Chandigarh, July 6 Punjab’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections witnessed fresh political assertions on Sunday as Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the Bharatiya Janata Party would contest the upcoming elections independently and expressed confidence that it would form the next government in the state. Addressing reporters after a public meeting […]
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Jalandhar, July 6 Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon on Sunday accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of failing to fulfill its promise of making the state drug-free. Addressing a press conference in Jalandhar, he alleged that drug abuse and trafficking had increased during the party’s tenure and claimed the government’s campaign against narcotics had […]
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Chandigarh, July 4 The Punjab Police have intensified its fight against cybercrime by strengthening its cyber defence network across the state, leading to the arrest of 729 people accused of online fraud and other cyber offences over the past year. Dedicated Cyber Crime Police Stations have been operating in every district and police commissionerate for […]
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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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