The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has achieved a significant victory for the residents of Nayagaon and Kansal by reducing the eco-sensitive zone around the area to 100 meters, down from the previously proposed 3 kilometers. This move has been approved by the Honorable Supreme Court, marking a major relief for thousands of families in the region.

Expressing her delight over the decision, Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan stated, "The long-standing demand of the people of Nayagaon and Kansal to limit the eco-sensitive zone to 100 meters has finally been fulfilled. For years, residents were burdened by the fear of demolition and the inability to get building plans approved. Today, the Supreme Court's approval of the 100-meter limit brings an end to these challenges, offering a much-needed respite to the people."

The newly appointed Chairperson of Jalandhar Improvement Trust, Rajwinder Kaur Thiara, along with trustees Dr. Jasbir Singh, Harcharan Singh Sandhu, and Atam prakash Singh Bablu, officially took charge today. On this occasion, Punjab Aam Aadmi Party President Aman Arora, Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh, and Punjab Tourism and Cultural Board Advisor Deepak Bali were present.

Former Minister and MLA Balkar Singh, Jalandhar Central MLA Raman Arora, Nakodar MLA Inderjit Kaur Mann, District President Amritpal Singh, Mayor Vineet Dhir, Deputy Mayor Malkit Subhana, Pawan Tinu, Chandan Grewal, North Constituency In-charge Dinesh Dhall, and Gurinder Singh Jamsher were also present. All senior leaders celebrated the moment by offering sweets to Rajwinder Kaur Thiara and congratulating her. In the absence of Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat, his son Atul honored Thiara on his behalf.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer is happy to be reunited with head coach Ricky Ponting and said his presence around the squad gives a lot of confidence to players.

“He supports everyone. When I worked with him for the first time in the past, he made me feel like I am a great player and I can easily excel in this format. The confidence he gives a player is of a different level,” Iyer said in a press conference.

He further deliberated on the team’s objective for the season and said, “The goal is to win the trophy, that's our mindset right now and it's a step-by-step process, it's not like you wake up in the morning and do it but the way we're practicing right now and the way we're sharing our wavelength and camaraderie with each other, it's going really well.”

Amid growing security concern and aggressive posturing of China, Taiwan stated on Tuesday that it has detected a number of Chinese aircraft and warships operating around the country over the past 24 hours that crossed the meridian line of the Taiwan Strait and entered air defence identification zone.

According to the Defence Ministry of Taiwan, 59 sorties of Chinese military aircraft and nine Chinese naval ships operating around Taiwan were detected on Tuesday morning. It said that 43 out of 59 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern, central southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called for an Apex Council meeting on Saturday, March 22 in Kolkata to discuss key decisions. The upcoming meeting, scheduled ahead of the IPL 2025 opener between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens, will address several key issues including venue selection for the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.

One of the main agenda points will be finalising the venues for the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, scheduled to be played in India. This will be the first time since 2013 that India are hosting the marquee women’s event. The exact schedule of the tournament slotted in October is yet to be worked out.

Cinema lovers are in for a treat as the iconic romantic drama "Lamhe", starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi is getting a grand re-release on March 21, 2025.

Sharing the announcement on social media, Anil expressed his excitement, saying, “Timeless then, timeless now! Watch #Lamhe on the big screen from March 21!”

Made under the direction of Yash Chopra, the 1991 film explored the themes of love, longing, and destiny in a way that was bold and unforgettable.

At the heart of the film was Anil’s impressive performance as Viren—a man caught between the past and present, navigating an unconventional love story.

The cumulative number of laboratory-confirmed mpox cases in Uganda has reached 4,342, with 31 deaths reported since the outbreak was declared in the East African country eight months ago, the Ugandan Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.

A total of 25 new cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, with the capital, Kampala, the epicentre of the virus, registering 12 cases, the ministry said in a national situation report issued here.

According to health authorities, the Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other partners, has intensified preventive measures, including enhanced surveillance, case management, risk communication, community engagement, and public awareness campaigns to curb the virus's spread.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is set to take a revolutionary step to combat the growing menace of drug trafficking from across the international border. Addressing the media in Ludhiana today, AAP Punjab President Aman Arora announced that the Punjab government will soon acquire state-of-the-art anti-drone technology, making Punjab the first state in the country to adopt this advanced measure against cross-border smuggling of drugs and weapons.

"Despite relentless efforts over the past three years, over 90% of drugs entering Punjab still originate from Pakistan through drones. While securing the international border is the responsibility of the BSF and the central government, their failure has necessitated this critical step by Punjab. The new technology will identify, track, and neutralize drones within a range of 10 kilometers, ensuring that such activities are effectively curbed," said Aman Arora. Some Trials for the anti-drone system have already been conducted and one will be conducted at the Tarn Taran border, with key state officials, including Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Aman Arora actively participating in the evaluation process.