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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces Rs 2 cr for victim cops’ kin
Chandigarh: Expressing profound grief over the death of three police personnel in a road accident near Hoshiarpur, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced Rs 2 crore as financial assistance to their families.
In a statement,…
Ministers, legislators meet Kejri over pact with Congress
New Delhi: Amid talk of seat sharing between the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, a team of AAP leaders from Patiala met national convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal and national general…
Sports Minister Meet Hayer condoles the sad demise of Kabaddi legend Devi Dayal
Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer has expressed deep grief over the sad demise of legendary Kabaddi player and coach Devi Dayal. Kabaddi legend, who was 76 years old, passed away last evening.
In his condolence message,…
CM Hands Over Recruitment Letter To 461 Youth On Guru Purab
Appeals Newly Selected Youth To Follow The Footsteps Of Dashmesh Pitaah To Dispense Justice To People
After Pannun threat, CM Mann says won’t let ‘anti-Punjab’ forces succeed
A day after Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, designated terrorist by India, issued a veiled threat to him and the Punjab police chief, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said he is the custodian of peace and prosperity of the state and such…
Punjab govt set to save Rs 450 cr in power generation, industry seeks relief
With the Punjab Government eyeing to save around Rs 450 crore annually after acquiring the 540 MW thermal plant at Goindwal Sahib from GVK, the state’s industry is expecting relief in power rates in the coming fiscal.
“Since April 2023,…
PM Narendra Modi pays homage to tenth Sikh Master, Guru Gobind Singh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid homage to the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, on his Parkash Purb.
“I pay homage to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on his Parkash Utsav and recall his courage as well as compassion. His life remains…
Patients to get medicines free of cost in govt hospitals of Punjab after Jan 26
In order to reduce people’s out-of-pocket expenditure on health, the Punjab Government is planning to ensure that a patient visiting government hospitals does not buy any medicine from the market.
According to sources, Principal…
Raghav Chadha pitches for AAP-Congress pact
Chandigarh: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP senior leader Raghav Chadha have struck a discordant note over the possibility of an alliance with the Congress ahead of the 2024 General Election.
While the pact between AAP and the…
Another day, another SIT, Bikram Majithia walks out after 6-hour questioning
SAD leader Bikram Majithia appeared before the Special Investigation Team on Tuesday to explain his position in the drugs case registered against him by the police.
Humanitarian grounds override NDPS Act restrictions: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that restrictions on bail in cases involving commercial quantity of contraband did not impose absolute prohibition when the relief was sought on humanitarian…
Khalistani separatist Pannun threatens to kill Punjab CM Mann
On the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) website, he is reported to have uploaded a video daring PM Modi to attend the Republic Day function without security.
SBI Customer Service Centre robbery case cracked by Amritsar police, 3 held
Amritsar: With the arrest of three persons, the city police claims to have cracked the SBI Customer Service Centre robbery case reported on January 6. The police recovered a country-made pistol, two bullets and a sharp weapon from the…
On Navjot Sidhu’s petition, NGT issues summons to Punjab govt, Ropar DM over illegal mining
Chandigarh: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has summoned the government, District Magistrate, Ropar, and officials on the Mining Department in connection with a petition filed by former PPCC chief Navjot Singh Sidhu regarding illegal…
High Court grants bail to ex-MLA Satkar Kaur Gehri, husband in graft case
Chandigarh, January 16
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to ex-MLA Satkar Kaur Gehri and her husband Jasmail Singh in a corruption case. Among other things, Justice Vikas Bahl took note of the fact that both petitioners…
Bikram Majithia likely to appear before Special Investigation Team in Patiala in drugs case today
Bikram Majithia was booked in December 2021 on the basis of a 2018 report
Cash-for-transfer scam: Punjab ex-minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot in ED net
To be produced in Mohali PMLA court for remand today
Kapkids opens its retail store in Mohali CP 67 Mall
Mohali: The popular fashion retail store Kapsons registered its entry into Mohali (Punjab), market with a grand opening of their kids products branch "KapKids in CP 67 Mall on Friday, January 12. This 'Door to Global Fashion' brand…
Amid tight security, Maghi Mela gets underway in Muktsar
Muktsar; To reconnect people with history, the district administration this year has taken a step to organise “Sarbansdani light and sound programme” during the Maghi Mela on January 14 and 15 here. The Punjab Theatre Group will perform…
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Jalandhar: After the AAP government withdrew its support to the Centre’s Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in the state, the Union Government has involved staff of various central departments, including the Food Corporation of India (FCI), and…