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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


CRPF jawan among 4 dead in Udhampur road mishap

Jammu, Jan. 28 -- Four people, including a CRPF jawan, were killed when a bus hit a stationary load carrier and a motorcycle in Udhampur district, said officials on Tuesday. The deceased have been ide... Read More


Fresh snow brings Kashmir to a standstill

Srinagar, Jan. 28 -- Fresh snowfall disrupted life in the Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar city, on Tuesday with all flights cancelled at Srinagar airport and many major roads, including the Srinaga... Read More


Road link snapped: Special train ferries passengers between Katra and Srinagar

Jammu, Jan. 28 -- Amid closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway (NH-44) on Tuesday, the Northern Railways ran a special reserved train between Katra and Srinagar for the convenience of people, s... Read More


Two migrant workers rescued from Dhundhi near Atal Tunnel

Shimla, Jan. 28 -- Police rescued two migrant workers stranded in Dhundhi near the Atal Tunnel after the road was closed following heavy snowfall on Tuesday morning. Those rescued are identified as Ra... Read More


VB files chargesheetagainst Majithia aide

Mohali, Jan. 28 -- The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Tuesday filed a chargesheet in a Mohali court against liquor contractor Harpreet Singh Gulati, a close aide of Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former P... Read More