More than 2,000 farmers, families waiting for evacuation from flood-affected areas
More than 2,000 farmers, families waiting for evacuation from flood-affected areas
Urges residents to vacate their houses and shift to relief camps
Joint Chief Electoral Officer Punjab inspected Hoshiarpur district's EVM warehouse. The inspection assessed EVM/VVPAT machines, security, sealing, CCTV, and records. Representatives from political parties attended. The process ensures election fairness and transparency. Bal urged political parties to appoint Booth Level Agents.
Jalandhar MP Charanjit Singh Channi aims to establish a connecting flight to Varanasi, improve Adampur airport access, and secure a Vande Bharat train stop at Jalandhar Cantt. He is also working on under/overbridges and drainage improvements, while citing flood-related constraints for Bihar campaign absence.
The 2025 Dhahan Literary Award finalists include two authors from Jalandhar, Balbir Parwana and Bhagwant Rasulpuri, along with Mudassar Bashir. The award, worth $51,000, aims to promote Punjabi literature. The winner receives $25,000, with runners-up getting $10,000 each. The ceremony is November 13, 2025, in Surrey.
Desh Bir Sharma's poetry collection, *Eluding Rainbows*, reflects contemporary realities, tackling themes like digital alienation, politics, and gender inequality. The poems aim to capture life's raw struggles and offer a message of hope. The collection, written in an accessible style, gives voice to those marginalized, while also exploring philosophical questions.
Rs 3 lakh penalty imposed, red entries made in records
Reviews safety measures of the guide bundh and dhussi bundh near the Beas river bridge
The Congress duo met farmers who have their fields between dhussi bundh and the Sutlej river
The machine was provided by the IDBI Bank
Several items, including clothes, an LED television, gold ornaments, and a bicycle, found missing
22 intoxicating pills recovered from her possession
The case alleged that his portrayal of Lord Shiva in the film was objectionable and hurt religious sentiments
Lovely Professional University (LPU), in collaboration with the Space Applications Centre (SAC), ISRO, Ahmedabad, celebrated National Space Day 2025 under the theme “Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan – Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities.” Chief Guest Ashank Desai, Founder & Chairman of Mastek...
National BJP leader Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal has expressed deep concern over the worsening flood situation in Punjab, stating that the Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab stands in solidarity with the affected people during this critical time. Grewal highlighted that hundreds of...
The Communist Party of India's (CPI) awareness march, which commenced from the memorial of Ghadar Party founder-president Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna, reached Phagwara on Thursday as part of its campaign ahead of the party's forthcoming National Conference. The march was...
A young woman, Suprit Kaur, went missing after taking the college bus. Her family reported her missing and the theft of cash and jewelry from their home. Police suspect Sahilpreet Singh, who was often seen with her. A case involving abduction and theft has been registered, and investigations are ongoing.
Kapurthala Central Jail officials seized prohibited items, including mobile phones, from inmates during routine checks. Two separate incidents led to cases filed under the Prison Act. Multiple mobile phones, SIM cards, and batteries were recovered from inmates Paras, Kamal Nath, and Mithun. Arrests are pending for some.
Cong MLAs, MPs to donate one-month salary for flood relief
SDRF rescued 100-year-old Bachan Singh from flood-affected Sultanpur Lodhi. Deputy Commissioner Panchal urged residents to evacuate due to rising water levels. The administration provided medical aid, ration, and relief to Singh, and urges continued vigilance and helpline use.
A migrant worker, Somveer from UP, was killed and his companion injured in a motorcycle accident with a truck on the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road. Separately, police arrested Dhian Singh near Sant Sar Morh and seized 6 grams of heroin.
Floodwaters in Sultanpur Lodhi are rising, prompting army assistance for evacuation. The SDRF and AAP MP Seechewal are also aiding rescue efforts. Authorities are urging residents to evacuate, offering relief centers and animal rescue. Helpline numbers are available.
Despite controlled flood conditions this year in Lohian, Shahkot, residents remain traumatized by the 2019 and 2023 floods. Villagers in low-lying areas like Gatta Mundi Kasu are actively reinforcing flood defenses and taking precautions, fearing a repeat disaster and rebuilding their homes.
Over 5 breaches at Sultanpur Lodhi alone
CT Group celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with an eco-friendly idol, promoting sustainability. Students led a procession with music. Navgraha Puja was performed. Bhajans by Rajan Syal added to the spiritual atmosphere. The idol will remain for 1.5 days before visarjan.
Kapurthala district combats Beas River floods with health advisories emphasizing hygiene and disease prevention. Police are enhancing security and aid. Flood control rooms and helplines are operational. A flood preparedness drill was conducted, with officials monitoring the situation and ensuring supplies and evacuation plans are in place.
The District Chess Championship, hosted by La Blossoms School, featured over 25 schools. Apeejay School (boys) and Ivy World School/La Blossoms/Cambridge Co-Ed (girls) won top spots. La Blossoms School also performed well, with individual student achievements recognized. Winners were felicitated at the closing ceremony.
Renovation of the Government Senior Secondary State School of Sports hostel has begun, funded by a Rs 1 crore budget. Residents are temporarily housed at a nearby college. The project aims to modernize the aging facility and improve conditions for aspiring athletes. The school, established in 1961, has a history of producing Olympians.
With the waters rising, teams of the Army, SDRF, NDRF and police were deployed for rescue and relief