What a Local Paper Still Owes Its Readers
Trust in a regional paper is built story by story and correction by correction, over years rather than news cycles. That is slower than chasing a viral headline, and it is the only thing...
Daily Archive: August 16, 2026
Chief Minister Calls Opposition Alliance an Attempt to Regain Power
Chandigarh, Aug 16 — The Chief Minister described the newly announced opposition alliance as an opportunistic arrangement aimed at regaining power. Opposition leaders rejected the characterisation, saying the alliance reflects a shared platform on...
Metro Extends Weekend Late-Night Service on Trial
Delhi Metro will run trains an hour later on three lines on weekend nights during a three-month trial.
Two Dead, Eleven Injured in NH-152D Bus Collision
Hisar, Aug 16 — Two passengers died and eleven were injured when a Volvo bus struck a truck parked on the shoulder of NH-152D early Sunday. Police said the truck had been left without...
AI Crop Advisory App Reaches One Lakh Farmers in First Month
Ludhiana, Aug 16 — The state agriculture department says its AI-backed crop advisory app has registered more than one lakh farmers in its first month of operation. The app issues pest and irrigation guidance...
Free Eye Screening Camp Draws 600 Residents
A free eye screening camp at the town community centre drew roughly 600 residents on Sunday, organisers said.