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Rain takes a toll on Kullu

India, Aug. 29 -- The flood threat abated in Kashmir after weather improved and water levels in Jhelum river started to recede on Thursday but the authorities said that next two weeks were crucial owi... Read More


India, Canada Name New High Commissioners as ties improve

New Delhi/Toronto, Aug. 29 -- India and Canada on Thursday named senior diplomats Dinesh K Patnaik and Christopher Cooter as their respective high commissioners in each other's capitals, filling posit... Read More


19 relief camps established in Ferozepur, Fazilka: Officials

Ferozepur, Aug. 29 -- As surging waters of the Sutlej continue to inundate large swathes, the Indian Army has ramped up its rescue and relief efforts in Ferozepur - one of the worst-affected districts... Read More


Ghaggar river flowing below danger mark

Sangrur, Aug. 29 -- With the Ghaggar river's water level recorded at 744.3 feet-four feet below the danger mark of 748 feet-Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday assured that the si... Read More


Ranjit Sagar Dam water level drops

Chandigarh, Aug. 29 -- The Ranjit Sagar Dam, built on the Ravi, experienced a drop in water level by 1.25 metres, settling at 525.65 metres on Thursday, offering a brief respite amid widespread floodi... Read More


Army steps up rescue ops as 835 villages remain flooded

Jalandhar/Kapurthala, Aug. 29 -- Punjab is grappling with one of its worst flood crises in recent years as incessant monsoon rains have caused rivers to swell, inundating 835 villages across the state... Read More


Rail traffic disrupted, 38 trains cancelled

Ferozepur, Aug. 29 -- Rail traffic between Kathua in Jammu & Kashmir and Madhopur in Punjab has been suspended due to heavy rainfall and flooding, causing widespread disruption in train services acros... Read More


7kg heroin, drone seized by BSF in Ferozepur, Fazilka

Ferozepur, Aug. 29 -- Border Security Force in a joint operation with Punjab Police on Thursday recovered a drone with over 6 kilograms of heroin in Ferozepur besides over one kg heroin in two separat... Read More


For loveof the game and the nation

India, Aug. 29 -- Salima Tete ( Captain of Indian women's hockey team) 'When Jana Gana Mana plays before a match it is like fuel-it reminds me why we fight so hard' Lovlina Borgohain (Olympic medal wi... Read More


Pandit Chaurasia responds to Taslima: No one forced me

India, Aug. 29 -- I n sports, fans often speculate when athletes should retire. Now, the same question is being asked of classical artistes and their stage life. At Delhi's Kamani Auditorium, during t... Read More