Patiala, June 15 The protest by three Corona warrior nurses atop a water tank near the residence of Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh entered its second day on Monday, as the demonstrators continued demanding permanent government employment. The protesting nurses had served at Rajindra Hospital in Patiala during the COVID-19 pandemic and have been […]
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Hoshiarpur, June 15 A minor boy has been apprehended in Hoshiarpur for allegedly raping and blackmailing a 16 year old girl, police said on Monday. According to officials, the accused, a senior at the girl’s private academy, first contacted her on Snapchat in October last year. Their communication led to regular meetings near the academy. […]
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Amritsar, June 12 Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj on Friday called for a comprehensive investigation into the alleged sacrilege attempt at Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Gurbaksh Singh Ji inside the Golden Temple complex and sought strict punishment for those responsible. The accused, who allegedly picked up a Sri Sahib placed before the Guru Granth […]
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Patiala, June 12 Around 15 cases of jaundice have been reported from Dogra Mohalla near Patiala’s old bus stand, with several patients admitted to Mata Kaushalya Hospital for treatment, officials said. Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh visited the affected locality on Thursday to assess the situation after reports of the outbreak emerged. Teams from […]
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Patiala, June 11 Around 15 residents of Dogra Mohalla in Patiala, including several children, have reportedly fallen ill after allegedly consuming contaminated water, prompting health authorities and municipal officials to launch an investigation into a suspected jaundice outbreak in the locality. According to local residents, people in the area had been suffering from illness for […]
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Chandigarh, June 11 The Punjab Police on Thursday dismantled a cross border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of six people and the recovery of more than 30 kg of heroin in Amritsar. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were linked to a Dubai-based smuggler who was allegedly […]
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Patiala, June 10 Tensions escalated at the ongoing protest by apprentice linemen in Bhaderpura village near Patiala after six protesters climbed a 220 KV electricity transmission tower demanding acceptance of their pending demands. The protest site was shifted from the main gate of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to Bhaderpura village after the district […]
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Chandigarh, June 10 Punjab Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday flagged off five new Sup er Integral Volvo coach buses under the state owned Punbus service to improve connectivity between Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi and the cities of Jalandhar and Ludhiana. The initiative aims to provide safe, comfortable, and affordable travel […]
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Chandigarh, June 10 Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday inaugurated a range of new facilities at the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) police station in SAS Nagar, aimed at enhancing the state’s capacity to investigate and combat drug related crimes through advanced technology and intelligence gathering. The newly inaugurated infrastructure includes a […]
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Chandigarh, June 9 Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS and PRTC Contract Workers Union Punjab 25/11 have announced a statewide strike and protest from June 9, 2026, alleging that the government has continuously ignored employees’ demands and is privatising departments. The union stated that cases have allegedly been registered against protesting employees and that workers involved in agitations […]
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