Chandigarh, June 17 The Punjab Industries and Commerce Department has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) to strengthen and modernise the state’s sports goods, footwear and leather manufacturing ecosystem. The partnership aims to improve testing infrastructure, skill development, innovation support, and market access for manufacturers, particularly micro, small, […]
Read More
Chandigarh, June 16 More than 160 domestic workers across Punjab marked International Domestic Workers Day on Tuesday by calling for fair wages, better working conditions and greater legal protection for women employed in the informal sector. The events, organised by the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) Punjab, were held across six districts — Mohali, Moga, Ferozepur, […]
Read More
Chandigarh, June 16 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday strongly denied any connection to a controversial video at the centre of a growing dispute with Sikh religious authorities, a day after the Sri Akal Takht Sahib declared him a “Guru Dokhi” (anti-Guru) and “Khalsa Panth Virodhi” (opposed to the Khalsa Panth). In his video […]
Read More
Chandigarh, June 15 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday felicitated candidates from the state who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, praising their achievement as a reflection of Punjab’s growing educational strength and the determination of its youth. Interacting with the newly selected officers, Mann said it was inspiring to see young people […]
Read More
Patiala, June 15 Patiala Police have claimed to have arrested five members of an alleged criminal gang who were reportedly planning to execute robbery incidents in the region. Police said 10 pistols were recovered from the accused during the operation. Addressing a press conference at the Patiala Police Lines, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Varun […]
Read More
Patiala, June 15 The protest by three Corona warrior nurses atop a water tank near the residence of Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh entered its second day on Monday, as the demonstrators continued demanding permanent government employment. The protesting nurses had served at Rajindra Hospital in Patiala during the COVID-19 pandemic and have been […]
Read More
Hoshiarpur, June 15 A minor boy has been apprehended in Hoshiarpur for allegedly raping and blackmailing a 16 year old girl, police said on Monday. According to officials, the accused, a senior at the girl’s private academy, first contacted her on Snapchat in October last year. Their communication led to regular meetings near the academy. […]
Read More
Amritsar, June 12 Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj on Friday called for a comprehensive investigation into the alleged sacrilege attempt at Gurdwara Shaheed Baba Gurbaksh Singh Ji inside the Golden Temple complex and sought strict punishment for those responsible. The accused, who allegedly picked up a Sri Sahib placed before the Guru Granth […]
Read More
Patiala, June 12 Around 15 cases of jaundice have been reported from Dogra Mohalla near Patiala’s old bus stand, with several patients admitted to Mata Kaushalya Hospital for treatment, officials said. Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh visited the affected locality on Thursday to assess the situation after reports of the outbreak emerged. Teams from […]
Read More
Patiala, June 11 Around 15 residents of Dogra Mohalla in Patiala, including several children, have reportedly fallen ill after allegedly consuming contaminated water, prompting health authorities and municipal officials to launch an investigation into a suspected jaundice outbreak in the locality. According to local residents, people in the area had been suffering from illness for […]
Read More
