Members of the Sindhi community used to visit India through the Wagah-Attari border in Punjab for such weddings.
Harbhajan Singh had quoted a video posted on X by BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu and had taken a swipe at critics, saying that even the Jagraon bridge would now be declared to be in Rajasthan by "paid trolls"
Security agencies have been asked to treat the input with utmost seriousness and step up security around the sensitive installations.
Arguing that religion is a matter of an individual's personal faith, the Congress said the state should not promote or patronise one religion over another.
The controversy centres around the newly constructed Kot Bhaiyya-Ramgarh Bhundar road.
The recovered weapons include nine 9 mm pistols and one .30 bore pistol. Police also seized a grey Bajaj Platina motorcycle, bearing registration number PB-38-C-1658, which was allegedly being used to transport the arms.
The villagers caught one of the accused, identified as Lovepreet Singh of Alkada village in Barnala district, and handed him over to the police.
The Lok Sabha MP said he was being attacked for words he didn't utter.
Gurdeep Singh went to the US 13 years ago after taking a loan, hoping to earn a livelihood and secure a better future for his parents back in India
The AAP women wing chief Amandeep Kaur Arora dismissed the allegations as baseless and cited the legal action the chief minister's wife has initiated
The girl was first taken to a government hospital in Mohali after which, owing to her serious burns, she was referred to the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh.
The warning comes at a time when videos of youngsters consuming drugs have also been surfacing on social media, adding to public concern over the reach of the drug network among Punjab's youth.
Deepender Singh Hooda had described Kumar as a prominent political figure whose connection with the people was "exemplary".
Punjab saw another bandh this week. Roads blocked, slogans raised, the same old demand repeated once again: Release the Sikh prisoners, or Bandi Singhs. Markets stayed shut, buses stayed off the road, but the day passed off peacefully, with no untoward incident reported anywhere in the state. This has been going on for more than a decade now. Every...
The driver of the Thar did not stop and fled the scene. The police continued the chase and eventually apprehended the gangster a short distance away.
BJP leaders believe alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal holds potential for political gain for both parties and would also strengthen cooperation between them
Police say the two women were out on their regular walk when the men allegedly surrounded them without warning, giving them almost no chance to react.
While tributes from Congress leaders outside Punjab have triggered a political backlash, the Punjab Congress leadership has so far maintained silence on the issue.
Instead of remaining permanently defensive over the sacrilege issue, Harsimrat Kaur is attempting to turn the question around to corner AAP and Congress
The government has announced the fourth edition of "Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan", positioning sports as a key weapon in its fight against drugs
The SAD and BJP had shared power and fought elections together for decades before their relationship collapsed in 2020 over the farm laws.
PBKS batter Shashank Singh, who has been with the franchise since 2024, spoke about the team's downfall and how they dealt with the setback.
The communication has sparked a sharp response from Bhagwant Mann, who made it clear that his government will not act against his officials merely on basis of a demand from a Central agency.
Channi skipped the Congress Working Committee meeting, despite expectations that he would attend the crucial party gathering. He explained that he is focused on his Public Administration examination at Panjab University tomorrow.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
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Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
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With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.


Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.


Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).


If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.


The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.


Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.


Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.


Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.

