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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Woman allegedly assaulted and shot dead near Patran bus stand; police probe suspects illicit relationship angle. Patran, August 20 A woman was allegedly beaten and shot dead by car-borne assailants near the bus stand in Patran city of Patiala district late last night, with police launching an investigation into the killing. The deceased has been […]
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Fact-finding panel highlights alleged electoral malpractices across 30-plus wards; Supreme Court to hear the matter on September 19. Patiala, August 19 The Supreme Court appointed, fact-finding committee has submitted its report on alleged irregularities during the previous Patiala Municipal Corporation elections, including torn nomination papers and incidents of booth capturing. The committee, headed by a […]
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The suspects involved allegedly approached the elderly woman while discussing a house rental before fleeing with her gold jewellery. Patiala, August 18 An elderly woman was allegedly robbed of two gold rings and a pair of earrings by a woman and a man near Qila Chowk in Patiala. According to the information available, the duo […]
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Patiala-based senior advocate Davinder Rajput has sought police action over an AI-generated social media image allegedly depicting the Tricolour on footwear. Patiala, August 18 A senior advocate from Patiala has submitted a complaint to Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav against social media influencer Kritika Malik and her family, alleging that an AI-generated image shared on Independence […]
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Patiala, August 17 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab media adviser Baltej Pannu welcomed the torch of the ‘Khedan Vatan Punjab Dian’ sports event at Rink Hall in Leela Bhawan, Patiala, and flagged it off for Fatehgarh Sahib today. Pannu said the sporting event provides a major platform for children from villages across Punjab to showcase […]
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