With Jalandhar and Mandi Gobindgarh recording an AQI of 336, Punjab’s pollution levels rise across…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel at the CoBRA Operations Base at…
A cancer diagnosis can turn a family’s life upside down. Along with the emotional strain,…
From the glow of earthen diyas to the sacred chants of Lakshmi Puja, Diwali is…
Festivals may have found new ways to reach people in the digital age, but some…
As winter settles over Punjab, the charm of Kashmiri shawls returns to wardrobes, marketplaces and…
The International Lavi Fair 2026 will be held in Rampur, Himachal Pradesh, from November 11…
The lights have dimmed, the music has faded, the last guests have left and the…
By Bharat Sharma Shri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport, Amritsar, will begin a live trial of the DigiYatra facility for Indian international passengers holding e-chip-enabled passports from November 1, 2026. Through this facility, passengers will be able to enter the terminal building using a facial recognition technology-based system, making the entry process smoother, easier […]
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The six-lane Ambala-Chandigarh Greenfield Highway is expected to become operational on January 1, potentially reducing travel time by 40 to 50 minutes for commuters travelling towards Mohali, Chandigarh and neighbouring states. The first phase of the project will connect Ambala with IT City Chowk in Mohali. Preparations are underway to facilitate the start of traffic […]
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The Blackline Drift Experience, presented by ENICILION with Motul as title sponsor, took place in Chandigarh on November 1, 2026, bringing together drifting, performance cars, and motorsport enthusiasts. The event will focus on live drift action, precision driving and modified vehicles. Promotional material highlights speed, horsepower and tyre smoke as key attractions. The organiser’s event […]
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By Manya Bhasin Some stars shine on screen, while a few turn their very presence into cinematic history. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan belongs to the latter league. From winning the Miss World crown in 1994 to captivating audiences with memorable performances, the Bollywood icon has built a legacy that goes far beyond beauty, glamour and red-carpet […]
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Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday said the CII Chandigarh Fair provided small businesses an opportunity to showcase their products, reach wider audiences and grow, while helping consumers choose quality products suited to their needs. Speaking exclusively to The North News at Parade Ground, Sector 17, Kataria said such events benefited […]
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“Mavan te dheeyan ral baithiyan ni maaye, phulkari de dhageyan vich supne sajaye.” (Mothers and daughters sit together, weaving dreams into the threads of a Phulkari.) There was a time when flowers did not merely bloom in the fields of Punjab. They blossomed on chaddars, travelled with brides to their new homes, rested on […]
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Zee TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2026 will pay tribute to legendary composers Sachin Dev Burman (S. D. Burman) and Rahul Dev Burman (R. D. Burman) through performances of their iconic Hindi film songs in upcoming episodes. Contestants and judges will revisit the duo’s musical legacy through melodies that have remained popular across generations. […]
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The Chandigarh Administration has restricted Diwali firecracker use to a two-hour window, 8 pm to 10 pm, and permitted only certified green crackers this year. The order also bans traditional firecracker strings, known as laris, and prohibits online sales through e-commerce platforms, including Amazon and Flipkart. According to the order issued by the UT Administration, […]
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Gurdwara Sri Dukh Niwaran Sahib in Patiala, associated with the visit of the ninth Sikh Guru Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, attracts thousands of devotees daily. The shrine holds special religious significance, with many devotees visiting on Panchami. Giani Pranam Singh, the gurdwara’s head granthi, said Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib spent 17 days in Bahadurgarh […]
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