Chandigarh, August 12 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and sought his intervention for granting 10-day parole to Jagtar Singh Hawara on humanitarian grounds, saying that after 31 years, his ailing mother has a renewed hope of meeting her son. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the matter requires […]
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Chandigarh, August 12 The Punjab State and Chandigarh (UT) Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has recommended that the Punjab Government establish a dedicated state CSR Authority to systematically channel corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds towards local welfare activities and disaster relief. The recommendations were issued by Commission Chairperson Justice Sant Parkash and Member Justice Gurbir Singh, […]
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Patiala, August 11 Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday reviewed law and order and security preparedness in SAS Nagar and Patiala as part of his second consecutive day of touring the state ahead of Independence Day 2026. The review was conducted as mandated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Yadav issued […]
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Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has said the teachings of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj on equality, human dignity and social justice remain highly relevant in modern society.Speaking at a state-level seminar on ‘Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj Bani and Social Equality’ at Amity University, Mohali, Cheema said Guru Ravidass Ji’s message went beyond […]
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Chandigarh, August 11 The Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in a joint operation with Commissionerate Ludhiana Police, have arrested two men wanted in connection with the murder of property dealer Harjinder Singh alias Harry Jhanda and recovered a 9mm Glock pistol and a live cartridge, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said […]
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Chandigarh, August 11 Punjab Police have busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling module in Ferozepur and arrested three people, recovering 30.672 kg of heroin, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday. The operation was carried out by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Ferozepur Range. Preliminary investigation suggests that the consignment was sent across […]
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Patiala, August 11 A young man was stabbed to death in the Khalsa Colony area of Sanaur town in Patiala following an old rivalry. The deceased has been identified as Jashan Virk, a resident of Khalsa Colony. According to the information available, the accused allegedly attacked Virk multiple times with a knife during a fight. […]
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Chandigarh, August 11 The Punjab government has launched a major teacher training initiative aimed at helping teachers to identify the early signs of drug abuse and mental health concerns among school students. As part of the state government’s anti-drug campaign, more than 21,850 teachers are being trained through a week-long programme designed to strengthen awareness, […]
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Chandigarh, August 10 The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Monday passed nine bills covering education, infrastructure, taxation, employment, rural development and environmental protection. The legislation is aimed at strengthening the state’s regulatory framework and introducing changes across several areas of public administration. The Punjab Common Infrastructure (Regulation and Maintenance) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced by Cabinet Minister […]
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Patiala, August 10 A 17-year-old boy, identified as Vicky, was reportedly swept away by a strong current in the Bhakra Canal near Nabha Road in Patiala, with divers continuing a search operation. According to the information available, Vicky had arrived near the Bhakra Canal with some friends. During the incident, he was reportedly swept away […]
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