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Blackout mock drill held in Punjab; sirens and power cuts tested response

Blackout mock drill underway in Ludhiana as part of statewide emergency preparedness exercise in Punjab.
Updated on Apr 25, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Cloudbursts to cyclones, natural calamities that hit India in 2025 | In pics

Throughout 2025, several natural disasters hit India, causing widespread damage and disruption to life. Here is a look at them through visuals.
Published on Jan 01, 2026 12:00 am IST

Stubble burning begins in Punjab, Delhi braces for winter smog days | Pics

A farmer burns straw stubble after a harvest in a paddy field on the outskirts of Amritsar on Saturday. Stubble burning, especially after the paddy harvest in October and November, has been a significant contributor to air pollution in Delhi and the NCR.
Published on Sept 22, 2025 03:06 pm IST

Houses down, rivers overflow, cars submerged in rain damage across India | Pics

Members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) during a visit to a flood-affected area in Punjab.
Published on Aug 31, 2025 02:37 pm IST

J&K crippled after flash floods, Punjab sees record rain | In Pictures

A Punjab Emergency Service boat rescues people from the flooded area of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor complex, which runs along the India-Pakistan border in Kartarpur, Pakistan.
Published on Aug 28, 2025 04:30 pm IST

Mock drills, blackouts across Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and other states | Pics

People were seen at Lal Chowk in Srinagar during the mock drill under Operation Shield. The drills also included sirens and emergency scenarios designed to test the readiness of local authorities and citizens in case of attacks or disasters.
Published on May 31, 2025 10:07 pm IST

19 women, 13 minors among 104 Indian migrants deported from US | Pics

An Indian immigrant deported from the US walks out of Ahmedabad Airport on February 6, 2025. Upon arrival, the 33 deportees, including children and women, were transported to their hometowns in Gujarat in police vehicles, according to the Assistant Commissioner of Police, 'G' Division.
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 01:46 pm IST

Lohri Delicacies: List of traditional foods prepared for the festival

Gur ki gajak: Gajak is a sweet made from sesame seeds or peanuts and jaggery (gur). The jaggery is melted and mixed with the seeds to form a brittle, sweet snack.  
Updated on Jan 11, 2024 01:36 pm IST

Punjab: Several farmers outfits stage rail roko protest against Centre

Several farmers' bodies called for a three-day rail blockade starting today, September 28, to push the Central government for fulfilling their demands, which encompass a financial aid package for flood losses, a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), and debt relief. 
Published on Sept 28, 2023 01:59 pm IST

Punjab bandh call sees shops shut across several districts. Pics

While Amritsar city observed a complete shutdown with almost all main markets, including Hall Bazaar, Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar and those in the vicinity of the Golden Temple, remaining shut, other parts of the Majha region showed a lukewarm response.
Published on Aug 09, 2023 06:10 pm IST

In pics: Severe waterlogging in Amritsar as rain pounds Punjab, Haryana

A view of the waterlogged Heritage Street in Amritsar on Saturday.
Published on Jul 22, 2023 03:47 pm IST

In Pics: Rain wreaks havoc in Himachal Pradesh; boats deployed in Chandigarh

Following heavy rain, flood-like situation is seen in Himachal's Mandi as the Beas river flows above water level. 
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 01:55 pm IST

Bathinda: Security increased after jawans killed in suspected fratricide

Visuals of the Bathinda military station in Punjab where a firing incident took place on Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023. 
Updated on Apr 12, 2023 03:30 pm IST

Punjab police clear Mohali's Sohana chowk of Amritpal Singh's supporters. Pics

Punjab police remove blockade by fugitive radical leader Amritpal Singh's supporters. 
Published on Mar 21, 2023 06:56 pm IST

In Pics | Clash breaks out between 2 groups in Patiala; heavy police deployment

Police personnel patrol the street to maintain law and order after the clash that erupted between two groups near Kali Devi Temple, in Patiala on Friday. (ANI Photo)
Updated on Apr 29, 2022 06:24 pm IST

Fireworks adorn Golden Temple on Guru Tegh Bahadur's birth anniversary

On the occasion of the 400th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur which was marked on April 21, fireworks adorned the sky around Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Published on Apr 22, 2022 09:41 am IST

Passengers face problems as several trains cancelled due to 'rail roko' protest

Passengers face difficulties as train movement gets affected due to farmers' 'rail roko' agitation in parts of Punjab.
Published on Dec 21, 2021 02:48 pm IST

In pics: Visitors flout Covid-19 norms at Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake

The city administration has been issuing challans at the lake to control the number of visitors but their attempt proved futile. The lake has been crowded by locals and travellers from other parts of Punjab and the neighbouring Haryana especially during the morning and evening hours.
Updated on Aug 02, 2021 02:48 pm IST