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Prashant Kishor. (DC file)

Political strategist Prashant Kishor resigns as advisor to Punjab CM

Kishor stated that as he decided to take a temporary break from an active role in public life, he will not be able to discharge his duties

05 Aug 2021 11:51 AM

Shrine of Guru Nanak Dev in Kartarpur, Pakistan. (Photo: PTI/File)

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh urges PM Modi to reopen Kartarpur Corridor

The movement of devotees to Kartarpur through the Corridor was suspended in March 2020

29 Jul 2021 12:17 PM

Seema Punia competes in the woman's discus final at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2018. (Photo: AP)

Veteran discus thrower Seema Punia qualifies for Olympics

37-year-old Punia has won a silver in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and a bronze in the 2018 Asian Games

29 Jun 2021 9:06 PM

Tajinder Pal Singh Toor.

Olympic-bound shot putter Toor continues impressive form with 21.10m throw

Tajinder Pal Singh Toor booked an Olympic ticket last Monday with a national record throw of 21.49m during the Indian Grand Prix 4

29 Jun 2021 1:24 AM

Protesting farmers sit on tracks after calling for a four-hour rail blockade as they continue their protest against the central government's recent agricultural reforms, in Sonipat on February 18, 2021. (AFP)

Rail Roko: Farmers sit on tracks in Punjab, Haryana

Officials stop trains at stations as a precautionary measure

18 Feb 2021 1:36 PM

Farmers shout slogans blocking a highway during a roadblock-protest, part of their continuing demonstration against the central government's recent agricultural reforms, on the outskirts of Amritsar on February 6, 2021. (AFP)

'Chakka jam': Farmers in Punjab, Haryana block roads

The police have stepped up security and made all arrangements for traffic diversion, said officials

06 Feb 2021 1:03 PM

Out of the total towers impacted, 25 had been damaged, allegedly by some farmers and their supporters in violation of the directions given by farmers' unions to keep their protests against the farm laws peaceful (Representational Image:DC)

Over 1,500 mobile towers targeted during farmers' stir in Punjab

Chief Minister Amarinder singh issues stern warning against vandalisation and disruption of telecom services

29 Dec 2020 2:15 AM

Farmers block a railway track during a protest against the new farm law, at Jandiala Guru in Amritsar, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. (PTI)

Punjab, Haryana farmers block roads as part of nationwide protest against farm laws

Protesting farmers owing allegiance to different outfits blocked state and national highways at several places

05 Nov 2020 3:15 PM

Mandeep Singh and brother Harvinder Singh with their late father

Playing tribute to his dad

Mandeep Singh wins hearts for his dedication as he chooses to play for KXIP despite losing his father

30 Oct 2020 6:22 PM

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh speaks during the second day of the Special Vidhan Sabha Session, in Chandigarh, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. (PTI)

Punjab 'negates' central farm laws, passes 4 bills

The move comes after a directive from Sonia Gandhi to states ruled by Congress to pass separate laws negating the effect of the Central laws

21 Oct 2020 12:55 PM

Activist Yogendra Yadav addresses farmers in Sangrur, Punjab at a protest against the farm legislations enacted by the BJP government. (PTI)

President puts his stamp on fast and furious farm bills

Hoping to tap farmer anger, Congress is out to tease more parties out of the NDA

27 Sep 2020 7:36 PM

Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who has resigned as Union food processing minister to protest against the government's agriculture bills. (PTI)

Harsimrat is SAD but speaks tenderly about NDA

Post-resignation remarks by Akali Dal minister hint at room for appeasement

18 Sep 2020 6:29 PM

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said twenty-three ministers and MLAs tested coronavirus positive. (PTI Photo)

Ahead of assembly session, 23 ministers and MLAs test COVID positive: Punjab CM

CM Amarinder Singh tried to emphasise that the scenario was not conducive for holding physical examination for JEE-NEET

26 Aug 2020 8:11 PM

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Death toll in Punjab hooch tragedy rises to 62; ten people arrested so far

The deaths have taken place in Tarn Taran, Batala and Amritsar districts of the state since Wednesday.

01 Aug 2020 4:53 PM

Indian Army Chief MM Naravane visits forward aeras in international border with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir. — DC photo

Army Chief MM Naravane reviews security at Pakistan border

The Army chief said there should be ‘zero tolerance’ against the ceasefire violations by Pakistan and infiltration attempts by terrorists

14 Jul 2020 2:05 PM

The head priest of the Akal Takht, Giani Harpreet Singh and Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Gobind Singh Longowal (left) speak to the media persons after offering prayers on the 36th anniversary of Operation Blue Star at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on June 6, 2020. The Indian military's June 1984 assault on the Golden Temple in Amritsar, called Operation Blue Star, was aimed at flushing out militants holed up inside demanding an independent Sikh homeland. The struggle culminated in the deadly storming of the Golden Temple, Sikhism's holiest shrine. (AFP)

Akal Takht jathedar: Sikhs will accept Khalistan if government offers it

Pro-Khalistan slogans heard in the Golden Temple complex on the anniversary of Blue Star

06 Jun 2020 4:42 PM

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Former Hazuri Raagi of Amristar Golden Temple dies of coronavirus

Nirmal Singh, 62, had recently returned from abroad and tested positive for coronavirus

02 Apr 2020 2:19 PM

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29 Indians return from Dubai via Attari-Wagah border

They had earlier flown to Dubai from New Delhi to watch a Pakistan League Cricket match there

19 Mar 2020 9:51 AM

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Coronavirus: 13 Iranian tourists quarantined at Amritsar hotel

They have been asked to not leave the hotel till their medical examination gets over as a precautionary measure

06 Mar 2020 12:40 PM

A representative image of the 'Pipistrel Virus SW 80' craft that crashed in Patiala. The Indian Ministry of Defence placed a $16.2m order with Slovenian firm Pipistrel for the supply of 194 Virus SW 80 aircraft in October 2015 to serve the training requirements of the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and National Cadet Corps (NCC). (Photo | 'Pipistrel )

Pilot dies in trainer aircraft crash in Patiala

Group Captain G S Cheema died when the 'Pipistrel Virus SW 80' trainer aircraft crashed soon after taking off from the Aviation Club airport

24 Feb 2020 6:57 PM

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Hyderabad’s ‘manja man’ becomes a loving memory

Mohammdi Begum, his daughter-in-law, said, “He was a loving and kind man, always friendly with everyone, fond of children. He used to encourage kids to fly kites.” — DC Image

Stolen Alam among 14 artworks to be retuned by Australia

A file picture of the Alam stolen from Hyderabad that will make its way back to India soon.

Olympic Chronicles: An event like none other, for so many reasons

This year, over half of the competing nations including the top nine in the final medal standings at the 2016 Summer Olympics, are sending teams made up of nearly 50% women to Tokyo. (PTI)

Male government staff in Kerala to give a 'no-dowry declaration' upon marriage

The State Women and Child Development Director, who doubles as the Chief Dowry Prohibition Officer as per the Kerala Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Rules, 2021, has asked the heads to properly obtain and maintain declarations from government employees, confirming that they have “not asked for, taken, or exhorted the receipt of dowry”. (Karnavati University)

Mirabai Chanu to receive free pizza for life after her Olympic victory

Free pizza being given to the family members of weightlifter Mirabai Chanu. (Photo: Twitter/@dominos_india)

Mirabai's mother in tears as daughter sports 'good luck' earrings

Tokyo: India's Mirabai Chanu wearing Olympic Rings ear-ring poses for photographs while standing on the podium after receiving the silver medal in women's 49 kg category weightlifting event at the Summer Olympics 2020, in Tokyo, Saturday, July 24, 2021. (Photo: PTI)

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Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Tokyo Olympics: Tribute to Athletes amidst empty seats at the Olympic Stadium

On or off? Who's saying what over status of 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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Vanquished Virat's boys trudge back to the pavilion

Indian captain Virat Kohli catches a ball on day one of the second Test cricket match between New Zealand and India (AFP)

India Vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day One Highlights

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