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SYL deadlock: Officer-level meets to fast-track resolution

Chandigarh, Jan. 28 -- Pressing for a mutually agreed resolution to the long-pending Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute, the chief ministers of Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday entrusted their offici... Read More


In freezing wilderness, a loyal dog keeps 4-day vigil over teen's body

Dharamshala, Jan. 28 -- In a heart-wrenching end to a four-day search operation, rescue teams recovered the bodies of two cousins who went missing during a snowstorm in the Bharmaur region of Himachal... Read More


Wedding at protected Sangrur 'baradari' triggers row

Sangrur, Jan. 28 -- The hosting of a 'wedding' function at the protected Banasar Bagh Baradari in Sangrur has triggered a row, with locals and experts seeking a thorough probe. The 19th century site i... Read More


Punjab being 'unjustly denied' its rights, will fight back, says Mann

Hoshiarpur, Jan. 28 -- Reaffirming his government's resolve to protect Punjab's interests, chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday hit out at the Union government for its "step-motherly" treatment and ... Read More


Forest guard, aide held for taking bribe

Jalandhar, Jan. 28 -- The vigilance bureau (VB) apprehended a forest guard and his associate red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs.20,000 on Tuesday. The accused have been identified as Kuldeep Sin... Read More


Four of family arrested with 1.5kg heroin, two pistols

AMRITSAR, Jan. 28 -- The Amritsar police busted a cross-border narco-arms smuggling module with the arrest of four operatives and recovered 1.5 kg of heroin and Rs.1.98 lakh drug money from their poss... Read More


Teething troubles hit health insurance scheme enrolment

Patiala, Jan. 28 -- The registration process under the newly launched health insurance scheme - Mukhya Mantri Sehat Yojana - has run into teething troubles across Punjab, with village-level entreprene... Read More


Why urban-centric Tree Act won't save Punjab

India, Jan. 28 -- For decades, we have discussed Punjab's water crisis as if it were a temporary hurdle. However, the reality beneath our feet is far more terminal. We have entered an era of water ban... Read More


Snow, rain lash Himachal; more coming, says MeT

Dharamshala, Jan. 28 -- An active western disturbance (WD) brought fresh rain and snowfall to Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, bringing cheer to locals and tourists even as it disrupted road connectivity ... Read More


Sukhu seeks grant for Kangra airport, increased flight frequency

Shimla, Jan. 28 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday met Union ministers in New Delhi to highlight key infrastructural challenges being faced by the state and sought the Centre's assist... Read More