Protests have erupted near the Punjab–Himachal Pradesh border over the issue of entry tax at a toll barrier, leading to a major traffic disruption on the Chandigarh–Dharamshala National Highway. Demonstrators staged a sit-in protest at the Mehatpur toll barrier in Una district by spreading mats on the road and blocking vehicle movement. The protest caused […]
Author: Suraj Maurya
SGPC Distributes ₹2.28 Crore Scholarships to Amritdhari Students for 2025-26
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has distributed scholarship assistance worth ₹2,28,98,500 to Amritdhari students studying in educational institutions managed by the committee for the academic session 2025-26. The scholarship cheques were handed over to representatives of various educational institutions at the SGPC office by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. Speaking on the occasion, […]
Ladowal Toll Plaza Rates Increased from April 1; Cash Payments Fully Discontinued
Toll charges at Punjab’s busiest and most expensive Ladowal Toll Plaza have been revised upward starting April 1, following a notification issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The new toll rates came into effect from midnight, introducing an increase of ₹5 across several vehicle categories. Along with the price revision, cash payments […]
DAV Solan Students Visit Himachal Assembly, Witness Live House Proceedings in Shimla
An inspiring and educational moment unfolded in Shimla as 47 students from DAV School, Solan visited the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Secretariat at around 11:00 AM to closely observe legislative proceedings. The students watched the Assembly session from the visitors’ gallery, witnessing both the Question Hour and Zero Hour proceedings. The experience was described by […]
BJP MLA Rakesh Jamwal Raises Sundernagar Sewerage Crisis in Assembly, Targets Himachal Government
BJP Chief Spokesperson and Sundernagar MLA Rakesh Jamwal strongly raised the issue of the deteriorating and overloaded sewerage system in Sundernagar during the Himachal Pradesh Assembly session, launching a sharp attack on the Congress-led state government. Jamwal alleged that government negligence and administrative inaction have pushed Sundernagar city toward a serious public health crisis. He […]
Jogindra Central Cooperative Bank Donates ₹35 Lakh to Himachal CM Relief and Welfare Funds
In a commendable step toward social welfare and public service in Himachal Pradesh, Jogindra Central Cooperative Bank Limited extended financial assistance to the state government through contributions to key welfare funds. Bank Chairman Mukesh Sharma presented cheques to Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, contributing ₹20 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and ₹15 […]
Food Safety Concerns Raised Over Ice Cream Quality at Amritsar’s Heritage Street
Heritage Street, a major attraction for devotees visiting Sri Darbar Sahib and tourists from across India and abroad, has come under scrutiny over concerns related to food quality and safety. Apart from essential items, several food outlets operating along the popular street sell ice cream, kulfi, and cold beverages. However, allegations have surfaced that the […]
Punjab State Traders Commission Holds Meeting in Ajnala to Address Business Community Issues
As part of ongoing efforts to resolve the concerns of the business community, the Punjab State Traders Commission organized a meeting with traders and shopkeepers in Ajnala on Tuesday evening. The meeting witnessed participation from local traders, public representatives, and senior administrative officials in large numbers. During the interaction, traders raised several issues related to […]
Punjab Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO Launches ₹4 Crore Road Development Projects in Jandiala Guru
Continuing the momentum of infrastructure development in the Jandiala Guru Assembly constituency, Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Wednesday inaugurated multiple development projects worth ₹4 crore in village Kohat Wind Hinduan. The projects include the construction of interlocking streets and new roads aimed at improving local connectivity and public convenience. Addressing residents during […]
India Sees Major Decline in Left-Wing Extremism, Challenges Persist in Remote Regions
India has achieved notable success in reducing Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), commonly associated with Maoist insurgency, as violence levels decline and the geographical spread of extremist influence continues to shrink. According to recent assessments, intensified security operations have resulted in increased surrenders, arrests, and the recovery of weapons, along with the elimination of several key extremist […]
