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February to be wetter and warmer, says IMD
In their analysis of January, the IMD declared it the fourth coldest and ninth driest month since 1901.
Maharashtra Oppn alliance confirms tie-up on 34 of 48 LS seats
The allocation of the 34 Lok Sabha seats out of the total 48 seats in Maharashtra was resolved during two meetings held in Mumbai.
Time to wage war against feudal system that oppresses poor, tribal, Dalit
The JMM leader was arrested on Wednesday night in a money laundering case after he resigned as the Jharkhand chief minister.
Mamata blames CPI(M) for bitter relations between TMC, Congress
"I offered the Congress two seats in Bengal but they wanted more and the BJP would have been benefited. The TMC is the only party which can defeat the CPI(M), BJP and Congress alone in Bengal,” she said.
After Hijab row, Rajasthan Education Minister to enforce dress code
The demand for a dress code in schools received support from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, which emphasized the importance of discipline and equality among students.
Changing weather patterns influence behaviour of Uttarakhand migratory birds
DEHRADUN: The effects of global warming on weather patterns are becoming increasingly apparent in both human and avian populations. Changes in climate has also exerted a significant influence on the migratory habits of birds. This could…
Punjab minister Aman Arora’s conviction stayed, next date of hearing on March 1
SANGRUR: Sessions Judge, Sangrur, RS Rai_, today stayed the conviction of Cabinet Minister Aman Arora in a criminal case. Besides, the Sessions Judge also fixed March 1 as next date of hearing for arguments on the main appeal.
Yogesh…
Tax collection a booster for Punjab, rising debt a concern
CHANDIGARH: Even as higher Goods and Services Tax and Excise duty collections have given a fillip to the state’s revenue receipts in the first three quarters of the fiscal, the burgeoning debt is a cause for concern.
The just-released…
Will revive 12 MC panels, says new Chandigarh Mayor Manoj Sonkar
CHANDIGARH: On his first day in office, newly elected Mayor Manoj Sonkar said today that he would revive nine special sub-committees and three statutory committees of the Municipal Corporation that could not be formed during the term of the…
Modi govt rebuilt J&K, ended era of terrorism: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the Narendra Modi government had rebuilt Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), ending an era of terrorism and violence and given wings to development by rolling out massive…
Rs 34,490 crore credit scheme to boost agriculture, allied sectors: Himachal CM
SHIMLA: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today said that on the basis of the available resources and banking structure in the state, a credit potential scheme of Rs 34,490 crore has been prepared to give a boost to agriculture and…
Over 300 shanties razed after plaint of illegal sale of drugs
GURUGRAM: A joint team of the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HUDA) and Police Department demolished over 300 shanties established in a 4 acre land in Sector 56 here over a complaint regarding the sale of illegal drugs in the slums here.…
Only 15 lakh voters registered for SGPC election till Jan 30
Make efforts to enrol maximum electors till February 29: CM Mann
Mata Vaishnodevi shrine atop Trikuta hills in J-K receives snoW
Apart from Vaishnodevi, the mountains of Kishtwar, Doda, Reasi, Ramban, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch, including the Mughal Road, experience snow
Many firsts to Chandigarh mayoral polls marred by ‘rigging’
CHANDIGARH: There were many firsts to the mayoral polls today that turned out to be a major setback to the AAP-Congress alliance under the INDIA bloc that was hoping to set the tone for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections with its seemingly…
CM ignoring dedicated party workers, says PCC president
SHIMLA: Accusing Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of ignoring dedicated party workers, Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Pratibha Singh today said these workers had not been accommodated in the government despite her…
Can revoke bail after addition of more severe offences to charges
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has declared that individuals who have already been granted bail can be arrested and committed to custody if more severe and serious offences are subsequently added to the charges. The assertion…
Amritsar: Village defence committees assist BSF monitor drug and gun smuggling
Amritsar: Village defence committees (VDCs) have been deputed in a 15 km rural belt in Amritsar bordering Pakistan to assist the Border Security Force (BSF), the Punjab Police and other security agencies in strengthening border security and…
BJP can go to any extent to stay in power, say AAP, Congress
Chandigarh: The defeat of the AAP-Congress joint mayoral candidate in Chandigarh today left the two alliance partners of INDIA fuming against the BJP, which managed to win the poll after eight votes were declared invalid.
Though the two…
Eyeing Kashmir Valley seats, BJP opens poll offices across all Lok Sabha constituencies
SRINAGAR: Eying all the parliamentary seats in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP has established poll offices across all constituencies in the Union Territory, while also announcing the launch of party’s election campaign.
The party leaders…