Punjab Gurdaspur MP Sunny Deol’s missing posters have appeared in Punjab’s Pathankot which have been put up by the locals saying they have not seen the actor-turned-politician for many days. ‘Gumshuda ki Talaash’ (missing) MP Sunny Deol’s posters have surfaced at the railway station and parks in Pathankot. Deol had contested against Congress’ Sunil Jakhar and AAP’s Peter Masih in […]
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Happy Lohri 2020: Origin and Significance of the harvest festival
New Delhi Lohri, the harvest festival of north India, will be celebrated on January 14 this year. Lohri is also known as Lohadi or Lal Loi. The joyous festival that celebrates the new harvest and marks the end of the winter season, is celebrated with bonfires and dance. Usually the family of the newly-weds or the family in which […]
Rechristening ‘Manimajra’ triggers row
Chandigarh Chandigarh, which is known as one of the best experiments in urban planning and modern architecture in the twentieth century in India, came into existence in 1966. For more than a half century, Chandigarh, which is divided into various sectors, has lived without “Sector 13”. However, the number 13, which is considered unlucky in […]
Heavy rain with lightning strikes and hailstorm likely in Tricity today
Chandigarh The neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana are likely to see three back to back rainy episodes during the coming week. One such episode has already commenced owing to the fresh Western Disturbance over the Western Himalayas, extending its impact even up to the northern plains. During the last 24 hours, scattered rains have been recorded […]
Malaysia Masters: Kento Momoto beats Axelsen to lift 2020 title
Kuala Lumpur World number one Kento Momota won the Malaysia Masters after easily defeating Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen 24-22, 21-11 on Sunday. The victory in Malaysia lends credence to Momota’s drive to win the gold in July’s Tokyo Olympics. The reigning world champion told reporters that he eyes more success in 2020. Momota currently the best player on […]
Railway losses ₹84 crores in anti-CAA, NRC protests in WB
New Delhi The Railways claimed to have suffered losses of properties worth ₹84 crore in violence related to protests against CAA and NRC in West Bengal from December 13 to 15, according to reports filed by it before the Calcutta High Court. The Eastern Railway said in an affidavit before a division bench comprising Chief Justice TBN Radhakrishnan and […]
SC stays Cyrus Mistry’s reinstatement as Tata Group executive chairman
New Delhi The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the NCLAT order restoring Cyrus Mistry as executive chairman of the Tata Group, observing that there were “lacunae” in the orders passed by the Tribunal. A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant said the National Company Law Appellate […]
Rain forecast as mercury dips further in Punjab
Punjab Cold wave conditions continued in the plains of Punjab and Haryana with dense fog engulfing several places, especially along the highways and the minimum temperatures dipping one to six degrees below normal in most places. The department has forecast rain from January 13. Punjab’s Adampur recorded a low of 2.1 degrees Celsius on Saturday, […]
Haryana To Have More Women Cops: Manohar Lal Khattar
Haryana Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday said the percentage of women in the state police force will be increased to 15 per cent in the next five years. Speaking on the second day of the conference on the “Safety of Women and Children” in Panchkula, the chief minister said was commendable that […]
Over 800 snowbound roads remain blocked in Himachal
Shimla. While over 800 roads in various parts of Himachal Pradesh including a majority in Shimla zone remain blocked following heavy snowfall on Wednesday, the meteorological department has issued a fresh orange warning of heavy rain and snowfall on January 13 and 16. Many parts of the state including Kufri and Manali continued to reel […]