Storm and hail damage crops; Chouhan steps in with relief measures
Unseasonal rains, gusty winds, and a sudden cold spell over the past two days are being caused by a rare weather phenomenon: a dense, straight-line cloud structure stretching from Afghanistan through Pakistan into India. Meteorologists say its unusual formation could trigger heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, and, in higher reaches, heavy snowfall. The unseasonal […]
Diesel, premium petrol prices increased amidst energy crisis
The Union Government on Friday increased the prices of diesel for industrial use and high-grade petrol, reflecting the rising cost of crude oil as the conflict in West Asia expands. At a media briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, clarified there is no increase in prices of normal petrol and […]
214 crore Kathgarh Lift Irrigation Scheme to bring canal water to higher altitudes, benefiting 33 villages and 11,500 acres: Barinder Kumar Goyal*
CHANDIGARH / KATHGARH (SBSNAGAR), 19 March 2026: Asserting that all guarantees are being fulfilled without discrimination, Punjab Water Resources and Soil and Water Conservation Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal said the Bhagwant Mann-led government is delivering on its promises across sectors. The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has achieved a major irrigation breakthrough in the long-neglected Kandi belt, […]
Guwahati Hosts Key Army – Railway Exercise for National Crisis Readiness
Maligaon, 19th March, 2026: A high-level scenario planning exercise was successfully conducted in Guwahati on 18th March, 2026 under 101 Area and Headquarters Eastern Command, the Indian Army’s largest command covering the Northeast region. The conference brought together senior officials from the Indian Army and Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to enhance coordination and preparedness for […]
Ordnance Factory Day : Forging Peace With Fire
Official beginning of the Army Ordnance in India is marked by establishment of the Board of Ordnance at Fort Williams, Calcutta on 08 April, 1775 by the East India Company under recommendations of Lt Gen Sir John Clavering. The Ordnance Corps of Indian Army traces its roots to this institution. This also marked the beginning […]
President Droupadi Murmu serves Akshaya Patra’s 5 billionth meal
The Akshaya Patra Foundation commemorated the milestone of serving 5 billion meals and its completion of 25 years of service to humanity at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. President Droupadi Murmu graced the event as the Chief Guest, and the Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, was the Guest of Honour. The event was held in […]
Supreme Court extends maternity leave to all adoptive mothers
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday struck down a provision restricting maternity leave to mothers who adopt children below three months of age, holding it discriminatory and violative of fundamental rights. The court held that adoptive mothers are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave irrespective of the child’s age. “We have reached the […]
Mamata mixes incumbents, newcomers in high-stakes polls
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will take on her former aide-turned-rival Suvendu Adhikari of the BJP in Bhabanipur, setting up a high-stakes contest in the upcoming Assembly elections. The Bhabanipur contest is expected rekindle the 2021 Banerjee-Adhikari rivalry in Nandigram, where the BJP chief in the State defeated the CM by a narrow margin […]
Government Action on Historic Gurdwara in Hyderabad Raises Questions, Sikhs across the country and the world are angry with the Congress Government in Hyderabad
The Sikh Times ! New Delhi , 16 March: In recent days, a major controversy emerged in Hyderabad, where authorities allegedly carried out demolition activity near a historic Sikh religious site and detained several Sikh leaders during protests. The incident created serious concern among members of the Sikh community and civil-rights groups. Below is a […]
NFR Achieves Major Breakthrough of Tunnel No. 8 In The New Sivok-Rangpo Rail Project
Maligaon, 15th March, 2026: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved a major milestone in the Sivok-Rangpo Railway Project with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel No. 8 on 12th March 2026. The breakthrough was achieved jointly by NFR and IRCON International Ltd., marking significant progress in this strategically important rail connectivity project for the NE region. […]