Ludhiana, July 3 Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has launched its Pay as You Save rooftop solar programme for commercial and industrial consumers in Punjab, enabling businesses to adopt renewable energy without any upfront investment. The company aims to install 200 MW of rooftop solar capacity across the state’s industrial and commercial sector over […]
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Chandigarh, July 3 Supporters of former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi gathered outside his residence in Morinda on Friday, urging the Congress leadership to appoint him as the head of the party’s state unit. The gathering came days after the Congress high command decided to continue with Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as Punjab Congress […]
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Chandigarh, July 3 Senior Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has dismissed speculation of resentment within the party after his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he remains fully committed to his responsibilities as Congress General Secretary. Randhawa said his meeting with Amit Shah focused on the issue of law and order in […]
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Ludhiana, July 3 Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Thursday announced that an Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum will be introduced in all government schools across the state from next month, describing it as a major step towards preparing students for a technology-driven future. Speaking at the Bright Minds Punjab 2026 programme in Ludhiana, Bains […]
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Patiala, July 3 The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has arrested Sanjeev Sabharwal, reader to the Naib Tehsildar at Samana in Patiala district, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹6,000. The arrest was made during a trap operation conducted as part of the state’s ongoing anti-corruption drive, officials said on Wednesday. According to a Vigilance Bureau spokesperson, […]
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Chandigarh, July 3 A 36-year-old woman and her three children were found dead at their rented residence in Punjab’s Mansa district, with police suspecting a case of murder followed by suicide. The incident came to light on Thursday evening, and authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The deceased woman […]
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Chandigarh, July 2 Punjab Health Minister, Dr Balbir Singh, on Thursday honoured 59 doctors from government hospitals, medical colleges and the private sector for their outstanding contribution to healthcare, marking National Doctors’ Day with a state-level awards ceremony. The awards introduced under a new Punjab government policy, recognise exceptional service by doctors across the state’s […]
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Patiala, July 2 Patiala Police injured one suspected shooter in an encounter and arrested another near the bypass on Dakala Road after the duo allegedly opened fire on a police team attempting to stop them, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Varun Sharma said. The injured suspect was admitted to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala for treatment, […]
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Lahore, July 2 A decades-old historic gurdwara in Pakistan’s Punjab province has been demolished, triggering protests by the Sikh community and prompting the provincial government to order its immediate restoration. The incident came to light after members of the local Sikh community raised objections over the demolition of Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Farooqabad, around […]
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Patiala, July 1 Punjab’s electricity demand remained above 17,000 MW for the third consecutive day on Wednesday as scattered rainfall failed to bring significant relief from high consumption across agricultural, domestic and industrial sectors, officials said. According to officials of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), the state continued to experience high electricity demand […]
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