Industrial feeders to face power cuts from 8 pm to 6 am, PSPCL says Patiala, September 11 Punjab is facing a power supply shortage as electricity demand in the state has risen to nearly 16,600 MW in September, while generation has fallen following the shutdown of units at Rajpura Thermal Plant and several other thermal […]
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Chandigarh, September 12 The Punjab Police have secured the extradition of an alleged key operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang from Moldova, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Saturday. Amritpal Singh, also known as Amrit Dalam, was brought to India today after being detained by Moldovan authorities earlier this year while allegedly trying to cross […]
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Police recover two .30 bore pistols and 10 live cartridges from suspects Chandigarh/Pathankot, September 11 The Counter Intelligence Pathankot has arrested two alleged operatives in connection with a foreign-based targeted killing plot and recovered two .30 bore pistols and 10 live cartridges from them, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Friday. The arrested persons were […]
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Camps to be held in 2,008 villages and wards, while door-to-door delivery continues for remaining beneficiaries Chandigarh, September 11 Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh said on Friday that around 31 lakh Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana cards had already reached districts with another two lakh expected soon. The state government has identified around […]
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Institutions told to rectify deficiencies, forward complete cases by September 14; 2.45 lakh applications already verified Chandigarh, September 11 The Punjab Government has reopened the Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Portal till September 17 to complete verification of pending fresh and renewal applications of Scheduled Caste students for the 2025-26 academic session, Cabinet Minister Dr Baljit […]
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UFBU warns of indefinite strike from October 26 if demand remains unresolved Patiala, September 11 Around eight lakh bank officers and employees across the country went on strike, acting on a call by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), with more than 500 bank staff participating in a protest outside SBI Sheranwala Gate in […]
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Chandigarh, September 10 The Punjab government has declared a holiday in the state as a mark of respect following the death of former Cabinet Minister Chuni Lal Bhagat. An official spokesperson said all government offices, boards and corporations, as well as educational institutions, will remain closed for the rest of the day on Thursday. Punjab […]
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Chandigarh, September 10 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan have expressed grief over the death of veteran politician and former Punjab minister Chuni Lal Bhagat. In post on X, Chief Minister Mann described the death as deeply sad and extended his sympathies to Bhagat’s son Cabinet Minister Mohinder […]
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CII proposes smart-city certification, a multi-skill centre and more village initiatives. Chandigarh, September 9 Chandigarh and Punjab need a stronger focus on sustainability, connectivity, technology and new-age industries to attract investment and create jobs, CII Northern Region Chairperson and Samtel Avionics Managing Director and CEO Puneet Kaura has said. Kaura made the remarks during his […]
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Commission Chairman Harjit Grewal meets Sangrur resident Mohanjit Singh, family at Patiala hospital Patiala, September 8 The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has sought a detailed report from the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) on the allegations of custodial torture of Mohanjit Singh, a resident of Sheron village in Sangrur district, within 10 days. […]
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