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Indiana Law Cancels CDL Licenses, Punjabi Drivers Affected

Indiana Cancels Thousands of CDL Licenses, Punjabi Truck Drivers Face Job Crisis

A major policy decision from the US state of Indiana has created concern among Punjabi truck drivers working abroad, after thousands of commercial driving licenses were suddenly cancelled under a newly implemented law. According to reports, the Indiana government enforced House Enrolled Act 1200, introducing strict action against holders of non-resident Commercial Driving Licenses (CDL). […]

Rain and Thunderstorm Alert for Punjab, Chandigarh

Rain, Hailstorm and Thunderstorm Alert Issued for Punjab & Chandigarh Amid Changing Weather

Weather conditions have changed significantly across Punjab and Chandigarh, bringing rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms to several regions. Rain has been reported in parts of Mohali, Pathankot, and Bathinda, while Amritsar and nearby areas witnessed rainfall accompanied by hail. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for the Tricity region — Chandigarh, SAS Nagar (Mohali), and […]

CM Sukhu Holds Public Grievance Hearing in Shimla

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Hears Public Grievances at Jan Sunwai in Oak Over

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on April 3, 2026, conducted a public grievance hearing (Jan Sunwai) at Oak Over, where he listened to complaints and concerns raised by citizens from across the state. People from various districts attended the programme and directly presented their issues before the Chief Minister, highlighting the government’s effort […]

Nauni University Students Excel in ICFRE Scientist Exam

Nauni University Alumni Secure Three Scientist ‘B’ Posts in Prestigious ICFRE Forestry Exam

Three former students of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, have brought pride to their alma mater by achieving remarkable success in the prestigious Scientist ‘B’ (Forestry) examination conducted by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun. The examination, held in January, announced its results earlier this week, […]

April Cool Day Marked with Tree Plantation Drive

April Cool Day Celebrated at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College of Education with Tree Plantation Drive

Shaheed Bhagat Singh College of Education, Kairon Patti, celebrated April Cool Day with a tree plantation drive aimed at promoting environmental conservation and awareness among students. The event was organized under the leadership of College Chairman Dr. Rajesh Bhardwaj, Managing Director Dr. Mridula Bhardwaj, Director Satyam Bhardwaj, and Principal Dr. Sarita Narad. Students and staff […]

Punjab Govt Assures Wheat Procurement at MSP

Punjab Govt Assures Smooth Wheat Procurement at MSP Amid Commission Agents’ Strike: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal

Aam Aadmi Party’s state chief spokesperson, MLA and former Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that the Punjab government is fully committed to procuring every grain of wheat during the ongoing rabi procurement season at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹2,585 per quintal. He stated that arrangements have been made to procure nearly 132 […]

Palampur Weaver Preserves Traditional Shawl Craft

Palampur Artisan Keeps Traditional Handloom Shawl Weaving Alive Despite Declining Interest Among Youth

At a time when most young people are moving toward modern careers and technology-driven jobs, traditional crafts like handloom weaving are slowly disappearing from rural India. Once a common sound across villages, the rhythmic movement of handlooms has now nearly faded from the rural landscape. Amid this decline, Ramlal, a resident of Darati village in […]

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