Government Pushes Water-Saving Farming Technique The Punjab government has intensified efforts to expand Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) cultivation across the state, setting a target of bringing nearly five lakh acres under the water-saving farming method during the current paddy season. The initiative is part of the state’s broader strategy to conserve groundwater and promote...
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Farm Fire Cases Continue Rising in Punjab
Thousands of Farm Fire Incidents Reported Punjab continues to witness a rise in farm fire cases as authorities struggle to control stubble burning across several districts of the state. According to satellite-based monitoring data, several thousand farm fire incidents have been recorded during the harvesting season, raising concerns over air pollution and environmental damage. Districts...
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Voting Begins for First Phase of Himachal Panchayat Elections
Polling for the first phase of Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) elections began across Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, marking an important democratic exercise in the state’s rural regions. Voting started at 7 am in 1,293 gram panchayats, with voters arriving at polling booths early in the morning despite heatwave conditions in several districts. According to the...
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Police bust major cyber fraud network
Large-Scale Operation Conducted Across Punjab Punjab Police has busted a major cyber fraud network operating across several districts of Punjab in a significant crackdown on online financial crimes. The operation was carried out after weeks of surveillance and intelligence gathering by the state cyber crime unit. According to police officials, raids were conducted at multiple...
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Punjab civic body elections underway
Polling for Punjab’s civic body elections began on Tuesday across 103 urban local bodies, making it one of the state’s biggest local governance exercises in recent years. The elections are being conducted for eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils, and 20 nagar panchayats across the state. According to the Punjab State Election Commission, a total...
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US Immigration Visa Crisis 2026: What Students and Workers Need to Know
The United States is facing growing concerns over its immigration and visa system in 2026, creating uncertainty for international students, skilled workers, and companies that depend on foreign talent. Recent policy changes and stricter immigration rules have created anxiety among thousands of migrants, especially Indians working or studying in the U.S. For decades, the United...
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Latest Ebola Outbreak Raises Global Health Concerns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda. The outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which currently has no approved vaccine or specific treatment available. According to recent WHO updates, both...
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Intense Heatwave Conditions Continue Across Several Parts of India
Several parts of India are experiencing intense heatwave conditions, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing heatwave alerts across North, Central, and Western regions of the country. According to IMD updates, day temperatures in some areas are nearing 45°C, with isolated pockets reporting even higher readings. The weather department has warned that hot and dry...
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Fuel Prices Rise Again Across India Amid Global Oil Pressure
Fuel prices across India have been increased once again today, marking the third hike within the month, as global crude oil prices remain elevated due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), petrol prices have been increased by approximately ₹0.87 per litre, while diesel prices have gone up...