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82 Fake Char Dham Chopper Websites Shut

A total of 82 fake websites offering helicopter ride booking for the Char Dham yatra were shut over a period of two years, the official data provided by the Uttarakhand police stated.

Benegal redefined cinema with passion for his craft

Cinema to me, and most cine-goers, was the world of make-believe. A movie was a happy escape into a world where the hero could almost do the impossible, the heroine was everyone's dream girl, and the villain was the scheming and ever-so-sinister character.

GGM: Weapons, Drugs Trade Flourish Amid Crackdowns

Illegal activities involving drugs, weapons, and illicit liquor flourished in Gurugram in 2024 despite increased police vigilance.

3k Tourists Reach Auli After Fresh Snow Spell

To manage traffic on Joshimath-Auli road and reduce congestion, a new traffic plan has been implemented for tourists

Police Probing Hotel Stay of 'Militants', Extortion Claims

As many as five criminal cases had been registered in connection with the killing of three alleged militants of a pro-Khalistan group in Pilibhit.

Canadian PM Trudeau Faces Mounting Calls for Resignation

As more MPs call for his resignation, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will enter 2025 facing historic lows in support for his party and his personal popularity.

BJP Slams 'Pujari' Promise, AAP Registers Beneficiaries

The AAP Has Promised To Pay Hindu And Sikh Priests ₹18,000 A Month If Voted Back To Power

Waste near Kangra airport ups bird-hit risk

The airfield environment management committee of Kangra Airport at Gaggal in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh has expressed serious concern over the disposal of meat waste and garbage by meat shops and other establishments into nearby rivers and streams.

Mock drill tests readiness at south Kashmir rly stations

The police on Tuesday conducted a mock drill at railway stations and tunnels in south Kashmir ahead of the launch of the first Srinagar-Delhi train service, which is likely to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January.

IMD Predicts Snowfall This Week as Cold Wave Tightens Grip Over Valley

After last week's heavy snowfall, the cold wave conditions intensified across Kashmir on Tuesday, with the weather department predicting fresh spells of light to moderate snowfall in the valley over the next week.

Sheikh Abdullah's Birth Anniv Will Be Declared Holiday, Says NC

National Conference (NC) leader Nasir Aslam Wani on Tuesday assured that next birth anniversary of party founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah will be announced as a holiday before December 5, 2025.

87 Stolen Mobile Phones Worth ₹16 Lakh Handed Over to Owners in Ganderbal

As many as 87 mobile phones worth ₹16 lakh that were recovered after being stolen in the last nine months were returned to people in Ganderbal, an official of the cyber cell Ganderbal said.

Centre Grants CBI Sanction to Prosecute Revenue Secy

Kumar Rajeev Ranjan was one among nine IAS officers who were accused of issuing arms licences on monetary considerations

Cong seeks release of detained leaders

The Congress on Tuesday criticised the authorities for repressive measures being adopted to deal with the Katra situation and sought immediate intervention of lieutenant governor (LG) Manoj Sinha for the release of detained persons to create a conducive atmosphere for holding dialogue.

Narnaul Coldest in Hry at 4.5 Degrees Celsius

Narnaul in Haryana was the coldest place in Haryana on Tuesday as biting cold weather conditions continued to prevail at many places in the state and neighbouring Punjab.

SGPC rescinds resolution to excommunicate Chaura

In another decision, the gurdwara body extended the deadline for probe against Giani Harpreet Singh by a month

Owner, principal of pvt college among four booked: Minister

A week after a 22-year-old Dalit girl ended her life in a Bhiwani village after she was denied permission to appear in exams by private college authorities due to unpaid fee, Haryana social justice and empowerment minister Krishan Bedi on Tuesday said that action is being taken against the culprits.

8 Punjab-origin ‘unsung heroes’ among 1,200 feted

Community leaders, campaigners, academics and medics are among over 30 Indian-origin professionals to be recognised in King Charles’ 2025 New Year Honours List released in London in time for New Year’s Eve.

286 Drones Seized Along Pak Border in '24: BSF

In a significant crackdown on cross-border smuggling, the Border Security Force (BSF) thwarted numerous large-scale operations along the India-Pakistan border in 2024, with Punjab's Ferozepur and Tarn Taran districts emerging as key hotspots.

Stem borer threat subsides with dip in temp

The agriculture department officials have claimed that with the dip in temperature, the impact of pink stem borer on wheat crop has reduced.

Man Killed After Clash With Uninvited Guests At Wedding

A 42-year-old man was killed on Monday night after confronting a group of youths who attended a marriage function uninvited and caused a commotion.

Pak Punjab Opens Bhagat Singh Gallery at Poonch House

Gallery Houses Pictures, Details of the Trial, Letters and Other Memorial Articles Related to Freedom Fighter's Life

Initiate talks to end deadlock: Farmer unions urge Centre

Veteran farm leader Dallewal, who has been on hunger since Nov 26, has refused to take medical help

Punjab Govt Extends Winter Break in Schools Till January 7

The Punjab government has extended the winter break in schools across the state until January 7, 2025, due to the prevailing cold weather conditions.

Biren says sorry, vows 'normalisation' in 2025

Embattled Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday apologised for the violence that has roiled the state for 19 months and appealed to warring groups to forget the past, marking the first public expression of regret over the ethnic strife that stoked sweeping condemnation of his administration's role and repeatedly triggered calls for his resignation.

When Kriti Sanon had a mental breakdown during film promotions

Actor Kriti Sanon recently opened up about how the exhausting demands of film promotions can take a toll on an artiste's mental health.

'Have high hopes for my films releasing in 2025'

ctor and son of actor Aamir Khan, Junaid Khan has had a packed year. He didn't just make his OTT debut with Maharaj in 2024, he also had his hands full shooting two films and doing plays.

Man Loses Mobile to Snatchers in Sector 19

A waiter at a local hotel was robbed of his mobile phone and wallet by two unidentified motorcyclists near the Sector 19/27 dividing road late on Saturday night.

Punjab AAP Attends Chandigarh Unit's Meeting

The first meeting of the new office bearers of the local unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was held today in Sector 39.

Round-the-clock diagnostic services coming up at PGI

PATIENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERGO MEDICAL TESTS 24X7 FROM THE COMING YEAR