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At the mercy of the cylinder: Gas, grid, gaps

India, March 29 -- As global headlines continue to track instability in West Asia, its effects are beginning to register much closer to home. In India, fluctuations in LPG prices and concerns around s... Read More


After the salute, who cares for kin of police martyrs?

India, March 29 -- Recently in Jammu, I attended a moving event where an NGO honoured the families of a few police officers who had laid down their lives in the line of duty. The recognition was digni... Read More


Island of Peace: Whispers of silence at Sukhna Lake

India, March 29 -- In the ever-growing bustle of modern cities, true silence has become a rare luxury. Yet, in the heart of Chandigarh, there exists a place where time seems to pause and the noise of ... Read More


Artist: Who beheads whom?

India, March 29 -- Could we imagine a human life in the guise of a sun-browned Mumbai fisherwoman, tirelessly chopping heads of sea fish for sale, and herself headless? It is art, which can portray ab... Read More


BRO's effort to keep Zoji La open during winter faces avalanche setback

Srinagar, March 29 -- The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) had managed to keep the Zoji La Pass open all winter due to relatively low snowfall. However, operations were impacted after Friday's avalanch... Read More


Tragedy renews urgency to complete Zoji La tunnel

Srinagar, March 29 -- Friday's tragedy has renewed the urgency for completing the 13.15-km Zoji La Tunnel, Asia's longest high-altitude road project. Currently at 60% physical progress, the tunnel is ... Read More


INLD submits memo to guv flagging farmers' issues

Chandigarh, March 29 -- The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) on Saturday submitted a memorandum to Haryana governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh, flagging multiple issues faced by farmers in selling their crops at... Read More


sampat seeks withdrawal of warrants against farmers linked to stir

Chandigarh, March 29 -- Former Haryana minister and INLD patron Sampat Singh on Saturday demanded the immediate withdrawal of all bailable and non-bailable warrants against farmers involved in the 202... Read More


FinMin review flags uncertainty ahead

New Delhi, March 29 -- The Indian economy faces an uncertain near-term outlook, with the war in West Asia and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz raising risk to inflation in medium term, the finance... Read More


2 LPG tankers reach India; 2 en route from strait

New Delhi/Mumbai, March 29 -- Two India-flagged tankers hauling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived in the country after being cleared by Iran to transit the strategic Strait of Hormuz, even as two ... Read More