DD Punjabi Marks 25 Glorious Years; Jalandhar Doordarshan Hosts Celebrations

August 5, 2025 2:14 PM

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DD Punjabi Marks 25 Glorious Years; Jalandhar Doordarshan Hosts Celebrations

Jalandhar Doordarshan is celebrating the Silver Jubilee of DD Punjabi, today. A special cultural program 'Jashan Di Raat' will be organised during evening which will have renowned artists and singers from the film industry. It will be telecast live. Chairman, Prasar Bharati, Navneet Kumar Sehgal wil...

Punjab Records 85% Drop in Stubble Burning Since 2021

August 5, 2025 6:12 PM

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Punjab Records 85% Drop in Stubble Burning Since 2021

In Punjab, incidents of paddy stubble burning have significantly reduced by 85 per cent in the year 2024 compared to 2021. This sharp decline has been gradually achieved due to a combination of stricter enforcement, access to machinery for crop residue management and some new policy interventions. T...

PM Modi Highlights Farm Reforms as Pillar of Viksit Bharat Vision

August 5, 2025 2:09 PM

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PM Modi Highlights Farm Reforms as Pillar of Viksit Bharat Vision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that continuous reforms and farmer-centric initiatives have led to steady growth in the agricultural sector. Sharing a news article penned by Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Mr. Modi highlighted that these reforms will be key in...

BJP MP Arun Singh Calls Operation Sindoor ‘Historic’

August 5, 2025 2:07 PM

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BJP MP Arun Singh Calls Operation Sindoor ‘Historic’

BJP MP Arun Singh termed Operation Sindoor as historic. Talking to Akashvani News, Arun Singh said that during the NDA Parliamentary party meeting all NDA MPs thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his decisive leadership. He said the MPs also lauded the valour of the armed forces.

Relentless Rainfall in Kerala Triggers Red Alert in Three Districts
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August 5, 2025 1:59 PM

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Relentless Rainfall in Kerala Triggers Red Alert in Three Districts

Heavy rain has been lashing parts of Kerala since this morning, particularly in Idukki, Ernakulam, and Thrissur districts. Red alert, indicating extremely heavy rainfall, was already in effect in these areas from early morning. By this afternoon, the Meteorological Department issued a fresh red aler...

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Slams Opposition for Disruptions in Parliament
New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament in New Delhi, Tuesday, August 05, 2025. (Photo: IANS/Sansad TV)

August 5, 2025 1:56 PM

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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Slams Opposition for Disruptions in Parliament

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has expressed displeasure over the continuous uproar by the opposition parties in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Speaking to the media at the Parliament House complex today, Mr. Rijiju said, this is the third week of the Monsoon Session, but not a sing...

Statewide Bus Strike in Karnataka Disrupts Public Transport

August 5, 2025 1:53 PM

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Statewide Bus Strike in Karnataka Disrupts Public Transport

The Karnataka state-run transport corporation employees have started a statewide indefinite strike from today, affecting the commuters across the state. A very few buses plied across the state, affecting the passengers since morning today. The Joint Action Committee of the transport union is demandi...

Floods Impact 1.72 Lakh People in Uttar Pradesh; Relief Operations Intensify

August 5, 2025 1:38 PM

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Floods Impact 1.72 Lakh People in Uttar Pradesh; Relief Operations Intensify

In Uttar Pradesh, flood relief and rescue operations have intensified across the state. Floods have affected 48 tehsils in 21 districts, impacting over 1.72 lakh people in the state. According to Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami, till now more than 38 thousand people have been shifted to sa...