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Mega PTMs held in 19k Punjab govt schools

Chandigarh, May 31 -- In celebration of its rise to the top in the national education rankings, the Punjab government held simultaneous Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) across over 19,000 governmen... Read More


Thar driver booked for assaulting ASI on duty in Barnala

Barnala, May 31 -- Police have booked a Barnala resident for assaulting an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) after ramming his Mahindra Thar into a police vehicle near Handiaya Chowk in the city. The vict... Read More


Digital access surges for Haryana women

Rohtak, May 31 -- Even as Haryana's women are far more connected, financially aware, and socially empowered than they were a few years ago, many deep-rooted social challenges, such as child marriage, ... Read More


Conduct forensic audit of PPAs signed in last 10 yrs: Sampat

Chandigarh, May 31 -- Former Haryana finance minister Sampat Singh on Saturday demanded a forensic audit of all power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed by the Haryana power utilities in the last 10 ye... Read More


Rain, winds bring relief, temp dips by up to 10degC in Punjab, Haryana

Amritsar/Bathinda, May 31 -- A sudden change in weather onSaturday morning brought relief to Punjab and Haryana, breaking a heatwave that had been sweeping the states. Dust storms and high-velocity wi... Read More


Rising obesity among women

India, May 31 -- Another biggest concern flagged by the survey is the sharp rise in obesity and diabetes. Among women, the proportion who are overweight or obese increased from 33.1% in 2019-21 to 37.... Read More


On World Milk Day, Karnal institute to celebrate women farmers' role in India's dairy sector

Karnal, May 31 -- The Karnal-based ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) will celebrate World Milk Day on June 1 at the milk parlour under the global theme "celebrating women farmers". The pro... Read More


Akal Takht to decide on next move after Panthic meet today

Amritsar, May 31 -- As the timeframe given by the Akal Takht to the Punjab government to remove "objectionable" clauses from the newly enacted Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act 2... Read More


Rajouri anti-terror op: Forces open heavy fire, tighten cordon

JAMMU, May 31 -- Security forces on Saturday tightened the cordon and opened heavy fire on suspected hideouts in the Dori Mal forest area near Gambhi Mughlan in Rajouri district for the eighth consecu... Read More


8 feared dead as vehicle plunges into gorge near Sach Pass in Chamba

Shimla, May 31 -- Eight persons are feared dead after the Innova they were travelling in reportedly plunged into a gorge on the Bairgarh-Sach Pass-Killar road in Churah subdivision of Chamba district ... Read More