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The deceased has been identified as Baldev Singh of Phullukhera village in the Lambi Assembly segment

Faridkot court warrant relates to 2022 escape from judicial custody; separate probe underway over 'fake video' of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Family meets SAD chief, urges fair probe and protection of Jashanpreet Singh's rights in the case

A 58-seat, Rs 35 lakh mini theatre at Bathinda's Bir Talab zoo is completed but unopened, awaiting a VIP inauguration. It will screen conservation films. The zoo, housing various animals and awaiting bear approval, was established in 1978 and renovated since 2016.

Belonging to Mansa, mom state-level wrestler

The family has contacted the Ministry of External Affairs and appealed for the early repatriation of the body

Doda villagers protested, blocking a highway, accusing police of assaulting a shopkeeper, Rajinder. They claimed the officers demanded bribes. The DSP stated some people were bursting crackers, and the situation was later disturbed. The DSP promised action within two days.

Every year, hospitals see a rise in gastrointestinal complaints soon after the festival season

Farmers in Bhaini Bagha village, Punjab, gheraoed officials issuing a challan for stubble burning. The farmer, lacking baler access, protested by burning a small portion of residue. Police promised no action; farmers warned of future protests if the issue resurfaces.

As many as five fire brigade vehicles were deployed to control the flames

The police have impounded the bus and initiated an investigation into the incident

Every year post Diwali, hospitals are full of people, mostly children, with fireworks injuries causing severe eye damage in half of the cases. Caution and common sense are the only preventive measures

A clash involving gunfire occurred at Government Rajindra College during a youth festival. A youth fired shots amid an old dispute, causing panic. No injuries were reported. Police arrested the shooter, seized the weapon, and took several youths into custody while investigating the incident and halting the event.

Muktsar woman has kept ethos of Sikhism alive abroad | She has joined Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Saskatchewan

Four months after the murder of influencer Kanchan Kumari, the alleged mastermind and another suspect remain at large. The viscera report is pending. Police arrested two accomplices and suspect the murder was a result of 'moral policing' due to her social media content.

One suspect even attempted to destroy his phone by smashing it on the road, arousing further suspicion

Family refuses relief, post-mortem on hold

Farmers in Malwa protested, blaming the government for flood damage due to premature dam releases and delayed paddy procurement. They demanded flood relief, compensation for crop and infrastructure damage, and withdrawal of FIRs for stubble burning.

Unsupervised strenuous physical activity in an obese person poses risks of serious injuries to the skeletal as well as cardiovascular systems

Punjab's Chief Minister and Arvind Kejriwal will lay the foundation stone for 3,100 sports grounds in Bathinda on October 9. The Rs 1,184 crore project aims to boost sports participation, nurture talent, and create a 'Fit Punjab' through the 'Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan' initiative.

The consignment, which was brought from Jaipur, was to be delivered in Moga

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Of nine segments, BJP managed lead only from here during LS poll

Muktsar officials are investigating alleged fraudulent claims for direct seeding of rice (DSR) incentives. Farmers reported bogus area entries to receive the Rs 1,500 per acre incentive. A joint probe involving Agriculture and Revenue departments was ordered, with previous complaints in Lambi. The district has 88,000 acres reported under DSR.

Wary of flooding, govt increases outflow from Ranjit Sagar Dam