
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Ugandan National Deported from Hyderabad for Overstaying Visa
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Withdrawal of Suspensions | Talks fail as J&K power employees, engineers announce protest from today
Jammu and Kashmir Power Employees and Engineers Coordination Committee (JKPEECC) on Wednesday held multiple rounds of talks to end the stalemate but Managing Director remained adamant on his illegitimate suspensions and decision to withhold salaries on account of Surya Ghar performances. JKPEECC, as per a statement issued, put a Strong resentment Before Managing Director over his Order Nos. 187-192 of MD/JPDCL of 2026 dated 06.08.2026 placing officers/officials under suspension despite the factual record demonstrates action taken against defaulters and does not disclose any misconduct on part of the employees. The JKPEECC in a strong words condemned the arbitrary and illegitimate action on part of Managing Director JPDCL to suspend the officers/officials of Power Development Department and justifying it through concealment of important Action Taken record before the Higher authorities. Due to the failure of MD JPDCL to address the legitimate issues, the J&K Power Employees and Engineers have been constrained to sit on protest from 13th AUG 2026 till the matter is resolved, and responsibility of such situation shall purely be of the management of JPDCL. The act of the Managing Director suffers from malice and without any technical report on fixing of responsibility for an act of an electricity user who is an habitual offender as per the ground reports of the inspecting agencies that have inspected such areas from time to time. In fact without perusing the available record in totality, Engineers and officials have been made scape goats. JKPEECC demands immediate revocation of the suspension orders on the basis of the Action taken reports submitted by the concerned Chief Engineer Distribution and Superintending Engineer O&M Circle-I in the instant case vide Chief Engineer & Superintending Engineer, O&M Circle, JPDCL, Jammu letter No. SE-J/O&M/4062-64 dated 25.06.2026 & 3/07/2026 and 19.07.2026.However it is astonishing to note that Managing Director chooses to conceal this important action taken report submitted by the Technical heads of the Hierarchy and push for a case , that is totally unwarranted. The fact remains that The record supplied to JKEEGA demonstrates that the matter was not ignored by the field establishment. The communications reveal action at several levels even before the inspections by the Special Enforcement Team, intimation to register FIR against same list of consumers of that area has been on record since 2024, detection of unauthorised use/theft, assessment and imposition of penalties, disconnection of unauthorised supplies, removal of illegal service connections, recovery proceedings, repeated enforcement drives, requests for registration of FIRs, interaction with Police authorities, joint inspections with Police, transfer of the concerned Meter Reader, directions for intensified inspections, strengthening of post-disconnection monitoring; and action against habitual offenders. Therefore, the basic premise that recurrence of theft necessarily demonstrates failure of the Engineers/officials is not borne out by the record. Further the situation is so grim that nearly 30000 smart meters in JPDCL are damaged or non-communicating resulting in lack of proper billing of such consumers, including the fact that due to non-replacement of such smart meters by the Project implementing agency i.e REC and its contractors Techno, Anvil and Genus, in proportion to the damage rate, has resulted in a big chaos for the billing engineers of JPDCL. The bills as per the JERC , for damaged meter can be assessed for three months only on average demand/usage charge basis. However worthy Managing Director has not been able to prevail on these central agencies to replace the meters and there are damaged meters of 2023 which are also not replaced as on date, leading to the meters having been bypassed for supplying power to consumers by REC/its contractors only. The responsibility needs to be fixed of REC/ GENUS/ANVIL/TECHNO for causing loss of revenue to JPDCL which is also reflecting poorly on our performance. JKPEECC seeks immediate accountability for the damaged/non communicating 25000 smart meters Secondly Immediate action be taken for registration of FIRs in all pending cases of electricity theft where the requisite cases have already been submitted by the concerned SDOs to the respective Police Stations/SHOs. The Association understands that approximately 2,000 such cases are awaiting registration. If Engineers and officials are being held accountable for theft, the statutory enforcement mechanism must simultaneously be made functional. Further despite hard work, for reducing AT&C losses in JAMMU region to below 30%, instead of accolades, suspension orders are being issued against our officers and officials. The Salary of Engineers and officials in various divisions/sub divisions of JPDCL has been withheld since last two months on account of not being able to meet the targets set by JPDCL for solar installations. In an emergency General Council meeting of JKEEGA and other Unions of JKPDD post the failure of meeting held with MD JPDCL on the issues, it was decided that sufficient time was given to the Managing Director JPDCL to withdraw the Suspension orders on immediate basis, register FIR against the habitual offenders involved in Electricity theft cases on basis of such complaint letters written by SDOs to SHOs, take penal action against the Smart metering project implementing agencies for their failure to replace the damaged smart meters for period even exceeding twenty four months, frame and officially circulate SOPs for the registration of FIRs by the police authorities on the reports of theft submitted to them by SDOs and circulate SOPs for the instructions on billing of such consumers who continue to run the power through damaged meters bypassing the meters, due to non-replacement within three months of such damage. Further the salary of all officers/officials withheld on account of relatively lesser progress in SOLAR Ghar scheme must be immediately released. Due to failure of MD JPDCL to address the legitimate issues, the J&K Power Employees and Engineers have been constrained to sit on protest from 13th AUG 2026, till the matter is resolved and responsibility of such situation shall purely be of the management of JPDCL. JKPEECC has appealed to the Chief Minister and worthy Financial Commissioner (ACS) JKPDD for kind intervention in the matter so that the issue projected is resolved without further loss of precious time.
Sabarmati-Jammu Tawi Express extended up to Katra with halt at Udhampur
The Railway Board has approved the extension of the Sabarmati-Jammu Tawi Express up to Katra with a halt at Udhampur Railway Station for enhancing passenger convenience and promoting religious tourism. Following this decision, the extended Sabarmati-Jammu Tawi Express (train numbers 19223 and 19224) will run via Jammu and will have a halt at Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan Udhampur Railway Station before reaching Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station. This extension, according to railway authorities, will provide great relief to thousands of pilgrims and general passengers from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and other parts of Western India. Until now, passengers coming from these regions had to deboard at Jammu Tawi station and take a bus or other modes of transport to reach Katra. With the new arrangement in place, passengers will no longer face the hassle of changing trains, loading and unloading luggage or incurring additional expenses. The journey will now be more comfortable, convenient and time-saving, stated Public Relations Inspector (PRI), Jammu Railway Division. According to PRI, the commencement date of the extended service of train numbers 19223 and 19224 will be notified separately once finalised. Reiterating that the Jammu Division remained committed to providing safe, economical and seamless rail services to its passengers, the railway administration has asked the passengers to contact the IRCTC website, mobile app or station enquiry counters for reservations and the latest status of the train.
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Gurdwara Gurusar Sahib: Where the Footsteps of Two Sikh Gurus Still Echo
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Punjab CM Mann meets Governor, seeks parole for ex-CM Beant Singh assassination convict Hawara
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J&K Legislative Assembly Autumn Session from September 21
Jammu, Aug 12:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday summoned the autumn session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly in Srinagar on September 21 at 10 am. LG Sinha, through an order, has summoned the J&K Legislative Assembly to meet, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under section 18(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Accordingly, in terms of rule 3 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Secretary J&K Legislative Assembly Secretariat, through a summon, has requested all the Members (MLAs) to attend the Session of the Legislative Assembly on the appointed date, time and place. Earlier on August 4, 2026, the J&K Council of Ministers, in its meeting presided over by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar, had sent this recommendation to LG Sinha vis--vis convening of autumn session of the Union Territory legislature from September 21, 2026. After the LG Sinha issued an order summoning the session, the J&K Legislative Assembly Secretariat, through a bulletin, asked the MLAs to submit notices of 8 questions (each) 4 starred and 4 unstarred and one bill (each) by or before August 25, 2026 and two resolutions each by or before September 5, 2026. The members may also send their notices (questions, bills-resolutions) on NeVA (National e- Vidhan Application digital) platform of J&K Legislative Assembly. Members of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly are requested to send notice(s) of not more than four starred and four un-starred question in relaxation of Rule 32 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly by or before August 25, 2026 and not more than one Bill in relaxation of sub-rule (3) of Rule 65 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly also by or before August 25, 2026, the bulletin read. Similarly, the MLAs, in the bulletin, have been asked to send not more than two Resolutions in terms of Rule 174 the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly by or before September 5, 2026. As per the bulletin, the members may send these notices on Neva platform of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly i.e., https//jkla.neva.gov.in or on the official email of the Secretary, J&K Legislative Assembly (secyla@rediffmail.com) in MS Word format. Now, the Speaker, Legislative Assembly will list the provisional calendar of business and sittings after deliberations with the elected government in the next two or three days. The Business Advisory Committee may, later, tweak the calendar if some changes are warranted. As per sources, the autumn session may last 10-12 days with a provision of 7-8 sittings. The session is being held almost a fortnight ahead of the expiry of the deadline i.e., October 4 of convening a session within six months of the previous session, as per the constitutional requirement. Previous session i.e., the budget session of J&K Legislative Assembly in Jammu had ended on April 4, 2026. Meanwhile, through a separate circular, the J&K Legislative Assembly Secretariat, in compliance with the order of the Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, has notified that the meetings as well as other affairs of the Financial and other Committees of the House will remain suspended with effect from August 22, 2026 till further orders in view of the commencement of autumn session 2026-2027 from September 21, 2026.
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Big! Karoline Leavitt Resigns From Trump WH; Shock Reason Behind Sudden Walkout | Details
Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as White House press secretary at the end of August, with President Donald Trump saying she is leaving to spend more time with her family. Leavitt, who recently returned from maternity leave, said the demands of the high-pressure job made it difficult to balance her role with raising her two young children. She will remain in Trump's orbit as an outside adviser.
High Court Halts Pharmacist Recruitment in Punjab, BJP Targets AAP Government
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J&K Legislative Assembly session from Sep 21
Srinagar, Aug 12: The political temperature in Jammu and Kashmir is set to rise with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha formally summoning the Legislative Assembly to convene from September 21, paving the way for what is expected to be a high-voltage session marked by sharp exchanges between the ruling National Conference-led government and the Opposition. The formal summons follows the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, which had urged the Lieutenant Governor to convene the Assembly from September 21. Acting on the Cabinet's advice, the LG issued the order summoning the House. In preparation for the session, the Legislative Assembly Secretariat has suspended all House Committee meetings with immediate effect, allowing legislators and officials to focus on legislative business and arrangements for the forthcoming session. The September 21 sitting is expected to witness heated debates on a range of issues, including unemployment, reservation, development, power shortages, governance, public welfare, law and order, and the demand for restoration of statehood. Several important government bills and policy matters are also likely to come up for discussion. Reacting to the announcement, BJP MLA Vikram Randhawa said the Opposition would aggressively raise issues affecting the people and seek accountability from the government. The BJP is fully prepared for the Assembly session. We will raise every issue concerning the people, including unemployment, development, public grievances and the government's failures. The government will have to answer the people through the House, Randhawa said. National Conference MLA Salman Sagar said the ruling alliance welcomed the session and was prepared to respond to every issue raised by the Opposition. We are ready to face the Opposition. Debate and discussion are the essence of democracy, and we will answer every genuine issue raised in the House. The government is confident about its work and remains committed to fulfilling the promises made to the people, Sagar said. Political observers believe the session could emerge as one of the most significant sittings of the Assembly since the formation of the elected government, with both the treasury and Opposition benches preparing for a spirited contest over governance, development, and public policy. With the House set to reconvene after weeks of political activity outside the legislature, all eyes will now be on the September 21 session, which is expected to shape the political discourse in Jammu and Kashmir in the months ahead.
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Green and Neglected Grass Economy of Rural Kashmir
Kashmir's agricultural identity has been built around a handful of familiar images: the paddy fields of Pulwama and Anantnag turning gold before harvest, the apple orchards of Shopian, Sopore and Baramulla that anchor the Valley's cash economy, and the saffron fields of Pampore that lend it a distinct global identity. Horticulture today makes up a significant share of Jammu and Kashmir's economic output, and a very large proportion of rural households depend, directly or indirectly, on orchards, paddy and allied farming for their livelihood. This is the Kashmir agriculture that gets discussed in policy circles, covered in newspapers, and celebrated in government schemes. But beneath this visible economy runs a quieter one grass. It does not appear in horticulture department press releases, it has no mandi, no minimum support price, and no season of celebration. Yet from the alpine meadows of Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam to the modest grazing patches along village roads, grass sustains a rural economy that is every bit as real as an apple orchard, just far less visible. An Economy Hiding in Plain Sight Call it hidden, because that is exactly what it is. Every village household that keeps a cow tied behind the house, every family that sends a few sheep up to the marg above the settlement each summer, every horse used to ferry tourists across a meadow all of this rests on grass, yet none of it shows up in the way Kashmir's economy is usually described. Milk, ghee, wool, meat and manure move through informal local markets every day of the year, and the entire chain begins with a resource nobody thinks to count. The clearest example of this hidden economy is the Gujjar and Bakarwal community, whose way of life is built entirely around the seasonal rhythm of pasture. Each summer, these pastoralist families walk their flocks from the plains of Jammu up into the high meadows of Kashmir a migration that can take over a month on foot, timed to the melting of snow and the opening up of grass at higher altitudes. Once they reach these high pastures, herds graze on the lush grasses of the Himalayan ridges at altitudes between 3,000 and 4,500 metres, close to the snowline. For a very large tribal population in Jammu and Kashmir, this is not a supplementary activity it is the entire economic base of the household, hidden from view for much of the year in remote dhoks and bahaks that most of the Valley never sees. And the output is substantial, even if uncounted. Gujjar families rearing cattle sell milk and dairy products such as ghee and cheese as their primary source of income, alongside wool and mutton. Multiply that across thousands of households scattered through forests and meadows across the Valley, and what emerges is a genuine rural industry one that has simply never been mapped, registered or valued the way an apple orchard is. Why It Stays Hidden Part of why this economy remains hidden is structural, not accidental. Unlike an orchard or a paddy field, the land grass grows on is rarely owned outright by the people who depend on it. Meadows, forest floor, roadside verges and riverbanks are commons used, but not possessed by any one household. And land that belongs to no one in particular tends to be improved by no one in particular either. Encroachment, unplanned tourism infrastructure, and the slow conversion of grazing land to other uses eat steadily into pasture area, with no single stakeholder positioned to stop it. There is also a record-keeping problem that keeps this economy hidden even from those meant to plan for it. Land records across Jammu and Kashmir, as in most of India, track cultivated area, orchard area and forest cover not pasture condition or fodder productivity. A decline that never shows up in an official number is very difficult to argue exists at all. So fodder scarcity does not announce itself as a headline statistic; it shows up quietly, as thinner cattle, falling milk yields, and herders selling off animals they can no longer feed. Climate change is now pulling this hidden crisis into the open, whether policy is ready or not. Pastoralist families have reported that natural resources, their only source of income, appear to be shrinking, with flocks having to make do with less grass each day. Erratic snowfall, early heatwaves and unpredictable rainfall are disrupting the very timing that transhumant pastoralism depends on. Researchers studying Gujjar and Bakarwal communities note that their climate-dependent lifestyle faces unprecedented challenges from shifting temperature and precipitation patterns, and argue that adaptive strategies are urgently needed to protect this way of life. When the grass fails, there is no crop insurance to fall back on; only a family with fewer animals than it had the year before. What Staying Hidden Costs The consequences of this invisibility are not abstract. Herding families across the Valley increasingly report reduced cattle numbers and declining fodder quality, forcing hard trade-offs between feeding animals and meeting other household needs. In some areas, traditional barter arrangements around grazing herders exchanging wool and ghee for access to land have already begun shifting toward cash payments, a sign that even this informal economy is being monetised, often to the disadvantage of those with the least bargaining power. There is an ecological cost hidden in here too. Healthy alpine meadows are not just fodder banks; they anchor soil on steep Himalayan slopes, regulate the water that eventually irrigates paddy fields downstream, and sustain the biodiversity that draws tourists to Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam in the first place. Degrade the grass, and the apple orchards, paddy fields and tourism economy downstream eventually feel it too. Kashmir's agricultural economy is far more interconnected than the neat line drawn between farmland and grazing land in official records suggests. Bringing It into the Light None of this calls for reinventing the wheel, only for noticing what has been there all along. Protecting common grazing land from encroachment, investing in improved and drought-tolerant fodder grass varieties, developing silvipasture models that combine trees and grass on degraded slopes, and most fundamentally, actually counting pasture area and condition in land-use surveys would go a long way toward bringing this hidden economy into policy view. So would extending to the dairy and wool economy the same institutional attention horticulture already receives: cooperatives, market linkages, veterinary support. Kashmir's rural economy has always run on more than what is harvested from a field. The grass on the hillside above a village is not empty land waiting for something else to happen to it; for a great many families, it already is the economy. It has simply been hidden from the story Kashmir tells about itself. (The author is Assistant Professor, University Centre for Research and Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab)
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Bhagwant Mann, BJP's Ravneet Bittu Back Parole For Beant Singh Murder Convict
Ravneet Singh Bittu -- grandson of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh for whose assassination Hawara was convicted, also chose to back the parole, making a distinction between justice for his grandfather and compassion for his elderly mother.
From the Silver Screen to the Podcast Studio: Rahul Dev Launches Titans of Punjab with 94.3 MY FM
Chandigarh [India], August 12: Known for his commanding screen presence and versatile performances across Bollywood, Punjabi cinema and digital platforms, acclaimed actor Rahul Dev is all set to embark on an exciting new chapter in his career. Having recently been busy filming the much-awaited Warning 3 and Warning 4 alongside Gippy Grewal in Punjab, Rahul now expands his creative journey beyond films by making his debut as a podcast host with Titans of Punjab, an original premium podcast by 94.3 MY FM Chandigarh, celebrating the extraordinary individuals who have shaped Punjab through business, healthcare, education, innovation, leadership and vision.
National Seminar on Sri Vaishnava Contributions in Tirupati From Aug 17
Twenty-five researchers and scholars from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka will participate and present their research papers.
'Spy' From Pak Arrested Near Bangladesh Border, Was Tracking Army Activity
Rana Rauf alias Wahab Alam, a resident of Faisalabad in Pakistan, was arrested in Habra in North 24 Parganas district late on Tuesday, they said.
From Nandi Hills to Kilimanjaro: 8-year-old Bluru boy scales the summit with brother, 11
Jailed Russian, 19, Faces Deportation From France Over Nazi Salute
A French national of Ukrainian origin, who appeared in court alongside the Russian man on Tuesday, was sentenced to six months in prison.
GMC staff to strike from Aug 18 over delay in recruitment rules
Srinagar, Aug 12:- The Jammu and Kashmir Governments prolonged delay in framing recruitment rules for non-gazetted staff of five new Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) has hampered the recruitment process and prompted employees to call for an indefinite strike from August 18. The non-gazetted employees of GMCs Baramulla, Anantnag, Rajouri, Doda and Kathua have announced the strike, demanding an end to the delay in framing recruitment rules, which they said has continued for nearly six years. The employees said the prolonged uncertainty has left them demoralised and deprived them of opportunities for promotions and career progression. They, however, maintained that the issue extends beyond their service conditions and has implications for the functioning of the healthcare system. GMC Baramulla, for instance, has expanded significantly since its establishment. Its MBBS intake has increased from the original 100 seats to 150, while the hospitals bed capacity has also grown. Several new departments and sections have been established and sophisticated medical equipment added. However, nearly half of the sanctioned posts are reportedly lying vacant in the five new GMCs, with employees saying the shortage is increasingly affecting patient care even as the institutions continue to expand their infrastructure and academic intake. At GMC Baramulla, 541 posts are sanctioned, of which nearly 50 per cent are reportedly vacant. Employees said the shortage is being felt directly on the hospital floor, where existing staff are often required to shoulder the workload of multiple posts. Where there should be three employees in a section, sometimes only one is managing the entire workload. It ultimately affects patient care. Patients have to wait, services can be delayed and the quality of attention that a patient should receive becomes difficult to maintain, an employee of GMC Baramulla said. Employees argued that expansion of a medical college cannot be limited to buildings, beds and machines. Every new service requires trained manpower to operate it. Without adequate staffing, even newly established sections and newly installed equipment cannot achieve their full potential, they said. In 2025, non-gazetted employees of GMC Baramulla staged protests over the delay, raising concerns about their career progression and the absence of a defined recruitment and promotion mechanism. Similar concerns were subsequently raised by employees of the other four new GMCs. In May 2026, employees of the five institutions also went on an indefinite strike over the issue. However, they said a permanent solution has yet to emerge. This is not merely a problem of non-gazetted employees. It is a problem concerning the entire healthcare system and unemployed youth, the employee said. The proposed strike from August 18 comes at a critical juncture, with employees demanding clarity over their service conditions while the government faces the larger challenge of ensuring adequate manpower in expanding medical institutions. Employees said that in August last year, the Health and Medical Education Department had placed draft recruitment rules for the new GMCs in the public domain, but no further progress was made towards their finalisation. According to the employees, more than 3,000 posts for the five new GMCs were created through a Cabinet decision and subsequently sanctioned vide Order No. 575-HME of 2017 dated October 23, 2017. They said an executive order for one-time recruitment was later issued by the J&K Health and Medical Education Department for referring these posts to the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) vide Order No. 133-JKHME-2018 dated February 19, 2018. The employees have urged the government to adopt recruitment rules on the pattern of GMC Srinagar and GMC Jammu to ensure career progression and promotional opportunities for staff working in the five new medical colleges.
Residents hit the streets after womans death, seek answers from municipal council
KMC finds deviation from plans in Abhisheks Shantiniketan building
Fertilizer made from local rocks could help feed hungry in Africa
Food insecurity is a major problem in many parts of the world, particularly Africa, where more than 300 million people regularly go hungry. Now, using the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan, researchers from Morocco have developed a way to produce fertilizer from local African rocks, which could make it easier for farmers to grow the crops needed to feed local residents.
Raj OBC population estimates differ by 9% from 2019 figure
Opposition Demands Report To Be Made Public
Punjab News | Patiala Pitbull Attack: Couple Mauled While Viewing House, Woman Critical
A terrifying Pitbull attack has been reported from Patiala, Punjab. A couple who had arrived with a property dealer to view a house in Ghuman Nagar-A were suddenly attacked by a Pitbull as they rang the doorbell.
Broadcasters to be barred from Eurovision song contest if state involved in
2nd phase of Census to begin in snow-bound areas of HP from Sept 1
FIFA president Gianni Infantino gets support from Malawi amid pressure
FIFA president Gianni Infantino gets support from Malawi amid pressure
Punjab Politics | Explained: Why Sukhbir Badal Is Reaching Out To Gen Z Ahead Of 2027 Polls
Punjab's political battlefield is expanding beyond traditional vote banks, with Gen Z emerging as an increasingly important constituency ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. The Congress is looking at younger faces, while the Shiromani Akali Dal is also trying to connect with young voters. Party president Sukhbir Singh Badal recently met protesting students in Bathinda and at Punjabi University in Patiala, signalling an attempt to reach out to a generation beyond the party's traditional support base. NDTV's Mohammed Ghazali brings you more on this.
Punjab Pharmacy Officers' Recruitment Halted By High Court Over Cheating Row
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the appointment process for the posts advertised by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, keeping the appointments on hold until the next hearing on September 17.
Retail darling Wendy's is surging on reports of a bid coming from activist investor Nelson Peltz
European Athletics Championships: day three from Birmingham
From 0-1 to 4-1: East Bengal's stunning comeback in ACL
East Bengal staged a stunning comeback from 0-1 down to beat Al Arabi SC 4-1 in extra time and seal their place in the AFC Champions League Two group
Man throws wife, 4-yr-old son from first floor of house in Etawah
Expired Food Items Seized From Karnataka Health Department Canteen
Officials inspected hotels and other food business establishments located on the premises of Vidhana Soudha, Legislators' Home and the MS Building here.
Nutraceuticals, get it right from the start
The Indian supplements market is anticipated to soar to nearly fifty-seven billion dollars by twenty thirty, driven by heightened consumer awareness and the prevalence of lifestyle diseases. Major consumer goods firms are rushing to acquire scientifically validated nutraceutical brands. The lenient regulations imposed by FSSAI have led to a surge in new brand entries. To guarantee safety, India requires a dedicated regulatory body alongside strict quality standards.
Ashish Yadav Proudly Brings Home Silver Medal from World Athletics Championship
New Delhi, August 12: India showcased an impressive performance at the World Athletics Under-20 Championship, securing a total of three medals, including two silvers and one bronze. Ashish Yadav, who earned the first medal for India in the javelin throw, expressed pride in winning a medal for his country, despite not achieving his personal best ... Read more Ashish Yadav Proudly Brings Home Silver Medal from World Athletics Championship
Chhattisgarh: 3-Day 'Bastar Tiranga Yatra' Begins from Ex-Maoist Hub Abujhmad
The yatra will cover three districts, Narayanpur, Dantewada, and Bijapur, in south Bastar: Reports
Punjab Kings Kick Off 5-Day Off-Season Camp in New Chandigarh Ahead of IPL 2027
New Delhi, August 12: The Punjab Kings, two-time runners-up in the Indian Premier League (IPL), have commenced a five-day off-season training camp at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. This initiative aims to enhance players individual skills ahead of the 2027 season of the tournament, which features ten teams. The camp, which began ... Read more Punjab Kings Kick Off 5-Day Off-Season Camp in New Chandigarh Ahead of IPL 2027
BMC to resume water supply to swimming pools in Mumbai from Aug 16
The civic-run swimming pools in Mumbai will reopen to citizens from Sunday, August 16, during their morning and evening sessions, the BMC said on Wednesday
CRPF Personnel Rescues Dog From Floodwaters
A CRPF personnel rescues a dog stranded in a swollen water body amid flood-like conditions. The heartwarming rescue highlights a moment of compassion as the personnel steps in to bring the stranded dog to safety.
SIR extension helps 20k voters clear names from ASDDO list
Chandrasekaran steps down from Tata Sons after third-term bid stalls
The decision came eight days before the Tata Sons annual general meeting, scheduled for 18 August, and caught Noel Tata and most of the Tata Trusts trustees off guard, two executives aware of the development said.
Jammu Kashmir Govt Dismisses Wildlife Department Watcher From Service
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has dismissed a Watcher (MTS) of the Department of Wildlife Protection from service under Article 311(2) of the Constitution of India, following a departmental inquiry into his alleged involvement in two narcotics-related cases. According to a government order, the employee, identified as Vinod Kumar Raina, a resident of Kandikhas, []
Amidst tussle, NCSC panel to probe all of Centres de-reservation proposals from last three years
The NCSC and the Centre have been clashing over the issue of de-reserving government posts for the last two years with the commission saying that de-reservation proposals are often incomplete and do not reveal alternate efforts made to fill the reserved posts
