Two young men lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district after the car they were travelling in plunged into a deep gorge along the Banikhet–Chamba National Highway, officials said. The accident occurred on Monday when the vehicle reportedly veered off the road and fell nearly 700 feet into a...
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MC Cracks Down on Dairies in Rohtak; ₹46,000 Fine Imposed, 15 Units Served Sealing Notices
The Municipal Corporation (MC) Rohtak has launched a major drive against illegal and non-compliant dairies operating within city limits. As part of the enforcement campaign, authorities imposed fines totaling ₹46,000 on several dairy owners and issued sealing notices to 15 dairy units found violating municipal regulations. The action was taken following numerous complaints from residents...
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Amritsar: School Education Official Visits Camp at Meritorious School, Students Receive Special Summer Coaching for Competitive Exams
A senior official from the School Education Department visited a special summer coaching camp at a Meritorious School in Amritsar, where government school students are receiving intensive training for various competitive examinations. The initiative is aimed at helping talented students strengthen their academic foundations and improve their chances of securing admission to prestigious institutions and...
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Three Minors Damage Faridkot Government School for Reels, Loss Estimated at Rs 10 Lakh
A government school in Punjab’s Faridkot district has suffered extensive damage after three minors allegedly vandalised the premises while filming social media reels, causing losses estimated at nearly Rs 10 lakh. The incident has sparked concern among educators, parents, and local authorities over the growing influence of reckless online trends among young people. According to...
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NCR to get 4 new ‘Namo’ cities; states vie for Rs 5,000 crore development fund
In a major push towards planned urbanisation and regional development, the National Capital Region (NCR) is set to get four new greenfield cities, which will be known as ‘Namo Cities’. The announcement was made after a meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) chaired by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal....
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Manali: Chandigarh Tourist Penalised ₹20,000 After Viral Video Exposes Restricted-Area Violation
A tourist from Chandigarh has been fined ₹20,000 in Manali after allegedly driving a vehicle into a restricted area, with authorities initiating action after a video of the incident went viral on social media. According to officials, the incident occurred in a prohibited zone near a sensitive tourist location in the Manali region, where vehicular...
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Amritsar’s Varpal Village, Home to 45 Gurdwaras, Emerges as a Nursery of Bravehearts
Nestled in the heart of Punjab’s Amritsar district, Varpal village stands as a remarkable symbol of faith, patriotism, and sacrifice. Known for its approximately 45 gurdwaras and a long-standing tradition of military service, the village has earned recognition as a “nursery of bravehearts,” producing generations of soldiers who have served the nation with distinction. The...
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Haryana: 28 Policemen Honoured for Rescuing Kidnapped Boy Within 11 Hours
In a remarkable display of efficiency and teamwork, the Haryana Police have honoured 28 police personnel for successfully rescuing a kidnapped boy within just 11 hours of his abduction. The swift operation was carried out by multiple police teams, whose coordinated efforts ensured the child’s safe recovery and the arrest of the accused. According to...
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NIA Arrests Suspect in Shambhu Dedicated Freight Corridor Railway Track Explosion Case
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a suspect in connection with the explosion that occurred on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) railway track in the Shambhu area, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the incident. The accused, identified as Gurjinder Singh, alias Baba Beant, was produced before a special NIA court...
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini to inaugurate horticulture centre of excellence in Badli today
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is set to inaugurate the newly established Floriculture and Seed Production Centre of Excellence at Munimpur village in Badli constituency, Jhajjar district, on June 17. The centre has been developed as part of the state’s efforts to modernise agriculture and promote horticulture-based farming among growers. According to officials, the...