Chandigarh, Aug. 17 — The Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a yellow alert for parts of Punjab, warning of heavy rainfall in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar districts. Officials said flooding …

Kurukshetra, Aug. 17 — Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said honey will be brought under the state’s Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana, expanding the price difference payment system beyond …

Chandigarh, Aug. 17 — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested city-based advocate Jatin Salwan on charges of corruption after he allegedly sought a ₹30 lakh bribe to secure …

Shimla, Aug. 17 — The appointment of vice-chancellors at Himachal Pradesh’s two agricultural universities has become the latest flashpoint between the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led state government and the Raj Bhawan, …

FARIDKOT, Aug. 17— Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced on Independence Day that police officers who successfully intercept narcotics consignments will soon be entitled to cash rewards, describing the state’s …

NEW DELHI, Aug. 17 — From tidy homes to well-kept public spaces, aesthetics and cleanliness are often seen as markers of order and discipline. But health professionals and urban planners …

SHIMLA, Aug. 17 — Heavy rainfall has caused a portion of the Shimla-Mandi road near Tattapani to sink into the Sutlej river, disrupting traffic and leaving only a narrow stretch …

YAMUNANAGAR, Aug. 17 — The Som river in Yamunanagar district surged into full spate on Sunday after days of heavy rain, sparking panic among residents living along its banks. At …

NEW DELHI, Aug. 16 — Temples, households and public spaces across India were filled with chants, music and vibrant decorations this week as Hindus celebrated Janmashtami, the festival marking the …

SHIMLA, Aug. 16 — Torrential rains continued to batter Himachal Pradesh, leaving more than 313 roads across the state blocked and disrupting essential services, officials said Saturday. According to data …