India

Playground condition unchanged despite Government transitions

24 Oct 2024 02:17 AM IST

A playground was built in Dhakoli area by the government with the objective of promoting sports and improving the talents of the youth. Lakhs of rupees have been spent by the Municipal Council in building this playground but now due to negligence, the condition of the playground is deteriorating day

Panchkula residents confused over stray dog bite committee

24 Oct 2024 02:15 AM IST

A day after the Citizen Welfare Association came forward to request the Panchkula authorities to form a committee to oversee compensation for stray dog bite victims and public safety, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Yash Garg informed that a committee, in fact, has been made and was active since July 26. This

Scammers dupe over Rs. 80 lakhs in Panchkula

24 Oct 2024 02:12 AM IST

Over the past two days, Panchkula was witnessed two cyber frauds worth over Rs. 80 lakhs via fake impersonation. All of this came to light when FIRs under various sections was registered at the Cyber Crime Branch, here. According to information, the police said that the first complainant, identified as,

Drugs worth Rs. 1.25 lakh recovered from two locations across Panchkula district

24 Oct 2024 02:10 AM IST

Panchkula police recover drugs worth Rs. 1.25 lakh from two locations of the district. According to information, the police received tip offs for two offenders, who were identified as, Shivam alias Vishal and Anil Kumar alias Pintu,were on their way to supply heroin to their client but were timely caught.

Gagangir struggles to cope after fatal attack on workers

24 Oct 2024 02:07 AM IST

An uneasy calm has settled over Gagangir, a picturesque hamlet nestled among mountains and dense forests along the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, following a deadly attack that claimed the lives of seven employees of an infrastructure company, including a local doctor. The attack occurred at the campsite of workers engaged in

High Court issues new directives to improve case management in district courts

24 Oct 2024 02:05 AM IST

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has issued a new circular aimed at streamlining case management across district courts. The directives, which build upon earlier guidelines from December 2023 and September 2024, focus on reducing case backlogs and improving court efficiency. As part of these new measures,

Reconciliation key to prevent terror attacks in J&K: Mehbooba Mufti

24 Oct 2024 02:03 AM IST

Days after the tragic Ganderbal terror attack, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday called for reconciliation between India and Pakistan, stressing that Jammu and Kashmir is suffering due to the prolonged hostility between the two nations. She emphasized that dialogue is the only path to prevent such incidents in the

Search operation launched in Baramulla amid suspected militant activity

24 Oct 2024 02:01 AM IST

Security forces launched a search operation in the Wanigam area of Pattan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday morning, following reports of suspected militant activity in the region. Acting on intelligence inputs, a joint team of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police cordoned off the area, establishing

J&K ranks third nationally in PM Vishwakarma training; two districts among top 10

24 Oct 2024 01:56 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir has achieved an impressive third-place ranking in the PM Vishwakarma training program, surpassing many larger states. Notably, two districts — Budgam from the Kashmir Division and Jammu from the Jammu Division — have made it to the top 10 districts in the country. The Micro, Small &

Dgp Gaurav Yadav flags-off 14 pcr vans, vows to make ludhiana safest city

24 Oct 2024 01:48 AM IST

As part of the ongoing ground-zero tours to engage with various sections of the society to take firsthand feedback, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday held a tête-à-tête session with the industrialists in Ludhiana for exchange of views and obtaining suggestions on public safety improvements. “Ludhiana

Punjab’s msmes poised for a remarkable future: cm mann

24 Oct 2024 01:44 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that Indian economy thrives on MSMEs which symbolise the deeply rooted spirit of enterprise. “MSMEs symbolise the deeply rooted spirit of enterprise, on which the Indian economy thrives, and they have evolved into strong powerhouses over the years”, said Mann during the Workshop on

Punjab brings qr code system to combat spurious seeds

24 Oct 2024 01:28 AM IST

In an innovative initiative aimed at providing quality seeds to farmers, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Wednesday launched a QR Code system, which will help in eliminating the market for spurious seeds and ensuring the integrity of the seed supply chain. This move will help