Speaker urges brothers to uphold values of care, support and mutual respect Chandigarh, August 27 Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sardar Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Thursday extended his warm greetings to Punjabis across the globe on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. In his message, Sandhwan said the festival symbolised the sacred and unbreakable bond of […]
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Employees demand restoration of old pension scheme, Punjab pay scales and regularisation of contractual workers Patiala, August 27 The government employees across Punjab are observing a statewide strike in their respective departments, with a large protest being held outside the District Education Officer (DEO) office in Patiala, where teachers also participated in the demonstration. Democratic […]
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Consumers can register complaints about provisional, inflated, incorrect bills through dedicated PSPCL numbers, with the government promising resolution within 15 days. Chandigarh, August 26 Punjab has introduced dedicated 24-hour helplines for electricity consumers to report disputed or incorrect bills, with the government saying complaints will be examined and resolved within 15 days. Power Minister Tarunpreet […]
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Food safety officials seize suspected coloured chamcham stock in Rajpura; laboratory testing to determine further action. Patiala, August 26 Under the supervision of District Health Officer Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, the Food Safety Team, comprising Food Safety Officers (FSOs) Gaurav Kumar and Tarun Bansal, conducted an inspection at Lakri Mandi in Rajpura on August 25, 2026. […]
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Language Department Punjab honours the legacy of Giani Sohan Singh Seetal through a Dhadi music programme in Patiala Patiala, August 25 The Language Department Punjab, organised a Giani Sohan Singh Seetal Memorial Dhadi event at Bhasha Bhawan, where Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan described Dhadi art as a “proud art form” that has guided […]
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Students demand rollback of steep fee hike and better hostel facilities, warning of intensified protests if their demands remain unmet. Patiala, August 24 Students of the United Sikh Students Federation at Punjabi University, Patiala, shut the university gates in protest against a steep increase in course fees and poor hostel conditions. The gate closure prevented […]
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Saini targets AAP government, says Punjab’s farmers, employees and traders are unhappy and BJP will return to power Patiala, August 22 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday expressed confidence that the BJP would form the next government in Punjab, saying people had already made up their minds in favour of the party. Saini […]
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Patiala teacher Dinesh Kumar earns national recognition for his outstanding contribution to education. Patiala, August 22 Dinesh Kumar, a teacher at Government Victoria Girls Senior Secondary School, Patiala, has been selected for the prestigious National Teachers’ Award 2026 for his exemplary contribution to education. The award is among the highest honours for teachers across India […]
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Bandh disrupts traffic and bus services, with schools, markets and rail routes also likely to be affected across Punjab. Chandigarh, August 21 A Punjab bandh called by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha over the release of Sikh prisoners began on Friday, with its impact being reported in several parts of the state. The bandh has been […]
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Morcha calls for statewide shutdown from 7 am to 2 pm, seeks parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara and release of Bandi Singhs. Patiala, August 20 The Qaumi Insaaf Morcha held a press conference at the Electronic Media Club in Patiala, where Bapu Gurcharan Singh, Jagtar Singh Hawara’s religious father, made several announcements about the Punjab […]
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