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…
The expert committee constituted by Sri Akal Takht Sahib to examine the Punjab Government’s Jagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, has demanded a complete stay on its implementation before proceeding with further discussions with the state government. The decision was taken during a meeting of the committee held at Sri Anandpur […]
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Diwali has always been my favourite festival. Not just for the lights, sweets or getting dressed up, but because, for me, it has always meant going home. There is a saying, “Home is where the heart is”, and I think that is what makes Diwali so special to me. No matter how busy life gets […]
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Body positivity is not just about accepting one’s appearance; it is also about confronting years of conditioning, criticism and comparisons that shape how people perceive themselves. Actors Soha Ali Khan, Anjali Anand and Dolly Singh delve into these issues in a special episode of All About Her, hosted by Soha Ali Khan. The conversation explores […]
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Amritsar Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 2 pistols and more than 2 kg of heroin in separate operations against illegal arms and drug trafficking in areas near the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar. Gharinda police registered a case against 3 people for allegedly possessing illegal firearms. The Police arrested two of the accused […]
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Chandigarh, November 7 Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon has urged people across the state to light a lamp in memory of young lives lost to drug addiction this Diwali, calling for a collective effort to make Punjab drug-free. Extending greetings on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, Dhillon on Saturday said the festivals symbolise the […]
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Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Saturday accused the Congress government of taking political credit for the Supreme Court’s decision on the state’s share of electricity from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). He said the outcome was the result of nearly three decades of efforts by successive governments […]
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Diwali celebrations often bring an increase in firecracker-related injuries, particularly those affecting the eyes, prompting eye care specialists to highlight precautions against potential vision damage. Firecracker injuries can cause corneal abrasions, lacerations, intraocular foreign bodies and globe rupture, potentially resulting in moderate to severe vision loss, according to the advisory issued in the public interest […]
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Punjab’s ambitions to become a major destination for international hockey received a boost as India beat Japan 4-1 in the final of the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 on November 5. The tournament, attended by former Indian World Cup winners, Olympians and international hockey stars, also brought international attention to two of Punjab’s historic […]
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Every Diwali, as dusk settles in and the world begins to glow with a thousand little flames, something beautiful unfolds. Earthen lamps find their place on doorsteps, balconies, windowsills and courtyards. A cotton wick dips into oil, a match is struck, and a tiny flame comes alive. It is a simple ritual, repeated across generations, […]
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