Shelling in Jammu, recoveries of drones and explosives in villages of Jalandhar continues to cast shadow over classrooms
Shelling in Jammu, recoveries of drones and explosives in villages of Jalandhar continues to cast shadow over classrooms
In an interview with Avneet Kaur, Dr Palak Gupta Bowry shared insights on how schools must support students’ mental health during social, geopolitical uncertainty. Dr Palak Gupta Bowry, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Innocent Hearts Group, emphasised that the...
On the one hand, the government is running a campaign to end drug addiction from the state, on the other hand, liquor contractors are allegedly flouting the norms by opening illegal liquor vends in the villages. This was all being...
Ashok Bhatia, District Secretary of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Kapurthala, has strongly praised the Indian Army for its decisive action against Pakistan under Operation Sindoor, describing it as a fitting response to hostile threats. He emphasised that the...
The Official Language Department of the Home Ministry, Government of India, has nominated renowned litterateur Dr Dharmapal Sahil as a non-official member of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Labour and Employment in recognition of his literary achievements....
St Soldier Nursing Training Institute, Khambra, celebrated International Nurses Day on Monday with great zeal and enthusiasm through a series of heartfelt tributes and commitments. The event began with a prayer song, followed by a symbolic lamp lighting ceremony, which...
A powerful blast, suspected to have been caused by gas leakage, rocked a house in the Sheikhupur area of Kapurthala early Monday morning, leaving one man injured and causing structural damage. The incident occurred around 5 am when Sukhbir Singh,...
In the heart of Punjab’s Phagwara Sub-Division, the Government Middle School of Khati village stands as a stark symbol of a public education system in distress. Built to educate 150 students, the school today serves only two. Classrooms that were...
As part of the ongoing battle against drug abuse, the District Employment and Business Bureau (DEBB), under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairman Amit Kumar Panchal, organised a special skill training seminar on Monday at the OST (Opioid Substitution Therapy) Centre...
In a significant move aimed at resolving long-standing public health and sanitation concerns, Municipal Corporation, Phagwara, Commissioner Dr Akshita Gupta on Monday spearheaded a large-scale drain cleaning operation along the crucial stretch from Cinema Road to Sarai Road, starting near...
New Delhi and Islamabad reached an understanding on May 10 to halt military actions after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes
The police said that people followed the protocol; missile part was found to be active and could have caused some damage, if not handled properly
National farmers’ leader, Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal, today commended the armed forces of the country, stating that the triumph was not just a military success, but a resounding declaration of India’s strength, resolve and unity. Grewal lauded PM Modi for his...
In a remarkable display of cross-border philanthropy, the social service organisation, Helping Hands, in collaboration with Punjab Radio, London, organised a large-scale educational support initiative titled “Akhhan De Taare” at the Government Auditorium, behind the rest-house in Phagwara. The project,...
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In a decisive and well-coordinated response to a reported ceasefire violation by Pakistan late on Saturday evening, the Kapurthala district administration imposed an emergency blackout across the district. The action was taken as a precautionary measure despite Kapurthala not being...
Shiv Sena Punjab organised a grand Tiranga Yatra in Phagwara to honour the armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor on Sunday. The yatra, which began at Shri Hanumangarhi Mandir on GT Road, passed through the city and ended...
To stage 3-day protest in Jalandhar, calls for action on workers’ demands
Sukhpal Singh Khaira, MLA from Bholath Assembly constituency, has formally requested Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, to permit the introduction of a Private Member’s Bill aimed at regulating land ownership, voter registration and access to state government jobs...
In a powerful show of solidarity with soldiers engaged in Operation Sindoor and the ongoing tensions with Pakistan, a blood donation camp was organised on Sunday in Phagwara by the Hindustan Welfare Blood Donors Club in collaboration with BSF Punjab...
Panic gripped Basti Danishmanda on Saturday night after unidentified men attacked the residence of a local family in Mohalla Ram Sharanam Colony. According to Rashpal Singh, the head of the family, two unidentified men entered his house and started abusing...
The Janta Jal Sewa Samiti (Regd), Phagwara, marked the 39th anniversary of its flagship Jal Sewa (drinking water service) with a solemn and dignified ceremony at the Phagwara railway station on Sunday. The event celebrated nearly four decades of unwavering...
Hundreds of residents from Urban Estate gathered at Geeta Mandir on Saturday to announce a ‘Rail Roko Andolan’ in protest against the permanent closure of Railway Crossing C-7. The closure, residents claim, has cut off their daily lifeline and pushed...
Neeraj Kumar, alias Tanu, a 26-year-old member of the Fateh gang, succumbed to injuries early Sunday morning following a gang-related shooting in Shaheed Babu Labh Singh Nagar on Saturday night. He was critically injured when assailants opened fire on him...
For the residents of Jalandhar, the last few days have been an emotional rollercoaster — swinging between fear, hope, relief, and renewed anxiety. Last night, however, marked the first peaceful night in days, as residents were finally able to sleep...
Gurdayal Singh Bhanot, an ex-serviceman and district president of the Ex-Servicemen Cell of the Aam Aadmi Party, has volunteered to dedicate 24 hours a day to serve the country. Bhanot expressed his willingness to contribute to national service by submitting...
In a move to curb the spread of vector-borne diseases, the Municipal Corporation of Phagwara has launched an intensive fogging drive across the city. The initiative aims to reduce the incidence of ailments such as dengue, malaria and chikungunya, which...
As industries undergo rapid digital transformation, the demand for highly skilled professionals in fields like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and machine learning has increased. In alignment with this demand, Lovely Professional University (LPU) has announced admissions for its innovative programmes,...
The registration for the Panjab University Migration Engineering Entrance Test (PUMEET) and Panjab University Lateral Engineering Entrance Test (PULEET) is currently underway and will close in the next week. Dr HS Bains shared that the registration for BE admissions (2nd...
A Desh Prem Awareness Seminar aimed at strengthening War Disaster Management was held today in District Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar under the guidance of ADC Rajiv Verma and with the support of the District Administration. The seminar saw the active...