BATHINDA: Combine harvester operators have refused to follow the Punjab government's directions to fit their machines with straw management system (SMS), an instrument which leaves no crop residue

In what could hurt Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar's claim of corruption-free governance, the Supreme Court has severely criticised the manner in which "influence in high places' was use

CHANDIGARH: While the global climate change is expected to reduce production of rice in Punjab and Haryana, at the same time it is likely to increase potato output in the two states.

Mohali: In a bid to control the mortality and morbidity arising from H1N1 virus (Swine Flu), the health department has issued an advisory to all district authorities for launching awareness campaig

Chandigarh: The central government's Unnat Jyoti Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme has evoked a positive response in this city.

Shimla: Taking cognizance of the illegal felling of 477 trees in Tara Devi temple area of Shimla, National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the concerned people to plant 4,770 trees, besides payin

Chandigarh: Even though three PGI doctors have contracted swine flu (H1N1 virus) recently, most doctors still shy away from taking the preventive vaccine.

PATIALA: All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) welcomed UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's order to review of all long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) entered with power generation co

Amidst opposition from the area residents against the location of the solid waste management plants in the state, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Punjab government to operationalize