Planning a trip to Vaishno Devi? Get all essential details for the 2025-26 pilgrimage season, including new RFID card rules, smart locker facilities, updated helpline numbers, and revised helicopter fares.
A self-styled 'Baba' in Uttar Pradesh, known as 'Cigarette Baba,' claims to cure ailments using cigarettes, directly challenging medical science. Discover the details of this controversial practice.
The iconic Infant Jesus Shrine in Mangaluru gears up for its nine-day annual feast starting Jan 14, featuring novenas, masses, and a grand car procession. Join the celebrations.
The annual feast at Mangaluru's Infant Jesus Shrine is set for Jan 14-15. Pre-feast events from Jan 3 include novenas, masses, and outreach programs like eye & blood donation camps. A special scholarship initiative 'Carmel Ignite' will support 400 childre
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board suspends new pilgrim registrations until January 1 morning due to unprecedented crowds. Check latest updates and safety guidelines here.
Sabarimala temple opened for the Makaravilakku festival on Tuesday evening. Get all details on rituals, key dates, and darshan timings until January 20.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu & Kashmir reports a significant 20% drop in pilgrim footfall in 2024. Explore the reasons behind the decline and the board's response.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has renovated 10 government schools in Jammu & Kashmir, enhancing infrastructure for over 2,000 students. Discover how this initiative is transforming education.
Buxar police retrieved two stolen sandalwood logs worth over ₹1 crore from the Ganga. The logs were stolen from Nath Baba Temple. Swift action foiled smuggling attempt. Read for details.
A constable was injured and two others hurt in a stone-pelting incident at Pupunki Ashram in Bokaro during a centenary event. Police detained several after the clash. Read the full details.
Jalandhar's iconic Doaba Chowk officially renamed Shree Baba Harivallabh Chowk, honoring the city's rich musical heritage. Discover the ceremony details and public reaction.
A man from Punjab's Jalandhar travelled to Russia twice, uncovering that 10 Indians recruited into the Russian army are dead and 4 missing. He faced detention and pressure to join. Read the shocking details.
Massive protests erupt in Jammu demanding college closure after Muslim candidates dominate admissions. Samiti members burn effigies, clash with police. Full details inside.
A dispute over religious authority at Anjanadri Hill, Koppal, led to a clash, three FIRs, and five arrests. Details on the legal battle and police action inside.
Ridhima Sharma challenges Anirudh Acharya's controversial 'test drive' comment on women in live-in relationships and probes Changur Baba conversion narratives. Explore the fierce debate on women's dignity and autonomy.
Bengaluru's major churches, including St Mary’s Basilica and Infant Jesus Shrine, held special Christmas services and midnight masses, filling the city with festive spirit. Read more about the celebrations.
Months after devastating floods, farmers in Sultanpur Lodhi's Baupur Mand area face a race against time to clear sand and silt for maize sowing. Seechewal leads volunteer efforts. Read the full story.
BFUHS revises Punjab NEET PG counselling 2025 Round 2 schedule, adds 53 MD/MS seats. Choice filling ends today. Check new dates and steps here.
Punjab & Haryana High Court issues notice to Punjab government over petition challenging cancellation of 343 psychologist recruitments and new outsourcing plan. Next hearing on Jan 29, 2026.
Explore the chilling 2026 prophecies of mystic Baba Vanga, including AI dominance, alien contact, and World War 3 warnings. What did she foresee for the world?
Ranchi Municipal Corporation plans a dedicated auto and e-rickshaw stand near Naga Baba Khatal market to decongest roads and improve civic amenities. Read more about the new traffic management plan.
BJP leaders accuse Karnataka Congress govt of targeting Hindu traditions after police action against 'koli anka' ritual at Kepu shrine. MP Brijesh Chowta vows to raise issue in legislature.
Dakshina Kannada police charge 43, including MLA Ashok Kumar Rai and ex-MLA Sanjeeva Matandoor, for illegal cockfighting. Rai defends it as an 800-year-old cultural practice. Read the full story.
Punjab government cancels recruitment for 343 psychologists after written tests, citing administrative reasons. Process likely to move to outsourcing, raising job security concerns. Read the full story.
A Reasi court dismissed a plea for an FIR against Vaishno Devi shrine officials for the August 26 landslide that killed 35 pilgrims. The judge ruled it a natural disaster, with no criminal negligence found. Read the full details.
Punjab govt cancels hiring of 343 contract psychologists for de-addiction centres after written exams. Fees to be refunded. Move to outsourcing raises job security concerns.
A Katra court ruled out criminal negligence by Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in the August landslide that killed 35 pilgrims, calling it an unforeseeable natural disaster. Read the full details.
Katra court dismisses plea for criminal action against shrine board officials in the August landslide that killed 35 pilgrims, calling it a natural calamity. Read the full details of the ruling.
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashes a plea against the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, ruling the 2025 landslide was a natural calamity. Read the full legal analysis and implications.
Rajya Sabha MP Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal writes to Jal Shakti Minister, demanding a special package for flood control and de-silting of Harike Pattan to prevent future disasters in Punjab. Read more.