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Chandigarh: Schools, secretariat named in fresh bomb hoax; 2nd threat this week

Chandigarh, April 17 -- Several educational institutions, including at least three city schools, received bomb threats emails on Wednesday morning. After extensive searches, police officials said the ... Read More


Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Here are the vastu rituals to follow on this auspicious day with an expert's guidance

India, April 17 -- Akshay Tritiya is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. The word "Akshay" means something that never diminishes, which is why many believe that good deed... Read More


'Child porn strikes at societal morality': Teen's bail plea junked

Panchkula, April 17 -- A Panchkula court has denied bail to a 19-year-old Karnal resident accused of sharing sexually explicit material involving children on social media, observing that the alleged o... Read More


Bengaluru canteen worker arrested for selling 181 IPL tickets in black market for as high as rRs.r19,000

India, April 17 -- The Bengaluru Police has arrested a canteen worker for allegedly selling over 180 IPL tickets at inflated price in the black market. The accused, identified as Chandrashekhar, work... Read More


Mann rolls out rRs.r177-crore development projects in Batala

Batala, April 17 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday announced development projects worth Rs.177 crore in Batala, outlining a mix of infrastructure upgrades and civic works aimed at improving ... Read More


2026-27 academic session: Punjab starts RTE admissions after delay, window open till April 25

Chandigarh, April 17 -- After months of delay, the Punjab government on Thursday finally invited applications from parents and guardians of children belonging to economically weaker sections and disad... Read More


Vaishakha Amavasya 2026: When is Amavasya? Know the date, auspicious timings, significance and rituals

India, April 17 -- The auspicious festival of Vaishakha Amavasya is observed annually by Hindus. It is considered the best day for removing ancestral sins, offering, and performing rituals. Let's find... Read More


Heart surgeon warns that the onset of heart disease can start as early as age 3: 'It's not something we get but have.'

India, April 17 -- When you're young, it's easy to feel invincible - like serious conditions such as heart disease are problems for decades down the line, something to worry about only after 50. But t... Read More


Punjab launches AI war on crime with IIT Ropar

Chandigarh, April 17 -- Intensifying its fight against organised crime and drugs forward, the Punjab government has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar to develop an artifici... Read More


Time-bound redressal of people's issues govt's top priority: UP CM Yogi

GORAKHPUR, April 17 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed officials to ensure prompt, effective, and sensitive resolution of public grievances, reiterating that time-bound... Read More