CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad on Thursday sharply criticised Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for claiming that the Union Government had denied Metro rail projects to Coimbatore and Madurai out of “vindictive revenge”. Prasad said the Chief Minister was spreading “baseless and venomous lies” instead of acknowledging the state’s own procedural lapses. Calling Stalin’s … Read more

JAMMU: In a significant crackdown under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday attached the property of an alleged drug peddler in the Narwal area of Jammu city. The action forms part of the department’s ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region. According to an official … Read more

AMRITSAR: The third day of the 10th Amritsar Literature and Book Fair at Khalsa College opened with a seminar organised by the Punjab Language Department on the theme “Language and Literature in the Modern Era: Challenges and Opportunities.” College Principal Dr. Atam Singh Randhawa and Punjabi Department Head Dr. Parminder Singh welcomed distinguished guests with … Read more

PHAGWARA: Celebrated Punjabi Sufi singer Satinder Sartaaj captivated thousands during the Jalandhar edition of his highly anticipated ‘Heritage Tour India’, held at Lovely Professional University (LPU) on Sunday evening. The campus came alive with electrifying energy as students and music enthusiasts swayed to his soulful renditions of popular tracks like Sai, Udariaan, and Masoomiat. The … Read more

The British High Commission, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Work at Panjab University, organised a photo exhibition on Monday under the ‘Visa Fraud Ton Bacho’ awareness campaign at the Students’ Centre, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The initiative aims to educate students and young people about the growing risks associated with visa scams. The exhibition … Read more

NEW DELHI: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress president D.K. Shivakumar on Monday firmly dismissed swirling speculation about a possible cabinet reshuffle, stating that no such plan is under consideration. Despite his remarks, party insiders suggest that the issue could deepen internal tensions, particularly as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is reportedly in favour of reconfiguring … Read more

Kolkata: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating multi-crore financial irregularities at Kolkata’s state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, has initiated the process to record the statement of former principal Dr. Sandip Ghosh. Ghosh, who has been at the centre of controversy, is currently in judicial custody in connection with the case. The ED … Read more

Patna: With the NDA securing a sweeping mandate in the Bihar Assembly elections, the formal process of forming the new government is now underway. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday chaired a Cabinet meeting in which the proposal to dissolve the 17th Bihar Assembly was approved. The meeting, held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, was … Read more

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Board of Directors of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to examine and decide the appeal of the Chief Engineer of Ropar Thermal Plant within two months, issuing a detailed and reasoned order. The court also clarified that since the suspension was ordered by … Read more

LUDHIANA: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, hosted a stakeholder meeting on Crop Residue Management (CRM), chaired by Vice Chancellor Dr. J.P.S. Gill. The chief guest, Dr. M.L. Jat, Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Secretary, DARE, Government of India, highlighted the encouraging response of farmers toward … Read more