Barnala: A 41-year-old progressive farmer from Balloke village in Barnala district has set a benchmark in agricultural innovation through the cultivation of the rare medicinal mushroom Cordyceps militaris. With scientific farming techniques and a small controlled-environment unit spread across just 100 square feet at a cost of Rs 2 lakh, Rashpal Singh — a graduate…
Chandigarh: Reacting to the party’s victory in the Gurdaspur municipal council elections, Congress MP and former deputy chief minister of Punjab Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Sunday said the win was just a “trailer for the 2027 battle and that the full film is yet to come”.In a written statement, Randhawa said, “The people of Majha…
A Joyful Break from the Heat: Following days of intense heat, light rain and cooler temperatures made for a pleasant day. A young girl was seen happily skipping and playing with her parents, enjoying the refreshing weather. Times News NetworkChandigarh: The city is set for mellow weather over the next five days, with partly cloudy…
Jhajjar: A wanted accused in the Vijay Saini murder case was killed in an encounter with Haryana Police’s special task force (STF) in Jhajjar district late Sunday, while an STF inspector sustained a bullet injury during the exchange of fire.The deceased, Inderpal, was a key accused in the murder case and a close aide of…
Bathinda: The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has decided to launch a public movement across Punjab next month over issues including river-water sharing, control of dams, proposed defence bundhs along the border and the reported inclusion of agriculture in the proposed India-US trade deal.The farmers’ body will first meet Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria and submit…
Members of Chandigarh Youth Congress participate in a torchlight procession near Government School, Sector 52 Colony, Chandigarh, protesting the alleged NEET paper leak scandal and accusing the BJP government of jeopardizing the future of the nation’s youth. The demonstration highlighted growing concerns over transparency and fairness in competitive examinations. Times News NetworkChandigarh: Members of the…
Flight during bad weather Chandigarh: An IndiGo flight from Singapore to Delhi made an unscheduled landing at Chandigarh airport after being diverted due to adverse weather in the national capital, officials said.The flight (6E-1014) landed at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, although it was not scheduled to…
Mohali: Two separate murders within a span of 24 hours have jolted Mohali district, prompting swift police action and heightened public concern. One accused has been arrested, while investigations continue in the second case.In the first incident, a 23‑year‑old youth, Sunny, was murdered in Badali village under Kharar Sadar police station following a dispute over…
Chandigarh’s Rock Garden parking set to get a breather Chandigarh: In a move to ease parking congestion around the Rock Garden, the Punjab and Haryana high court has issued time-bound directions to the Chandigarh administration to develop a dedicated parking facility in the vacant land near the site within 90 days.Acting on the May 27…
Suspects allegedly involved in cashier’s murder in Chandigarh Chandigarh: In a chilling lapse after a brazen daylight killing, the three shooters who gunned down chemist shop cashier Janki Das in Sector 11 reportedly stayed put in Kajheri village for nearly two hours — buying fresh clothes, changing their appearance, and calmly planning their escape —…
