Himachal Pradesh Education Minister Rohit Thakur said the state has achieved remarkable progress in education since Independence, with literacy rising from just 7 percent in 1947 to 99.30 percent today, calling it a matter of pride for the hill state. The minister was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a newly constructed library at Government Senior […]
Author: Suraj Maurya
Akal Takht Acting Jathedar Inaugurates Gurdwara in Jammu’s Rajouri
Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, inaugurated a newly constructed Gurdwara Sahib building in Bathuni village of Rajouri district during his visit to Jammu. The Gurdwara has been built by the local Sikh community as a memorial dedicated to Bhai Makhan Shah Lubana, a prominent historical Sikh figure. On this […]
HPV Vaccination Drive Launched in Shimla, 217 Girls Vaccinated on Day One
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign was successfully launched in Shimla district today, marking an important step toward protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases. On the first day of the campaign, a total of 217 adolescent girls were vaccinated through 39 Cold Chain Points (CCPs) established across the district. Across Himachal […]
Shimla Police Bust Drug Network, Three Arrested in Heroin Trafficking Case
Continuing its intensified campaign against drug trafficking, the District Shimla Police has carried out another major operation, dealing a strong blow to a narcotics supply network operating in the region. Acting on specific intelligence received from a confidential informant, police conducted a raid on March 12, 2026, at Badiaara locality. During the operation, police arrested […]
Political Row Intensifies in Punjab Over ₹10 Lakh Health Insurance Scheme
Political tensions are escalating in Punjab over the state government’s health insurance scheme that provides coverage of up to ₹10 lakh, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accusing opposition leaders of deliberately spreading misinformation to defame the initiative. According to AAP Punjab, certain opposition leaders are highlighting isolated incidents to create confusion among the public, […]
Punjab Anti-Drug Drive Cuts Crime by 37% in Faridkot, Robbery Recovery Hits 97%
Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s anti-drug campaign, Faridkot district has emerged as a strong example of success, recording a significant 37% decline in overall crime and achieving a remarkable 97% recovery rate in robbery cases. The improvement comes as a result of sustained action under the state government’s “Yudh Nashiyan Virudh” (War Against Drugs) campaign […]
Akal Takht Jathedar Visits Family of BSF Jawan, Demands Probe into Custodial Death
The Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, visited Jammu during his official tour and met the family of BSF jawan Jaswinder Singh, who allegedly died due to custodial torture while in the custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Amritsar. During the visit, the Jathedar listened to the family’s concerns […]
If a Nuclear Bomb Explodes in Iran, Can Radiation Reach India? Experts Explain
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, concerns about the possible use of nuclear weapons have sparked global debate. A key question being discussed is whether India could face radiation risks if a nuclear explosion were to occur in Iran during an escalating conflict with Israel. Experts say that while fears of radioactive fallout spreading […]
Senior Congress Leader Parminder Tiwari Killed in Axe Attack in Machhiwara
In a shocking incident, senior Congress leader and Block President Parminder Tiwari was killed after being attacked by unidentified assailants in Punjab’s Machhiwara area on Sunday evening. According to preliminary information, the attack took place around 6:30 PM at Tiwari’s residential quarters located in village Hadian. Eyewitnesses reported that the Congress leader was sitting on […]
Punjab Cabinet Approves ‘CM Mothers & Daughters Honour Scheme’, Major Financial Support for Women
In a significant decision impacting Punjab’s political and social welfare landscape, the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has approved the ‘Chief Minister Mothers & Daughters Honour Scheme’, aimed at strengthening the financial independence of women across the state. The approval marks a major step toward women’s empowerment, with the government stating […]
