Mohali: The Punjab and Haryana high court has stayed the transfer of Kharar municipal council executive officer (EO) Sukhdev Singh and issued a notice of motion to the Punjab govt. The transfer order will remain stayed till the next hearing on Feb 25, 2027.Singh had moved the high court through a civil writ petition under…
The All India Motor & Goods Transport Association (AIMGTA) has urged the Centre to reduce petrol and diesel prices, arguing that a sharp decline in international crude oil prices should be passed on to consumers and the transport sector, reported PTI.In a representation to the government, the association said global crude oil prices have fallen…
Not every thought needs an audience today, Gemini. Mercury, your ruler, is under pressure from hidden influences, and that means loose talk can work against you. Keep your plans, strategy, and personal worries close to your chest. Someone may smile at you in the corridor or during a tea break, yet not wish you entirely…
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi are making waves online with their hot new romance.The couple, who is not shying away from all the media attention around their blossoming romance, were spotted out and about, looking affectionate during a recent dinner outing in Tokyo. New photos from the couple’s dinner date have now turned up online….
The protesting hostel residents Rajkot: Students residing at the Samras Hostel for girls in Bhavnagar staged a protest on Tuesday night, alleging poor food quality, lack of cleanliness, inadequate water supply and misbehaviour by the hostel warden.The protest was called off on Wednesday after the deputy collector assured the students that their grievances would be…
Remains of Noel Rodriguez found years after he disappeared. His mother fled to India with the help of his stepfather Arshdeep Singh, and was arrested in 2025. Noel Rodriguez -Alvarez was born with disabilities. In March 2023, the six-year-old was reported missing by worried relatives, prompting cops to do a welfare check at his home…
Wildlife conservation often depends on projects that begin with strong local knowledge but struggle to secure funding beyond a few years. Around the world, many endangered animals survive because of small organisations working with limited staff, modest budgets and long-term commitment rather than high-profile attention. While those efforts have prevented extinctions in some places, they…
Anganwadi workers from Jodhpur and Jalore stage a sit-in protest Friday Jodhpur: After Pali, Anganwadi workers and helpers from Jodhpur and Jalore Friday staged a sit-in outside their respective district collectorates, demanding higher honorariums, regularisation of services and implementation of long-pending welfare measures. The protesters warned of intensifying the agitation if the state govt failed…
Representative Image (AI-generated) For thousands of years, layers of partially decomposed plants accumulated beneath a vast wetland in North Carolina, creating a deep store of carbon. That changed when an abandoned farming venture carved about 50 miles of drainage ditches through the land, lowering the water table and exposing the ancient peat to air. The…
The Indian rupee strengthened to a one-week high on Friday, supported by steps taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to limit the impact of dollar buying by state-run oil refiners.The currency rose 0.5% to 92.7250 per dollar by 10:50 am, marking its strongest level since April 10. Traders said the move followed a…
