The Rail Coach Factory Employees Union (RCFEU) has urged the Railway Board to take swift action on what it describes as “serious and pressing issues” affecting staff at the RCF in Kapurthala. During a meeting with Railway Board Member (Production...
The Rail Coach Factory Employees Union (RCFEU) has urged the Railway Board to take swift action on what it describes as “serious and pressing issues” affecting staff at the RCF in Kapurthala. During a meeting with Railway Board Member (Production...
Municipal Corporation Employees Union, Phagwara vice-president Narinder Dutt Sharma has lauded the Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) but urged the government to ensure its benefits reach all genuinely needy citizens. In a letter to the Prime Minister...
The city residents are all geared up to celebrate Independence Day with a spirit of patriotism. The Daud Runners Club is organising a 3 km run on Friday morning, followed by flag hoisting, a crossfit session, and games at Urban...
Congress leaders and workers gathered in large numbers at Company Bagh to protest the alleged vote theft committed by the BJP in collusion with the Election Commissioner of India. Party leaders, including co-incharge Punjab Ravindra Dalvi, ex-minister Rana Gurjeet Singh,...
Phagwara: The Shahkot police have arrested three miscreants on the charge of looting Rs 50,000 from a Moga resident. The accused belonged to Zira. Sukhpal Singh of Adarsh Nagar, Dharamkot, Moga, complained to the police that the accused waylaid him...
Spl DGP Dwivedi checks security at City, Cantt railway stations
Jalandhar-based shuttler Abhinav Thakur has been delivering a series of impressive, medal-winning performances. He recently secured a bronze medal at the Thailand International Badminton Series 2025, held in Thailand from August 5 to 10. In the first round, Abhinav defeated...
Deputy Commissioner Ashika Jain on Wednesday visited flood-affected areas in Tanda, Dasuya and Mukerian, assuring that the district administration is “alert 24 hours a day” with “strong and effective arrangements” in place to deal with any emergency. She was accompanied...
Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Wednesday called on doctors, paramedics, and nursing students to play as a catalyst to realise the vision of a drug-free Punjab. He was addressing a valedictory function of the first-ever...
Rifle, cartridges, car recovered
Under the Punjab Government and Punjab Police’s ongoing ‘War against Drugs’ campaign, Additional Director General of Police (Crime) and Supervising Officer for Kapurthala, L.K. Yadav, emphasised the need for heightened vigilance in all drug-prone and sensitive areas of the district....
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been deployed to evacuate residents from low-lying villages in Sultanpur Lodhi, where the water level of the Beas River has been rising steadily. Acting on early warnings, the district administration had placed...
Phagwara witnessed a complete collapse of civic infrastructure on Thursday as heavy rain from midnight to afternoon submerged roads, choked drains, and brought traffic to a standstill. The first major downpour of the season did not only flood low-lying areas,...
Attendance in schools, office thin/I-Day function venue gets muddied
SDRF teams deployed to rescue stranded people
Minister Tarunpreet Sond to hoist flag on Aug 15 in Jalandhar, Baljit Kaur in Nawanshahr
Phagwara: A 24-year-old man was found hanging from a tree under suspicious circumstances on the Railway Coach Factory (RCF) premises in Kapurthala on Tuesday evening. The body was spotted in the area behind TTS within the RCF complex. The police...
A 38-day-long protest over waterlogging on the Phillaur highway, led by social organisations, commuters and devotees, outside the BDPO office in Phillaur, has finally come to an end. The protest concluded after the announcement of a much-awaited water pipeline project...
The Swachata da Langar Seva Society, founded in 2022, promotes environmental cleanliness in Punjab. They organize cleanup drives, targeting areas polluted by religious events and processions. Their efforts, often in collaboration with local authorities, have expanded significantly, fostering community participation and a culture of cleanliness.
On the second day of the 15th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship, being organised by Hockey Punjab at the Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar, teams from Chandigarh, Kerala, Puducherry, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Uttarakhand registered victories and earned three...
BBMB is demolishing shops built illegally on its land in Talwara, starting with 80 shops. The eviction plan targets over 280 structures. Shopkeepers, facing joblessness, are seeking political intervention for potential rental agreements. Tension and uncertainty grip the marketplace.
Two women among three injured in firing
Jagdeep Kumar, whose brother Mandeep is missing in Russia, is actively seeking help. He's met with officials and leaders, including MP Durai Vaiko and Congress leader Raja Warring. Vaiko has raised the issue with the Prime Minister. Jagdeep continues to meet with Indian authorities and will meet with the Ministry of External Affairs.
Beas level on the rise/ Seechewal sends help
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1.50 kg heroin and seven weapons recovered
Balwinder Singh, alias Billa, is wanted in six criminal cases, including the February 25 murder in Sultanpur Lodhi, say police
The 245 Battalion, CRPF, held a bike rally for the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign. Led by Commandant Brij Lal, the rally started at 10:30 am, traveled through Lidhran, Maqsudan, and other areas, finishing at 1 pm. Participants encouraged flag hoisting to promote patriotism and unity.
Two government schools in Baupur, Kapurthala, are temporarily closed due to flooding, with high school shifting online. The closure prioritizes student safety. Authorities are considering relocating classes to a gurdwara, as done in 2023, if needed. Relief efforts are underway as floodwaters affect the area.
The Jalandhar sports industry protested the US tariffs on Indian products, calling for a boycott of American goods. The industry leader praised the Indian government's stance against US policies and criticized President Trump's actions. The protest aimed to support the government and its protection of Indian economic sectors.