Patiala, July 18 An employee of the Patiala Municipal Corporation has been arrested after alleged financial irregularities surfaced in the distribution of assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) (PMAY-U), prompting a wider police investigation into the matter. The accused, identified as Amandeep Singh, was working as a skilled worker with the Municipal Corporation. […]
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Patiala, July 16 Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh assured residents that there is no need to worry about floods during the monsoon season, stating that the Punjab government has made comprehensive flood-preparedness arrangements through coordinated efforts of all concerned departments. Addressing a press conference in Patiala, the minister said authorities are […]
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Patiala, July 15 Patiala Police conducted a CASO (Cordon and Search Operation) at the railway station and other public places in the district ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Punjab. During the operation, police personnel checked passengers at the Patiala railway station and carried out searches at various public locations. Officials said similar […]
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Chandigarh, July 15 The NHAI has hiked toll rates at eight toll plazas in Punjab on Friday. The commuters passing through the Ladowal toll plaza—ranked among the most expensive in Ludhiana and they will now have to pay higher charges. This increase has occurred within a span of just four months; toll rates have been […]
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Chandigarh, July 14 In a major breakthrough, the Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling module with the arrest of two operatives and recovered 30 kg heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday. Sharing details, the DGP said that those arrested have been […]
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Chandigarh, July 14 Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Monday reviewed the progress of tourism and heritage infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 62 crore across the state. The projects are aimed at promoting tourism, preserving Punjab’s cultural heritage, improving visitor facilities and creating employment opportunities. Chairing a review meeting with […]
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Chandigarh, July 14 Amid ongoing differences within the Punjab Congress over its state leadership ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab, Bhupesh Baghel, on Monday asserted that Rahul Gandhi is the party’s only face in the state. In a post on X, Baghel said the people of Punjab have […]
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Mansa, July 13 Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Zila Parishad member Dalvir Singh Kala was injured after an unidentified motorcycle borne assailant opened fire at him in Bareta town of Punjab’s Mansa district on Monday evening, police said. The accused fled the scene after the attack, and an investigation has been launched. According to […]
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Chandigarh, July 13 Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Monday expressed grief over the demise of noted social activist Nand Kishore Goenka, father of Essel Group Chairman Dr. Subhash Chandra. In a condolence message, Sandhwan described Goenka as a dedicated social worker who devoted his life to public welfare and Gau Seva. He […]
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Patiala, July 13 Patiala Police have arrested four young men allegedly involved in supplying illegal weapons for the Khatri gang and recovered 15 pistols from their possession, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Patiala Varun Sharma said. Providing details of the operation, the SSP said the arrested individuals, who are residents of Hoshiarpur district, were allegedly […]
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