Synopsis Switzerland is popular for its mountains, lakes, and railroads, but much of its infrastructure exists underground. Over the years, the country has established almost 1,852 tunnels spanning approximately 2,544 kilometres, which includes road, rail, and utility tunnels. These structures enable safe and efficient travel across mountainous regions, while urban centres such as Zurich, Basel
The vigilance bureau (VB) caught a contractual employee posted at the office of the director, land records department, Jalandhar, red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹4,000 in lieu of providing land records to the complainant. The complainant stated that an amount of ₹18,000 has already been paid to the accused Parvesh on different dates through
The Punjab government has moved the high court demanding that the December 24 order banning tree cutting in Punjab be modified. The PIL had pointed out that the large-scale deforestation being carried out by the authorities is having a grave and irreversible impact on Punjab’s fragile ecology, biodiversity, and climate resilience. (Shutterstock) State’s counsel on
Police busted an ISI-backed narco-terror module, allegedly smuggling heroin and weapons from Pakistan, with the arrest of three persons and recovery of 2 kg heroin and an Austria-made Glock 9mm pistol from them. The accused in police custody in Barnala on Thursday. (HT File) Deputy inspector general of Patiala range, Kuldeep Singh Chahal said that
As part of its ongoing war against drugs, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar claimed to have busted a narcotic smuggling module with the recovery of 40kg heroin and arrest of four operatives. As per information, CI Amritsar had received specific information about a drug smuggling network being operated on the directions of the habitual narco-smuggler, who
The Mohali police have arrested the third and final accused wanted for the murder of Ashok Kumari Goyal, wife of former Punjab additional advocate general (AAG) Krishan Kumar Goyal, which took place at their Phase 5 residence on the intervening night between December 29 and 30, 2025. SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans said the crime was
Sidharth Malhotra celebrates his 41st birthday, his first as a dad. Kiara Advani shares sweet moments from the bash, featuring a special cake and heartfelt wishes. Sidharth Malhotra turns 41 Photograph: (X) Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra is celebrating his 41st birthday today, and the occasion has been made extra special as it marks his first
Sethi’s remarks, coming from within the Keonjhar district itself, have once again raised several questions over the suspension and the grounds on which it was imposed. Anandpur MLA Abhimanyu Sethi Photograph: (OTV) Keonjhar’s Anandpur Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Abhimanyu Sethi on Friday said he was unaware of any ‘betrayal’ committed by Champua MLA Sanatan
Aditya Dhar confirms Dhurandhar 2 will release in March 2026 despite delay rumours. The Ranveer Singh spy thriller will clash with Yash’s Toxic at the box office. Dhurandhar 2 Photograph: (X) Dhurandhar has firmly established itself as one of the biggest blockbusters in recent times, turning director Aditya Dhar and star Ranveer Singh into the
The raids are being conducted in connection with allegations of tax evasion and financial irregularities. Stacks of cash recovered during ED raid at Ganjam BJD leader Hrushikesh Padhi’s residence Photograph: (OTV) A huge amount of cash was recovered during an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the residence of Ganjam district Biju Janata Dal (BJD) vice-president