Punjab

Farmers call for 'Punjab Bandh' today, emergency services to remain open

Farmers have announced a 'Punjab Bandh' leading to the expected closure of all shops across the state and disruptions in road and rail services. However, emergency services will continue to operate.

Dec 30, 2024

Ensure immediate medical assistance to fasting farmer leader, SC tells Punjab govt

The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Punjab government to ensure immediate medical assistance and checkup for farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on fast unto death.

Dec 19, 2024

Small-time vendors in Chandigarh anguished over GST hike move on tobacco products

Small-time vendors in Chandigarh anguished over GST hike move on 'sin goods'

Chandigarh's Footpath Cycle and Rehri Fadi Workers Union opposes proposed 35% GST hike on "sin goods", citing income loss and potential smuggling, hurting legal sales.

Dec 19, 2024

Commuters inconvenienced with 'rail roko' protest by farmers in Punjab

Railway commuters faced inconvenience in Punjab on Wednesday after farmers squatted on rail tracks in support of their long-pending demands, including the legal guarantee of the minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

Dec 18, 2024

Dense Fog Expected in 17 Districts as Bihar witnesses Cold Wave

Meteorological Department has forecast that dense fog will envelop Bihar's 17 districts over the next two days as cold conditions will intensify.

Dec 18, 2024

Blast at police station in Amritsar; police denies

Blast at police station in Amritsar triggering panic among residents

A blast was reported at a police station in Punjab's Amritsar on early Tuesday, triggering panic among residents.

Dec 17, 2024

Parts of Ambala under 4-day Internet suspension ahead of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march

'Delhi Chalo' march: Parts of Ambala under 4-day Internet suspension ahead of farmers movement

Ahead of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march, Internet services in several areas of Ambala, Haryana, have been suspended from 6:00 A.M. on Saturday to 11:59 P.M. on December 17.

Dec 14, 2024

India's 100-Day Campaign: A Major Step Towards TB Elimination

India launches a 100-day TB elimination campaign, aligning with the 'TB-Mukt Bharat' vision. The campaign aims to enhance TB case detection, reduce diagnostic delays, and improve treatment outcomes across 347 districts.

Dec 6, 2024

PM Modi pays tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary

Bhagat Singh's birthplace being developed as iconic tourist destination

The birthplace of revolutionary Bhagat Singh, just outside Banga town in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district of Punjab is being developed as an iconic tourist destination of global standards.

Dec 4, 2024

PM Modi witnesses application of new criminal laws in Chandigarh

PM Modi witnesses application of three new criminal laws in Chandigarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with officials and inspected an exhibition on the full implementation of the new criminal laws in Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. He dedicated to the nation the implementation of the three new criminal laws.

Dec 3, 2024

Amritsar: Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal offers prayers at the Golden Temple

Akal Takht sentences Sukhbir Badal; orders ex-Dy CM to clean utensils, shoes in Golden Temple

Five high priests headed by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Monday pronounced religious punishment, also known as "tankhah" for Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was earlier declared guilty of religious misconduct.

Dec 2, 2024

Punjab to host 'Child Marriage-Free India' campaign

In a significant step towards eradicating child marriage, Punjab will host a statewide oath-taking ceremony on November 27 as part of the 'Child Marriage-Free India' campaign.

Nov 26, 2024

Farmer leader Dallewal detained in Punjab

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was to begin a fast unto death on Tuesday to press for various demands, including a legal guarantee law for the minimum support price (MSP) on the crop, has been detained by Punjab Police.

Nov 26, 2024

Chandigarh can be shifted to Punjab if Haryana receives SYL water: Minister Vij

Countering Punjab's claim on Chandigarh, Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Friday said that it can only belong to Punjab "if the Hindi-speaking regions are transferred to Haryana and the state receives its share of the Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal water.

Nov 15, 2024

Centre buys paddy worth Rs 27,995 crore in Punjab, 6.8 lakh farmers benefit

Centre buys paddy worth Rs 27,995 crore in Punjab from 6.8 lakh farmers

Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies have procured 120.67 lakh metric tonne (LMT) paddy in Punjab during the ongoing kharif marketing season (KMS) 2024-2025 (as of November 8) worth Rs 27,995 crore.

Nov 9, 2024

President, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states and UTs

President Murmu, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states, UTs

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended their heartfelt greetings to the people of several States and Union Territories, including Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu on State Foundation Day.

Nov 1, 2024

Punjab Police bust cross-border drug cartel; 105 kg heroin seized

In an intelligence-led operation, Punjab Police on Sunday busted a cross-border cartel using water route to transport drugs by seizing 105 kg heroin from two associates of foreign-based drug smuggler Navpreet Singh alias Nav Bhullar.

Oct 27, 2024

Punjab farmers to block Chandigarh-Delhi Highway from 11 A.M.

Punjab farmers to block Chandigarh-Delhi Highway today for four hours' [Details]

Commuters travelling on the Chandigarh-Delhi National Highway via Ambala will be harassed as farmer outfit Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has announced to keep the highway shut for four hours on Friday from 11 A.M. over the "slow pace" of procurement of paddy in Punjab.

Oct 25, 2024

Strike by over 2,500 doctors hit OPD services across Punjab

Doctors' strike hits Punjab, OPD services worst hit as 2,500 doctors join protests

Medical services in state-run hospitals in AAP-ruled Punjab, largely in rural areas, were severely affected on Monday, following a strike by over 2,500 doctors over demands, including reinstatement of the assured career progression scheme and safety measures.

Sep 9, 2024

Punjab hikes fuel rates, scraps power subsidy above loads of 7 KW

The cash-strapped AAP government in Punjab on Thursday increased the petrol price by 61 paise and diesel by 92 paise per litre and also scrapped subsidised electricity above loads of 7 KW.

Sep 5, 2024

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