News for 'jalandhar'

Farmers find Reliance a better deal than mandis

Farmers find Reliance a better deal than mandis

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Kartaar Singh, a farmer of Mokha village in Punjab's Kapurthala district, used to travel about 50 km on his scooter to Jalandhar's new sabzi mandi, or wholesale vegetable market, to sell his vegetables every day.

COVID-19 caseload in India breaches 30-lakh mark

COVID-19 caseload in India breaches 30-lakh mark

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

COVID-19 cases in the country jumped from 10 lakh to 20 lakh in 21 days, while it had taken 59 days for the cases to cross the 10 lakh-mark.

Punjab train mishap: Helpline nos

Punjab train mishap: Helpline nos

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

Helpline numbers in Ahmedabad, Jalandhar and New Delhi.

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

'We haven't heard the last about Omicron'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

'Your body will be able to deal with Omicron at any time, but it depends (on when) if you are vaccinated.'

Kangana, Diljit Dosanjh in Twitter war over farmers' protest

Kangana, Diljit Dosanjh in Twitter war over farmers' protest

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The two, one a celebrity singer-actor from Punjab and the other a Bollywood star known for her combative comments, began bickering on the social media platform on Wednesday evening and continued till well into Thursday.

Punjab on high alert on anniversary of Operation Bluestar

Punjab on high alert on anniversary of Operation Bluestar

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal exhorted the people to exercise restraint and observe the 32nd anniversary of Operation Bluestar peacefully.

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Covid fight: 4 faultlines India must address

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Rather than worry about what picture of India is being painted in the foreign media, the focus must be on marshalling all our energies to provide relief and solace to our deeply wounded and dispirited citizens, says former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Farmers' Bharat Bandh hits rail, road traffic at several places

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Several trains were cancelled, highways and key roads blocked and many thousands stranded for hours on Monday as a nationwide 10-hour shutdown against the Centre's three agri laws disrupted lives across parts of India, particularly in the north.

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

People have developed a fatalistic attitude where they believe that anything can happen. They think, 'there's no medicine, no beds in the hospitals, what are we alive for?' And when you get that kind of an attitude, you stop taking precautions

Stars flood Kapil Sharma's reception

Stars flood Kapil Sharma's reception

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

What a moralebooster for the comic returning to our television screens this weekend!

Govt issues guidelines for non-coronavirus health facilities

Govt issues guidelines for non-coronavirus health facilities

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The move comes after a few hospitals closed down following the detection of the disease among its medical workers.

PIX: Sumona, Krushna at Kapil's wedding celebrations

PIX: Sumona, Krushna at Kapil's wedding celebrations

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Jagran before Ginni and Kapil's wedding.

As Kashmir burns, BSF guns down 3 Pakistani intruders near border

As Kashmir burns, BSF guns down 3 Pakistani intruders near border

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A BSF official said a night patrol party of the force spotted the three entering Indian territory and asked them to surrender.

Moderate quake hits Delhi, Haryana; no casualties

Moderate quake hits Delhi, Haryana; no casualties

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

The earthquake had a depth of 10 kilometres, measuring 4.4 on Richter scale.

Sultans edge past Shers

Sultans edge past Shers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Defending champions Hyderabad Sultans survived some anxious moments before beating Sher-e-Jalandhar 5-3 via tie-breaker in the Premier Hockey League.

Meet Bhajji and his bride on Karva Chauth

Meet Bhajji and his bride on Karva Chauth

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Take a look at the newly married cricketer Harbhajan Singh with his wife Geeta Basra.

Bhajji's bride to adorn 'royal-style' jewellery on big day

Bhajji's bride to adorn 'royal-style' jewellery on big day

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Actress Geeta Basra, who is all set to marry Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, will wear royal and timeless jewellery on her wedding in Jalandhar on October 29.

'Omicron produces less severe illness'

'Omicron produces less severe illness'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

'What prevents infection are masks, physical distancing and good ventilation.'

Train mishap toll put at 38

Train mishap toll put at 38

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

What the Phillauri trailer tells you about Anushka Sharma!

What the Phillauri trailer tells you about Anushka Sharma!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The trailer has quite a few funny moments that make you laugh but you also know that it will not end up like Amitabh Bachchan's Bhootnath, thanks to its romance angle.

Amritsar tragedy: Artist playing Ravan killed while helping others

Amritsar tragedy: Artist playing Ravan killed while helping others

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Singh had completed his act on stage and was in the event to collect a shield of appreciation when the tragedy hit him.

In the hot seat: Buta Singh

In the hot seat: Buta Singh

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Hyderabad Sultans win opening match

Hyderabad Sultans win opening match

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Striker Sameer Dad scored the solitary goal to beat Sher-e-Jalandhar in the Premier Hockey League.

Over 50% of rural Indians cutting down on food: Study

Over 50% of rural Indians cutting down on food: Study

Rediff.com13 May 2020

The study showed that 50 per cent of households have reduced the number of meals ever since the lockdown was imposed

India records 122 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; cases at 74,281

India records 122 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; cases at 74,281

Rediff.com13 May 2020

According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.

Human error behind Punjab rail mishap: Report

Human error behind Punjab rail mishap: Report

Rediff.com3 Jan 2005

Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety G P Garg, in the preliminary inquiry report, has held that it was caused due to the blunder by the station masters of Bhangala and Mirthala.

Punjab bans movie 'Shooter' for 'promoting violence'

Punjab bans movie 'Shooter' for 'promoting violence'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The chief minister has also directed Director General of Police Dinkar Gupta to look into the possible action that could be initiated against one of the film's producers, K V Dhillon, who had reportedly promised in writing, back in 2019, that he would shelve the movie, originally titled 'Sukha Khalwan'.

Hyderabad Sultans win PHL

Hyderabad Sultans win PHL

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

The hosts overcame Sher-e-Jalandhar 2-1 in the final league match to lift the inaugural Premier Hockey League title.

India detects new 'double mutant' variant of COVID-19

India detects new 'double mutant' variant of COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The ministry, however, said it could not be sufficiently established yet if these variants were behind the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in some states.

Covid effigies replace Ravana during subdued Dussehra celebrations

Covid effigies replace Ravana during subdued Dussehra celebrations

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

As government-issued guidelines in many places banned large congregations and setting up of fairs or food stalls, the torching of effigies was restricted to very few venues than usual. The Ramleela Maidan at the iconic Red Fort where every year the Dussehra festivities are attended by dignitaries including the prime minister and the President apart from hundreds of common people, was deserted this time as the annual celebrations were cancelled.

For these families, Sushma was just 'a phone call away'

For these families, Sushma was just 'a phone call away'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The families say Swaraj was a constant source of support and helped them bring back the mortal remains of their loved ones which finally gave them closure.

ERSA, Corp of Signals reach last eight

ERSA, Corp of Signals reach last eight

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

The former beat Andhra XI while Signals got the better of Karnataka XI in the Beighton Cup hockey tournament.

Amarinder offers to receive Abhinandan at Attari border, tweets request to PM

Amarinder offers to receive Abhinandan at Attari border, tweets request to PM

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The Congress leader tweeted his request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Pakistan PM Imran Khan's announcement that the IAF pilot would be released on March 1.

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

75% voter turnout in Punjab; skirmishes at some places

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Two persons were injured in a clash which took place between AAP and Congress workers at Sultanpur village in Sangrur district.

After Odisha, Punjab extends lockdown till May 1

After Odisha, Punjab extends lockdown till May 1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Amarinder said predictions by health experts about the spread of the pandemic are 'horrendous and frightening'.

Bird flu: States on alert; Kerala culls chickens, ducks

Bird flu: States on alert; Kerala culls chickens, ducks

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Culling of chickens and ducks began on Tuesday in parts of Kerala to contain the H5N8 strain of bird flu, while Jammu and Kashmir sounded an alert and started collecting samples from migratory species after Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh reported cases of the avian influenza.

Politicians take role of robbers once in Parl: Hazare

Politicians take role of robbers once in Parl: Hazare

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

"Corrupt" politicians will never allow Lokpal Bill to be passed in Parliament, anti-graft activist Anna Hazare has said while urging people to elect representatives with clean image in next Lok Sabha polls.

Indore gets cleanest city tag for 4th time in a row

Indore gets cleanest city tag for 4th time in a row

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The second and third positions in the category were grabbed by Surat and Navi Mumbai respectively.

I had been saying all 39 others were dead: Lone survivor Harjit Masih

I had been saying all 39 others were dead: Lone survivor Harjit Masih

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Masih said they were killed in front of my eyes and I had been saying all these years, wondering why the government was not accepting what he had said earlier.