Patiala, July 9 A tragic incident unfolded in Patiala’s Officers Colony where four members of a family allegedly consumed a poisonous substance, leaving two dead and two undergoing treatment at Rajindra Hospital, police said. According to officials, Vikas Batish died shortly after being taken to the hospital, while his daughter, Khwaish Batish, later succumbed during […]
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Hoshiarpur, July 9 The Punjab Police has shifted the Station House Officer of Tanda police station in Hoshiarpur district to the Police Lines after reports linked him to an extortion investigation reportedly being conducted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation under Operation Hard Ball. A fact-finding inquiry has also been ordered to examine […]
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Chandigarh, July 9 Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian met representatives of the numberdar union and assured them that their legitimate demands would be addressed on a priority basis. During the meeting, the union requested that a dedicated day be reserved exclusively for numberdars to obtain health cards under the […]
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Chandigarh, July 9 A low-intensity blast was reported inside the premises of the Moga Sadar police station in Punjab on Thursday. No injuries or damage to property were reported in the incident. Police have launched an investigation and stepped up security while efforts are underway to identify those responsible. According to police sources, unidentified persons […]
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Jalandhar, July 9 Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Thursday rejected allegations by opposition leaders that the BJP or the Central Government was responsible for the removal of the film Satluj from OTT platform ZEE5. He described the claims as baseless and politically motivated. Speaking after inspecting the redeveloped Jalandhar Cantt […]
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Chandigarh, July 8 For many Punjabis living overseas, distance can make resolving problems back home difficult. Property disputes, pension issues and family matters were among the concerns raised on Tuesday as the Punjab government held its monthly “Online Milni” with members of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) community. Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Dr Ravjot Singh interacted […]
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Chandigarh, July 8 AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab, Bhupesh Baghel, on Wednesday said the Congress high command’s decision on the party’s leadership in the state is final, dismissing speculation about any change in the Punjab Congress leadership. Responding to reports suggesting that the party could reconsider its decision to retain Amrinder Singh Raja […]
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Chandigarh/Pathankot, July 8 Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal has assured residents there is “no need to panic” during the monsoon, saying the state has completed flood protection measures while expanding canal irrigation to thousands of acres of farmland. During a visit to Pathankot district, the minister inaugurated two newly reconstructed Shahpurkandi water channels […]
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Patiala, July 8 Patiala-based social activist Professor Sumer Seera has alleged that unidentified persons opened fire near the Khanna bridge before demanding Rs 50 lakh in ransom through a Messenger video call later that night. He said he has lodged a complaint with Khanna Police and has sought strict action against those responsible. Speaking about […]
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Chandigarh, July 7 Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday accused the Punjab Government of failing to procure moong at the Minimum Support Price, alleging that farmers have been forced to rely on private traders after state procurement agencies failed to enter the market. In a statement, Badal questioned Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann […]
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