PDP backs Punjabi language morcha; organisers say Mehbooba Mufti will join
The indefinite dharna demanding official language status for Punjabi in Jammu & Kashmir entered its fifth day on October 5, with the Sikh Sangat …
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Bilaspur Police Seize 47.25 Grams Of Chitta, Punjab Youth Held
Bilaspur district police have reported a seizure of 47.25 grams of chitta during a checking operation in the Ghumarwin police station area of Himachal …
Punjab raises dearness allowance to 60% for 85,000 government employees
Punjab cabinet approves 18% dearness allowance hike to 60% for 85,000 government employees hired after July 2020. Decision follows statewide strike.
Farm fires shifting to evenings are evading satellite detection, study finds
Commission for Air Quality Management works with ISRO and Punjab to improve stubble burning estimation beyond satellite fire counts.
Punjab Declares State Holiday on July 31 to Honor Udham Singh
Punjab announces a holiday on 31 July 2026 to honor Shaheed Udham Singh. Schools, colleges, and offices will be closed.
Qadian-Beas railway line revived after nearly 100 years in Punjab
Punjab's Qadian-Beas railway line revived with Rs 1,400 crore boost, enhancing connectivity and local mobility.
Chandigarh Administration advises against using Ola amid operational concerns
Chandigarh administration warns residents to avoid Ola rides due to operational concerns. Focus on transparency in public services highlighted.
Supreme Court: RTI Activism Now a Business, Rejects Bail Plea of
The Supreme Court has termed RTI activism as a business while rejecting the anticipatory bail plea of activists Rakesh Behl and Rajiv Kumar. Both …
NHRC seeks report on girl's death after stray dog attack in Punjab
NHRC has sought a report from Punjab on the death of a girl attacked by stray dogs in Rupnagar, citing human rights concerns.
WhatsApp and Tenecteplase Revolutionize Heart Attack Care in Rural Punjab
Doctors in rural Punjab are leveraging WhatsApp-based coordination, frontline healthcare training, and tenecteplase injections to improve heart attack care. This innovative approach is bridging …